Blue Ridge Lake Report

| October 12, 2010 Read This Post...

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I fished a half day on Lake Blue Ridge this morning. The lake is down 63 feet and the water temperature is 72 to 73 degrees. TVA is still going to pull the lake down another 7 to 9 feet. By the 1st of November the lake level should be stable and water temperpures down [...]

Chickamauga Top Water Bassin

| October 12, 2010 Read This Post...

I spent the day on Chickamauga Lake fishing grass flats  for some smashing largemouth bass action.  Water temperatures were  72 to 73 degrees, and the lake is down about 3.5 feet. The grass is showing like it’s your back yard. With the water temperatures dropping the bass fishing is fixing to be off the charts. The grass [...]

Parksville Lake Fall Fishing

| October 11, 2010 Read This Post...

Last weeks cool weather has the water temp down to 69 degrees, thats an awesome start for some fantastic fall bass fishing in the mountains. In the next two weeks the trees will be changing, and putting the beautiful colors throughout the mountains. What better way to spend a day or a weekend then on [...]

Mystery Client Testimonial for RJF

| October 8, 2010 Read This Post...

I ran across this testimonial on the internet from who I don’t know.  She/He never stated their name but it made me feel good knowing they took the time to right this about their fishing experience with myself and guide staff. Thank you to whoever wrote this: Kent Klewein I have been trying to follow [...]

Girdle Bug Fly Pattern on Steroids

| October 5, 2010 Read This Post...

From North Georgia to North Carolina the girdle bug has been a hot fly lately.  Many brook trout, rainbows, and brown trout have fallen victim to this pattern the last couple of weeks. My latest version on steroids has really produced well. Try tying up some buggy versions like this and try them next time [...]

Slim Magnetic Fly Boxes is where it’s At

| October 5, 2010 Read This Post...

I’ve recently changed my fly box arsenal for my fishing and guiding. I’ve primarily switched to using slim magnetic fly boxes. They’ve really proven themselves functional on the water and much easier to carry in my packs. Check out this quick tip that I think will get you thinking about making the same move I [...]

Big Fall Bass with RJF

| October 4, 2010 Read This Post...

October’s here along with the cooler temperatures and changing leaves. The arrival of the fall season brings us big bass on our lakes every year. Once we get through our first couple of cold fronts at the beginning of October, conditions on the lakes will stabilize and the bass fishing will get hot really quick. [...]