Bring on the Great Fall Fishing
Posted By Kent Klewein on September 20, 2011
I woke up this morning to the wonderful sound of rain falling on the roof of my cabin. What a welcome change from the dry hot months we encountered in North Georgia this summer. The good news is fall is just around the corner, and that means great fishing is ahead of us. We’ve already seen a huge drop in daily temperatures and water temperatures on the creeks have dropped into the upper 50′s during mid day.
You’ve surly noticed the blog being a little stagnant lately. August & September trout fishing was pretty bleak and I really didn’t feel the need to continually post tough fishing reports. I’m pretty sure everyone found that out on their own. Then I went WY for a nine days, followed up by me contracting the FLU. It’s on like donkey kong now though.
Noontootla Creek Farms (NCF) – Re-Opens
I talked to the manager at NCF and they’ve decided to reopen the private section of Noontootla Creek. The trout have had a nice break from fishing pressure and they look healthy and active. Guide trips over here should be pretty spectacular this fall and winter. As long as you wear appropriate clothing, you’ll be comfortable and ready to experience some awesome trout fishing. This stream will book up fast this fall so don’t wait until the last minute to book your fishing trips here.
Toccoa River Shines in the Fall and Winter
The Toccoa River has had some recent stockings thanks to volunteers and John Damer at the GADNR. Fishing reports have been pretty good lately as well. Generally the fall and winter months yield good fishing on this tailwater. Float trips are the best way to fish this river to access remote stretches away from the crowded public access points. For the most part nymphing and streamer fishing will be your best bet for catching good numbers of trout. However, blue wing olives will be starting to show up as we move into the fall which will provide some good dry fly fishing. Don’t forget about adult midges as well. Trout on the tailwater feed on these tiny guys year round.
NEW – Reel Job Fishing Offers 5 New Float Trip Destinations in NC & TN
South Holston River, Watauga River, Tuckasseegee River, Catawba River, French Broad Float Trips
Dave Grossman and Ryan Dunne have both become associate guides with RJF this year. Are objective behind this partnership was to extend Reel Job Fishing’s guiding territory by offering five new guided float trip destinations in NC and TN. Many of our clients have requested this option the past couple of years, and we listened and responded this year by partnering up with two professional guides that uphold the same high standards and values as Reel Job Fishing. Dave’s a veteran fly fishing guide with skills to pay the bills matched with a personality that’s sure to provide you with eight hours of priceless entertainment on the water. He’s the Publisher/Editor of the online magazine Southern Culture On The Fly. Check it out if you haven’t already. Ryan Dunne is owner of Appalachian Fly Guides and the creator of Bent Rod Media. He’s a killer trout, smallmouth bass, and carp fly fishing guide. RJF is really excited to offer float trips on the South Holston River, Watuaga River, Tuckasseegee River, Catawba River, and the French Broad River. Give us a call to book your 2011-2012 float trips.
Big Bass During the Fall and Winter with Eric Welch
Eric Welch is ready for another busy fall and winter guide season. The fall is absolutely a dynamite time to book a guided bass fishing trip. You’ll find your rod bent more than not, and the opportunity to land a trophy bass is in your favor this time of year. Eric will be outfitted with fly rods as well for anglers interested in chasing bass on the fly. Don’t forget about the float in fly rig either. It starts once the water temperatures hover around the magical 55 degree water temperature range. We’ll be chasing big smallmouth and other bass species with a custom nymph rig on a fly rod as well. If you haven’t experienced this we highly recommend it.
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Capt. Kent Klewein Reel Job Fishing, LLC www.kent-klewein.com info@kent-klewein.com 770-330-7583
Kent,
Just wanted to say thank you for adding me to the roster this year for Reel-Job Fishing. I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am to be a part of one of the most professional guide services I have ever had the pleasure of being around. Can’t wait to show some folks why I consider my little corner of the mountains has some of the best fly fishing to be had anywhere in the South.
- Dave