Toccoa Tailwater: Cooling Temps and Prime Fall Fishing Fall is in full swing, and water on the Toccoa is cooling off. Turnover is nearly complete, and as the weather continues to cool, so will the water temps. Water is still coming out of the dam in the mid to low...
As fall settles in here in Blue Ridge, it’s the perfect time to set up dry-dropper and nymph rigs, and my go-to rod for the job is the Avantt II by Thomas & Thomas. This rod combines power, precision, and ease, making it a top choice for handling larger nymph...
Toccoa Tailwater: Rising Temps and Trout Mortality Temperatures on the Toccoa Tailwater are starting to rise, and turnover is very close. Temps near Curtis Switch are reaching 68 degrees by midday. There is a high mortality rate in trout when catching them in water...
Target Bass Effectively During Low Water Levels During this time of year, water levels are typically low, and bass are on the lookout for easy prey like frogs, cicadas, and other terrestrials. These fish are not willing to move far for a lower-protein meal, so it’s...
Local Fishing Report 01/09/24 By Matt Morrison Toccoa Tailwater: Winter has finally set in here in the South. This has brought frosty temperatures and some much needed rainy weather to bring some of our flows up. This is our favorite time of year for trout...