Cohutta Fishing Company Blog
Field Staff Reports: Rum and Bones
I love mornings in a fish camp. Groggy anticipation, the smell of bacon, and cup after cup of coffee to help clear the cobwebs from one too many rum and Cokes the night before. I make my lunch and grab my gear before meeting David at the dock. The sound of the breeze...
Holiday Gift Guide 2020
It can be hard to shop for fly fishermen and outdoorsmen on your own! It might seem like we've got it all, but here's a list of the good stuff for the angler in your life: Thomas and Thomas Zone Fly Rods: Made in Greenfield, Massachusetts, the Zone series of rods are...
Field Staff Report: Maine Striper
Notes From The Field July 25, 2020. Friendship, Maine The fog was barely lifting as we pushed away from the wharf. Doug knows where the Stripers are likely to be, so we cruise through the gut between Long and Garrison islands, past a pair of juvenile bald eagles to...
Fishing Report: September 11th, 2020
The Etowah River is fishing well right now, especially on top! Cooler nights and mornings are making things start to feel like fall, and the fish are fired up. The river is a little off color coming out of the dam, but don't let that deter you from fishing. I would...
Fishing Report: September 4th, 2020
It's Labor Day weekend, so be prepared to see lots of other people on the water this long weekend. We're starting to get some fall shipments in the shop, so come by and check out the new stuff if you're in town fishing! We're also taking orders on a couple new rods...
Fishing Report: August 27th, 2020
If you’re coming to Blue Ridge to do some trout fishing, know that your options are going to be limited through September! The Toccoa Tailwater and Small Streams higher in elevation are some of the only refuges we have with good water conditions right now. The good...
Field Staff: Scott Thompson
Join us in welcoming our new Field Staff member, Scott Thompson! "In my 20's, the decision of what adventure to embark on was narrowed down to Colorado or culinary school. Moving to Colorado won. As much as I love cooking, my passion for the outdoors was even...
Fishing Report: August 20th, 2020
A lot of this report is going to sound like last week - if you’re coming to Blue Ridge to do some trout fishing, know that your options are going to be limited through September! The Toccoa Tailwater and Small Streams higher in elevation are the only refuges we have...
Fishing Report: August 13th, 2020
If you're coming to Blue Ridge to do some trout fishing, know that your options are going to be limited through September! The Toccoa Tailwater and Small Streams higher in elevation are the only refuges we have with good water conditions right now. The good news:...
Fishing Report: August 8th, 2020
The Etowah River below Allatoona Dam has been fishing well, and we anticipate August to be fantastic for Striper and Bass. For Striper, I’m fishing an 8 or 9 weight rod with an intermediate clear tip fly line and using a tapered, 7 foot 20lb leader. Flies that...
Field Staff Report: Northeast Georgia’s Hidden Gem
When most people think of Northeast Georgia, beautiful wild and scenic trout rivers come to mind; for eight months of the year, these scenic rivers can be considered a blue ribbon trout stream supported by local hatchery efforts. However, the months of May through...
Fishing Report: July 31st, 2020
The Etowah River is currently flowing at 1500 cFs from Allatoona Dam. The water was stained yesterday, but Water temperatures are great right now, especially for August. We anticipate August to be fantastic for Striper and Bass. For Striper, I'm fishing an 8 or 9...