Cohutta Fishing Company Blog
Fishing Report: April 16th, 2020
If you head through the Chattahoochee National Forest, there have been a few closings in group areas and campsites. I would call the Blue Ridge District office to make sure that the stream you plan on fishing is accessible. The number for their office is ...
Fishing Report: April 10th, 2020
Nothing has really changed as far as the fishing goes. We're going to continue to be closed to the public, but feel free to email me at jmilholland@cohuttafishingco.com or call the shop phone at (706) 946-3044. If looking for gear, tying materials, or anything else,...
Tying Tutorial: Furled Polar Chenille Flashtail Clouser
We fish a lot of shad patterns for striper and bass, and one of our favorites, the Clouser Minnow, needs no introduction. This version of the Clouser adds a furled polar chenille Flashtail to give this fly some serious bling. If you're chasing line sides or green fish...
Tying Tutorial: Making a Brush
If you saw our video on Conner's Jerk Minnow, you may have noticed that Conner used a homemade brush to create the body of his fly. If you've ever wanted to try and make your own brush but don't have a brush table or don't want to buy one, these techniques are for...
Fishing Report: April 3rd, 2020
As of today, at 6PM, Georgia has been placed under a Shelter-in-Place order by the governor. We're going to continue to be closed to the public, but feel free to email me at jmilholland@cohuttafishingco.com or call the shop phone at (706) 946-3044. If looking for...
Tying Tutorial: Conner’s Jerk Minnow
Conner's Jerk minnow has been a pattern that has been evolving for a while. This iteration is the result of years of fishing and perfecting - if you're hitting the water right now and chasing bass, get out the vice and take some notes! Check out the tying kit on our...
Fishing Report: March 26th, 2020
Due to Fannin County's current guidelines for all non-essential business, we will be closed from today till April 13th in Blue Ridge. We're in the middle of updating our online store, so hopefully we will have that up and running at the end of the day tomorrow. We...
Fishing Report: March 19th, 2020
There's a lot of uncertainty with evertything that's going right now, and for now we're staying open here in Blue Ridge. If circumstances change in Fannin County, we will adjust our hours as needed, but we have every intention of doing our best to serve the fishing...
Bassapalooza 2020
Southern Bassapalooza on the Fly 2020 Rules May 29th and 30th, 2020 Registration Deadline is May 1st - Entry Fee is $200 per team Instead of picking up the Registration Packet this year at Cohutta Fishing Company, we will have a pre party May 29th at the Gravel Bar...
Fishing Report: March 12th, 2020
The Toccoa Tailwater is fishing well outside of generation. We've been seeing midges hatching on the river in the evenings, and remnant black caddis might be seen. I would carry a few smaller Griffith's Gnats and Sprout Midges in cream and black in addition to smaller...
Fishing Report: March 5th, 2020
The Toccoa Tailwater generation schedule for today is 7AM-10AM / 4PM-Midnight, but the TVA's predicted outflow for the next two days forecasts a longer period of generation than today. The forecast through the weekend is mostly sunny with a low percentage of rain, so...
Fishing Report: February 27th, 2020
The Toccoa Tailwater is spilling and generating around the clock today, and the predicted outflow for the next two days is about the same.I wouldn't anticipate doing any fishing on the tailwater until the schedule shifts, but if it does change, the water is clear with...