Cohutta Fishing Company Blog
Sunglasses: Selecting the Right Frame and Lens
Walking into a store and seeing a large sunglass display can make things complicated. We carry both Smith Optics and Costa Del Mar Sunglasses in a variety of frames and lenses, and knowing which is right choice for what you're doing can be daunting, so I'll try to...
Fishing Report 6/13/19
The Etowah River has been a little off color from the rains this past week but should be back to normal this weekend. If you're looking to bass fish, the popper bite should be good to great - I would probably throw an Olive or Chartreuse Boogle Bug first and then keep...
Fishing Report 6/7/2019
The Etowah River is fishing well - striped bass are beginning to show up in the river, so having a couple bigger rods like 9 weights rigged up with tropical-core sinking and floating lines is crucial. We like Scientific Angler's Sink 30 Warm for sinking line, as...
Fishing Report 5/30/2019
The Etowah River is fishing well. The bass bite is fantastic right now - warmer water temperatures mean topwater fishing; boogle bugs with small crawfish (pat's rubber legs, Joe's crayfish jig) and baitfish droppers (small clousers) should work well. Gurglers, mouse,...
Fishing Report 5/22/19
The Etowah River has been clearing up and fishable, when generation allows. Now that the water temperatures are peaking out in the high 60's, the bass topwater bite should be getting good. Try Boogle Bugs, Pole Dancers, and Gurglers. Don't be afraid to tie on a...
Fishing Report 5/16/2019
The Etowah River is clear and fishing great! May is one of the best times to be on the Etowah with a mixed bag of fish being caught. Large spotted bass are being found on a variety of methods, streamer fishing with small to medium flies like Clousers are working well...
Fishing Report 5/9/19
The Etowah River below Allatoona Dam is still off color coming out of the dam. Streamer fishing for bass should be very good - fish colors that are very visible in dirty water. Flashy patterns like Kreelex's and Sparkle Minnows have been a good choice. Small Flashtail...
Fishing Report 5/2/2019
The Etowah River below Allatoona Dam is currently off-color coming out of the dam. Don't let the color scare you off - there is enough visibility to fish if you're willing to work a little harder. Water temperatures are holding in the low to mid 60's, so bass will be...
Bassapalooza Map!
If you aren't familiar, Bassapalooza is a Bass Fly Fishing Tournament that we host on the banks of the Etowah in Cartersville every year for the past 4 years. There are a few rules for the tournament and if you aren't sure then check out the previous blog post, we...
Fishing Report 4/25/2019
The Etowah River is fishing well with a mixed bag of Spotted Bass, White Bass, and other assorted smaller game fish. The larger spawning fish have not shown up yet but the run should not be far off now. The lakes and streams are all still high from the recent rain...
Bassapalooza 2019
Southern Bassapalooza on the Fly 2019 Rules June 14th& 15th, 2019 Registration Deadline is May 1st, 2019- 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 at the Gravel Bar...
Fishing Report: 3/29/19
The Etowah River is currently generating around the clock until further notice, BUT Lake Allatoona is finally below full pool (-1.47 Feet). As long as we don't have another torrential downpour upstream, the river may be fish-able sooner than later. Watch for water...