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Durniak's Fishing Report 10/13/23
Thanks to cooling water temperatures, everything is now fishing pretty darn well! Headwaters remain very thin, but residents are eating well when they’re not spooked. Private water and NC DH trout are...
View ArticleWhitewater Park- CRNRA
Is this park a stocking site for the delayed harvest trout fishery on the Hooch? Thank you
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Durniak's Fishing Report 10/20/23
There are two types of web anglers and we welcome both. Shallow anglers enjoy our pics and scroll past our posts quickly. Deeper running anglers click on an extra link or two, dig deeper, and excavate...
View ArticleWaders, what do y'all use?
While I normally wet wade if I can get away with it, now that I am moving into the semi-retired mode and have recently built my dream vehicle, I intend to spend more time on streams (and pursuing all...
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Durniak's Fishing Report 10/27/23
Welcome back to another week of “flats fishing” for mountain trout. Skinny, clear water has us thinking that we’re stalking bonefish instead of brookies and browns. But trouters with stealth, long...
View ArticleLooking for information on steelhead fishing.
I earlier asked about fishing Lake Superior in Minnesota and apparently nobody on here had done so. I went and was able to figure out how to catch Pink Salmon, which were in every tributary up to the...
View ArticleCharlie Brooks Swing Nymphing Technique Question
I’m fishing for bass more lately. This lead me to Mr Murray from VA who wrote a good smallmouth book. In this book, the author describes a technique called ‘swing nymphing’ that was developed by...
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Durniak'sFishing Report 11/3/23
If you can find water, you can find trout, so take advantage of the last two long days before the time change. Drought-trouting is in full swing. Long leaders and small bugs are working well on...
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Durniak's Fishing Report 11/10/23
First, thanks to all of our military veterans for your service to our country. We honor your commitment to this fine nation and hope the anglers among you are rewarded with trophy... Read more
View ArticleLanier Tailwater brown trout survey
Chattahoochee River Tailwater Sampling (This report courtesy of WRD Region Supervisor Anthony Rabern): Gainesville Fisheries staff conducted electrofishing surveys for trout on the Chattahoochee River...
View ArticlePersonal Best Brookie !!!
Last day of North Georgia fishing and it did not disappoint. This fish cane up and smoked a black ant pattern and the fight was on.
View ArticleF.Y.I.
If you're looking for a good starter set for yourself or a Christmas gift, during B.P.S. "Black Friday" sale Nov. 20 thru 26 has a Redington Path II Outfit marked down from $229.99 to just $99.99.
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Durniak's Fishing Report 12-8-23
First, I apologize for not getting last week's report up on GON. I was traveling and did not have a computer with me. There's lots of good stuff in this week's report so enjoy. Area streams are very...
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Durniak's Fishing Report 11/17/23
Summary: Trout waters remain skinny and warm enough to toss dry flies in headwaters and dry/dropper rigs in bigger creeks. Stealth is still more important than fly pattern. Leaves are only bad when...
View ArticleBig fish, big flies
A couple to round out a Christmas order...Cobia, snapper, AJs, or mahi...pick you poison.
View ArticleDurniak's Fishing Report 12/15/23
Last weekend’s heavy rains recharged our trout streams rather well. Most of that water has already run off, but the remnants have enhanced flows and fishing success. At least the high flows scattered...
View ArticleWaders, Safety, and Drowning
Hello all, I’m knew to the forum, but had something happen yesterday. I’m adding a post about it just in case someone finds it helpful someday. I was wading near Jone’s Bridge maybe 2 miles down the...
View ArticleWhy I love flea markets,,,,
Went to our local flea market yesterday and stumbled across this Orvis DXR. I went to pick it up and the spool came out of the frame. Seller points out that is is missing the retainer. I look it over...
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Durniak's Fishing Report 12/22/23
Here’s a favorable holiday report for y’all. Low flows and warm weather will greet trouters this weekend. Toss in a bunch of fresh, naïve DH stockers and you have awesome ingredients for some...
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Durniak's Fishing Report 12/29/23
Better late than never? Thanks for your patience while several of us worked overtime today to provide breaking intel for your holiday fishing weekend. For trout, the good news is that our flood flows...
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Durniak's Fishing Report 1/5/24
Happy new fishing year! It has crept in slowly, due to icy water temps and low stream flows. Area headwaters are skinny and cold, and the scarce Delayed Harvest flood survivors have been slow to eat...
View ArticleWhat knot?
Read where a fisherman was going to tie a dropper on the hook of a dry/dropper combo but not on through the eye of the dry. First thought was it had to be a barbed to keep it from sliding off then next...
View ArticleFavorite Blue Line Flies
What’s y’all’s go to flies for blue lining? Same flies year round or changing season to season? Let’s say the average pool is 2-3’ deep, with deeper pools mixed in.
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Durniak's Fishing Report 1/12/24
January was true to form this week, as it’s been either cold or wet or both. Flooded rivers and chilly air and water temperatures kept a lot of folks home, so today’s report is a bit thin on fish...
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37th Annual Rabun Rendezvous this weekend!
Rabun Chapter of Trout Unlimited Make your plans now to attend our Party with a Purpose. A pig pickin, appetizers, dinner buffet, live music and terrific silent auction items for the whole family. We...
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Durniak's Fishing Report 1/19/24
Here’s our advice: hibernate this weekend and then work around the warm rains next week. Today’s Arctic blast will make fishing tough tomorrow (Saturday). Streams are clear and flowing well, but they...
View ArticleWanting to get started in fly fishing. Have questions.
I have no fly shops near me and I don't know anybody that fly fishes. I have been watching a lot of YouTube videos. 1. I don't know what rod / reel combo I need. I don't want to break the bank, but I...
View ArticleThats a long ways to drive for rainbow trout
Strong Partnerships for Trout Hatcheries: For decades, federal and state trout hatcheries have maintained a strong partnership. This week, six fisheries staff made the LONG drive to upstate Arkansas...
View ArticleFly Fishing Show 2024
Feb 2-4. Should be a fantastic show this year....lot of great tiers, and the seminars should be really good too! Ya'll come check it out if you don't have plans.
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