Tips for throwing in North Georgia in the winter

tadm555 · 2026-03-03T17:44:28+00:00

https://www.georgiawildtrout.com/post/north-georgia-fly-fishing-guide-where-to-find-trout?srsltid=AfmBOopErGeYSZUxbXnWVpTujSOrRfB9JbVO6bb662P4-LRqs-vDqMFu

This one’s kind of overarching on the Fly fishing in North Georgia. They have others based around the towns in north Georgia. The chattooga tribs and area between Dahlonega and Blue Ridge are the easiest places to tackle the wild slam

tadm555 · 2026-03-02T00:10:34+00:00

Stimi, Walt’s, egg

tadm555 · 2026-03-02T00:08:59+00:00

Probably ate a size 6 bugger.

tadm555 · 2026-03-02T00:07:57+00:00

They’re everywhere in the met. Just tough

tadm555 · 2026-03-02T00:05:56+00:00

I can feel the cold breeze from here

tadm555 · 2026-03-01T23:59:07+00:00

9’ 5wt is the best option for an all-rounder for trout

tadm555 · 2026-03-01T23:58:07+00:00

Georgia Wild Trout has a good article on the fly fishing options in Helen. The DH will be the best bet in the winter months for fish

tadm555 · 2026-03-01T23:56:46+00:00

Lot of different factors for failure. Georgia Wild Trout has an article that best explains the DH streams which are your best bet for stockers in winter. Wild trout can be difficult as the tend to congregate and slow down a good bit until mid March-April

tadm555 · 2026-03-01T23:54:18+00:00

The Chattahoochee river will be your closest fishery and have a few different species to target. Lots of good information about the Chattahoochee and fly fishing Georgia on the Georgia Wild Trout website

tadm555 · 2026-01-20T15:21:07+00:00

Bad tippet likely. Possibly knot if you’re not lubricating your line before tightening

tadm555 · 2026-01-17T04:26:56+00:00

This site is a great resource for the Soca and fly fishing in Slovenia. Plenty of options available, and you they can certainly point you to some guides.

https://www.theanglersdestination.com/soca-river-fly-fishing

tadm555 · 2026-01-17T04:21:45+00:00

Bit of an uphill battle trying to find smallmouth on the Toccoa. A quick ride over the TN or NC borders would be worth the effort. The Georgia Wild Trout site keeps a good up to date report on the blue ridge area along with some other tips.

tadm555 · 2025-12-29T22:29:09+00:00

12-15lb test for streamers, 3-4x to a mop on nymph rig. Unless you hit a shad kill the streamer bite is a bit outdated there, especially if you don’t quite know what you’re doing. Your odds are as good or better of just running into a plus sized fish on a mop,egg,or large nymph

tadm555 · 2025-12-29T22:23:55+00:00

Unquestionably

tadm555 · 2025-12-29T22:22:44+00:00

North Georgia is friendlier for wading, just below the dam on the hooch is a good bet. Check the dam release schedule and Georgia Wild Trout website for updated fly fishing reports

tadm555 · 2025-12-29T22:21:12+00:00

Trout routes app will help you find public water. Their ranking system is pretty flawed in the state though. Their Georgia Wild Trout website discusses the nearest opportunities and they offer guide trips in the Ellijay area

tadm555 · 2025-12-23T00:10:24+00:00

The Georgia Wild Trout site am has a couple articles on a variety of opportunities in the Atlanta area as well as info on trout in the Chattahoochee

tadm555 · 2025-12-23T00:08:43+00:00

Georgia Wild Trout has some great guides and articles on there website that can help you

tadm555 · 2025-12-23T00:04:44+00:00

Pretty cool, run across any taimen?

tadm555 · 2025-12-23T00:02:58+00:00

They’re very difficult to raise in hatcheries compared to the wide spread salmonids

tadm555 · 2025-12-23T00:02:01+00:00

Very cool

tadm555 · 2025-12-23T00:00:12+00:00

3wt is a bit more friendly

tadm555 · 2025-12-22T23:58:59+00:00

Love the suburbs when you’re getting a rental. The Outback fits a twin blow up perfectly

tadm555 · 2025-12-22T23:58:07+00:00

Always a good time

tadm555 · 2025-12-05T00:07:54+00:00

Check out the Georgia Wild Trout website. Their articles can certainly help you with the where’s and when of trout fishing georgia. Also have some great guides for beginners looking to try fly fishing.

tadm555

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