Doc Watson’s version of the title of this blog is without a doubt the best I have ever heard, check it out! I thought it’s a fitting title to our summer time fishing update. Brandon, Conner, and Garner have been fishing hard this summer covering everything from the Smokey’s, Cohutta’s, and local bass and striped bass. I have never seen any three more dedicated fisherman, if they are not in the shop working they are out there hooking up with something. I am very proud to have them all on staff at Cohutta! When you stop by the shop be sure to get some fishing info from these three, they all have  extensive knowledge of local water as well as the streams in the southeast to western rivers where they all are planning a two week expedition out west the first of August. Charlie and I have been fishing whenever possible, but we do have some trips this fall planned for Montana, Montauk, and Louisiana. The fishing seemed to get off to  a rocky start this year, but overall it has improved a lot over the last few weeks. Striper Fishing has improved on local waters, Trout Fishing is on the hot summer downhill swing in most places especially the small streams and private sections, the Toccoa river is still in a transition phase with consistent flows, hopefully will resume healthy flows soon! Bass Fishing has been really good, nothing like some summer time Georgia Bass fishing whether you’re river fishing, lake fishing or pond fishing –  great conditions to catch’em. Also, the River Bassin Trail just completed there Atlanta stop, if you are not familiar with the river bassin trail check it out at riverbassin.com a very cool kayak tournament bass trail that Drew Gregory “designer of the Jackson Coosa Kayak” started and it going strong. Until next time good fishing to you all and come by the shop and say hello, hopefully the guys I mentioned earlier won’t have huge heads from reading this and can still assist you without bumping into something with there BIG HEADS!

Andy

Fishing this spring has been good both on trout waters and warm water fisheries. The hybrids and white bass have been the dominant fish being caught up to this point. The stripers should start showing up in larger quantities soon on all the Coosa tributaries. Also, things have been really  heating up in the Keys for Tarpon. I had the opportunity to do a half day in the lower Keys a few weeks ago and jumped two fish on a half day trip! Lots of fish around for sure. Please find time to escape work and reward yourself on the water! It’s what keeps me sane, well partially sane anyway!

We are now carrying Bauer reels, and don’t forget we have both the Hardy Zenith and the Hardy Proaxis Saltwater rods. The Hardy Zenith won Yellowstone Anglers Rod Shootout and the new Proaxis saltwater rod that Andy Mill (5 time Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament Winner) help design is without a doubt the best thing saltwater flyfishing has seen in years and in my opinion possibly ever! Stop by the shop sometime and cast one of these rods, you owe it to yourself if you are really serious about your fishing.

Upcoming Events for Cohutta:

May 19th – Capt. Kent Klewein “Trade Secrets of Terrstrial Fishing for Trout and Lake Bass Fishing

May 21st – Pettit Preserve “Family Festival”

June  3rd & 4th – Southeastern Flyfishing Festival at Unicoi State Park