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The Rise of Patrick Sebile and his Band of Anglers
By Ben Martin, Editor In Chief
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or those who are familiar with legendary angler and lure inventor Patrick Sebile, it comes as no surprise that he would once again enter the realm of lure and fishing tackle manufacturing and development. A review of his contributions, influence and participation in the world of fishing is a testament to this man’s unmatched devotion and passionate dedication to every element of the sport. A brief review of the Patrick Sebile bona fides: • Holder of nearly 370 records (IGFA, EFSA & FFPM), such as largemouth bass world record by length, but also guided for more than 200 record catches like the All Tackle IGFA tarpon of 286 pounds, 9 ounces. • Top 10 all time biggest fish ever caught. • Voted one of the 10 best anglers in the world several times. • Once voted the world’s best saltwater captain. • Travelled and fished 64 countries to date. • Image/photo on more than 190 magazine covers. • Ranked No. 2 in IGFA’s “most species caught” with 774 different species. • Published in more than 800 magazines, newspapers and journals. • Inventor of more than 200 lures, rods, hooks, reels and various fishing tackle. • Author of seven books. With this extraordinary industry involvement and a lifetime of a passionate love for all aspects of fishing, it seems only natural and appropriate that Mr. Sebile would reunite with the fishing industry under the banner of A Band of Anglers. Welcome back, Patrick. Yes, your new lures are remarkable… as are you.
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CAST is the world’s largest fishing trade show. Each year one of the highlights of the show is the New Product Showcase, in which companies roll out their newest and best. Coastal Angler and The Angler were there at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center in July, sifting through all the offerings of the ICAST New Product Showcase. The following are ICAST winners as well as the new products we feel are some of the most innovative, functional and… frankly impressive, offerings of the year.
ICAST 2018 OVERALL Best OF SHOW AWARD Garmin Panoptix Livescope
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or anglers, sonar technology is the most rapidly advancing and functional tool in the boat when it comes to catching more and better fish. At the Orlando ICAST in July, Garmin blew the lid off the electronics industry with the introduction of its new Panoptix LiveScope. At the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, the most anticipated event each year is the New Product Showcase, in which companies present their latest and greatest in hopes of being named Best of Category. Awards are decided by a vote of media in attendance, and the Panoptix Livescope was not only awarded “Best Electonics,” it was named “Best of Show” out of 974 new products introduced in 2018. “To not only win the ICAST Best Electronics award, but the Best of Show award, too—it’s an honor we’re incredibly proud of,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “Panoptix LiveScope delivers the best of both scanning and live sonar technologies, and there’s nothing out there even close to it. These awards solidify our commitment to giving anglers and mariners the most innovative technology on the water, and they further strengthen our desire to be the top marine electronics brand in the world.” Panoptix LiveScope is a live-scanning sonar that gives anglers higher resolution and easier-to-interpret images of structure, bait and fish swimming below and around the boat than ever before. Garmin’s revolutionary Panoptix all-seeing sonar technology was the first to deliver live sonar images in real-time—forwards, backwards, sideways and below the boat—even while stationary. Now, thanks to the active scanning capabilities of Panoptix LiveScope, anglers can see images and movement so clear and precise that it’s even possible to distinguish between species of fish. “Panoptix changed the electronics game a couple of years ago,” said Jason Christie, Bassmaster Elite Series and Garmin pro. “Now, LiveScope is even taking it to the next level. The cool thing about it is the simplicity of it. What you see is what is there. The only picture that could be better is if you dive into the water with goggles, and I’m not sure that’s really even better.” Like other Garmin Panoptix transducers, LiveScope features two modes in one transducer—LiveScope Down and LiveScope Forward— and can be installed on a trolling motor or the transom. Depending on
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the angler’s fishing preferences and techniques, LiveScope can easily be adjusted to change views. Point the LiveScope transducer down to see directly below the boat or forward to see around the boat. Either view provides incredibly sharp, real-time scanning sonar images up to 200 feet out, even when the boat is stationary. The Panoptix LiveScope system includes a compact GLS 10 sonar black box with an LVS32 transducer and a simple plug-and-play Garmin Marine Network connector for easy installation and integration with a compatible Garmin chartplotter. A trolling motor barrel and shaft mounting kit and a transom mounting kit are also included.
www.GARMIN.com/PANOPTIX Best Tackle Management Lure Lock Lure Locker
A patented gel material paved the way for one of the most innovative tackle management solutions on the market. Lure Lock’s Lure Locker was awarded “Best Tackle Management” at ICAST 2018. Lure Lock’s proprietary ELASTAK GEL securely holds lures and terminal tackle in place. Even with the lid of a Lure Lock case open, you can turn it upside down and shake it and your lures stay in the box. Don’t believe it? Go to the website and watch the videos. The Lure Locker was designed to allow anglers to keep all their Lure Lock cases organized and ready. Constructed with durable ABS plastic, the Lure Locker securely stores up to five Lure Lock cases for ease of transport. It is available in three models, each designed to accept its corresponding Lure Lock case. The Lure Locker is also designed to hang on a wall or pegboard when not in use. The Lure Locker will be available at www.lurelock.com, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Academy, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Scheel’s, Mill’s Fleet Farm, Field & Stream, Tackle Warehouse, Tackle Direct and independent sporting goods dealers. Different Lure Locker models have an MSRP range from $24.99 to $34.99.
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Best Saltwater Lure Ocean Born Flying Series Ocean Born Lures has come out with two new hardbaits destined to become go-to lures for anglers who love fooling saltwater fish with artificials. What else would you expect from the brainchild of awardwinning tackle designer Patrick Sebile and his company A Band Of Anglers? The Flying Pencill 160 and the Flying Popper 140 were designed to dramatically increase casting distance while also improving action. Each model features design elements that allow them to slice through the air to reach fish other lures can’t. Once they splash down, these lures are incredibly versatile. The Flying Pencill 160 has a common body shape but uncommon castability and action. Side wings enhance aerodynamics and provide lift once in the water. Reduced air friction ribs, which work like dimples
Best SUP Body Glove Mariner Need an SUP designed specifically for fishing? Want one that’s completely portable, allowing you to launch wherever there’s access to water? The Body Glove Mariner is a groundbreaking fishing-specific inflatable standup paddleboard that caters to both casual fishing enthusiasts and hardcore anglers. Designed by paddling champion and recreational fisherman Luke Hopkins, this feature-rich board is the ideal paddling platform for the active angler. From the backwaters to the bays, it will stealthily take you where you need to go, which is where most other anglers can’t go. Once you get there, the Mariner is a perfect fishing platform.
on a golf ball, reduce air resistance and add water turbulence. An angler can pop, spit, walk the dog, surface skip or slow swim below the surface with the Flying Pencill. The Flying Popper 140 is a leap forward in design for the classic narrow-neck popper. It’s perfect for all conditions, including rough water and current. It utilizes the same side wings and ribs as the Flying Pencill for the same performance enhancements during cast and retrieve. It can pop, spit, walk or create a bubble trail, and comes in Floating, Sinking and Super Long Distance models. Both the Flying Pencil and the Flying Popper come in eight fishcatching colors. With extreme castability and nearly unlimited versatility, these two lures are a game-changer for saltwater lures.
www.abandofanglers.com The Mariner is durable, stable, convenient to transport and can be customized to suit your fishing preferences. It features attachment points to add any one of over 70 Railblaza fishing accessories, including rod holders. The Mariner includes an anchor line guide system, cooler tie-downs, permanent, unbreakable fins and a patented multi-purpose handle to hold a water bottle or the included adjustable 3-piece paddle. The Mariner comes with a cell phone dry bag, a pump, an ankle leash and a wheeled backpack.
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Best Affordable Saltwater Rods Enigma Rods With a trio of high-performing and affordable new saltwater rods, Enigma is bringing the performance and durability of its freshwater rods to the salt. With the Flats Master, Jetty Master and Saltwater Performance Series, Enigma has built rods to tangle with everything from inshore trout and snook to monsters hiding in the surf. Flats Master rods retail for just $99.99 and are available in six spinning models designed to tackle snook, redfish and trout with quality design, cutting-edge technology, and top-grade saltwater components. Lightweight and durable, select Flats Master rods feature a gimbal butt. Jetty Master rods are ideal for anglers who fish in extreme
Best Spinning Reel PENN Spinfisher VI The PENN Spinfisher is more than 50 years old and still going strong. The latest version introduced this year, the Spinfisher VI, is more durable, even better sealed from water and features the CNC Gear system to handle the heaviest of loads. It’s available in array of models, one of which is perfectly suited to the fishing you do. Updated with IPX5 sealing, the Spinfisher VI keeps saltwater out of the gearbox and drag system. Whether it gets hit by a wave or rides in the spray all the way home, there’s no need to worry.
Best Fishing Line PowerPro Super8Slick V2 Re-engineered with added abrasion toughness, the new PowerPro Super8Slick V2 braided fishing line combines a new eight-end dense weave fiber construction with proven ‘Enhanced Body Technology’ (EBT) process. The new braid is offered in nine different pound test designations. As with the original Super8Slick braid, the new ‘V2’ version is the smoothest, softest and longest-casting braid in the PowerPro line. Its use of Honeywell Spectra fiber provides a stronger, tougher braid, while the PowerPro EBT process makes the Super8Slick V2 structurally rounder. The process floods propriety resin through the finished braid, resulting
conditions, with big surf and big jigs. This collection of rods leverages the latest in design and technology to provide extraordinary performance not available anywhere else for $149.99. Designed for maximum casting distance and superior fishfighting performance, it is the meeting point of value and functionality. Saltwater Performance Series (SPS) rods are designed for extreme pounding of sand, surf and salt. They provide a pinnacle of performance for an affordable price of $179.99. SPS rods are designed to provide incredible casting distance along with exceptional performance for anglers seeking the best quality rod and the best price point.
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Housed within a fully sealed spool, PENN’s HT-100 drag washers supply the stopping power needed for big saltwater fish. A full metal body and sideplate keep the CNC Gear System in precise alignment under heavy loads. Available in standard, Live Liner, Long Cast and bail-less models, the Spinfisher VI has all the durability and performance anglers have come to expect from PENN, only better.
www.pennfishing.com in a smoother line that reduces backlashes, increases casting distance, makes it easier to tie knots, and offers superior strength to size ratio. Super8Slick V2 is extremely silent as it passes over the rod guides. With multiple color options in nine line tests, from 8-lb. to 80-lb., Super8Slick V2 braid offers superior performance for all anglers, in fresh or salt. It is available in 100, 150- and 300-yards spools and 1500- and 3000-yard bulk filler spools.
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Best Boat Seat Llebroc Industries Series 2 Helm Chair ICAST had a lot of newcomers as well as industry leaders. Among the leaders is Llebroc Industries. Greg Carman and his team have created the highest quality seats, benches and other boating accessories throughout the marine industry. Anyone who has ever sat in a Llebroc chair can attest to the quality and comfort that goes into every product. Llebroc Series 2 Helm Chairs come with an array of options. Whether you are in a cabin or riding in a center console, your chair will withstand the elements and keep your ride comfortable. Depending on how you drive, you can sit in style or lean in comfort with the Flip Bolster
option. Just raise your seat and lean back into a secure rest. Comfort is not the only benefit Llebroc has to offer. Customize your seats to match your boat with a wide array of color options. Choose the style of stitching, materials, or embroidery for your home away from home. From start to finish Llebroc ensures your seats are specifically tailored to suit your needs. Once you choose Llebroc Industries, you will never look back.
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Best Tackle TRANSPORT
Plano’s new A-Series 2.0 fish contained but at your fingertips with oversized, Tackle Bag is as functional as it is molded zippers. The bag also sports a large exterior good looking. mesh pocket. With four 3650 Stowaway boxes, it is the ideal Soft corners and a padded shoulder strap make the bag for a day on the stream or paddling to a secret bag comfortable to carry at your side while wading or fishing location. The boxes act as separate storage hiking. The strap is removable, adding more options devices to hold the basics or hand-picked tackle for for stowing, while the 1.5-inch heavy-duty molded a day on the water. hardware improves ergonomics while dramatically The main compartment is easily accessed improving strength. with an adjustable metal snap closure. The top The Plano A-Series offers complete storage compartment of the bag is expandable, allowing solutions for the serious angler. The A-Series includes extra capacity for raingear, other soft-side tackle classically styled bags in a backpack, duffel, and three bags and a quick shore lunch. Side and front tackle bag options. compartments hold the tools you’ll need when you land a www.planomolding.com
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Best Lure System
Odin Lure Company Frigg Popper/Fish Smack Odin Lure Company’s novel approach appeals to all of a fish’s senses. They’ve equipped productive lures with a BaitWell that holds a powerful scent attractant called Fish Smack. The Frigg 1.5-oz. Floating Top-Water Popper walks seductively across glassy water to bring home the bacon with the addition of Fish Smack. Inject Fish Smack into the integral BaitWell and ring the dinner bell for your targeted species. You will call in stripers, pike, mahi-mahi and more. Like your favorite BFF, work this in the mornings and evenings, when it’s dead quiet. Built like a brick outhouse with super strong VMC hooks and Wolverine triple wrap snap rings, this lure will handle big trophy fish muscle and speed.
• 5.5” long X 1” thick body. • Cupped face churns a ton of water. • Incredible walking, popping action. • Has an integrated rechargeable BaitWell. • Houses a fish attracting rattle chamber. • Leaves an irresistible Fish Smack scent trail. Odin Lure Company partnered with BioEdge Fishing Products to make Fish Smack attractant. It’s the perfect mixture, designed for the BaitWell on all Odin lures. The grease-like mix slowly releases scent as the lure is retrieved. Fish Smack attracts fish from afar and stimulates them to feed. It also masks undesirable scents like gas and sunscreen.
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Best Kids’ Apparel
Local Boy Sharpe Angler Dress Shirt Your little fishing buddy will look as sharp as he is comfortable, whether it’s on the deck of the boat, attending church, school or a weekend play date. Local Boy’s Sharpe Angler Dress Shirt is the go-to youth shirt for fall. This button-down dress shirt is truly fit for any occasion. Crafted from 100 percent lightweight cotton material and featuring a fishing-style vent back, the Sharpe Angler shirt offers breathable, allday comfort that’ll keep Little Locals feeling cool,
while still looking sharp. If it gets warm, Little Locals can roll up their sleeves with the side-button roll-cuffs, providing versatility in style and wear as the seasons change. Accented with the embroidered dog-and-moon logo, the Sharpe Angler Dress Shirt is available in two plaid patterns: Green/Blue/White and Blue/Mango/ White. Sizes start at Youth X-Small (4T) up to Youth X-Large.
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Best Cutlery Outdoor Edge ReelFlex Pak Outdoor Edge’s new ReelFlex Pak is the ultimate fillet knife kit for the serious fisherman. The kit includes three fillet knives, in 6-, 7.5- and 9.5-inch blade lengths so you have the right knife to match your catch. Designed to meet the cutting demands for all fresh and saltwater species, the knives are crafted from German 4116 stainless steel, known for its corrosion resistance and excellent edge retention. The blades are double tempered to provide a consistent flex and taper, ground to eliminate friction and promote an effortless cut while filleting fish. The handles incorporate Jerry Hossom’s iconic design and ergonomics with the safety and function fishermen need. The handles are constructed of blue rubberized TPR to ensure a comfortable, non-slip grip, even when your hands are wet and slimy and also feature a polypropylene core for the
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correct amount of rigidity. Everyone hates a dull knife, so Outdoor Edge has included a two-stage knife sharpener to keep your edges razor sharp. Finally, Outdoor Edge designed a durable hard-side carry case to keep you organized on the boat and at the dock. With an MSRP of $64.95, be sure to look for the ReelFlex Pak this fall and holiday season.
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Seasonal patterns, at times, will dictate the available species, but most are here for the taking all year. Live bait is always a sure bet, but you can keep your load light with a handful of artificial lures and have tremendous success. If you’re here in the fall, redfish will eagerly explode on a walking topwater plug like a Rapala Skitterwalk or a Zara Spook. Nothing will get an angler’s heart thumping more than seeing these bruisers blow up on the surface and peel drag. Trout are also in full force in the fall, and a MirrOlure MirrOdine is hard to beat, but they too, will chomp topwater plugs. Jigs tipped with Berkley Gulp! Shrimp should always be part of your line-up, because they will catch nearly anything that swims. North winds can make the shallows along the Gulf perfect for a kayak fishing trip, and late summer to early fall can provide king and Spanish mackerel action that can’t be rivaled. Steel leaders and stout reels are a must because these toothy critters will strip drag like a freight train before giving up. The Carrabelle and Apalachicola rivers are teaming with bass, bream and catfish, but don’t be surprised if you get caught up just trying to take in the breathtaking scenery and wildlife found in these tidal waters. Otters, turtles, alligators and an endless array of shore birds can be seen in these pristine and diverse ecosystems. The Apalachicola Paddle Jam festival will be held Oct. 5-7. Be a part of history as we attempt to set a new Guinness Book World Record for the largest floating gathering of kayaks! This three-day festival celebrates the Forgotten Coast through paddle sports, music and food, with events happening at various locations in Apalachicola. This event promises to be huge fun! If you’ve never experienced the peace and joy that kayaking can bring, then add this to your bucket list and give it a go; there’s a reason this sport is growing so rapidly. Come see why this area is a kayaker’s paradise! Franklin County features several kayak and boat rentals. For a complete list of rentals, charters and supplies, visit www.floridasforgottencoast.com.
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et’s face it, tournament fishing is a male-dominated sport. Women anglers have been striving to make a name for themselves in the co-ed format of tournament fishing, but few have prevailed. On June 23, 2018, North Carolina’s Bass Nation set sail in the BASS Eastern Regional in an effort to win their third championship title. Out of 350 anglers, 175 co-anglers and 175 boaters, one was co-angler Angela Mayo. Though encouraged by her husband for many years to fish with him, Angela resisted at the hand of raising their children and her career as a legal assistant at Sigmon, Clark, Mackie, Hanvey, and Ferrell. Once she agreed, he used his 40-plus years of bass-fishing knowledge to teach Angela everything he knew. She was a quick learner and a natural angler. Thus, a great woman angler evolved. They fished many tournaments together, and in 2014 she joined the Ladies Bass Angler Association (LBAA) as a co-angler. In her second LBAA tour, she earned Co-Angler of the Year. The very next year she braved the venture of “taking charge” and moved over to the boater’s side. In her first year as a boater, she won the LBAA’s 2016 Rookie Angler of the Year. Along the way, Angela amassed an impressive list of local and national sponsors: FishStyx Custom Rods, Angler’s Choice Marine, Mercury Marine, Shiner’s Stash Jerky, Howl-a-Day Inn, Davis Brother’s Automotive, Adventive Graphics, UPS of Hickory #0455, Dr. William Straka... and the list continues to grow as she makes a name for herself in the industry.
She also joined a local bass fishing club, Thermal Belt Bassmaster, as a non-boater, and quickly advanced as a state qualifier. She won for her team on Lake Wylie, which left her as one of the top 10 anglers with a spot at the BASS Eastern Regional tournament held at Winyah Bay, S.C. Anglers from 47 states and nine countries participate in these events. Only those at the top of their game earn their way to the next level. During the BASS Eastern Regional, Angela made history for North Carolina and women anglers. As she weighed in her third day limit, the emcee announced that she had won, making her the first female on the North Carolina non-boater team to move on to the national championship. Angela will compete as a non-boater for the first two days of the BASS National Championship on Nov. 8-9 at Lake Pickwick. The leader after day two, who will have already won a boat, will move on to the boater’s side to compete. On day three, it’s an even playing field with everyone competing to be one of the top three anglers to obtain an invitation to the Bassmaster Classic! No woman has ever fished a Classic qualifying through a co-ed platform. Remember Angela Mayo. She has already achieved a “first” in fishing history, and she has a solid chance to obtain another.
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lthough the first day of fall occurs in the month of September, it sure doesn’t feel like it in any waters where redfish live. Fortunately, redfish don’t mind the heat and can be an easy target in the shallow marsh. September is a great month for kayak anglers who love the adrenaline rush of sight casting to shallow-water reds. The shrimp are maturing and abundant this time of year. On a recent trip where I fish in Texas, I had shrimp jumping into the kayak on every muddy shoreline I traveled. When fishing in scenarios such as this, I prefer to throw soft-plastic paddletails. Locating the reds from a distance can be easy when the water is this shallow and the bait is this plentiful. One key giveaway is hovering seagulls. You can bet if a gull is snatching shrimp out of the air, there are hungry fish below them. When kayaking, it depends on the distance as to whether or not I will try to chase down the hungry and potentially fast-moving school. If I am not willing to make the move, I try to watch for a pattern as to where the fish are feeding and stage my kayak in a similar location nearby. This could be along points, in the middle, or in front of drains.
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On this particular trip, I noticed skittish bait and distant birds along a north shoreline. I positioned my kayak within casting distance of that shore and fan casted until I saw nervous bait. Once spotted, I would wait for them to cruise the shore into range. When the time was right, I placed my lure with the fleeing shrimp resulting in aggressive strikes. This was the pattern they held most of the day; however I did catch a few in the middle of the cove as well. If I was not seeing nervous bait, I would fan cast 360 degrees to cover more water. I even had a few keeper-sized trout hanging out in the hot, shallow and muddy marsh. This area was roughly 10 feet deep throughout with a silty mud bottom, and the water color closely resembled chocolate milk. The air temp was in the mid 90s, but that didn’t deter the fish from feeding midday through 5 p.m. The strikes were violent and gave the illusion of each fish being larger than they were upon landing them. September brings a change in the season, but it is much more noticeable on the calendar than on the water. Capt. Michael Okruhlik is the inventor of Controlled Descent Lures and the owner of www.MyCoastOutdoors.com.
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eptember striper fishing on Lake Hiwassee is wide open. It’s actually one of my favorite months to be on this beautiful lake. The striped bass really school up and start feeding heavily on bait fish. This means we can absolutely wear them out and trust me, we do! I also love this time of year because you can really start to feel a bit of fall in the air. The temperatures start to cool outside and it really get the fish moving. This is a perfect time to experience some extreme striper fishing, and what’s the best way to do that? By booking a trip with Murphy, NC’s #1 and only fulltime striper guide: Big Ol’ Fish Guiding Service. We’ve been striper fishing these area lakes longer than anyone and have what it takes to put you one
some sweet trophy stripers. Currently, Lake Hiwassee is 4 feet below full pool. Water clarity is clear and water temps are in the mid 80s. Striper fishing has been extremely excellent for us lately. We’ve been averaging around 20 to 30 stripers per morning out here. Most of our fish have been in the 8 to 15 pound range. We have also caught some bigger stripers in the 20 to 25 pound range on some of our other area lakes. The early-morning and evening bites are your best times to see action. We’ve also had some heavy bites in the mid-day hours. With the cooling water temps, continue to target creek mouths and points off the main lake channel but also look for schools to move back into the creeks. The majority of
our fish have been caught from Point 6 to the dam. Down lining live blue back herring will be
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’m not sure these hybrids even know that fall starts this month. These fish are still schooling and biting like its mid-summer. September is historically a great month for hybrid fishing on Lake Chatuge and it’s looking like this year is going to be even better. If you’re looking for an action- packed morning of fishing, give us a call. We are Lake Chatuges #1 guide service for loads of trophy hybrids and spotted bass. Currently, Lake Chatuge is at full pool. Water temps are in the low 80s, and water clarity is clear throughout the lake. Hybrid fishing is wicked good. The fish are still schooling in large numbers, and we are catching some big quantities. Our average trips are consisting of 30 to 50 fish in just a few hours. Most of our hybrids are averaging 5-10 pounds. These are some of Lake Chatuge’s hardest-fighting fish, and we’re having a blast wearing them out. The early morning and mid-afternoon bite has been prime. Look for schools of fish along the main channel and off points. Down lining live blueback herring has been the best technique. Search out your areas and watch your electronics. When you mark fish, drop your lines. Fish will be slightly shallower in the early morning hours
and will move to deeper water by mid-morning. Top-water bite has slowed down considerably but you can still find a few busting. When these fish start busting on bait, it’s always a good idea to have a plug, spook, or red fin at the ready. Spotted bass fishing remains excellent, too. We are still catching some huge spots throughout the day, and it’s not uncommon to put 30-40 of these feisty fish in the boat in one trip. Early morning top-water bite has been strong. Top-water plugs, spooks, and jerk baits have worked well. Our downline bite has also been very productive, especially in the mid-morning hours. Look for fish to be schooled up on shallow clay banks, humps, and off points. In terms of location, the upper end of the lake has been producing slightly better numbers than the lower end. September fishing on Lake
Chatuge is always exciting. Remember, live bait on this lake can be the difference between a successful day of fishing and a horrid one. For all of your bait and tackle needs, come visit us at Hughes
General Store in Blairsville, GA-It’s the best place around for quality live blueback herring. We also carry ethanol-free gas and have some of the best hot, made-fromscratch biscuits in North GA. For guided fishing trips on Lakes Chatuge, Apalachia, Hiwassee, or Nottely, or questions about the bait shop, call me, Darren Hughes, at Hughes General Store. And whether you’re a seasoned angler or just starting out, give Chatuge a shot for some of the best spotted bass and hybrids in the area. Good luck, and get hooked!
Darren Hughes is the Owner of Hughes General Store & Bait Shop and a member of The Angler Magazine Fishing Team and Guide for Big Ol’ Fish Guiding Service. Look him up at www.bigolfish.com or give him a call, (706) 745-6569 or (828) 361-2021.
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a spook or a Red Fin at the ready to snag surface-busting fish. The fish will continue to be schooled up throughout the next month and will remain in deeper water before starting to spread out. Just remember to keep an eye on your electronics and watch for schools of stripers when cruising the lake. Also, remember to try to get the fish back into the water as quickly as possible after they are caught. Try not to drop them in the boat and remember that the limit is 4 per person out there. This is an excellent striper lake, and it’s only going to get better if we help them thrive. I predict some huge monsters out here in the next 5 years, but we have to keep them in the lake. September is a fantastic month for catching some monster
stripers on this Western North Carolina lake. Give Big Ol’ Fish Guiding Service a call and let the area’s #1 rated guide service put you on some of Lake Hiwassee’s best trophy stripers during the fishing trip of a lifetime. We are Murphy NC’s only and original premier full-time guide service, specializing in striped and hybrid bass. We also serve Lakes Nottely, Chatuge, and Lake Blue Ridge. And for all your live bait and tackle needs, check out Hughes General Store in Blairsville, GA. They carry everything you need for a successful day of fishing and have the best live herring around. So, come fish with the pros for the opportunity to be featured in Angler Magazine, and let us help you get your fish on!
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o you are cruising down a bank, maybe fifty yards out, when you mark a ton of fish. They aren’t schooled tightly but are all over the water column, and in Fontana, that can cover eighty feet or so. What is your next move? You are the one in charge here and it partially depends on what you are trying to catch. If you are just trying to get your string stretched then you may try one tactic. If you’re trying to cover all your bases then, here’s a tip. Deep reservoirs are like shallow lakes stood on their heads. If you know of a small creek where there is a brush filled channel running in, a gravel bank on one side and a cattail marshy area on the other, you probably wouldn’t run straight to the back of the creek and start throwing a buzz bait. You could, but you would be missing a ton of fish that may be Shane Goebel is the Owner of Big Ol’ Fish Guiding Service and a member stationed on the way into the backof The Angler Fishing Team. Contact him at www.bigolfish.com or (828) water. Your better move may be to 361-2021 / 1-(844)-4-ANGLER. hit the outer secondary points with a jerkbait, move to the gravel and throw a crankbait, move to the cattails and throw a spinnerbait, and gradually work to the back of the creek. Same thinking applies for a vertical approach. Some fish may be right on the bank and a small jerkbait could get noticed. After that, my personal favorite, a mini fluke or Kitech on an eighth oz. jighead will cover the intermediate depths. Finally, if fish are marking 80 to 100 feet deep, a more efficient
lure is a spoon or Rapala ice jig. Typically, the bass will be the most shallow with whites and finally, walleye, lined up vertically. That is not to say it is always going to be like that but that’s a normal line up. Many times we have dropped repeatedly to the same school and gotten bit with different species on consecutive drops. Don’t be surprised to find spotted bass and smallies 80 feet deep this time of year. The most surprising thing is that they may also come to the surface and you can catch them at two feet on the next cast. I guess, to my wife’s dismay, this is why I carry so much tackle and could arm a small bait shop with all the equipment I own and carry. Nothing worse than being caught without a specialty rod when that special circumstance arises. This brings up another point about the late summer, early fall bite, It can change daily and even within a day’s outing. Weather fronts start moving in and change the fishes attitude about eating and move bait up and down in the water column, so be prepared for any scenario depthwise. The topwater bite should be taking off and that’s a good thing, but there will still be plenty of fish below those surface feeders so enjoy the cooler weather, go prepared for any circumstance and give me a call if you want to enjoy some of God’s greatest gifts. Later, Capt. James.
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rowing up in the Smoky Mountains, we tend to be spoiled by the beauty of our mountain lakes and streams. One of the most overlooked gems in our mountain lakes is Nantahala Lake. Located high above the Wayah prong of the Nantahala River, Rocky Branch is the main lake access point. It has a recently paved parking lot with concrete boat launches, and the water level stays good for launching and fishing year round. The lake still holds the state record for Kokenee Salmon, and in my opinion, will be where the next yellow perch state record will come from. Nantahala was constructed in 1942 and is one of our many earthen dams. Some of its species are catfish, walleye, smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass along with crappie, salmon, yellow perch, bluegill, rainbow, and
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brown trout. This time of year, the surface temps are still warm so I would suggest fishing early and late. You might also want to bring your trolling gear, especially if it’s salmon you want to target. Fall brings new life, as far as shallow fishing is concerned, and if big largemouth and smallmouth is your target, this lake ranks right there with the best of them. My absolute favorite time of year to hit Nantahala is winter and although it can be bone chilling with the high mountain winds, its reward is usually a great mess of yellow perch, smallmouth, and largemouth bass. Any time you’re shoreline fishing, it’s hard to beat live bait such as minnows and night crawlers. I also love fishing a mini fluck around shoreline structure. A great place, if you’re out early, is to concentrate on where the creeks and branches empty into the lake, as the water
temps may be several degrees colder and that can make all the difference. Recently, blue backs were introduced into the lake, so we will have to wait to see what negative impact this will have on the fish population. If you are out with the family and want some good entertainment for the kids, be sure to bring along a tube of crickets and work the falling trees and you’re sure to get a lot of action from the blue-
gill and red eye population. This is one of the mountain lakes you will hardly ever see any trash on, so please make sure to help keep it this way. As always, have fun and take a kid fishing.
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Third Annual Museum Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon at The Old Almond School Gym September 8th, 11:30 AM Meet and Greet, Lunch at Noon, Inductions at 1PM
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hird Annual Museum Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon at The Old Almond School
Gym September 8th, 11:30 AM Meet and Greet, Lunch at Noon, Inductions at 1PM The inductions will be held in Bryson City with Museum supporters as well as the family and friends of our inductees in attendance. Fly anglers from across the southeast will celebrate the Second Annual Museum Hall of Fame Inductions. With limited space, advanced reservations are essential and are currently being taken. E-mail: info@ greatsmokies.com or call 828-4883681 to reserve your place. The ticket price of $35 per person includes admission to the induction ceremony, lunch, and all weekend admission to the Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians.
“Lagers and Legends” Pre-Event Party at Nantahala Brewery September 7th, 7 PM *** Bryson City, North Carolina – The Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians Hall of Fame announces the third class of inductees to be recognized at our annual museum luncheon event. The third annual Museum Hall of Fame inductions will be conducted on September 8, 2017 at the Southwestern Community College Swain
Center located at 60 Almond School Road, Bryson City, NC 28713, west of Bryson City on US 19/74. From the downtown Bryson City, drive approximately 7 miles west. The old Almond school is on your right. Our 2018 Museum Hall of Fame Inductees are Jim Dean, Curtis Fleming, Kevin Howell, Sandy Schenck and Joyce Shepherd. Jim Dean – Inducted in the Communications category as the editor of Wildlife in NC for many years, the author of numerous outdoor articles and books, and an outdoor photographer. Curtis Fleming – Inducted in the Recreation category for his varied contributions to fly fishing as a fly fishing volunteer, fly fishing educator. Fly fishing guide, and “Reality Fly Fishing” TV celebrity. A West Virginia fly fisherman, Fleming is the host for more than fifteen seasons of the globally televised Fly Rod Chronicles. Kevin Howell – Inducted in the Crafts category as a professional fly tier who is widely recognized for the creativity and wisdom in designing the famed Hot Creek Special, Trip Maker, Trip Saver as well as other noted creations. Kevin is the owner of Davidson River Outfitters and continues the family legacy of his father Don R. Howell and uncle Dwight Howell. Sandy Schenck – Inducted in the Conservation category for his many years of dedication to teaching kids about the outdoors and
preserving the land. He founded Muddy Sneakers - “teaching children the joy of learning outside” and he is the founder and executive director of Green River Preserve summer camp where he put 2,600 acres of Green River Preserve in a conservation easement, preserving the land for perpetuity. Joyce Shepherd – Inducted in the Humanity category for her contributions to fly fishing as a volunteer of organizations that “give back” - helping others recover from personal challenges, as a fly casting instructor, and for her leadership in NCWF, NCTU, RRTU and Casting Carolinas.
“Lagers and Legends” PreEvent Party at Nantahala Brewery September 7th, 7 PM
ing Museum of the Southern Appalachians invite all Museum Hall of Fame attendees to drop in at the Nantahala Brewery in downtown Bryson City on September 7th at 7 pm for a Pre-Event Party and Fund Raiser. This is an opportunity to meet and greet the MHOF Inductee, other members of the MHOF and help raise funds for Casting Carolinas, a non-profit organization that utilizes fly fishing as a means of helping patients deal with and recover from various cancers. Each Inductee will select a beer to be renamed after them during the party. Nantahala Brewery is generously donating $1 per renamed beer sold at the party. Please come celebrate our fly fishing heritage together and meet each Museum Hall of Fame Inductee while enjoying some time at Nantahala Brewery.
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Swainglers: Past-Present-Future
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By Tammie Millsaps
t’s time to start a new year of Swaingler Fishing, our third year to be exact. The Swainglers, Swain County High School’s first-ever fishing club, started in September of 2016 with our first trip to the 288 Dock on Fontana Lake. Many of our anglers have now graduated and began their adult futures. I still have contact with several of them. I ask them what they miss about high school and one of their answers is “the fishing club!” We miss them as much as they miss us! The Club is one of the most popular at the high school. Why wouldn’t it be, we get to fish during the school day! The waiting list continues to grow. Upcoming Freshmen, that are currently at the middle school, are already asking to be a part of the club. I’ve seen several “Swaingler anglers” this summer. They are excited and already asking where and when we are going fishing. Many of them send me pictures
of their summer catches and tales of the ones that got away. It is so rewarding to see young people outside exploring this beautiful part of the country we are so fortunate to call home. Last year, we accomplished many goals, one being an all day fishing trip. We turned that full day into a fishing tournament. Students fished creeks, lake and river banks, and some were lucky enough to fish from a boat. Countless fish were caught and endless smiles abounded. Gift cards from the Great Smokey Mountain Bait & Tackle store were awarded to the top anglers. Our goal for this school year is to have another fishing tournament on Fontana Lake where every student is in a boat. Swain County is a small, close-knit, supportive community. Support from the locals has been astounding, with many wanting to volunteer their time to support us.
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Swaingler Ashton Buchanan
Swain County High School is under new leadership this year and we are so excited that they support the fishing club. Academics are a very important part of the high school journey, but so is getting in the great outdoors and learning from our sur-
roundings! I look forward to keeping you updated on the accomplishments of the Swainglers this 2018-2019 school year! Volunteers are always welcome. You can contact me at the high school, 828-488-2152.
Tammy Millsaps is the Leader of The Swainglers fishing club at Swain County High School in Bryson City, North Carolina. They fish once a month of the school year during club time. Contact her at tmillsaps@ swainmail.org for more information or to support this popular club.
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Fishing In The National Park
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By Josh Stinnett
he fishing in the National Park right now is better than we could’ve hoped for this time of year. The abundance of rain has kept our rivers flowing higher and cooler than normal this season and the fish are really loving it. With that being said, lower elevation rivers such as Little River or the lower West Prong are fishing really well through the morning and then becoming tougher and tougher as the day gets warmer. Higher elevation streams will fish well all day long. We’re catching lots of these fish on green inchworm imitations, ants, beetles, and other terrestrials. We’re still catching a lot of fish on our standard nymphs such as Pheasant Tails and Tellicos. Try throwing a large olive stimulator right before an evening rainstorm for some really good dry fly acton!
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smallmouth are still hanging out in their deepwater haunts on the French Broad River and the Pigeon River. These fish will eat just about any large white streamer and the topwater bite has been productive at times as well. If you’re trying to scratch that warmwater itch but don’t have a boat, try sight fishing for carp or gar somewhere in Sevierville on the Little Pigeon River. The smallmouth fishing has close to the banks. stocked fish while more natural also really turned on at the Holston Gatlinburg Stocked stonefly imitations and worm flies River at Nances’ Ferry. Waters – The City of Gatlinburg work well for fish that have been in Tailwater Fishing – is still stocking every Thursday and the river for a while. The sulfurs on our local tailwaters water temperatures have remained Feel free to give us a ring at the are going crazy right now! A dry tolerable for the fish throughout shop with any questions about the dropper with a sulfur dry and the whole stretch. Any bigger, fishing. 865-436-8746. a split case nymph below it is flashier fly will catch these freshly working really well. If you’re into Josh Stinnett is a part-time employee at the Smoky Mountain Angler and terrestrials and big explosive takes, a full time student at East Tennessee State University. He is on the water try throwing a foam beetle under enough to practically have a minor in fly fishing! Josh is an avid fly tier as overhanging tree branches and well and a Signature Tier for Catch Fly Fishing.
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I Saw The Big One Coming
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By Daniel Day
ray clouds filled the sky and thunder echoed off the mountains. The lake was in turmoil, as most people quickly pulled their boats out of the water to escape the coming storm. I grew up on the lake, and I know how fickle the weather can be. Looking at the clouds, they seemed to be going away from us, and I gambled that the thunder storm would stay away. They say a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in a while, and I found a beautiful one that day. For the first time, I guessed correctly, and soon, we were one of the few families left at the lake. A few hours later, the kids pulled the fishing poles out of the truck, and my son’s full sandwich turned into half a sandwich—the rest was used for bait. As a I sat on the dock
watching them, I noticed some bubbles near a buoy. I’ve spent quite a bit of time on the Gulf of Mexico with my bro-in-law. I’ve caught some big fish in the Gulf, and one of the signs we look for is a disturbance on the top of the water. The bubbles on the lake looked a lot like the bait fish I was used to in the ocean, and I knew there was a good chance larger fish would be following the bait fish. I jumped into gear—literally, I jumped into the kayak. Have you ever noticed some of the slowest and laziest men can move gazelle-fast when there are potential fish involved? I was moving quickly to take advantage of the opportunity. (Wait, did I just call myself slow and lazy?) I told my son Fin to grab a pole, and since I didn’t have a South Carolina fishing license,
I figured today was the day he’d catch his biggest fish to date. My wife noticed my urgency, “You alright?” “I see some fish! We’re going to get them!” I paddled furiously, creating a wake the size of a ski boat (okay, maybe it was more like a ripple). We approached the bubbles, which had moved a little closer to the shore, and I told my son to cast. He was too slow, and I didn’t want the big fish to get away. I grabbed the pole and casted for him, right into the middle of the bubbles. And then I pulled in the line quickly. Why? It wasn’t because I had a lure that required speed—I didn’t want to catch the divers who were making the bubbles. It wasn’t until I got out to the
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disturbance, that I realized it wasn’t bait fish making the water ripple—it was a father and son exploring the depths of Lake Jocassee. Ha! My wife and I had a good laugh at that one, or maybe I was embarrassed,
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and she had a good laugh. Either way, there was laughter. It was a great reminder that sometimes we see what we want to see. Our brains can incorrectly interpret stimuli, draw conclusions and cause us to act on wrong assumptions. It doesn’t just happen in fishing— there are relationships in which I have responded furiously or unfairly because I mis-interpreted the actions and words of my wife, boss or kids. There are business decisions I’ve made based on wrong assumptions or bad information. The bubbles on the lake are a good reminder that patience in relationships, decisions and in life is a virtue worth pursuing. What does patience in rela-
tionships look like? To borrow another principle, “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry…”* Why? Because being quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry could keep us from saying something hurtful to one we love or making a bad decision that could harm ourselves or others. So today, may we practice a little more patience in life and in fishing because patience— waiting to see if what we see it really real—could keep us from hurting a friendship, offending a boss or hooking an unsuspecting diver. *James 1:19 NIV
Daniel Ryan Day is the author of two books, including his most recent work: Intentional Christian (now available). He’s also the COO of Cascades Mountain Resort, Old Orchard Tavern and Asheville’s Fun Depot. Daniel lives in Fairview, NC with his wife and three kiddos. Connect with him on Facebook, Instagram or at intentionalchristianity.com.
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Big Fish In A Small Pond
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By Scott Norton
ummer is near its end and we are knocking on the door of September. Fall is close and the fishing is already revving up. With all the storms blowing in, the waters are cooling off. We are in August and the water is already in the upper 70’s. It’s looking like the fall bite may be a long season and starting early. Fish are still in their summer pattern but the hot, slow days are gone. The bite has been great but there is one factor we have to contend with, and that is the recreational boaters. I know we all use the waters but what does a fisherman do during these times? We have options like fishing in small lakes and ponds that don’t allow powered boats. I know a lot of fisherman that will not part with their bass boats to fish from kayaks or Johnboats so those guys will have to go to a bigger lake where they can get away from
the main lake. In western North Carolina you can find lots of places to fish that restrict horsepower or allow no gasoline motors at all. I sometimes will look for a reason to change up from a bass boat to a kayak to have a more comfortable and peaceful experience. Lately, these small lakes have been crazy good on the bite, especially before and during the storms. For me, the top water and glide bite have been ramping up and I’m having loads of fun. The last few years, I’ve seen the kayak fishing grow a hundred-fold. There are only a few good places to find these kayaks and the accessories for them. I recently found a place in the River Arts District called Southern Raft Supply. They have a nice line up for kayak fishing and they are expanding their inventory to include all the best accessories for these watercrafts. Be on the lookout for this
company for more and better things to come. I think the fall will be a good one this year with bass chasing shad for the winter load up. Be ready for jerk baits, and swimbaits to bring a lot of catches. If you guys like to film, I get my best footage during the fall pattern. Right now, enjoy the frog fishing and the top water bites while you can because, how can you ever get tired of it? I hope this helps out for the local anglers. Keep the sport alive and make some new memories. Scott Norton is a native of Western North Carolina. Born in Asheville, NC, he is a long time avid hunter, angler, and weekend warrior.
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What Aspect of Fly Casting Interests You?
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By Rene J. Hesse
few weeks ago, while giving a fly casting seminar to eight Boy Scouts, we discussed the different aspects of fly fishing. Facets such as the sport, art, hobby and science were explained. I was shocked by what a few of the kids remembered at the end of the two hour class. One thing really impressed me. To start with, as you know, every kid is different. They all were looking to get their merit badge, but their background, physical ability, attention span and drive were all different. As we spoke, I figured, we need to have fun with this. They need to remember that it was fun, not something they had to do. Make it something they want to do again. The kids were old enough to understand dry humor and sarcasm as well as tease back, so we did. When we spoke of the science aspect of fly casting, I could see the light go on with a few of the guys. For fun, I explained that kinetic energy played a huge part in casting, and the formula is: KE = 0.5 x mv2. But who cares, we are fishing! We went on and talked about balanced outfits, flies, and then went down to the lake to do some casting. After a quick demo on how casting works, we started by stripping line off the reel and
sweeping the rod tip back and forth until there was enough line out of the rod tip to sweep into a roll cast. After that, we went into the basic overhead cast. Using the visual aid of lifting the rod until the fly line was coming out of the water and then snatching the line off the water until the fly was out of the water seemed to produce the best results. When I could see some of them starting to lose interest in casting, we move on to rock skipping. That got them fired up again, and the casting lesson then continued. By the end of the class, most of them were making a decent 30 foot cast. We talked about a lot of things in that two hour workshop. At times, I wondered if some of them were listening. But at the end of the day, we were talking about things that were interesting about fly fishing, and two of the guys rattled off the formula for kinetic energy that I had said in passing earlier. Can you believe that? It just proved to me that people enjoy different aspects of fly fishing, and who is to say what a kid is going to gravitate to in life. I have another grandson on the way. I hope we can explore all the different things fishing and life have to offer and see what he gravitates to.
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You Might Be A Relic By Wilson Love
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ne of the online dictionaries defines relic as “something old and outdated, possibly kept for sentimental reasons”. So… If you routinely say, “please, thank you”, and “excuse me”, you might be a relic. If you open doors for the lady who is with you, you might be a relic. If you politely introduce yourself before launching into your agenda… If you haven’t used your car horn in a long time… If you let someone go ahead of you at the boat ramp/parking lot/post office, etc…. And if conversation is a two-way street for you, you might be a relic. If you have written a letter in the last half of your life (no, not an email/text/post/skype, etc., - a letter; written by hand on a blank piece of paper and sent snail mail to somebody you care about), you might be a relic… If you think it’s weird that the basics of letter writing have to be explained to a whole generation of people… If you’d rather have one actual friend than three hundred FAKEBOOK friends… If you have distanced yourself from the phone addicts in your world… If you have always underestimated the number of times the word “like” can be used in an incoherent sen-
tence… And if you think cookies are food, link is part of a chain, and surfing is something that happens at the beach, you might be a relic. If you own a moral compass and know how to use it, you might be a relic. If you know that the land and the water are not ours to trash, and simple respect for people and property is your default setting… If you are not compelled to show the photo of your fish on your phone to the next man you meet… And if your fly fishing does not elevate you to a higher social class, you might be a relic. If you and Jeff Foxworthy go back twenty-five years, you might be a relic. If you remember Maverick, Wagon Train, and Rawhide, your memory is good for an old guy. If you have listened to a NASCAR race on the radio because you didn’t have TV… If you know who the founding fathers were and can name three of them… If you can recite the Pledge of Allegiance… And if you are still reading this, you might be a relic. If you stink at multi-tasking, you might be a relic. If you’d rather be the driver than a passenger… If senior moments are a daily occurrence now… If checkers is the only game you
remember how to play… If you put something in a “safe place” and it worked, because later you forgot where… If you’d rather navigate by paper map than cyber directions and can change a flat all by yourself… If your workout happens at the garden, the yard, and the woodshed… If your “cash cow” really is a cow… And if the bill of your cap and your nose are on the same side of your head, you might be a relic. If a frosty morning, coffee and a sausage biscuit are your style, you might be a relic. If you are not fully awake until your second cup of coffee… If you will eat anything that
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doesn’t eat you first… And if you like your fruit in the form of homemade pies and jellies, you might be a relic. If fishing tackle is a line item on your budget and you saved up to pay for your latest toy purchase, you might be a relic. If you’d rather be lost in the woods than found downtown… If you are thankful for what you DO have… If you know what “seed time and harvest” means… If you are working for something beyond payday… If you discovered that life begins when you stop living it in your own strength, you are a wise old relic – regardless of your age. (Luke 18: 18-30)
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So, You Wanna Be A Fly Fishing Guide? By Ethan Hollifield
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ecently, a local young angler asked me the inner workings of what it actually takes to be a fly fishing guide, and how I got to be one in the first place. Considering that this is a question I think many up and coming anglers who are interested in guiding might have; I decided to briefly write my own perceptions and experiences on what it actually takes to be a fly fishing guide here in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Guiding isn’t a career that can be entered into haphazardly, to be frank. It’s a serious profession that requires one to have mastered and experienced a wide variety of different fishing situations and techniques. This is what helps to develop a guides “instinct.” Often, when I am guiding, I’ll get a gut feeling about something I should try, and more often than not, it ends up working. That instinct of what to do, or not to do, comes from many years of trial and error, learning how to fish different types of water, and adapting to unforeseen situations, such as bad weather or crowded water (which around here, I can promise you will run into plenty of both). Also, I cannot stress enough that this is a profession. This means you have to behave
accordingly and have your gear organized, vehicle/ boat running properly, and looking somewhat proud of your appearance. No, you don’t have to wear a suit, but you also shouldn’t go out looking like a bum either. Being a guide also means being a teacher, and a very patient one at that. My clientele ranges from incredibly experienced anglers to folks who have never held any sort of fishing rod (let alone spent time in the outdoors) in their lives. Every person learns and responds to criticism differently. This, to me, tends to become one of the more stressful components of the job: learning how to read people. One method of teaching someone how to fish isn’t always going to work for the next person, so you have to be willing to not only teach, but also help remedy any mistakes your clients make (if I had a dollar for every knot untangled or fly lost in a tree…). This is part of the job that can sometimes be incredibly frustrating, and being willing and able to spend time talking to someone in a polite manner on how to correct their errors fishing can go a long ways in leading to a successful trip. Speaking of success, I gauge the successfulness of my trips not in the numbers of fish that are
caught, but whether or not the person learned something. That could be either a new style of fishing, or why conservation on our streams is so important. As guides, we hold an incredible responsibility to help manage and maintain the health of our waterways, and part of that comes from dedicated efforts to educate folks on why our mountains and the streams we guide on are worth protecting. If guiding is something that you feel you would be proficient at, then I would advise first learning under a current guide from an accredited outfitter, the in’s and out’s of the job. It also helps you make crucial connections that can help make your future
career in guiding, a lucrative one. As long as you are patient, willing to learn, and have an honest desire to teach, then working as a professional fly fishing guide just might be your calling.
Ethan Hollifield is an Environmental/Physical Science Teacher and is also a guide for Southern Appalachian Anglers
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4X4 Country – Who We Are
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South Mills River
(An Excerpt From FlyFisher’s Guide to North Carolina & Georgia)
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By Nick Carter
ith more than 12 river miles accessible only by foot in Pisgah National Forest, the South Mills is one of the best backcountry fishing experiences in the region. It runs incredibly clear, with a low stream gradient on its lower end compared to most other mountain streams in the area. For the most part, wading is easy and so is the walk along the South Mills River Trail. This medium-sized river is home to rainbows and browns that from personal experience run a little larger than you’ll find on most wild trout fisheries in North Carolina. It’s anecdotal, but typical rainbows from the South Mills measure 10 to 13 inches rather than the 8- to 10-inch fish you’ll find elsewhere, and the river has gained a reputation for producing some big wild browns. I’ve wit-
nessed a gorgeous 16-inch brown caught on a dry at the South Mills, and there are without a doubt some bigger ones in there. It sounds like heaven to those who like wild, remote waters, but the river can be extremely fickle. The water is super clear. The fish spook easily. For those unwilling to adapt, the bite can shut down completely for no apparent reason. I’ve been skunked more than once on the South Mills. On the other hand, I’ve experienced 30-fish days, when it seemed like trout were racing each other to get to the fly. One of my earliest trips to the river was a pack-in camping trip with my older brother and his buddy Curtis. We fished one of the most productive hatches I’ve ever experienced on a Southeastern freestone, where hatches are usually sporadic. Typically the fish
aren’t that selective, and a good attractor pattern to mimic a variety of insects is the best option. On this particular evening, we were back at our streamside campsite, worn out from a long day on the river. Sipping Scotch from stainless camping cups and thinking of preparations for dinner, we began to notice huge white mayflies fluttering around the campsite. They were coffin flies, the spinner stage of the Eastern Green Drake. Every now and then you’ll see a few flittering around over a creek, but this was a full-blown hatch, like you see out west. Needless to say, we dropped what we were doing and grabbed our fly boxes, searching for something that would be a reasonably
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good match. Everyone has that section in their box reserved for flies that never get fished. These are flies purchased for some specific but forgotten purpose. In this instance, we were happy to scrounge up three or four Light Cahills that were abnormally large, maybe a size 8. They did the trick. In less than an hour on the river, right next to our campsite, we caught more quality rainbows and browns than we did the rest of the weekend. It was one of those glorious moments that doesn’t happen often but keeps you going back. The South Mills holds many good memories, like bear sightings, and the time my good old dog Otis barked down a haughty horseback rider. I’m generally a share-
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the-trail kind of guy, but when some dude playing John Wayne in a 10-gallon hat trotted up behind us and arrogantly bellowed, “Step aside! Horses coming through!” I couldn’t help but enjoy the scene. Otis, who was a very reserved and polite dog, apparently took offense to the attitude. He went off like a string of firecrackers. “Control that animal!” Wild Bill shouted as his horse reared and set off at an uncontrollable gallop in the wrong direction. “Might think about controlling your horse,” my brother quipped as the rider disappeared around the bend. There are a lot of horseback riders, mountain bikers and hikers who use the South Mills River Trail, but fishing pressure is surprisingly light. Or perhaps the fishermen are just spread out. There are 15 or more fishable miles from the headwaters near the Cradle of Forestry Historic Area off U.S. 276 down to the end of the
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publicly accessible water. On its extreme upper end, accessible with a hike on the Pink Beds Loop Trail, the South Mills is flat and small. It runs through a mountain bog littered with beaver dams and brush. There are small wild browns in this stretch, but the better fishing doesn’t begin until farther downstream, where the small creek changes character with the influx of several feeders and significant elevation loss. This change occurs around the old Wolf Ford gauging station, which can be reached with a hike from the end of Wolf Ford Road (FR 476). The river drops over several sets of cascades with nice plunge pools. It also widens out into what could be described as a good-sized creek. At this top end, the river is shoals and plunge pools and accessible only by the South Mills River Trail. It offers good fishing for good numbers of wild rainbows and browns in the 8 to 10
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inch range. Farther downstream, where the river is still gin-clear but significantly larger is where the larger fish come into play. Turkey Pen Road, off N.C. 280 between Brevard and the Town of Mills River, gives access to the South Mills where it is a small river. It is flatter on this lower end, but there are plenty of shoals and river bends that form inviting pocket water and long, sweeping runs. It is a gorgeous stretch of river with some good fishing. The South Mills fly box should hold your standard western North Carolina selection of caddis, brightly colored mayflies and stoneflies. Unless something atypical is going on, like the hatch mentioned above, it’s tough to go wrong with attractor patterns that cover a wide range of available food sources. A yellow Stimulator with a red head is tough to beat on many North Carolina mountain streams. Trail it with a Hare’s
Ear, Pheasant Tail or Copper John, and you’ll have the bases covered. There are those who swear by big streamers to mimic the creek chubs those big brown trout feed on. At least on the South Mills, I’ve always had a hard time committing to dredging out the holes when there’s so much fun to be had on the surface.
Access Points
There are really only three access points to the South Mills, which is part of what makes it such a good river. Anglers willing to wear out some boot leather will find the middle portion of the river halfway between Turkey Pen and the gauging station rarely gets fished. With more than 12 miles of good water accessible only by foot, fishing pressure is light even if the area gets covered up with other types of recreationalists. There are many campsites along the river, and there are also many river crossings along the trail.
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eptember on the rivers, here around Chattooga River Fly Shop, are in the best shape they’ve been for many years. This summer was very kind to us in the rain department, as river, streams, and creeks here are flowing beautifully down through the mountains and over the incredible waterfalls. Now that most of summer is behind us, the younger folks have all started school, and it seems we have the high summer heat behind us, it is time to look ahead to fall fishing. On a recent fishing trip on the East Fork of the Chattooga, we stopped in at the Walhalla Sate Fish Hatchery. While in a conversation with the great folks working at the Hatchery, they shared about the great amounts of rain, cooler tem-
peratures this summer, and the vast amount of trout ready to go in the rivers for this fall. If you have never visited the Walhalla Hatchery, it is well worth the visit to see how the whole process of raising trout happens. Higher water conditions throughout the summer, means that the trout have had plenty of thermal refuge from any heat we have had. On numerous guided trips this late summer, we have been catching plenty of trout, on a variety of techniques. Still, as it is late summer, the early mornings and late days, have produced the greatest amount of fish. During the middle of the day, fishing in the well shaded areas of the rivers and streams have also produced many
fish, finding areas of water depths of two feet or more. As we look forward to the cooler temperatures of the fall season, we will start to see the emergence of the first of the “fall bugs”. The rocks in the rivers are loaded with very small dark nymphs as well. Try swinging the larger emerger imitations or a heavy nymph with a smaller nymph dropper, through the riffle areas of the river and into the heads of the pools. As daytime temperatures heat up, the fish will move further into the depths of the rivers, so getting a bit deeper with a heavier front fly or a pinch of split
shot will help greatly. Streamers are equally productive, and will continue, as well, through the fall season. With the heat of the summer behind us, a good amount of water in the rivers, plus cooler temperatures arriving, the fall fishing here looks to be excellent for yet another fall season. There is still plenty of time to book a guided boat trip for Bass and Pan fish with our guide Zach Hart on the mountain lakes. Stop in and allow us to help you with the flies and equipment you need for a great day on the rivers. We hope to see everyone out on the rivers.
Karl Ekberg is the owner of Chattooga River Fly Shop, located at 6832A Highlands Hwy, in Mountain Rest, SC 29664. Give them a call at (864) 638-2806 or look them up on the web at chattoogariverflyshop.com
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• Pink Beds (35.353025, -82.779473): The Pink Beds Picnic Area is on U.S. 276 just north of the Cradle of Forestry facilities. The Pink Beds Loop Trailhead leaves from this picnic area. Take the right fork for quicker access to the South Mills. The trail crosses the creek several times, but the stream is a very small and brushy this high in the drainage. • Wolf Ford Access (35.366714, -82.738926): Waypoint marks roadside campsites near the end of Wolf Ford Road (FR 476) and the top end of the South Mills River Trail. Just north of Pink Beds on U.S. 276, take Yellow Gap Road (FR 1206) east for about 3 miles to Wolf Ford Road (FR 476). • Turkey Pen Road (35.342732, -82.659313): There are several trails that leave out of the parking area at the end of
Turkey Pen Road. The one on the north end of the parking area to the west of the informational kiosk is the South Mills River Trail, which drops about a half mile into the valley before crossing the river and continuing upstream. A right turn onto the Bradley Creek Trail at this crossing will take you downstream.
Regulations and Necessary Information
• The South Mills is managed under wild trout regulations. • There are many riverside campsites along the South Mills. The better ones fill up on good-weather weekends. • A 5-weight rod with floating line and long leaders is suitable for the lower South Mills. A 3- or 4-weight is nice to have on the upper end.
For detailed maps and GPS access points to all of the regions best trout fishing, check out “Flyfisher’s Guide To North Carolina & Georgia,” available on Amazon, at fly shops or by contacting the author at nsc8957@gmail.com.
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et away from the crowded rivers and streams and come to the mountains of Western North Carolina in Madison County just north of Asheville. You’ll find pure water quality in the many fly fishing creeks with diverse stream conditions — from trout streams with pools to the broader rivers like the Shelton Laurel. Fish on the mighty French Broad River with its smallmouth bass, catfish and muskie. Traveling into the back roads of the county brings you closer to the natural environment creating a sense that you are a part of the mountains. The meandering path of the waters lends itself to the solitary nature of the sport.
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Anglers must have appropriate licenses and permits to fish for trout in North Carolina. These may be purchased from authorized private businesses that contract with the NCWRC. State fishing licenses are required for all fisherman 16 years old and up. Licenses must be carried by fishermen at all times when fishing. Rules and regulations regarding trout fishing are available at businesses throughout the county. For more details: http://visitmadisoncounty.com/fishing
STOCKED TROUT STREAMS: 1. Spring Creek From Hot Springs, take Highway 209 for about 7 to 8 miles to the Bluff Community (marked by a sign). The fishing area continues and parallels the highway to the point it intersects with Highway 63. (Also Delayed Harvest) 2. Meadow Fork Creek From Hot Springs, take Highway 209 for about 7 to 8 miles to the Bluff Community (marked by a sign). Turn right at Meadow Fork Road at the sign that says “Max Patch 10 miles.” The Creek parallels Meadow Fork Road. 3. Roaring Fork & Little Creek From Hot Springs, take Highway 209 for about 7 to 8 miles to the Bluff Community (marked by a sign). Turn right at Meadow Fork Road at the
sign that says “Max Patch 10 miles.” Roaring Fork Road (which is a dead end) is a right turn off Meadow Fork Road and Little Creek Road is a left. The creeks parallel each of the roads. 4. Max Patch Pond From Hot Springs, take Highway 209 for about 7 to 8 miles to the sign for Max Patch. Turn right onto Meadow Fork Road. Follow the signs for a left onto Little Creek Road and follow the signs to Max Patch Bald. 5. Upper Shut-In Creek Drive north from Hot Springs on Hwy 25/70 toward Tennessee. Turn left at Shut In Road, which is the second paved road on the left. The creek parallels the road.
Ebbs Chapel Community center. The creek parallels Puncheon Fork Road.
9. Shelton Laurel Creek From Marshall, take 25/70 North to Hwy 208. Continue on Hwy 208 to the intersection with Hwy 212 and turn right on Hwy 212. The creek parallels the highway. (Also Delayed 6. Big Laurel Creek From I 26, take Exit 3. Turn right Harvest) at the end of the ramp onto Bear 10 Little Ivy Creek Branch. At the stop sign, turn left From I 26, take exit 9. Take Hwy onto Highway 23 A and follow it 19 east for about a mile. Turn right for approximately 3 tenths of a mile. on Beech Glen Road and follow it Then turn left onto Big Laurel Road, to the intersection with Paint Fork which puts you at fishable waters. Road. Continue straight on Beech Big Laurel Road parallels Big Laurel Glen Road where the creek parallels Creek for approximately 9 miles and the road. then leaves the stream and goes on to intersect with Hwy 208 at the com- “WILD” WATERS: munity of Belva. Big Laurel flows 13. Laurel River Trail through a gorge for about 4 miles At the intersection of Hwy 25/70 before emptying into Laurel River and Hwy 208 (GPS: 35.54 and 82.45) about one mile west of Belva. (Also there is a parking area located just Delayed Harvest) below the bridge going to Hot 7. Spillcorn Creek Springs. The Laurel River Trail is well Follow the instructions above to marked from the parking area. Big Laurel Creek and watch for the 14. Big Creek right turn onto Spillcorn Road which From Marshall, take Hwy 25/70 is a little over one mile past the internorth to Hwy 208. Continue on Hwy section with Walnut Creek Road. 208 to the intersection with Hwy 212 8. Puncheon Fork Creek and turn right on Hwy 212. The left From I 26, take Exit 3. Turn right turn onto Big Creek Road is almost at the end of the ramp onto Bear to the Tennessee border. Branch. At the stop sign, turn right 15. Hickey Fork onto Highway 23 A, then left on Lau- From Marshall, take Hwy 25/70 rel Valley and then the first left at north to Hwy 208. Continue on Hwy
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208 to the intersection with Hwy 212 and turn right on Hwy 212. Continue south for 6.7 miles to the sign for Hickey Fork.
FRENCH BROAD RIVER 16. Murray Branch Area From Hot Springs, take NC Highway 25/70 south and east over the French Broad River. Turn left on River Road and go 4.2 miles to the US Forest Service’s Murray Branch Recreation Area 17. Stackhouse to Hot Springs From the end of Stackhouse Road off Hwy 25/70 between Marshall and Hot Springs, go along the bank of the French Broad River or use a raft or boat to Barnard Road or Hot Springs where there is no access along the road. 18. Marshall to Buncombe County From the town of Marshall, drive south along NC Hwy 251 from Marshall to the Buncombe County Line. There are several places to pull off the road for parking. 19. Blannahassett Island From the town of Marshall, drive south on Bailey Branch Road across the French Broad River and turn right onto Blannahassett Island just after leaving the bridge. There is a fishing pier on the south end past Marshall High Studios (the old school building). WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA 31
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his summer we purchased 234 acres in the Highlands of Roan, securing high elevation wildlife habitat and permanently protecting a corridor linking our Tompkins Preserve with Pisgah National Forest in Mitchell County. This acquisition at Yellow Spot protects rare plant and animal habitat, wildlife corridors, scenic views, and sources of clean water along an important high elevation ridgeline. “This property contains a remarkable combination of features that have made it a conservation priori-
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ty for decades,” explains Marquette Crockett, SAHC’s Roan Stewardship Director. “We conserve some properties to preserve exceptional water quality and native trout habitat and we protect others because they contain rare, high elevation open areas or exceptional forest habitat – but Yellow Spot has everything. It’s a microcosm of the Roan Highlands. SAHC’s acquisition of this tract secures a perfect puzzle piece, surrounded by National Forest and protecting the main spine of the Roan Massif.” Located within the state-desig-
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nated Roan Massif Natural Area, the property rises to 5,100 ft. elevation at the peak of Yellow Spot and will provide a buffer for sensitive habitat in Pisgah National Forest. The Audubon Society’s Roan Mountain Important Bird Area covers approximately two-thirds of the tract. “Yellow Spot has all the interesting and rare high elevation species you would expect in a property of this caliber – Gray’s lily, Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Eastern Spotted Skunk, Indiana Bat, and more,” con-
tinues Crockett. “A biological inventory of the property identified six rare animal species and 12 rare plant species, including Bog Goldenrod and Trailing Wolfsbane.” The tract contains over 2.5 miles of stream corridor, including 10 headwater tributaries of Cook Creek and Pineroot Branch, both of which are designated as Trout Waters by the NC Division of Water Resources. “Much of the land is full of boulders and streams, and it contains some of the more rare habitat found in the Roan,” says Crockett. “Although rug-
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ged and remote, it is also highly visible from popular vantage points across the region. You can see the boundaries of this property from both sides of the Massif – from Buladean to Bakersville. Drivers along the scenic NC 261 byway and visitors to the world-famous Catawba rhododendron gardens near Carvers Gap enjoy scenic views of this protected land.” The Yellow Spot property was a longstanding conservation priority both because of its important strategic location and its outstanding conservation values. Our acquisition of the land fills in an unprotected gap in the network of protected lands along the primary ridgeline of the globally significant Roan Massif. “We are extremely grateful to philanthropists Fred and Alice Stanback, Tim Sweeney, and The Biltmore Company for enabling SAHC to protect this incredible tract,” says Crockett. “This is an investment both in the future of conservation and in outdoor recreation and the economic vitality of local communities. Keep-
ing viewsheds in the Roan Highlands intact and beautiful is a valuable asset to our region.” SAHC plans to own the property for the long term, managing it for habitat and clean water. Visitors to popular outdoor recreation hotspots, including the Appalachian Trail and rhododendron gardens atop Roan Mountain, will be able to enjoy views of the untouched land for generations to come. * A massif is a cluster of mountains containing separate peaks.
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Fly Fishing On Boone Fork Creek By James Marsh
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oone Fork Creek is located near Boone, North Carolina, and begins at Price Lake Dam just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. The entire stream is “catch and release” only. It’s a beautiful little trout stream that’s a tributary of the Watauga River. It enters the Watauga River near Foscoe, North Carolina. It has brown, brook and rainbow trout. Some of the browns reach a large size. Fly fishing Boone Fork Creek is a pleasurable experience. It’s an excellent small, wild trout stream. The Boone Fork actually begins above Price Lake from springs and along with another small stream, Cold Prong, flows into Price Lake. This area is within the Julian Price Memorial Park. The park is managed by the National Park Service. When it first flows out of the lake’s spillway, it goes through a picnic area. The park, including the picnic area, is located at the intersection of U. S. Highway #321 and the Blue Ridge Parkway at Blowing Rock. Sims Creek, a small tributary, also enters the Boone Fork inside the park. The picnic area itself isn’t worth fishing during the summer or peak tourist times because the people using the area spook the trout. It can be fished during the off-season times and early in the day. The Julian Price Memorial Park also has a large campground with facilities that are located adjacent to the picnic area. It’s best to park at the end of the road inside the park to begin fishing during the times the park is busy. When the stream flows out of the picnic area, it falls through a much steeper decline and becomes a series of plunges and long pools. This section of the creek flows for over two miles within the park’s boundaries. Fly fishing Boone Fork Creek in this area falls under the fly fishing, catch and release only regulations inside the park. The Boone Fork Loop Trail follows the creek inside the park and
provides good access to most of its waters. It isn’t a piece of cake to hike the trail. As just mentioned, the streams flows at a steep decline in this area. The Boone Fork Loop trail forms a circle that is 5.5 miles in length. Of course not all the trial follows the creek. Fly fishing Boone Fork Creek can be challenging in some areas. There’s a small tributary, Bee Tree Creek, which enters Boone Fork Creek at the point the trail departs the stream. Parts of these streams are closed (I think it includes Bee Tree Creek) so you need to check the current signs and regulations to make sure you’re not fishing a closed section. The Boone Fork Loop Trail follows Bee Tree Creek for a ways after it departs the Boone Fork. The stream flows through private property outside of the park. One good thing about the stream is that it stays cool, even in areas where it is exposed to the sun in meadows, and other areas void of trees. This is because the elevation of the creek in the picnic area is approximately 3900 feet. The weather is much cooler at this higher elevation. Most of the stream runs through hardwood and pines and is shaded. Boone Fork Creek has a low pH compared to other high elevation streams in the North Carolina mountains. It begins with some spring water which increases the pH. Because of that, it also has a good population of aquatic insects, many of which are not so common in nearby other streams. Green Sedges and Cinnamon Sedge Caddis are plentiful and so are scuds. The stream has a lot of other aquatic insects that are plentiful in the other streams such as Quill Gordons, Blue Quills, Blue-winged olives, Light Cahills, American March Browns, Sulphurs, LIttle Yellow stoneflies, Golden stonesflies, Giant Black stoneflies, Winter stoneflies, Needle stoneflies and others.
• Season: The season runs yearround • Winter: Trout can be caught some days during the Winter • Spring: Spring is the best time for fly fishing Boone Fork Creek, due to the hatches.
• Summer: Summertime is okay - the water stays cool. • Fall: Fall is a beautiful time to fish this stream
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t times, success on the water comes from changing your approach. Let me share some examples. No matter what lure you choose, there’s a compelling desire to cast it as far as you can and retrieve it on the surface or just below it. Trollers insist on a full spread well behind the boat on top of the water. Anglers who prefer to drift with the current fish natural baits or artificials a distance from the boat on the upcurrent side and closer to the surface. Even those who fly kites on the offshore grounds keep live baits barely splashing on the skin of the water. The tendency in all of these examples lies in ignoring the fact that distance on the water must be measured vertically as well as horizontally. Most fish species spend the major portion of their existence at or near the bottom of the water. Consider, too, that there are some species that will suspend at mid-depth or cruise somewhere between top and bottom in search of food. Even moderate attempts to cover vertical distance as well as horizontal can make a difference. If you enjoy casting and retrieving an artificial and you have two outfits, rig one with an artificial that skims the surface or just below it and put an offering on the other that will sink to the bottom. Alternate them on casts, and you will quickly learn where the fish are in that spot. If trolling becomes your technique of choice, rig one line on a downrigger or weight it sufficiently so that it covers the mid-depth or close to the bottom. And, if you are just drifting with offerings streamed on the upcurrent side, fish at least one of the baits or lures at a reasonable depth. Probing the depths becomes even more important when there is structure on the bottom that attracts fish. Some species will hug the structure while others will probe and prowl the area. Fishing a bait or working a lure from the bottom to the surface in these waters
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often is paramount to success. It is usually more productive if you focus on the upcurrent side of the structure. Veteran anglers keep an outfit on board expressly for deep jigging. It’s rigged with a leadheaded bucktail or some other type of metal that boasts the weight to get the offering to the bottom. It can be rigged with natural bait, a natural bait tail behind the bucktail or an artificial tail such as a plastic worm. It works on countless species. The key is to drop it to the bottom straight up and down and then retrieve it with a bunch of moves with the rod. You’ll find it is much more productive when the retrieve is close to the boat rather than working it to the surface at an angle. Vertical jigging won’t work every time, nothing does, but it’s a method you want to remember and use when other approaches don’t produce fish.
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EVINRUDE
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AUG. 1 THRU NOV. 30, 2018
©2018 BRP US Inc. (BRP). All rights reserved. ®,™ and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates. Offer valid only to qualified buyers on purchases of engines bought for recreational use only. Excludes engines purchased under commercial, professional, and government programs. Offer is valid in North America only on new and unused Evinrude E-TEC® engines purchased, delivered and registered between 8/1/18 and 11/30/18 at an authorized, participating Evinrude dealer. *7-YEAR COVERAGE: Subject to all exclusions, limitations of liabilities, and all other terms and conditions of BRP’s standard limited warranty and B.E.S.T. contract, including without limitation the exclusions of damages caused by abuse, abnormal use or neglect (see B.E.S.T. contract for specific details of coverage and exclusions). Offer effective on all new and unused 15 H.O. and above Evinrude E-TEC outboard engines. Eligible models will receive 7-year coverage (3 years of BRP Limited Warranty and 4 years of BRP Extended Service Terms [B.E.S.T.] coverage) subject to a $50 deductible on each repair. Benefit offered to Florida residents is a 7-year BRP Limited Warranty. Evinrude Jet Series engines are eligible for 7-year coverage offer on the upper unit only. The jet pump assembly will only receive a 3-year BRP limited warranty. All rigging components purchased on the same bill of sale as the engine, will be covered under the same BRP Extended Service Terms as the engine. Offer subject to change without notice. See your authorized, qualified Evinrude dealer for details. Terms and conditions apply. Offer may not be assigned, traded, sold or combined with any other offer unless expressly stated herein. OFFER VOID WHERE RESTRICTED OR OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
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