How To

Here in Charlotte, we are having a rainy, cool day and the cold is permeating my bones, I do not feel inclined to go anywhere, so I have some thoughts about fishing courtesy as it relates to space afforded to other anglers. When we are approaching a stream about to start trout fishing here are some things to consider.

In the fall, the brown trout are getting in good shape for the spawn and they need a good deal of food intake. They often feed on small bait fish like the sculpins to satisfy that appetite. A good streamer to use is the brown sculpin since sculpins are often found in almost any body of water. Here is some information about that popular streamer.

I love fishing for trout in the autumn season because the scenery is so bright and colorful. Right now, I can imagine the scenery along the Virginia Creeper Trail in Virginia, but alas I am at the computer in my office that I refer to as the “Glory Hole”.

I just received an email from Trout Unlimited with a tip for October fly fishing from my good friend Chris Scalley who operates River Through Atlanta Guide Service. Chris has fished many of the famous trout streams in the world, but prefers guiding on the famed Chattahoochee River where he learned fly fishing as a youth.

I am very impatient and I do not always take the time necessary to care for my fishing tackle so this is a lesson for me as well as for some of you anglers. Your tackle if not properly disassembled can be damaged or it can deteriorate before your next outing. Also, the next time you go fishing you can avoid time consuming chores before you are prepared to fish; and why waste valuable fishing time. So, why not take these easy steps after your next trip. 

After mayfly eggs are laid, they hatch within usually 2 or 3 weeks and start the next cycle as nymphs. There are four basic types of mayfly nymphs - the burrowers, swimmers, clingers and crawlers. Each type has their own particular habitat and behavior. We have discussed the habitat and the behavior of the swimmer, the crawler and the burrower nymphs in the previous blogs. Now we will discuss the mayfly clinger nymphs.