AFFC Photos 2013

Midge on the Davidson

Tyson Reed on the Davidson

Rob Kissel on the Davidson

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Nice December day on the Davidson.

Gregg Goff on the Salmon River, Pulaski, NY 1

That river was slammed full of salmon (and anglers). It was very crowded.

Gregg Goff on the Salmon River, Pulaski, NY 1

That river was slammed full of salmon (and anglers). It was very crowded.

Gregg Goff on the Salmon River, Pulaski, NY 1

Gregg Goff on the Salmon River, Pulaski, NY 1

These salmon were all caught on 8 wt. fly rods using egg (roe) patterns. That river was slammed full of salmon (and anglers). It was very crowded. Still, it was the first time I have ever hooked and landed salmon on a fly rod. Whew! Was it ever a challenge! But, it was a thrill and tons of fun, too! Many memories for a lifetime!

Gregg Goff on the Salmon River, Pulaski, NY 1

These salmon were all caught on 8 wt. fly rods using egg (roe) patterns. That river was slammed full of salmon (and anglers). It was very crowded. Still, it was the first time I have ever hooked and landed salmon on a fly rod. Whew! Was it ever a challenge! But, it was a thrill and tons of fun, too! Many memories for a lifetime!

Basket of Trout from Lake Burton

Here are some pics from Gregg Goff's most recent fishing outing (October 24th) to Lake Burton. A buddy and I were on Lake Burton. As you probably already know, it is a beautiful north Georgia mountain lake with clean water. It is the only lake in the state that is regularly stocked with trout. Other lakes may have trout in them, but they are not stocked by federal or state entities to my knowledge. It was cold the first few hours (in the 30s). It became mild around late morning. The only error in the pictures is that the year in each picture should be 2013, not 2012. My hands were cold and the gloves I put on were bulky, hence making programming the date difficult (little buttons on the camera). Gregg

Lake Burton Trip with Gregg Goff

The trout were caught with my 7 wt. fly rod and three different flies - a black/green conehead wooly bugger with some flash, a Cowens Coyote, and a Small Craft Fur Minnow. They also nipped at one a top water fly (the yellow popper), but they missed the hook. Speed was the name of the game with these browns. I had to strip unusually fast to get them to bite. If I slowed down or stopped the trout would turn away. The appearance of "prey escaping" likely triggered the trouts' predatory instinct.

Lake Burton Trip with Gregg Goff

The spotted bass were caught with live bait on bait casters (with depth counters).

Lake Burton Trip with Gregg Goff

Lake Burton Trip with Gregg Goff

Lake Burton Trip with Gregg Goff

Many luxury homes on Lake Burton with no one in them!

Lake Burton Trip with Gregg Goff

Lake had few boats on it all day

Lake Burton Trip with Gregg Goff

Great views of the mountains

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Some pics from this Spring’s Hazel trip…Mike

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It is said that some fly fisherman can "can catch fish in a drainage ditch"! Never have, but did catch two very nice Rainbows in an "irrigation ditch"! Went to the Root last night for my evening therapy and fished at what they call a diversion dam which basically re-directs water to irrigation ditches. So on my way out, I said, "always have wondered if irrigation ditches would hold trout"....so I flipped a big Chernobyl Ant in the ditch and low and behold the guy in the pic casually came up and inhaled the ant! Are you kidding me! Then said, what the heck", threw again and caught his brother. As usual, pics taken by yourself do not do justice to the size, color and quality of the fish....but, using my "Soho" measuring system as opposed to the MRMS, I estimate they both were in the 18 inch range....Life is Good! Regards to all, Mike

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Milton missing his friends who were all out west fishing...

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Rainbow from the Flying Fork, Basalt Colorado caught by Tyson

Bob Chambless

Nascar on the Beaverhead

Beaverhead at the corral

Looking Upstream on the Beaver. This stretch fished very well while wading. Called the Corral

Beaverhead at the corral

Looking downstream from the corral. Bob is working a seam against the opposite bank. There was a strong current near the bank, but wading out got you into smoother water so you could fish the seams.

Big Hole

Rob Kissell on the Big Hole

Clarke's Fork

Nascar bringing one in on the Clark's Fork just below where the Big Hole enters. Rowing is club member Danny who now lives in Missoula

Decorations in a steak house in Missoula

We went to a steak house outside of Missoula. Scenery was great but the steaks were all either over cooked or under cooked. Not a great experience.

Entire town came out for ice cream

Downtown Missoula had this ice cream shop that you would think they were giving it away

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Hills outside of Missoula. Great winery in town worth visiting

Bob Chambless

Probably on the Beaver

Great lunch

A local favorite for Mexican food. Great restaurant in down town Dillon worth stopping at

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Heading up to the blow down on the big hole

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upstream on the big hole

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If you look carefully, you see Rob being stealth against the rocks. Rob knew how to get fish in clear water!

Eric Davies

Eric Davies working a seam using nymphs

JD, Ed, Eric, Rob

the guys ready to break up camp at the KOA. This is an outstanding place with an even more outstanding restaurant!

Heading up the road on Rock Creek

Pretty tame....

JD hamming it up

JD... he may have set the hook... but you never know!

Ed working a hole

Ed in front of the dam

Ed with a nice fish

BEAR

That small black spot on the ridge is the bear

Working a seam

Fish on!

Ed had a pretty good day.

Uncle Miltie in Colorado

Uncle Miltie in Colorado

Lookin' for a ride...

Uncle Miltie

Uncle Miltie did not join us for the Montana trip having gone fishing with Dave Peacock earlier. He later joined JD in Colorado. Pretty sad picture waiting for his friends to show up at the club meeting!

Montana Road trip

Trip looked something like this...

The star of our stay at Rock Creek

The restaurant at Rock Creek has a fantastic chef serving 5 star meals. Our waitress was one of the most pleasant individuals you would ever want to meet. (and is a damn good fly fisherman!)

Tom joined us for breakfast

Eric's camper

Packed up and ready to start the long trek home to Atlanta

5th Annual Hunt for Bonefish to support Alzheimers

5th Annual Alzheimer's Hunt for Bonefish, GBI Sonny

Steve Claxton returning from Hawaii or Hazel Creek?

All, For those of you who were not on our recent trip to Hazel Creek, attached is a pic of our beloved friend and guide, Steve Claxton, modeling the new fishing ensemble he recommends. It is guaranteed to keep the bears away from you! And more than likely the fish too! Perhaps, Steve has been spending entirely too many days in the woods. Regards, Mike

Boomer

Chasing trout can be hard work, need to rest every now and then....Boomer... I am looking for a FF vest for Boomer. I showed him the attached pic and He said…woof, woof,woof and woof…meaning “I want a vest”!! I see Boomers a purist, nothing but dries and streamers. My dog speak is a little rusty, but I translated that "woof, woof, woof, and woof" to mean " those damn things had better not poke me if you know what's good for you!" hey must be barbless, or it would be heck getting them out. Maybe we're viewing it the wrong way... Maybe he uses the highly trained dog for fly casting target practice. "Go...Go...Stay...(cast on target)...Right...Go...Stay...(cast again)...."

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To AFFC, Not a great picture - but here's one of the nice rainbows I caught at Fern Valley on the Soque. #16 Black gnat Ryan Parker

Deep Creek, Milton

Milton and I fished Straight Fork, Deep Creek and the Oconaluftee River and attended the Southeastern Fly Fishing Show the third weekend in May. Then I went on the Hazel Creek trip the first weekend in June. Good fishing and good friends. What more can you ask for? Bob

Greg, Meredith, Rob

Club outing - Fly fishing clinic and bass fishing at Greg's pond Tom, Your Daughter made my day, fishing was slow but sharing what I can to get the young interested in fly fishing is the best part. What a sweet young lady !!! Rob robstroupeflyfishing.com

Kissel in the Kasilof River with Tyson

1st Cypress trout on a fly! 8 lb. bowfin took a Clouser Minnow on Muckalee Creek above Lake Chehaw at Albany, fishing with Bob Borgwat of Reel Angling Adventures 42713.JPG

1st Cypress trout on a fly! 8 lb. bowfin took a Clouser Minnow on Muckalee Creek above Lake Chehaw at Albany, fishing with Bob Borgwat of Reel Angling Adventures

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Shoal bass on the lower Flint River downstream of Albany fishing with Orvis guide Todd Rogers

Mike Williams Brown Trout on the Chatooga River

Mike Williams Brown Trout on the Chatooga River

Mike Williams Brown Trout on the Chatooga River

Mike Williams Brown Trout on the Chatooga River

White Laurel JD Forrester

First of all I want to thank Mike "MGD" Greene for the great write up. He was completely true in what he said except for the fly shop. I must warn you that if MGD or Ed Chamberlain go searching for a fly shop, it would be best for you to go another way! We had a fantastic time together and White Top Laurel did nothing to change my mind as the best wild trout stream in the Southeast. In fact, I think we were 2 to 3 weeks too early or it would have been mostly a dry fly time. Still it was a great time on the stream. For example, you see a large rock in the middle of the stream and it looks like good holding water is on the right. If I can just put the fly above the rock and get a 12 inch drift beside the rock, then maybe something would give the fly a look. Luckly for me I got a good drift and bam, got a 14 inch brown. It doesn't get any better than that!

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The only thing wrong with the trip wrong with the trip is we did not have more people. (Kubota, where for art thou? Are you alive?) You are really missing out on fun by not going on one of these trips. JD

Eric Davies in Patagonia

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Patagonia

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AFFC Mentor Day - The Crew!

Members of the Atlanta Fly Fishing Club taken while at a February 2013 mentoring day. The club runs educational events for new members of the club to introduce them to new members while also providing fly fishing expertise on local rives like the Chattahoochee River

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Crystal Creek Lodge in Alaska

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Scott Mackenzie on recent trip to South Andros, Bahamas

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Korey caught his first trout during one of the club's mentoring days on the Chattahoochee river. Come join the club!

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The club holds its monthly fly tying workshops at Fly Box Outfitters

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Mark Stevens caught this nice trout on a private pond in Horse Cove just past Highlands, NC

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Jim and Linda Harrington in perfect camouflage gear. Who is the guy in the white hat?

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Steven Miller watching Eric Davies.

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Jimbo Jim McKean rigging up as Tyson “Muley” Reed looks on.

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Uncle Miltie Sams (mentor?) being taught spey casting by Ken Louko.

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Ed Chamberlain working on casting with Holly Shikano, and Linda and Jim Harrington.

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Rob Stroupe Fishing with Kevin Arculeo on Lake Lanier last Tuesday.

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Hi, I have attached a photo of a 21" rainbow I caught in December while drifting. the Wautauga with guide Evan Dowdy. Evan is a super guide. The fish took a #16 midge nymph. Dick Campis

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