Stripers, too! Exclusive seasonal fly-fishing on the Hiwassee River

Discover the line-stripping, rod-bending action  of the Hiwassee River's trophy striped bass. Whether fly-fishing or spin-fishing, the guide team of Reel Angling Adventures offers the only guided-fishing for stripers on the Hiwassee River at Reliance, TN. Half-day and full-day bookings, June through October.

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Toccoa River at Blue Ridge, GA

Permitted and supported by the USDA/Chattahoochee National Forest

The Toccoa River -- north Georgia's longest cold-water river -- collects springs, seeps, branches and creeks in the high forestlands of Fannin and Union counties. All that clear and cold water eventually grows large enough to provide winter, spring, summer and fall opportunities to float-fish for rainbow, brown and brook trout in both the upper and lower river, separated by still more warm-water fishing opportunities in scenic Lake Blue Ridge.

The beautiful "upper river" float trips take place on the Toccoa through the community of Dial. Along its path here, it flows through pastoral lands and among high ridges -- all adding to the outstanding experience found by fly-rodders and spin-tackle anglers alike. The 4-mile float includes the mile-long "delayed harvest" section of the Toccoa, where catch-and-release fishing regulations from Nov. 1 to May15 keep fish numbers high and the action swinging! Brookies, browns and 'bows make up the catch all along the float, with fish averaging 12 to 15 inches, along with some true trophy trout caught frequently.

After collecting in Lake Blue Ridge, the Toccoa pours from Blue Ridge Dam into
a 14-mile-long tailwater trout fishery that begins just beyond the city limits of Blue Ridge and ends at the quaint border town of McCayesville. The  year-round cold
water of the "lower Toccoa" supports a prolific bug and forage population that feeds a thriving trout fishery that challenges the reputation for Georgia's finest tailwater trout fishery.

Both wild and stocked brown and rainbow trout take flies of all kinds on the lower Toccoa , while our anglers follow strict catch-and-release fishing ethics. Strip streamers, tumble nymphs and float dry flies through boulder runs, deep pools, shady laydowns and rippling shoals. Catches commonly include fish in the 10- to 12-inch range, but trophy brown and rainbow trout -- 15 inches and longer! -- frequently surprise anglers with smashing strikes, spectacular jumps and driving runs. Even larger trout are sometimes seen ... and hooked!

 Float Trips Operated Year 'Round!

The float-trips offered by Reel Angling Adventures puts you in touch in all seasons with both rainbow and brown trout, whether you're fly-fishing or spin-fishing. All trips include transportation to and from locally strategic pick-up points, properly scaled tackle (if needed), our recommendations for your selection of seasonally chosen dry flies and nymphs, soft drinks and bottled water and a selection of photos for your memories. Full-day trips also include a deli-styled lunch.

Float trips are scheduled for one or two anglers for full-day (8 to 10 hours) and half-day (5 hours) trips, dependent on the powerhouse generation flows. Trips begin between 7 am and 10 am and are completed between 5 pm and 8 pm, depending on the season and the power-generation flows.

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