Fishing in and around Helen

[Pacific_Creek]

I am taking the day off work tomorrow and will be fishing in the Helen area. I made reservations at Smittgall but I don't know that I am a good enough fisherman to catch anything there. (only been doing this for a few months) I also read in (the now famous) Jimmy Jacobs book about upper dukes creek in the WMA and it sounds pretty interesting. I have never fished the Hootch on the WMA and would like to try that out.

I thought I would try to fish a couple of different streams while I was up there. Any suggestions or ideas for flies and places to fish would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Dan

[Josh Barnett]

Read the Barnett reply in the General Information forum.

Joshua Barnett

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Joshua Barnett
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[Speck]

Hooch in the WMA is a must, especially through the week. Start by walking in behind the game check station.

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Speck
Follower of Christ
Pursuer of trout

[Jimmy Harris]

PC,

Dukes Creek can be one of the most challenging streams in the state so don't get discouraged; just plan to keep coming back until you figure it out. Got lots of rain yesterday and last night so it was high today but that should make for a little color in the water tomorrow and better fishing. If you want to fill out your day, I would strongly consider Smith Creek DH. It's fishing great right now.

[Josh Barnett]

As always, Joshua seconds the idea of fishing Smiths Creek at Unicoi State Park. Call me for an updated fishing report.

Thanks...

Joshua Barnett
1-706-354-8500

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Joshua Barnett
caddisfly08@yahoo.com
1-706-354-8500

Call me for all your flies!