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NGTO Message Board http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum North Georgia Trout Online, Inc. is a non-profit organization 501(c)(3) dedicated to the promotion and protection of trout fishing in North Georgia. en Thu, 17 May 2012 12:02:34 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/images_greenish/misc/rss.jpg NGTO Message Board http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum Great article on the love of fly fishing http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92754&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 03:59:39 GMT http://www.orvisnews.com/FlyFishing/The-Greatest-Customer-Letter-of-All-Time.aspx http://www.orvisnews.com/FlyFishing/...-All-Time.aspx ]]> General Information netsec http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92754 R.I.P. Mitchell Guist http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92753&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 01:53:46 GMT 'Swamp People' star Mitchell Guist dies

By the CNN Wire Staff

From CNN.com
Tue May 15, 2012

Cause of death still unclear for reality star

"Mitchell passed on the swamp, doing what he loved," the History Channel says
He fell on a boat and may have had a seizure, a sheriff says
"Swamp People" chronicles the lives of alligator hunters in Louisiana

(CNN) -- Mitchell Guist, a star of the reality TV show "Swamp People," died Monday in Louisiana.

He was aboard a boat near Belle River Landing in the southern part of the state when he appeared to have a seizure, said Assumption Parish Sheriff Mike Waguespack, citing an unidentified man who was with Guist.

The reality show star then fell on the boat.

The man who was with Guist towed both his boat and Guist's boat back to the landing, called 911 and performed CPR, said Waguespack.

Guist was transferred to the Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City, where he was pronounced dead.

"We are extremely saddened to report that our friend and beloved member of the 'Swamp People' family, Mitchell Guist, has passed away earlier today. Mitchell passed on the swamp, doing what he loved. We appreciate your respect for the Guist family's privacy and hope you join us in sending our thoughts and prayers to his brother, Glenn, and the rest of the Guist family," the History Channel said in a statement.

Glenn Guist is also a cast member on the show.

"Swamp People" is the popular History Channel TV series that chronicles the lives of alligator hunters in Louisiana. ]]> Off-topic Discussion Drifter http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92753 Where to fish in Colorado? http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92752&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 01:39:52 GMT I'll be camping in the Lake Isabel, Chatfield State Park, and Mueller State Park in late May and early June. I need some places to fly fish; more of a quantity than a quality type thing as I don't have a lot of experience. I've fished some in north Georgia, Tennessee, and at Yellowstone; only been fly fishing for a year. I'm looking for stupid fish, not old smart ones.

Also, can anyone recommend a guide at this late date for the Mueller area?

Thanks,
Eddie ]]> Beyond Georgia edwardo http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92752 WTB 2wt setup http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92751&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 22:48:19 GMT interested in adding a 2 wt to my arsenal if anyone has one they may want to part with.... interested in adding a 2 wt to my arsenal if anyone has one they may want to part with.... ]]> Swap Shop MayFlyTier http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92751 Need Advice for a Beginner http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92750&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 22:31:19 GMT I tye my own flies. I tye my own knotted leaders, now I'm thinking about getting into Rod Building. I know their are kits available should I buy one of these and if so which one or should I buy what I need by the piece? I know with fly tying kits you get a lot of "iffy" stuff that will not be used, is it the same with rod building kits? I've got a Mudhole catalog and its a little overwhelming because I have no idea what I'm looking at or need. I'm not looking at building a lot of rods but I would like to build 2 or 3 over the next few years if that makes a difference. Any advice and opinions would be appreciated. Also Rod Building I'm assuming like fly tying the quality when you start out is a little iffy and then you get much better, If so then should I start with a cheap rod blank to get my skills going before I invest in a SAGE One blank? ]]> Rod Building zug buggin http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92750 Favorite Debut Albums http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92749&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 22:20:23 GMT Some bands just get it right the first time out of the gate! I thought it would be fun to discuss our favorite debut albums. Now I guess I am somewhat dating myself by calling them "albums" and I will further date myself with my choices. So here are my all time favorite debut offerings; what are yours?

The Doors - "The Doors" - 1967
Led Zepplin - "Led Zeppin" (aka Zepplin 1) - 1969
The Ramones - "The Ramones" - 1976
The Clash - "The Clash" - 1977
Van Halen - "Van Halen" - 1978
Boston - "Boston" - 1980
Wham! - "Fantastic" - 1983
Guns & Roses - "Appetite for Destruction" - 1987

That's about as far as this aging Baby Boomer can go. Hope to also hear from you "Tweeners", Gen-X'rs, Gen-Y'rs on more modern great debut "CD's". ]]> Off-topic Discussion Buck Henry http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92749 Fish Tanks http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92748&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 21:24:49 GMT Not really sure whether to throw this here or maybe down in the swap shop. I have a few fish tanks that I am wanting to clear out. There is a 75 gal, a 20 gal tall, and a 20 gal long. There is also a whole bunch of stuff that goes with the tanks. I would prefer to get it all gone at once. Shoot me... Not really sure whether to throw this here or maybe down in the swap shop. I have a few fish tanks that I am wanting to clear out. There is a 75 gal, a 20 gal tall, and a 20 gal long. There is also a whole bunch of stuff that goes with the tanks. I would prefer to get it all gone at once. Shoot me a message for more details.

(I would prefer all cash but will consider a partial trade and cash. The one item I am looking for is a 4piece 8wt-9wt rod that can travel with me) ]]> Off-topic Discussion Blueridgeflies http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92748 Henry Cowen Presentation Tomorrow May 17th!!! http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92747&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 15:18:46 GMT For all who have cast to a fish in calm shallow water, you understand the intensity of an "Eat" or the nerve-wrecking/heart smashing feeling of rejection. Regardless of either outcome, we want more of this adrenaline rush. Unfortunatley finding a fish that feeds and presents itself for this type of sight-fishing is difficult to find... enter the carp. Carp can be found all over the place, and in most cases rather abunduant. Henry Cowen here to talk about Carp fishing on the Fly! Henry is an accomplished fly angler with many patterns and cover shots on countless magazines. The presentation will begin at 7:00 with food and drinks served at 6:30! We look forward to seeing you here, you don't want to miss out on learning more about this fishery right here at home!

Check out this video of Henry and a client

!!! ]]> Cohutta Fishing Company Cohutta Fishing Company http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92747 NASA image showing how scarce/fragile our water resource is http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92746&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 15:03:48 GMT Take a look. I'd be curious how big (small) this might be if it represented the water that can support trout.

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120515.html

]]> Environmental Issues / Conservation hikingjay http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92746 reservoirs on the hooch http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92745&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 14:05:01 GMT I heard on the radio yesterday,5-15-12, that the Chattahoochee was rated as one of the top ten endangered rivers in the U.S. This is in part due to the proposal of TWO new reservoirs to be built on the river, one of which is to be in Hall County. If anyone comes up with more information I'd sure like to read about it. Thanks. ]]> General Information two feathers http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92745 SmallFryToGo.Net http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92744&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 12:44:46 GMT Meet theses people at JB yesterday, great program for the kids in Dekalb schools! Might be the reason that we catch Rainbows that are different in apperance, since there source for eggs are from a hatchery in Washington state. They released about 2,000 fry yesterday and are going to doing it... Meet theses people at JB yesterday, great program for the kids in Dekalb schools!
Might be the reason that we catch Rainbows that are different in apperance, since there source for eggs are from a hatchery in Washington state.
They released about 2,000 fry yesterday and are going to doing it again today.

http://www.smallfrytogo.net/ ]]> Chattahoochee River BeaverByte http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92744 Back to Cabin on the Creek http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92743&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 12:03:39 GMT Here ya go Will, and as always had a wonderful time, thanks Marty!!! from Mcfarland Hill Baptist Church in Dalton... Here ya go Will, and as always had a wonderful time, thanks Marty!!! from Mcfarland Hill Baptist Church in Dalton...

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]]> N. Georgia Small Streams--Trout Reports 1BIGTROUT http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92743 Dam today http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92742&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 05:50:49 GMT Went out to the dam, I mean Island Ford for a little while this afternoon and had a good day. Finished with 29 and even had a double. I also remained dry and navigated all the slime rocks without a fall which is a feat in itself. :) P5150374.mp4 video by NGTOPROWLER -... Went out to the dam, I mean Island Ford for a little while this afternoon and had a good day. Finished with 29 and even had a double. I also remained dry and navigated all the slime rocks without a fall which is a feat in itself. :)

]]> Chattahoochee River Prowler http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92742 <![CDATA[whole lotta hare's ears]]> http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92741&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 04:33:19 GMT With the lack of a job right now and having a lot of extra free time on my hands I have been getting a lot of extra tying done. Figured I would give yall a rare view inside one of my boxes. This box happens to just have my BH caddis larva, a whole slew of hare's ears (Nymphs and soft hackles), and random other flies. Hope yall enjoy and maybe it will spark your own creative bend next time you are at the vise.

]]> Fly Patterns Blueridgeflies http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92741 Selling Extra Flies http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92740&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 02:37:44 GMT well like pretty much anyone that has been in fly fishing for a while you collect a lot of extra stuff. This is even more true if you are into tying flies. I have been thinking about it for a while but finally am getting around to putting up a post for it. I am selling off some of my extra flies.... well like pretty much anyone that has been in fly fishing for a while you collect a lot of extra stuff. This is even more true if you are into tying flies. I have been thinking about it for a while but finally am getting around to putting up a post for it. I am selling off some of my extra flies. Some are pretty nice, others are not quite so elegant. I realized it was time to part with some of them when I had two medium sized fly boxes, and about half of a medium plano box filled with flies that I don't use. I would prefer to sell but am willing to possibly trade (Depending on what you offer :) ) I have everything from some okish dry flies (wouldn't work well on moving water but would make a good bream fly for sight fishing) to woolly buggers. (I have around 300-400 that I am planning on selling). If for nothing else the stuff can be cut off to salvage the hooks. (Pretty easy to do if you have a sharp razor blade). Shoot me a pm if you are interested. ]]> Swap Shop Blueridgeflies http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92740