Lil' help on Island Ford.....

Hollis · 02-24-99, 04:47 PM

Has anyone fished Island Ford this week and what will the water look like?
Thanks-
Hollis

Fletch · 02-24-99, 10:10 PM

Fished Island Ford for the first time this past Saturday. Water was relatively clear(3' visability) and low, very fishable. My daughter took a 12" rainbow and saw another fly fisher take a nice size fish(actually had to work his drag a bit). Should be the same even after the snow/rain today. Great spot to hit after work.

SHAWN · 02-25-99, 02:01 AM

Hang in there Chunker. It'll come. Like everything, it takes practice. Ever need any help, don't be afraid to ask.
Shawn

briggs · 02-25-99, 04:37 AM

I am hitting the ford thurs morn/afternoon. I will let you know how I do

CHUNKER · 02-25-99, 01:43 PM

Fished Island Ford Monday afternoon, had the back side of the island to myself until about 4:30,then only a couple of bank fishermen. Water color excellent! No fish,due to my inexperience w/fly fishing. Fished it the week before w/spinning rod, plenty of fish present. Released all except 3 for dinner that evening.

SHAWN · 02-25-99, 01:55 PM

Also Chunker, Big water can be difficult to read the first time round. I was sort of intimidated the first time I fished the hooch. After a while of fishing the water you'll know how to read that water like a professional. I learn new things every time I go.
Shawn

Rod · 02-25-99, 02:50 PM

Hey mom, watch me agree with shawn:
Chunker he's a clue for you--banks are were the money is---you'll find some big'ol browns under bushes.
.01

briggs · 02-25-99, 04:52 PM

Hollis
caught two today. both on a bh hares ear. you can read the report in the stream reports. Probably going there or jones bridge tomorrow if anyone wants to go??? email me

jetguy · 02-25-99, 10:30 PM

Directions to ford island ....please.....

thanks in advance....

jetguy..

(I hope to get away from work SOMETIME in march.)

CHUNKER · 02-26-99, 12:55 PM

JetGuy,
To get to Island Ford take 400 South to the Northridge exit, go through the lights to the next set of lights and turn right.This is Roberts Drive, Go approx. 3/4 mi.and Island Ford park will be on the right.

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02-24-99, 04:47 PM	#1
Hollis Native Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 457	Has anyone fished Island Ford this week and what will the water look like? Thanks- Hollis

02-24-99, 10:10 PM	#2
Fletch Native Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Suwanee,GA, USA Posts: 56	Fished Island Ford for the first time this past Saturday. Water was relatively clear(3' visability) and low, very fishable. My daughter took a 12" rainbow and saw another fly fisher take a nice size fish(actually had to work his drag a bit). Should be the same even after the snow/rain today. Great spot to hit after work.

02-25-99, 02:01 AM	#3
SHAWN Native Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: DENVER, CO Posts: 309	Hang in there Chunker. It'll come. Like everything, it takes practice. Ever need any help, don't be afraid to ask. Shawn

02-25-99, 04:37 AM	#4
briggs Native Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: atlanta,GA US Posts: 79	I am hitting the ford thurs morn/afternoon. I will let you know how I do

02-25-99, 01:43 PM	#5
CHUNKER Native Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Cumming, Ga, Forsyth Posts: 96	Fished Island Ford Monday afternoon, had the back side of the island to myself until about 4:30,then only a couple of bank fishermen. Water color excellent! No fish,due to my inexperience w/fly fishing. Fished it the week before w/spinning rod, plenty of fish present. Released all except 3 for dinner that evening.

02-25-99, 01:55 PM	#6
SHAWN Native Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: DENVER, CO Posts: 309	Also Chunker, Big water can be difficult to read the first time round. I was sort of intimidated the first time I fished the hooch. After a while of fishing the water you'll know how to read that water like a professional. I learn new things every time I go. Shawn

02-25-99, 02:50 PM	#7
Rod Native Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Duluth Posts: 411	Hey mom, watch me agree with shawn: Chunker he's a clue for you--banks are were the money is---you'll find some big'ol browns under bushes. .01

02-25-99, 04:52 PM	#8
briggs Native Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: atlanta,GA US Posts: 79	Hollis caught two today. both on a bh hares ear. you can read the report in the stream reports. Probably going there or jones bridge tomorrow if anyone wants to go??? email me

02-25-99, 10:30 PM	#9
jetguy Stocker Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: lawrenceville, ga usa Posts: 14	Directions to ford island ....please..... thanks in advance.... jetguy.. (I hope to get away from work SOMETIME in march.)

02-26-99, 12:55 PM	#10
CHUNKER Native Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Cumming, Ga, Forsyth Posts: 96	JetGuy, To get to Island Ford take 400 South to the Northridge exit, go through the lights to the next set of lights and turn right.This is Roberts Drive, Go approx. 3/4 mi.and Island Ford park will be on the right.