Fishing near the Dam

sw7912 · 01-21-11, 09:36 PM

I have fished the hooch several times. However, i have never fished near the dam. When using the boat have always put in at Abbotts Bridge or Medlock. When wading i go to Jones Bridge or Island Ford. Am i better off with a boat or wading near the dam. Any other suggestions for that area would be great. Thanks.

SlowStreamer · 01-21-11, 09:47 PM

Not sure what type of boat you have, but I have seen folks below the dam in jon boats, canoes, and yaks.

I prefer to wade, but you should do so with caution and with a wading staff or something similar if you are new to the area, cause anything covered in green algae is very slick in that area. Also recommend felt or rubber with studs.

sw7912 · 01-21-11, 09:50 PM

The boat is a riverhawk.

Naturally_Fly · 01-21-11, 11:36 PM

I'm with SS...I prefer wading...and like he said watch the slick stuff

fishinknots · 01-22-11, 02:34 AM

Agree, wading is a better choice. I saw someone put in a v-hual boat the other day though, but I am not sure if he was able to go anywhere.....

groundpounder · 01-22-11, 10:08 AM

I think it would be a little more difficult to fish the dam area with a boat. Alot of faster water in that area. Not to mention alot more wade fisherman to try and manuver around

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01-21-11, 09:36 PM	#1
sw7912 Stocker Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 21	Fishing near the Dam I have fished the hooch several times. However, i have never fished near the dam. When using the boat have always put in at Abbotts Bridge or Medlock. When wading i go to Jones Bridge or Island Ford. Am i better off with a boat or wading near the dam. Any other suggestions for that area would be great. Thanks. Last edited by sw7912; 01-21-11 at 09:41 PM. Reason: Spelling

01-21-11, 09:47 PM	#2
SlowStreamer Chief Information Officer, Hall of Fame Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alpharetta, Ga Posts: 6,187	Not sure what type of boat you have, but I have seen folks below the dam in jon boats, canoes, and yaks. I prefer to wade, but you should do so with caution and with a wading staff or something similar if you are new to the area, cause anything covered in green algae is very slick in that area. Also recommend felt or rubber with studs. __________________ Nothing is impossible the impossible just takes a little longer. So take your time and enjoy the experience.

01-21-11, 11:36 PM	#4
Naturally_Fly Formerly Known as Orange_Spokes Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC Posts: 2,807 Blog Entries: 3	I'm with SS...I prefer wading...and like he said watch the slick stuff __________________ I use dry flies...why just for the chance of the perfect cast, perfect drift, just to see it disappear...and then FISH ON!!!! 2010 Fall Fling Hero Shot Winner - 73' 2011 Spring Fling Hero Shot Winner - 84' (91' Practice) Southern Fly Fishing http://southernflyfishing1530.wordpress.com

01-22-11, 10:08 AM	#6
groundpounder Native Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawrenceville Posts: 1,284	I think it would be a little more difficult to fish the dam area with a boat. Alot of faster water in that area. Not to mention alot more wade fisherman to try and manuver around.

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01-21-11, 09:50 PM	#3
sw7912 Stocker Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 21	The boat is a riverhawk.

01-22-11, 02:34 AM	#5
fishinknots Native Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 77	Agree, wading is a better choice. I saw someone put in a v-hual boat the other day though, but I am not sure if he was able to go anywhere.....