October Update!
I’m sure some of our followers may be wondering where the heck we’ve been for the last few weeks. Well… since returning from Wyoming on the SEEDS Dream Hunt we’ve been very busy here in the North Georgia Mountains… but trust me, we’re still here! Archery season opened just as we returned and we’ve been really busy getting clients in and out of the woods. So far this season there hasn’t been any really big deer taken, mostly small bucks and doe’s. But MAN!!! … what a bear season. So far, there have been 4 bears over 500 pounds taken up here in the mountains with archery gear. One of our friends was doing some hunting of his own and took one that went 566 pounds with his recurve. The big bear jumped out in front of him at 5 yards while he was walking to his stand… he ended up shooting it at 9 yards. I dont know about any of you, but being able to keep your composure with a big “Yogi” pushing 600 pounds just 9 yards away is a feat in itself. I believe I would have had to change my pants. Congratulations T on the trophy of a lifetime. I know he’ll look good on your wall.
As for the fishing… the trout are in full swing on our private waters. We’re catching big 20+ inch rainbows on almost every trip with some nice brown’s making an appearance every so often. All the recent rains have really brought the creek levels up which is in turn making the trout a lot more active. They’ve been feeding well throughout most of the day and our clients have been doing very well on streamers… I’ve come across a pattern that has been consistently producing some really big fish… interested in trying it out? Give me a call! We’ve got almost 5 miles of private waters just waiting for some eager anglers to come give it a shot.
As for the Toccoa tailwater… it’s been hit or miss. The generation schedule is inconsistent so it’s hard to get out for a full day’s float. I’ve been taking clients to some of our private access areas and doing quite well wading until the water levels start to rise, then it’s time to get out. Again, streamers have been really productive here as well and the early morning bite is just as good as the late afternoon bite but the water generation tends to be later inthe day. Remember to always be safe while fishing on the tailwater. At first sign of rising water be sure and exit the river as soon as possible… dont chance it. There’s been some instances with a tubing and kayaking company that has sent clients down river without knowing the generation schedule which in turn has made for some close calls creating bad blood with the TVA. Regardlessof published or unpublished water generation the company at hand is directly responsible for the safety of their clients. Why anyone would risk putting someone elses life in danger just for a “Buck” (the guilty one) is beyond me. Seems to me I’ve seen signs all over that river that say “WARNING… WATER MAY RISE WITHOUT NOTICE”. Not sure what that means to some but I certainlyt get it. Maybe if it said “WARNING… YOU MAY DIE ON THE RIVER TODAY” more people would take notice. Carelessness on the behalf of a certain few will surely ruin it for all.
As for whats on the horizon… Well, we’ve got lots of neat stuff happening. Most exciting of which is our new expansion. Due to overwhelming success and the positive response from our travel guests we’ve decided to launch a new division under the Flies and Fletching umbrella. Outdoor Pursuits Worldwide will soon be the official travel company of Flies and Fletching. Outdoor Pursuits Worldwide will be focused entirely on first class destiantion travel services for all our guests. No matter where in the world you want to go… if you can dream it we will make it happen. Lots of other neat stuff happening but unfortunately we can’t let that out of the bag just yet. All I can say is stay tuned for some really exciting news within the next couple of months.
Like I said… we’re still here. So anyone wanting to come up and do some big game hunting or some world class trout fishing just give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you.
Co-Owner Todd Fox
