flatsdoctor Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 We built a Cabin in Blue Ridge Ga, never fished the lake or the area any recommendations for local guides in search for strippers or walleyes? I know lake blue ridge may not be the best lake choice 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidG Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Living my dream! Beautiful!!.....David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Brother moved to Murphy three years ago. Next to Blue Ridge. Living their dream. Best of luck. Love those log cabins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fohr Play Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 Very nice. We sold our land up there in Mineral Bluff when my Mother in Law moved to S FL to be with her kids. Loved going up there. Only fished for trout that were stocked on a creek fed pond so can't help with recommendations. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 20 hours ago, flatsdoctor said: We built a Cabin in Blue Ridge Ga, never fished the lake or the area any recommendations for local guides in search for strippers or walleyes? I know lake blue ridge may not be the best lake choice I see the camper always near by If I remember, from when I lived in ATL, there are some really good trout streams up near Murphy NC which is close or over in Helen. Many of the streams are within a short walk from the roads.....I fished the Hiwawasee many years ago and it was good fun..... I'm sure you'll find some local guides who can show you about......and they won't cost FLA $$$$....I was up in Franklin with at my daughters house and we stopped at a fly shop in the Highlands...full day guide trip was $300......granted, no boat, etc....but, next time I go, I'll try and hook up a guide. dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 Yes, some good trout fishing in and around Murphy. The lakes are good also. Hired a guide many years ago for trout stream fly fishing. Lots of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatsdoctor Posted February 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 Thats my plan Im a one arm angler for now. Just had a partial replacement of my Left shoulder 5 weeks ago. looking forward to start back fishing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 1 hour ago, flatsdoctor said: Thats my plan Im a one arm angler for now. Just had a partial replacement of my Left shoulder 5 weeks ago. looking forward to start back fishing. You are truly the BIOnic man....back now shoulder ???? dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitless Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 There is good fishing in the lake and the Toccoa River below the dam for several miles is some fantastic trout fishing. Blue Ridge is within some of the best trout waters in the SE- up around Murphy and west North Carolina is a great mix of trophy and delayed release streams, and the Holsten River in Tennessee is a very reasonable drive. I live in Sandy Springs (just above Atlanta) and I'm mainly a salt guy, but a lot of the fishing in N GA is good "methadone" til you can get back to marine environs. Georgia Outdoor News is a good forum up here and the Fly Fishing and Fresh Water Fishing sections will give you recommendations on the lake and guides. https://forum.gon.com/forums/fly-fishing.99/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 On 2/2/2021 at 1:25 PM, Limitless said: Toccoa River couldn't remember the river....been there yep !!!! dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyG8r Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 Family has a lake house on Blue Ridge. I fished last summer with Reese from Appalachian Anglers, https://appalachiananglers.com/. Did a float trip on the Toccoa. Reese is young, but a fantastic fly fisherman, my fiancée had never touched a fly rod before and he put her on a trophy brown trout, plus we had great action on rainbows and smaller browns all day long. Give them a call, you won't be disappointed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernsnooker Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 We have a cabin in Cherry Log. Been fishing with Captain Eric Crowley with Lake and Stream Guide Service. We have mainly fished Carter’s Lake in Ellijay. But, I know he also fishes Blue Ridge for Stripers, Walleye, etc. We take our Pathy up there almost every summer to use on Lake Blue Ridge. We mainly cruise, swim, tube and hit the rope swings. But have had some luck fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernsnooker Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 Lake BR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatsdoctor Posted February 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 Thanks for the replies. Looking forward to warmer weather and heading back in March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatsdoctor Posted February 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 DINO , I know only people > 60 will remember who Lee Majors is, but I relate more to him (Six Million Dollar Man) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitless Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 I replied with ideas on Trout fishing, but I don't know if you fly fish or not. If you don't, NGA is a great place to get started in a really pacific, relaxing version of the sport. If you start in the rivers up here and get "hooked" you will love fly fishing the salt for everything from Trout to Tarpon. If you already do fly fish, you will love it up here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubble Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 17 hours ago, flatsdoctor said: DINO , I know only people > 60 will remember who Lee Majors is, but I relate more to him (Six Million Dollar Man) I'm 50 and know lots about old Lee. Lee was a very talented Football player in high school in Middlesboro, KY. My Dad played in a h.s. all star football game with Lee. Dad ended up at UK and Lee at EKU. Lee was known to frequent the local watering holes in Lexington with some well know Hollywood stars. As for fishing the NGA area, might take a short trip over to the Highlands/Cashiers area. There is a fantastic Fly Shop in Cashiers (Brookings Anglers?) The owner is a guide and there are some other guides around the area. Lots of Fly Fishermen seem to visit Highlands area. Cool small town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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