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THE FISH HAWK FLY FISHING SCHOOL |
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Our school in beautiful Rabun County, Ga is
opening for the season at the end of March.
Do you have friends that you want to get
into the sport or maybe a corporate group
that is looking for a great experience?
Check out our SAGE flyrods sponsored school!
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Improve Your Casting |
Hourly
Casting instruction with Rob Rooks |
Looking for GUIDES?
We have a vast list of guides for the
Southeast; Fresh or Saltwater.
Guides / Travel |
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THE FISH HAWK AT FADO
COME JOIN US FOR A
TOAST!
 As
most folks know, the Fish Hawk had to relocate
back in August. Fado Irish Pub had to relocate
also. Why does that matter? Well, they moved
to our old location on Buckhead Avenue! Now
they have re-opened and we are going to Raise a
pint (or two) on our old dirt. After work on
Thursday April 3rd we are going to take our old
territory back. I guess you could say we are
going to pay homage to all the Fish Hawk Ghosts
of the last 30 plus years. Mark it on your
calender. More info to come!
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North Georgia Spring Fishing Outlook
The
spring is coming, the
caddis flies are hatching and hopefully more
rain is on its way. If your favorite
fishery is the Chattahoochee, then the rain
is a double-edged sword. The rains do help
fill Lake Lanier but they do interrupt our
fishing plans by causing a muddy
tailwater. Luckily the river can clear
quickly and we can get our "fly fishing
fix."
With the recent rain showers, the creeks
in the North Georgia mountains have come
up. With every bit counting the real
concern is the long term effects on the
water table. It's the springs that sustain
the cool waters that supply the Southern
Trout Fishery. Great fisheries like
Noontootla Creek, Duke's Creek, The
Chattooga River, and Cooper's Creek need a
lot of rain to make up from the deficit of
the last couple years and unfotunately short
term, heavy rains are not the cure. A long
term wet trend is needed to re-supply the
ground water and raise the water table.
If a wet trend continues we should be able
to have more confidence in the health of our
favorite fisheries.
As it has become warmer, the caddis
flies are starting to hatch not only on
"The 'Hooch", but in other creeks and rivers
around the area. The usual hatch will be in
the afternoons, and is large in numbers.
Usually the best pattern is the Elk Hair
Caddis. If the fish is being a little more
finicky, it is hard not to miss with the
Lawson's Partridge Caddis. It is a little
more sparse and buggy looking, just a little
harder to see and fish. Be ready with an
array of Pupa's and emergers. The Lower
River will also be covered up with Mayflies
such as Blue Winged Olives and Light
Cahills.
The tailwater of the Toccoa river is
also very well known for it's Black Caddis
hatch. The Black Caddis is a little bit
smaller of a fly, and is a great hatch to
fish
 over.
From now till July, the Toccoa is a great
river with many different bugs hatching.
Look for Various Caddis, Pale Morning Duns,
Sulphurs, and Blue Winged Olives. It can be
fished very effectively from a small boat or
canoe, and can also be waded in a few public
spots.
With the tenuous situation of the
freestone streams of the Southeast, the time
to go to the Appalachians will be now
through June. The Tailwaters of GA, NC, and
TN will be good untill August, if it stays
wet through the summer. For information on
other creeks and rivers all over the
Southeast, please come by or call the shop,
we would love to tell you the latest on the
conditions and answer any questions you may
have.
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The Sporting Art of Paul Puckett
Fish Hawk employee, Paul Puckett is an
emerging artist in the world of sporting
art. Originally
 from
Dallas, TX, he now lives here in Atlanta and
specializes in "Catch and Release"
watercolor fish portraits. Relive the
moment you caught the biggest Bonefish,
Permit, Brown or Largemouth Bass with a
custom fish portrait. Each painting will
depict the fish, fly and description of the
fishing location.
Aside from his Catch and Release
Paintings, Paul also depicts fishing and
hunting scenes in watercolor
 and
oil. His newest subjects include upland
bird hunting and sporting dogs.
Inspired from hunts this fall, Paul is
doing an array of quail hunting scenes
and looks forward to building a good
portfolio of work.
Next time you are in the shop, take a
look at Paul's artwork. He has some
originals and a selection of
 prints.
Also, he is offering USGS topo maps of
your favorite rivers that he can paint
any kind of fish, along with your
favorite flies.
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Hosted Trip to the Bahamas
May 11th-18th
Join The Fish Hawk's Ronnie Hall
on a trip to Andros Island, Bahamas. We will be
staying at Tranquility Hill Lodge. The dates
for the trip are May 11th - May 18th of
2008. If you have any questions, please email
or call Ronnie Hall....space is limited.
Whether it's in the Rockies or Patagonia,
The Fish Hawk Travel team is ready to help
you get to your next fishing or hunting
destination. We offer many different
locations and lodges for you to choose
from. Please contact us with any
questions.
404.849.8128
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