Merry Christmas from Walters Fly Rods

Bourbon Santa wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas and hopes you hook into a good one this holiday season.  Thanks for everyone's continued support and business.   

Bonefish Release

Bonefish caught on the Cinder Creek 9' 8WT Fly Rod 

Hand Wrapping the Stripping Guides

Hand wrapping the Stripping Guides onto a new Cinder Creek 8WT

It's a Dusty Business | Cork Shaping Day

Using the lathe to shape cork handles for the next batch of fly rods 

Streamer Time on the Hooch

Brown Trout caught using a Slump Buster Streamer on the Hooch

Walters Fly Rods are now available at Brookings' Anglers

Walters Fly Rods are now available for purchase at Brookings' Anglers in Cashiers, NC

Tailing Redfish

Nothing gets the heart pumping more than this sight | South Carolina Redfish | Photo by: David Cannon

Walters Fly Rods are now available at Lowcountry Fly Shop

Walters Fly Rods are now available for purchase at Lowcountry Fly Shop in Charleston, SC

October Red

South Carolina October Redfish on the Cinder Creek 9' 8WT fly rod

Matt Wilson | Northern Pike using the Cinder Creek 9' 8WT

Matt Wilson at it again, giving the Cinder Creek 9' 8WT fly rod a workout on this awesome Northern Pike

Edison Poling the Flat

Guide, Edison, Poling The Bonefish Flat 

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Hooch Fog Rolling In

Chattahoochee River 

9' 8WT Cinder Creek Fly Rod

Photo by: David Cannon

Walters Fly Rods in Use | Jena Walters - Bonefish On The Fly

My beautiful Wife, Jena, with her first Bonefish on the Fly | Ascension Bay, Mexico

Etowah Striper Action

Late season Etowah Striper caught using the Cinder Creek 9' 8WT Fly Rod

Decisions on the Hooch

John Duisberg switching up flies on the Chattahoochee | Enjoy your weekend on the water

Heading To The Flat

Riding to the flat in the Panga

Spotting Redfish with Tide

Captain Elliot Hillock's dog, Tide, and I sharing the bow | Photo by: David Cannon

Wyoming Cutthroat

Budge Hunter with an excellent Cutthroat caught using his Walters Fly Rods 9' 5WT setup on a recent trip to Wyoming.

Walters Fly Rods are now available at Unicoi Outfitters

Walters Fly Rods are now available for purchase at Unicoi Outfitters located in Helen, GA

High Tide Hook Up On The New 9' 8WT Cinder Creek Fly Rod

South Carolina Coast | Photo by: David Cannon

Walters Fly Rods are now available at Alpharetta Outfitters

Walters Fly Rods are now available for purchase at Alpharetta Outfitters located in Alpharetta, GA

Jeff Durniak Gar On The Fly

Photo by: Jimmy Harris

Jeff Durniak (North Georgia Region Fisheries Supervisor for the GA DNR) with a Gar on the fly on the Chattahoochee River.  

This truly shows how diverse the Chattahoochee River is.  This Gar was caught using the new 9' 8WT Cinder Creek fly rod.  

To read more about this catch and other interesting articles including local fishing reports on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Blog go to georgiawildlife.wordpress.com

Matt Walters

Redfish on the new Cinder Creek 9' 8WT Fly Rod

Photo by: David Cannon

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Introducing The Cinder Creek 9' 8WT Fly Rod

Now available for sale on the website

High Tide Storm Rolling Through

Taking a break while the storm rolls through 

Low Tide Oyster Bed

Casting to a South Carolina Oyster Bed 

Chattooga River Brook Trout

Photo by: David Cannon

Georgia Bluegill On The Fly

Love the markings on these fish.  Caught at Lake Arrowhead, GA

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Walters Fly Rods in Action

More Davidson River action.  Matt Wilson with a great Brown Trout caught on the Davidson River, NC with his Walters Fly Rods 9' 5WT Chattahoochee Rod.

Streamers in NC

Photo from: Ken Hardwick (Guide - Davidson River Outfitters)

High Pressure On The Hooch

I guess there's a first for everything.  The fishing is getting rather competitive on the Chattahoochee......

Colorado Brown

Matt Wilson with a great Brown caught on his Walters Fly Rods setup while on a recent trip to Colorado

Walters Fly Rods are now available at Headwaters Outfitters

Walters Fly Rods are now available for purchase at Headwaters Outfitters in Rosman, NC.

Trout Unlimited Earth Day Fly Rod

I was recently contacted by the Cohutta Chapter of Trout Unlimited here in Georgia to build this customized Earth Day Fly Rod for Earth Share Georgia.  

Casting Through The Morning Fog

Chattahoochee River | Photo by: Zach Moye

Free Decal With Every Koozie Purchase

Pick up a Walters Fly Rods koozie on the website to keep your drink extra cold on the water and get a free decal with each koozie order. Click this link for Walters Fly Rods koozies

North Carolina Summer Rainbow

Photo by Ken Hardwick (Guide at Davidson River Outfitters | Brevard, NC)

Cheers to Warmer Weather and Longer Days!

Spring Time Brown Trout

Matt Wilson with a great Brown Trout caught on the Chattahoochee using a Girdle Bug pattern he tied. 

The Hooch Hoover

Sucker Fish caught on the Chattahoochee River by Matt Wilson

The Chattahoochee Fly Rod

Photo by: David Cannon

Chattooga River Brook Trout

Photo by: David Cannon

Tying Instructions For The Electric Chicken Fly (Video)

By: Matt Walters

This pattern is the first saltwater fly I used and began tying years ago. I tied this pattern to mimic the standard tackle electric chicken. This is still my "go to" fly for sea trout and have had a lot of luck catching red fish with it too. 

Below is the step by step video guide of how to tie this fly yourself.

Video:

If the video above does not load please use the following link:  Electric Chicken Fly Tying Video


Materials:

• 2/0 Saltwater Hook
• Red Dyed Bucktail 
• Green EP Fibers
• Pink EP Fibers
• Crystal Flash
• Large Bead Chain Eyes

The 8WTs Are Coming......

Builds are underway for the 9' 8WT Cinder Creek Fly Rod

The Chattahoochee 9' 5WT 4PC Fast Action Fly Rod

Chattooga River Hook Up

Where are you fishing this weekend?  Photo by: David Cannon

Mother Nature's Sound Machine

by Matt Walters

There are many healing properties involved in outdoor activities, Fly Fishing being one of those.  In Fly Fishing I believe the water is the biggest influence in this.  Why do so many people rest by the side of a river or in the sand at the beach and just listen to the water rush over the rocks or the waves crashing into the sand for hours on end?  It is like Mother Nature’s sound machine. 

No wonder they make noise makers that artificially produce these sounds to replicate this in your home for use in getting a better night’s rest or to just unwind.  There is a true healing and soothing element to these noises that manufacturers have bottled up and added batteries to.

Time on the water involves more than just listening to the rhythmic white noise of the current; In fact most of our basic senses are in constant use. In my experience, this blocks out and moves us far away from outside and internal disturbances creating a completely care free bubble of peacefulness and fishiness.  The eyes are focused on line control, distances, and current all while attempting to locate signs of fish.   The nose smells the fresh air and cool mist that comes off the water.  To tie it all together, our hand eye coordination must produce precision casts, drifts, strips, and hook sets.  There is not much else we can think about while engulfed in the moment of this entire stimulus.    

  

Not all days have to take on this Zen like Karate Kid feeling mentioned above although even while I am out with buddies and just goofing off the days on the water can have profound effects on your mental state and relaxation.  I've found myself in many different fishing situations over the years and each serves its purpose in rejuvenation.  

A trip away from the ringing phones, deadlines, emails, responsibilities, troubles, worries, and ailments that you may be dealing with is a necessity for a healthy life.  While on the water your mind and thoughts are shifted to the present task at hand and the issues of the day melt away with each cast you make.  The connection to the water and what you are doing is the only thing that matters in that moment.  

Mind over matter is a very true statement and I believe if you can laugh, smile, and reflect while on the water that is the best healing one can receive.  I've often left the water with a fresh perspective on life and a positive outlook. 

So in short, keep on fishing its’ good for the soul and always remember water has more properties and functions than just for drinking.