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.

NC Blue Line Brown Trout

Even the small ones are fun to catch

North Georgia Float Trip

A few good friends and I recently camped out and did a float trip in North Georgia the next day. We had an excellent day of fishing.  This rainbow was caught about halfway through the trip.  

Happy New Year from Walters Fly Rods

Here's to great fishing around the bend in 2015! 

Happy Holidays from Walters Fly Rods

Back by popular demand.  The best Christmas lights in Georgia.

Chattahoochee DH

Rainbow Trout from the Chattahoochee DH section

"One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things." - Henry Miller

Photo by: David Cannon

Thanksgiving Slab of Butter

Photo by: Ben Moore

Don't forget the slab of butter at your Thanksgiving dinner table.  

Angler, Ken Hardwick, with a nice butter brown caught on his Walters Fly Rods set up while on a trip with Ben Moore, Head Guide of East Anglers.

We are thankful for everyone's continued support and business. 

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from Walters Fly Rods.