Lit up! @oldtroutrodworks with a beautiful fish caught with one of his beautiful rods. This guy is building really sweet tapers and he knows how to use them! https://www.instagram.com/p/B3nje5Vh1uQ/?igshid=13aan367f890
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Time on the water is always well spent…
And today was no different. The weather was perfect–not too hot with the hint of fall in the breeze. I dropped the kids at school, which is how I have to start my day. I thrive on the chaos that leads to them making it through the doors on time ready to seize the day. Once they were delivered safely, I headed home to hook up to the boat–a task that has gotten much faster since my first attempt. Shortly after, my client (she was my guinea pig in the beginning), hairdresser and friend arrived bearing a jar of delicious muscadine jam that she made herself.
We loaded up and headed to the boat ramp. We were graced by the presence of Capt. Rouse, who is hands down the best shuttle driver going above and beyond with some of the photo and video from our day. We enjoyed a little Avett Brothers and Caamp as we made our way to the river. I backed us in like a champ with a lot less s curve along the way. We shoved in and the peacefulness and stress relief was immediate. Carving out this time is essential. We both have such busy schedules with many plates to keep spinning. On the water is a perfect time to decompress.
Not too far into the float, Kasey hooked into her first trout of the day. She really needed little direction with her cast and is now mending her line like a pro. She continued to light them up for the rest of the day, netting quite a few. We lost count, which is always a good sign.
Enjoy this little photo journal from our adventure!
From top to bottom left to right:
Pic 1: Kasey and her newest family member, Stella! When she is not on the water, you can usually find her in her shop on Main Street. I’m in love with how she decorated and furnished this amazing space!
Pic 2: Jamie insisted that we pose with the muscadine jam.
Pic 3: The drive with the always entertaining backseat driver.
Pic 4: In the zone.
Pic 5: Look at that cast!
Pic 6: One of many in the net.
PC @rouseflyfish pics 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Caddis! Caddis! Caddis!
Fishing Report 5.11.19
Fishing conditions: Good
Water condition: Stained
Water flow: Medium
Water temp at midday: 53 degrees F
We are seeing lots of caddis! Bump twitch caddis emergers with dry fly opportunities.
The rain amounts have been unbelievable for our area. They continue to hold water back trying to get the White River down through farm country. We should have flows all summer. This should make for some really great fishing!
For full report by Capt. Rouse go to https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Bright color on a grey day.
Fishing Report 1.11.19
Fishing conditions: good
Flow: medium
Water condition: clear
Water temp at midday: 52 degrees F
We have had several rain events keeping all three reservoirs full. We should have good flows for those wanting to throw winter streamers. For full report by Capt. Rouse go to https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920.
Have a super weekend and by all means get outside!
Kati
Raaaaaaainbow! @needglasses getting it done. Husband of @needglasses with the pc. https://www.instagram.com/p/BrgbmM0jint/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lfcwifer5099
In front of the lens…
Cold but fun day with photographer @samjmatthews.
Fishing Report 12.14.18
Water flow: medium
Visibility: 40 inches
Water temp at midday: 52 degrees F
Water condition: stained
Generation is slowing down; however, we are in the middle of a pretty good rain event. Fishing should remain good, but water will be stained for a minute. For full report by Jamie go to https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920.
Drifting and wading are in the forecast…
Fishing Report 11.28.18
Conditions: good
Flow: low to medium
Visibility: 55 inches
Water temp at midday: 52 degrees F
Water condition: clear
Greer’s Ferry Lake is at pool and with relatively mild temps, generation should keep at a few hours per day. Please be aware of brown trout reads this fall and winter while wading the shoals. For full report go to https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Have a fantastic week! We look forward to seeing you this winter – our favorite time of year!
PC @thejeffrose
Fishing Report 11.12.18
Conditions: good
Flow: high
Visibility: 55 inches
Water temp at midday: 55 degrees F
Water conditions: clear
In higher water focus on the eddies, back channels and feeder creeks for fish in slack water. The lake is above pool after significant rainfall, and we expect heavier generation to continue as cooler weather approaches. For full report go to https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Nymphing, stripping smaller streamers and matching the bwo hatches are getting it done on these hungry fish. The break in the weather has turned them on!
Fishing Report 10.16.18
Conditions: very good
Visibility: 50 inches
Water temp at midday: 55 degrees F
Hatches: bwo, midges
Water condition: slightly stained.
Be prepared for unscheduled generation as power demand fluctuates this fall. Read full report https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Happy fishing!
The summertime crowds have drifted away leaving a river with plenty of feisty fish…
Fishing Report 10.3.18
Fishing conditions: good
Flow: medium
Visibility: 60″
Water condition: clear
Water temp at midday: 57 degrees F
Fishing has been really good these past few weeks. The foggy mornings are spectacular!
Read full report by Jordan: https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Rainy days can be some of the best days. On and off the water.
From top to bottom:
Photo 1: Having a blast with Jordan.
Photo 2: Rainy night streamer tying organization in preparation for the post spawn winter fish–quite possibly Jamie’s favorite time of year.
Photo 3: Brightening the grey day up with Andrew.
Fishing Report 9.26.18
Fishing conditions: good
Flow: medium
Visibility: 50 inches
Water condition: clear
Water temp at midday: 58 degrees F
When you find the push, streamers have been the trick. I would imagine we would continue to see daily generation. The river has remained pretty dang clear through the recent rain event. Read full report by Capt. Rouse at https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Fishing Report 9.5.18
Fishing Conditions: good
Flow: medium
Visibility: 58 inches
Water Condition: clear
Water temp at Midday: 60 degrees F
The daily blasts of 2 full units are picking up lots of worms, spiders, beetles and other terrestrials. Don’t be scared to play at the banks!
For full report by Capt. Rouse go to https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Photo by Jamie. Father son time is always good on the river.
(So is mother daughter!)
As always, fish happy!
Kati
Fishing Report 8.29.18
Conditions: very good
Flow: medium
Visibility: 55 inches
Temp at midday: 58 degrees F
Hatches: BWO’s, midges
Water condition: slightly stained
Have some hoppers ready. Drop a midge a few feet under and see what happens! For full report go to: https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Photo by Connor Cockrell for @fayettechillco
Fishing Report 8.21.18
Fishing conditions: Good
Flow: low to medium
Visibility: 36 inches
Water temp at midday: 61 degrees F
Tip of the week: During the next few days while the river clears, try darker colors.
We will probably continue to see daily generation. The lake is rising. The river should clear within the next couple of days after this most recent rain event. Fishing has remained strong. For full report by Capt. Rouse go to https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Fishing Report 8.17.18
Water flow: low to high during week, low on weekends
Water temp at midday: 64 degrees F
Current hatches: BWO’s, midges, small caddis at times
Nymphing has currently been the most productive on the water. For full report go to https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Cool photo by @henryophotography for @fayettechillco.
Soaking up the last days of summer!
I can’t believe we are already here with fall just around the corner. Foggy mornings on the river have been spectacular!
Little Red Fishing Report 8.8.18
Fishing conditions: Good
Water temp at midday: 57 degrees F
Visibility: 50 inches
During week days, they’ve been running an optimal amount of water for boat fishing with weekends being a little lower. Come on over to catch some fish and hang in the cool water.
We just had a rain event, which temporarily will make sections of the river off color. Generation will flush this through. For full report by Jordan, go to https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920.
Stay tuned for some new opportunities this fall!
Fish happy!
Kati
Fly Fishing and Female: Putting #5050ontheWater into Practice
A little piece I wrote for Fayettechill recounting my first solo float. What an adventure!
Fishing Report 5.24.18
Fishing condition: Good
Water flow: medium
Water condition: stained
Water temp at midday: 56 degrees F
Emergers and midges have been the ticket. In the heat of the midday sun, go small! For full report by Chris go to http://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!
The Upper Red was beautiful.
Catching my biggest smallie and white bass to date wasn’t so bad either.
The company was kind of nice.
Super messy BBQ sammies and scouting primo water in the rain made it the perfect day.
Crazy fun!