Fern Valley on the Soque

Fly-Fishing the Soque River

Have you heard about the Soque River in north Georgia, near Helen? If not then do you know Ted Turner? The Soque River is the location of many avid fly-fishermen, including Ted Turner, and a visit to this pristine trout stream is totally worth a trip to north Georgia. I compare it similarly to streams I've fished on the South Island of New Zealand. There is an abundance of foliage and monster trout waiting in the soft water ready to devour a bead head nymph drifting behind a heavy deer hair dry fly. In fact, this river is home to the state record Rainbow Trout.

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Michael Ahart reels in a whopper from the Soque River, North Georgia

This trout was over 27 and was wild-caught by Michael Ahart using a Zebco spinning reel bought at Wal-Mart, 6-pound test line, and a fly rig he made right before casting. It was witnessed by 3 people on 12/30/2013. I believe he caught it on the 1st cast. I ain't saying exactly where it was caught.

Fly Fishing on the Soque River at Brigadoon Lodge

For my father's 70th birthday, we headed up to the beautiful Brigadoon Lodge on the Soque River. I was able to break away from fishing for a few minutes to put on of my drones up in the air and get a few aerial photos and footage.

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Fly fishing on the Soque River with my friend Jeb.