Some of my favorite fishing pictures.

Chattahoochee River - Atl, GA - Cochran Shoals

Working near the "Delayed Harvest" section of the Chattahoochee River allows me to slip out of work and hit the stream either at the end of my day or even during lunch. The nearest section is "Cochran Shoals". This is a rather large section of the river and most of it is very easy to wade at low water levels. While most of the fish taken will be stockers and in the 9"-10" range, larger fish are not uncommon. Ask my friend Charlotte. For her very first fly fishing adenture I decided to take her to the DH on the Chattahoochee. Her first ever fish on fly gear was a nice 14"Rainbow trout.

On today's outing, I left the office after work and managed to put in a good hour and a half high-sticking a Y2K and a GRB hare's ear dropper through some shallow runs around downed logs and under some undercut banks. 15 fish to hand, a few missed fish and 1 monster that managed to break my line was excellent therapy for a stressful day. If only I had my camera with me!!!

If you get the chance, check out the DH sections that run through Atlanta. You may still be able to hear the highway but after a few strikes, it is sure to fade. Remember. Wade slow, be patient and don't be afraid to try every fly in your box till you find the one that works.