“Heavy Metal, Fish-head Bangers and Passing on Genes: Tails from the Smokies”
Tuesday, Oct 20 at 7:00 pm
To be held using Zoom video conferencing.
Veteran Rabunites will recall Matt’s excellent program to us at Tallulah Gorge State Park years ago. We learned about native brook trout restoration and some hot Smokies fishing tips for specks,…
The Rabun Chapter recently donated funds to help pay for a new kiosk to be located at the Burrells Ford Bridge, near the trailhead to Ellicotts Rock. The kiosk will encourage visitors to practice “Leave No Trace” outdoor recreation.
June 16 (Tues) Rabun Chapter Monthly Meeting is Canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Burton Trout Hatchery Begins Renovation, Visitor Hours Change
For the first time in 70 plus years, the Lake Burton Trout Hatchery raceways are empty and dry, and the last of the trout has entered North Georgia streams or been transferred to other trout hatcheries. But, why? The hatchery is preparing for a renovation, according to…
A popular stocked trout stream in Rabun County, Wildcat Creek, will have its trout stock- ings delayed for several weeks this spring due to the closure of Wildcat Creek Road. The US Forest Service has closed this road due to a landslide that occurred this winter.
The US Forest Service has indicated that the public…
Once again, Mack Martin of the Atlanta Fly Fishing School has graciously donated a custom- built fly rod and reel to the Rabun Chapter to be used for fund raising. Thank you, Mack!
This year the rod is a four piece, 8’ length, 3 weight Winston AIR fly rod. Mack says “I have one and it feels like a…
Congratulations, Monte!
Rabunite Monte Seehorn, retired USFS fisheries biologist, was recently inducted into Southern Trout’s “Legends of the Fly” Hall of Fame! The ceremony was held Friday, Feb 1 at 4:30 pm at the Atlanta Fly Fishing Show.
Pretty impressive for a crusty Old Fart!
2019 TU DreamTrip flyer
For complete rules and details visit www.georgiatu.org.
“The 2019 Dream Trip reaches new heights. The opportunity to fish with John McGarity, stay in his fabulous log cabin conveniently
located between the Madison River, Yellowstone National Park and the Henry's Fork puts you smack dab in the middle of some of the most
famous trout waters…
Rabun Resident Elected to Chair State Council of Trout Unlimited
In the recent annual leadership election for Trout Unlimited, Dr. Kathy Breithaupt of Rabun County was elected as the Council Chair for Georgia Trout Unlimited.
Dr. Breithaupt has been an active member of the Rabun Chapter of Trout Unlimited and currently acts as secretary of the chapter.…
Report from Pat Hopton, Mack Martin Rod Raffle Coordinator
The drawing for the Mack Martin Rod Raffle was held July 19 at the annual Family Picnic. This year we sold 782 tickets and raised a total of $1,890. To compare, last year we sold 574 tickets and raised $1,490.
The winner of the rod raffle was Tony…