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Fly Fishing - (Is there really anything else?)
A 5 or 6 wieght fly rod will handle most anything you might get hooked up with, on the Conasauga. I use a 5 wt, 8'0" rod, but each person is different.
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Rubber-legged panfish poppers, sizes 8 to 10, such as a Bluegill Special, in yellow and/or white, always provide good action.
Terrestrial patterns are always a good bet, during the Summer. Ant patterns and foam spiders seem to draw the most vicious strikes, especially from the Sunfish. Bright yellow grasshoppers work pretty good, too.
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| Sgt. Keith Swinford, Georgia WRD (Retired) enjoying a day on the Conasauga. |
Matter of fact, most any kind of flies will work on the Conasauga River, as long as they're plenty "buggy-lookin'". Conasauga fish ain't particularly picky.
When fishing the upper reaches of the Conasauga, try a black Wooly Bugger around any rocky points and stumps, or maybe a purple Dahlberg Diver, for some top-water action. They both work well for catching hard-fighting Coosa Red-Eye Rock Bass.
Spin Fishing -
Although I hate to admit it, I always take a Quantum Super Ultralite rod & reel, just in case I need it. Believe it, or not, I have had, at least, one day where I couldn't get a bite on a fly.
Beetle Spins, small jigs, and ultralite lures all work well. I like throwing spinners up under root wads, in current, for fiesty Largemouth.
Later in the Summer, though, bring a big rod and try Floating Rapalas, when the river's low. Hang on, though! I've seen some monsters come out of the Conasauga.(Only, I never seem to be the one to catch them.)
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