The State of Virginia's stocking program will resume on October 1, 2010. A trout stamp is not required in the Designated Trout waters from June 15- September 30. A fishing license is required and also a National Forest permit when applicable.
Guide John Roberts said March & April are excellent months to visit the Upper Jackson. ''The stonefly hatch is particularly strong then, there's an abundance of trout, stream flows are good, and fisherman even have a chance to spot a bald eagle,'' he said Anglers looking for a quality place to stay may want to consider Llewellyn Lodge Bed and Breakfast.
Bruce Ingram- Cabelas Outfitter Journal- April 2010
Fly Fishing for Beginners to Pros
We have trips available which are considerate of all skill levels. We deal with a lot of total beginners and novices and our philosphy is always to provide an experience to them in a stress free, practical way which makes learning the sport easier. Of course anyplace you find trout is usually very scenic and our settings are always stimulating. One of the most fun aspects of the sport is using one's power of observation as we try to teach you the techniques and methods for taking trout. It's always gratifying to see parents or grandparents or other relatives with siblings taking up a sport that can provide decades of fun times together. Many times a group of friends, guys or gals, want to come and experience the sport. I also offer a corporate package for larger numbers of folks wanting to get the basics down. At the end of the day I want you to have had fun and hopefully learned something that will stay with you for life.-- John
Typical Day For Beginners Includes:
- Equipment Introduction & Tips to Remove Frustration in Set Up
- Flycasting Basics, we try to get you on the water quickly
- Basic Entomology, Flies & Fish Identification & their habits
- Learning the important Knots
- Safety on the Stream
- Working your fly properly in moving water and other presentations
- How to Read Water & find fish, good Trout Water Defined
- How to Catch Spooky Hold Over Trout, Big Fish in Small Places
- How to Land Fish & Properly Release them
Of course we bypass some of the above for the more experienced types. An overview of Virginia Trout Fishing Waters is provided. Special Regulation areas are discussed as well as wild and Native Trout water. Local Hatches are reviewed and appropriate Flies are recommended.
If you don't need a Guide I'm sure we can put you in some productive spots. Many times fishermen like to do 2-3 days of fishing, sampling the native & Wild Trout waters and graduating to larger rivers like the Jackson.
If you have a Spouse who is tired of you fishing or wants to go on your next trip out West I have been known to work wonders in making a flyfisher out of those types so they can go with you next time. If you rather them not know this, by golly there's a lot of sites and shops for them to see in town while we go fishing.
Last Updated (Wednesday, 14 July 2010 10:04)
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