Report for Oct. 8th The Hooch is fishing on fire lately. River Through Atlanta Guides are repoting large numbers of fish in the entire tailwater. Junk flies with medium sized nymphs will take the prize over smaller sizes until lake turnover is complete. Streamers in the more stained up water will be a great choice when floating too! Bass fishing below Morgan Falls Dam is on fire when clear water can be found. Try throwing streamers to imitate baitfish or crawfish, and bring your 8 weight rod in case you run into a striper or two. Bass poppers will produce some aggressive takes on top to get your blood pumping. State regulations require a certified personal flotation devise be worn by all anglers from Buford dam south to highway 20. Pay special attention to water release info online, or call the number below for release schedules. Call the shop @ 404-841-0093 for more info and detailed reports. make sure to call the Corp of Engineers release hotline at 770-945-1466 before making your trip

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby:
River Through Atlanta
Orvis Atlanta

Water flow: 750 - 4000 cfs

Visibility: 20 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 50 Degrees F

Water condition: Slightly Turbid

Best time of day to fish: Depends on Release times

Best stretch: Buford Dam to Island Ford

Best access point: Lower pool park, Island Ford (ranger station) Jones Bridge Park (federal and state access), Settle's Bridge

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

Midges, Blue Wing Olives, Stoneflies, Caddis, and Junk

Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet: 5X Tippet

Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line

Best sinking fly line: Class V Sink Tip Fly Line