Here’s a short from footage we shot this summer with Capt. Ren of Serenity Fly in Southwest Florida. As usual, I left behind plenty of big snook and tarpon, as well as a piece of my heart (we’re all human, right?). That’s what keeps us going back though. Southwest Florida is an incredible fishery and Ren is familiar with a lot of water. The scenery and environment are incredible and it’s fair to say there is nothing else like it in the US. Flights can be found cheap and the Winters are long and looming just around the corner. Start planning your Winter trip today!
Mountaintown Trout FCA Tourney
We were very fortunate to be able to film the 2nd Annual Mountaintown Trout Fly Fishing Tournament in March of this year. It really is a top shelf event benefiting a great cause, the FCA. It was also a great opportunity for us to meet so many good folks who enjoy the sport. For some participants, it was their first time out, and some had little experience. So to be able to capture their first fish or big fish on film was extra special. It was also a chance for us to see so many guides and competitive fishermen in one spot at the same time. Helping others to catch fish and passing on their knowledge.
Looking forward to 2016!
Noontootla Creek Farms
Noontootla Creek is an amazing creek to begin with. Rugged, natural, crystal clear and healthy. It pours out of the Appalachians near Blue Ridge, GA. Once out of the boundaries of the National Forest, it’s first journey is through Noontootla Creek Farms (or commonly known as NCF). NCF is a 2 mile private stretch of the creek that is arguably the most incredible trout fishing in the region. This short film was shot this Spring in conjunction with Hunter Morris of www.flyfishingnorthgeorgia.com. Spring showers made for an interesting day of fishing and filming. There is certainly no shortage of amazing views and big fish in the creek. This is a fly fishing dream come true. The fish in this creek have exceptional color. NCF is quite the place, with a lot more to offer than just incredible fly fishing. Keep an eye on our site for more footage from NCF.
For more information on what NCF has to offer, visit: www.ncfga.net
Salmosearch
In 2014, I began a quest to catch a big brown trout (salmo trutta) in the small streams of the southern Appalachia. Inspired by the catch of a lifetime, a quest and friendly challenge was started amongst friends to bag the king (or queen) of all “butter bellies” within a years time. #SALMOSEARCH! During the course of the year, my longest friend and closest fishing companion, Matt, lost his mother to a battle with cancer. In an epic turn of events and unlikely end to salmosearch, Matt returned to fishing to land the fish of a lifetime, with a little help and planning from someone up above.
In loving memory of Ronda Bornhorst
Music and Inspiration from: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros – Give Me a Sign
Fern Valley
Finished up stitching together the great footage we got from our trip to Fern Valley On The Soque. What an excellent trip. It’s so nice to go back and review the play by play action. You also come to appreciate the day more after watching it back. Couldn’t have asked for better weather really. 60 something and sunny. A far cry from filming Freezin’ last year which was on the same weekend.
If you’re on the mission for a trophy trout or live in a colder climate and need to beat the cabin fever, check out Fern Valley.
Happy Winter!
The first day of Winter is officially here. For us this means fewer people, clear strong flows and hopefully lots of great fish! Enjoy some Winter highlights in this collection of fishy film shots. Happy Winter!
Freezin'
At it again, The WR crew with some thoughts on winter fishing and givin’ good reason to be freezin’. This film was shot over the course of three days in North Georgia. An overnight cabin stay turned into an extra night and a food shortage when Atlanta’s “Snowpocalypse” hit in late January. We at first felt cursed by our timing with the weather, looking back we were quite blessed. The trip had some extreme highs and low (not only in temperatures, but in meals and attitudes).
A lot of folks here in the Southeast hang it up when there is plenty of open water. Hope this short film inspires you to bundle up and get out before one of our favorite fishing seasons has passed you by.
Bowdacious!
Here is our new short. A summary of some “bowdacious” rainbows landed during the last few months of 2013. Enjoy the great scenery of the southeast and some slab rainbows. Thanks to Byron Bennett and Ryan Williams for being part of the video and joining us on a trip or two.