We would like to invite you to attend the Great Southern Fishing Show for Fly, Shallow Water and Light Tackle Enthusiasts. The show is February 19-20 at The North Atlanta Trade Center just north of Atlanta. Ladies and gentlemen - Buy the fishing gear you need at discount prices. Join us and learn how to fish or hone your skills. Demo the latest rods and reels. Meet expert guides and learn what bait or fly to tie to catch any fish. Freshwater and saltwater vendors will be on site all weekend. Seminars on all types of fishing on the lakes, streams and ocean. Bring the family and see what you are missing! Kids can enjoy the trout pond! Just a few of our headliners: PLEASE VISIT for a complete list of features and times.
Dave Cannon- Author of Fly Fishing Georgia- book signing and photography display
Henry Cowen- Saltwater Hour: Fly Fishing for landlocked stripers on Lake Lanier and beyond Saltwater Fly & Light Tackle Fishing for false albacore at Harkers Island, C
Fly Tying Demonstrations- how to tie flies using light curing adhesives
Scott Cunningham-Wilson Creek Outfitters: River Smallies On The Fly
Kelly Galloup- Streamer tactics for trophy trout. Nymphing by the numbers. Fly Tying demo as well
Kent Edmunds- Catching Shoal Bass on the Flint river
Jimmy Harris with Unicoi - Vertical Fishing- How to determine the depth you should be fishing based on the current.
David Hulsey- Fly Fishing for Trout in North GA
Abby Jackson with Blackhawk- Catch trophy trout on the Soque River
Zach Matthews- The Itinerant Angler Fly casting instruction & Freshwater Trout seminar. Sat 1-4pm. Sun 11-3pm
Chris Scally- River Through Atlanta- Fly Fishing the Chattahoochee & Cumberland Rivers
Ken Sturdivant- Finding Fish with Modern Technology- Lowrance Pro Staffer Ken Sturdivant. Learn the basics of Sonar.
The Deadly Dozen Bass Lures- top water baits to deep water baits and the 12 lures every bass angler needs to learn to use.
Bill Vanderford- Catching over 40 Bass a Day on Lake Lanier & trout on the Chattahoochee River with spinning tackle
Blackhawk- Catching Steelhead Trout
Dave Cannon- Author of Fly Fishing Georgia- book signing and photography display
Fly Tying presentations - We will have 12 expert fly tiers on site to tie and give you expert tips for the perfect fly.
Don't forget to come for the CASTING DEMONSTRATIONS:
Eric Cook, Rex Gudgel, David Hulsey, Bill Kessler, Zach Matthews and Wanda Taylor will be on hand to give casting instruction for all levels of fishing including casting for the kids
