Is Frog Hollow strictly fly rod fishing with barbless hooks and catch-and-release?
Yes.
Do I need a fishing license to fish at Frog Hollow?
Yes, a Georgia fishing license and a trout license are required.
What weight fly rod should I bring?
Due to the size of some of the frog Hollow Hogs, both for the protection of the resource and enjoyment of the angler, we recommend nothing smaller than a 5-weight fly rod.
What fly patterns do you suggest?
This depends upon the particular season. Of course, a great deal of insect emergence always takes place in the Spring & early Summer months. Your guide will be prepared with appropriate flies for the conditions.
How far is Frog Hollow from...?
Atlanta Airport, 85 miles.
Dahlonega, GA 9 miles
Helen, GA 15 miles
Gainesville, GA 25 miles
Alpharetta, GA 55 miles
Is there a fly shop nearby?
Yes,
Unicoi Outfitters operates a full-service fly shop in Helen, about 15 miles away.
Tritt’s Sporting Goods also carries a variety of fly fishing gear only 9 miles away
Can my entire family learn to fly fish at Frog Hollow?
Yes, instruction is available anytime.
Does Frog Hollow provide fly fishing equipment?
If needed, Frog Hollow supplies rods, reels and waders. Flies are not included in the trip rates, but your guide will have an appropriate selection for the stream; you pay only for the flies you actually use $2.50 each
Can I use my own flies?
Yes
Can you host a company outing/corporate group or fundraising event?
Yes, we work well with small corporate and group organizations.
If I book a trip at Frog Hollow will other angler be on the river?
No. If you book Frog Hollow only you and your group will have access to the river at your scheduled time.
Does Frog Hollow have any accommodations for rent?
Yes, we have a two-bedroom cabin that is available for rental on a nightly basis. Complete details can be found on the Cabin page.
What To Bring
8’ to 9’ rod rated for 5-6 weight forward line.
Good Polarized glasses…lots of sight fishing
Favorite Flies.
9’ 3X to 6X leaders.
Tippet Material: 2X-6X.
Chest waders
Rain Jacket
Base layers…for those cold spring, fall, and winter days.
Extra set of dry clothes
Wader Repair... Just in-case.
Sunscreen
Wading staff
Recommended Patterns
Nymph Patterns: black or brown stones and nymphs
san juan worms, dark emergers chamois worms, zebra midges egg patterns.
Streamers: woolly buggers, minnows, zonkers
Dry Patterns: Caddis, hoppers and beetles
GETTING HERE BY PRIVATE PLANE
For those who would like to travel to Frog Hollow via private plane, the closest airport is the Lumpkin County Wimpy Airport (http://www.airnav.com/airport/9A0). If you need a longer runway or an airport with instrument capabilities, you can check out the Habersham County Airport (http://www.airnav.com/airport/KAJR) near Cornelia, GA or the Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (http://www.airnav.com/airport/KGVL) near Gainesville, GA. Contact us about transportation to and from the airport.
