The Tailwater Chapter of Trout Unlimited is holding its Annual Banquet on November 5th at the Chattahoochee River Club Clubhouse. This is the same day as the North Georgia Trout Online (NGTO) fling at the Hatchery (8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.), the organization's annual fundraiser. Both events promise great fun and include great food, prizes, silent auctions, seminars and more.

Admission to the Tailwater Chapter of Trout Unlimited Annual Banquet is $15 per person or $25 per couple. The event will include bucket raffles and silent auctions and will begin with hors d'oeuvres at 5:30pm. Dinner will be served at 6:45pm.

More information on the Tailwater Chapter of Trout Unlimited can be found at the following site:

www.freakbox.com/tailwatertu/

Information on the 7th Annual North Georgia Trout Online (NGTO) Fall Fling, that happens prior to the Annual Banquet, is as follows:

Date: Saturday, November 5th 2005

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Where: Buford Trout Hatchery (Directions: From the intersection of GA 400 and Hwy. 20 south of Cumming, go east 4.0 miles on Hwy. 20. Turn left into the Chattahoochee River Subdivision. Go .75 miles to Trout Place. Turn right on Trout Place Road and follow it to the hatchery.)

This event is open to the public and is a great opportunity to get out, meet others who enjoy the sport, learn about fly-fishing opportunities in Georgia, enjoy a great free barbeque lunch and even win some great prizes.

If you have kids, they will love walking the raceways looking at the huge trout and are welcome to attend the free Fly Tying Class (all materials provided).

This year, the group is excited to offer a FREE seminar for all attendees entitled, "Fishing the Chattahoochee Delayed Harvest." Sessions are at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. This class will show attendees all they need to know about fishing the DH on the Chattahoochee. From beginner to expert, this clinic will provide the information needed to catch more fish on the river this fall and winter.

The NGTO's first-ever free Beginner Fly Tying Class is possible this year thanks to Beth Tuttle. Beth has managed to get everything needed together so all guests need to bring is themsleves. The class limited to the first 40 people to arrive.

The NGTO folks will be cooking barbeque and Slaw and are asking members to bring side dishes, deserts, drinks, etc. to share, if possible.

Past years' guests have included Unicoi Outfitters, The Dugout, Fly Box Outfitters, Highland Outfitters, Hammonds Fishing, The Fish Hawk, G. Maxwell Fly Rods, Trout Unlimited, Atlanta Fly Fishing Club, Georgia Women FlyFishers, Atlanta Fly Fishing School, River Through Atlanta, BlackHawk, Brigadoon, Kent Edmonds, Carl Warmouth, Jimmy Jacobs, Chris Scalley, G. Maxwell, Steve Davenport, Rusty Fowler, Tom Landreth and others.

Schedule of Events

8:30am -- FREE Seminar - "Fishing the Chattahoochee Delayed Harvest"; Presented by Jeff Gillespie and Mark Ellis (FFF certified casting instructors)

9:00am - 11:00am -- Beginner Fly Tying - ALL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED. Presented by Beth Tuttle

8:30 9:30am -- Practice Hour for the Casting Contest

9:30 11:30am -- Casting Contest

10:30am -- FREE Seminar - "Fishing the Chattahoochee Delayed Harvest"; Presented by Jeff Gillespie and Mark Ellis (FFF certified master casting instructors)

12:00 -- Lunch is Served - Provided by NGTO and cooked by Gold Star BBQ

1:00pm -- Silent Auction Ends and Winners Announced

1:15pm -- Induction of NGTO Hall of Fame Members

1:30pm -- Start Drawings for Door Prizes

All Day -- Fly Tying Demonstrations

All Day -- Vendor demonstrations

Additionally, RLS Marine will be bringing one of their newest creations... check it out at

www.rlsmarine.com/media/sportjet1.wmv

Silent Auctions, Raffles and Giveaways Include:

SAGE DS2 "SMALL STREAM COMBO"

7 1/2', 4 WT ROD AND CORTLAND EMBASSY PREMIUM FLY REEL

FREE WEEKEND CABIN RENTAL

Mountain Paradise Cabin - A great cabin on a creek very close to the Nantahala River. Has all the amenities that you could want including a hot tub. Thanks to Thelma Paradise for this donation. To see this great property go to: www.vrbo.com/46997

FREE WEEKEND CABIN RENTAL

Cozy Mountain Retreat - Another great cabin that is also very close to the Nantahala River. This cabin sits on 13 private acres. It is only 4 miles from the Nantahala River launch site. Thanks to Margaret Deluna for this donation. To see this great property, go to: www.vrbo.com/47145

FLOAT TRIP WITH CHRIS SCALLEY

Float the Chattahoochee with one of the most knowledgeable guides around. This float is for two fisherman and not only will you have a chance to catch some great fish, but your knowledge of the Hooch will be greatly increased. To get more info on this trip, visit Scalley's website at www.riverthroughatlanta.com.

FLOAT TRIP WITH RUSTY FOWLER

Rusty has been kind enough to donate a trip for two on some of the great rivers in the south. The trip will take place on the Clinch, Holston, South Holston, or Watauga. If you would like to do a Smallmouth trip, you can do it on the Pigeon, Little Pigeon, Upper Holston, or Nolichucky. These are tentative locations. As you know, guides have to make adjustments due to TVA generation schedules.

TWO RODS TO BE BUILT BY MIKE MARKEY

Mike has been generous enough to offer to build two custom rods. These will be offered as separate auctions. The buyer would need to supply all components of their choice (blank, guides, seat, grip and winding check, if desired). He will supply thread and adhesives and feathers for inlays if desired. Mike will guide the winner through purchasing parts so all components work together and that you get a quality rod. An example of his inlays can be seen at www.rodbuildingforum.com.

FOUR-HOUR FLY TYING COURSE WITH JOSH BARNETT

Josh has been great to donate a one-on-one four-hour tying course. If you are looking to get into tying, this is a great way. Nothing like being personally taught by one of the better tyers on the board!

ONE-HALF DAY FLOAT TRIP FOR TWO ON THE HIWASSEE RIVER

Bill Stranahan - Bill has offered a 1/2 day float trip on the Hiwassee River for one or two people. Bill guides for Hiwassee Outfitters but is offering this trip on his own and we surely do appreciate it. If you have never fished the Hiwassee River before, well her is your chance.

TOM LANDRETH FRAMED WATERCOLOR

Our own Tom Landreth has been generous enough to donate a framed limited edition print of "EVENING MAGIC." Tom is an incredible water color artist, and his work is magical. So if you have ever wanted one of his pieces, this is a great time to get it. View this print on his website at

http://tom-landreth.com/evening_magic.html

CUSTOM FLYROD FROM G. MAXWELL RODS

Glenn Scott has again provided one of his fine custom rods to auction off. The rod is a custom Thomas & Thomas Light Presentation Series (LPS) 5'6" 2 piece 3 weight rod. This rod is wrapped in royal blue with orange and candy apple trim. Struble Ultra-Fine cork grip with nickel-silver winding check. Struble D-2 polished cap and ring downlock seat with cork insert. Hopkins & Holloway chrome guides and stripper with H&H light wire tip top. This is a very, very light weight fly rod for 3 wt line. This rod comes with a T&T factory aluminum tube, and T&T rod sock. Value is $475. Blank has the T&T lifetime warranty, of course! Check out the G. Maxwell website at: www.gmaxwellrods.readywebsites.com

BLACKHAWK FLYFISHING ON THE SOQUE RIVER

John & Abby Jackson of Blackhawk have donated a day's fishing for one on this great section of the Soque River. If you have ever wanted to catch a REALLY BIG fish, this is your chance. Not only do you get to fish the this water, but our own Mark Craig (Highland Outfitters) will be your guide for the day. Check out this great fishing destination at www.blackhawkflyfishing.com.

FLYROD FROM THE ATLANTA FLY FISHING CLUB The Atlanta Fly Fishing Club has been kind enough to donate a White River CV2 flyrod for us to auction off. This is a 3 piece - 8'6" flyrod that comes with a sock.

Even more prizes are being added daily, so don't miss out on this fabulous family event this Saturday.