The Rapidan Chapter

Raven’s Fork Trophy Section, Cherokee NC

Recently, I had the opportunity to fish the Trophy Section of the Raven’s Fork in Cherokee NC.  This is a 2.2-mile managed section of the river on the Cherokee Indian Reservation that requires reasonably priced licenses and permits, but worth every penny.  I fished two 1/2 days and a full guided day on the river and found many fish in the 16-18″ range, caught a 20″ rainbow and the 23″ rainbow in the picture.  And I lost several that were bigger yet.  Nymphs, streamers and small dries all produced fish. Read more »

April 5, 2017 Chapter Meeting

Hi–Lets meet at 7:30 pm Wednesday, April 5 at Sun Trust Bank in Warrenton. Speaker is Rick Miller on: Patagonia. Dinner with speaker is at “El Agave” at 6pm. BRING your donation flies for Quantico to meeting in zip-loc address labeled bag.

Hope to see you there!

Fred

March 25, 2017 FWF Rapidan River Cleanup/Picnic/Fishing

Hi- Lets meet at 9am Saturday, March 25 at Criglersville school parking lot in Criglersville, pick up some trash bags from ChuckH/host, and carpool up the rough road to the kiosk just above first bridge. Chapter provides hot dogs, burgers & condiments. Members bring snacks & cookies for sharing; and beverages.

See you there.

Fred

March 15, 2017 FWF Rapidan River/Graves Mill-CANCELED

Hi-

Lets meet John Long/Host at end of route 662/Graves Mill Rd at lower Rapidan River near Wolftown at 9am, Wednesday March 15. Bring dries, nymphs, hip waders, water, & snacks.

Event canceled due to extreme weather.

Fred