History of the Fall Line Fly Anglers


In the autumn of 1998 the Fall Line Fly Anglers was born on the premises of
the then existing fly shop “Cane River Outfitters” in Byron Ga.  The club was
established to:

1.        Provide a forum and outlet for local fly anglers
2.        Promote the sport of fly fishing
3.        Host and schedule various annual outings
4.        Trade and share casting, tying, and fly presentation techniques
5.        Introduce the sport to young anglers
6.        Advocate local water quality and environmental issues

The club exists as a non-affiliated organization that maintains its independence
from all other organizations both national and local.  Dues are not charged, a
formal charter does not exist, and club expenditures are handled as necessary
by members who care to contribute.  Four club officers: president, vice-
president, secretary-treasurer, and webmaster are nominated in November,
voted on in December, and seated in their respective positions on January 1 of
each year.  Meetings are normally held on the first Wednesday of each month.  
Those caring to attend should check the club web site at http://www.
falllineflyanglers.com for details and points of contact.

Charter members are noted below in alphabetical order:

·        Les Ager
·        Steve Barnes
·        Bill Browning
·        Woody Davis
·        Mike McPherson
·        Mike Peed
·        Tom Rissmiller
·        Mark Strickland

The club draws its name from its geographical location on the fall line of
Georgia.  The fall line is described as follows in the New Georgia
Encyclopedia:

Fall Line

The fall line is a geological boundary about twenty miles wide that runs across
Georgia northeastward from Columbus to Augusta. As the Mesozoic shoreline
of the Atlantic Ocean, it separates Upper Coastal Plain sedimentary rocks to
the south from Piedmont crystalline rocks to the north. The fall line is notable
not only for the geological relationship but also for the impact that the geology
had on early transportation and consequently on commerce and society.
The falls that give rise to the term fall line are the shoals or waterfalls caused
by the first exposure of crystalline rocks encountered when traveling upstream
in rivers of the Coastal Plain. These falls represent a barrier to navigation.
Rivers of the Coastal Plain were a major means of commercial transportation
during the 1700s and early 1800s. The cities of Columbus, Macon,
Milledgeville, and Augusta were located at the fall lines of the Chattahoochee,
Ocmulgee, Oconee, and Savannah rivers, respectively. They became early
centers of commerce because of their positions at the upstream limit of
navigation.
The differences in geology to the north and south of the fall line give rise to
differences in soil types, hydrology, and stream morphology. Sandy soils
predominate to the south of the fall line, whereas clay soils are the rule to the
north. Wide floodplains have developed along many of the streams south of the
fall line. Narrower stream valleys are present north of the fall line. A
consequence of these differences is that the fall line separates significantly
different plant and animal communities.

We welcome new faces and look forward to seeing you at a meeting or on the
water!!