 orld renowned for 30-plus-inch stream bred trout, Brigadoon Lodge is widely considered to be the most exclusive and beautiful private water on the east coast. The property encompasses an enormous bend in the Soque river and is completely surrounded by the Chattahochee National Forest., thus insuring the ultimate habitat and privacy.
The Lodge is perched right on the bend in the river and faces the breathtaking sheer rock cliffs and caves with it’s beautiful waterfall and springs. The Great Room at Brigadoon has been featured in Southern Living, Field and Stream, Sports Afield, and Delta Sky Magazine among others, as one of the world’s most beautiful lodges.
Upcoming events
 January 21st-22nd
Come visit our BOOTH #311 at...
The Great Southern Fishing Show
The North Atlanta Trade Center - NE Atlanta
directions & details
 January 21st, 2pm-6pm
FlyLine Wine donates wine for the
SEWEE Outpost Oyster Roast for Wildlife!
Live music with local oysters, beer & wine.
4853 Highway 17 North
Awendaw, SC 29429
Support a great cause, drink great wine.
www.seweeoutpost.com
 January 27, 28, 29, 2012
Visit the Brigadoon Lodge booth at....
THE FLY FISHING SHOW - Somerset NJ
Garden State Convention Center
BOOTH #To come...
Win a FREE day of fishing at Brigadoon Lodge.
Show Hours: Fri 10 - 6; Sat 8:30 - 6:00; Sun 9 - 4:30
http://www.flyfishingshow.com/Somerset__NJ.html
 January 28
Come taste FlyLine Wine and win a fishing trip to Brigadoon Lodge at….
15th Anniversary Charleston Heart Ball Art & Wine auction
Celebrate the difference you can make. Attend the 15th Anniversary Charleston Heart Ball Art & Wine Auction. The Charleston Heart Ball, will be held at the Charleston Marriott on Lockwood on Saturday, January 28, 2012.
click for more info
 February 17th-19th
Visit our tent at...
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE)- Charleston, SC
Win a fishing trip to Brigadoon Lodge or a case of FlyLine Wine.
Enjoy a FREE tasting of FlyLine Wine at our tent!
Our tent be located at Brittlebank Park/Sporting Village next to Charleston Angler.
For Information & Directions to SEWE visit:
http://www.sewe.com/
Conservation by the Glass: The Toast of Brigadoon
story by MEGAN ABIGAIL CHANDLER (As seen in the Charleston Mercury)
hen the ripples of the sun's light are tearing through the waning night, Rebekah Stewart finds herself swathed in nubby wool to fight off that North Georgia chill. Breathing in potent sips of fresh coffee, she looks around, with perfect clarity, over the Soque River near Clarkesville. Reeling in the unearthly beauty season to season, she understands that she is propri- etress of a little piece of heaven on earth, never growing tired of this 25-year-long love affair or the grandeur of her work. This is the sort of "work" that transforms a former securities trader into a multi-tasking visionary as she tends a piece of land to which Jimmy Carter and Ted Turner make regular vacation pilgrimages. more>>
FALL NEWSLETTER 2011
GREETINGS ALL!
I hope everyone had a wonderful summer. It was a hot one but the Brigadoon trout weathered the heat well. They spread out over the entire length of the river seeking the deeper cooler water. Fish know what they're doing. We suffered no losses due to hot water, but early August certainly gave us a scare. I believe that these trout are streambred contributes to their hardiness. Fortunately a lot of rain late in late August cooled the river down and all is well. September has also brought lots of rain and cool nights to create perfect fishing conditions for our Fall Season. We have had our first big corporate group of the Season, Brigadoon regulars, Mike Potts and the guys from Lancope. Please see our FB page to view photos of their trip. Big fish were landed by all. A trip report by Brigadoon guide Mark Smith is below.
Housekeeping
Always a challenge! We finally finished out the basement of the new section and we've moved the "Fly Shop" back down to the main lodge. This is more convenient for everyone and is especially so for those who are only there for day fishing. We have an extensive line of rental rods, waders and boots available for every size. We've also added a large bedroom and bath smack on the river that is lovely. We need those bathrooms! Many of Brigadoon's ongoing plumbing issues (among others) have been solved by the arrival of Joe Piazza, a semi retired plumbing, electrical and structural engineer. Joe came to Brigadoon to spend a month fixing the most glaring problems (think grinder pumps et al) and finally just moved in permanently. Pumps! Toilets! Pipes! Wiring! The list is endless and Joe can do it all. I've died and gone to Handyman Heaven. Be really nice to him so he doesn't leave. I'm trying....
FlyLine Wine
 Many of our guests last season helpfully volunteered to help us select our wonderful wines. After tasting scores of them over the year we chose two that are superb. An opinion shared by all who have sipped a glass. A smooth, full bodied Cabernet and a bright fresh Chardonnay. Both wines are a pleasure on the palate. These are great "go to" wines for any occasion. The flies that adorn each bottle are real working Brigadoon patterns so save the fly for your next Brigadoon trip. FlyLine Wine is now available all over Georgia, South Carolina, Mississippi and, not surprisingly, Montana. If your local merchant doesn't have any in stock they can easily order it for you. Our distributors and retailers are listed on our website - http://www.flylinewine.com. We are adding new restaurants and shops every day. Please sign up for our FlyLine Newsletter. Now if I could just get everyone who has had a glass of wine at Brigadoon over the last two decades to BUY a bottle FlyLine Wine will be a best seller...
Reservations
 Are available. Rates are unchanged. For 15 years. Our only completely booked dates are, at present, Oct 14th and 15th. We now have 14 private bedrooms and 11 baths. Some still have to share...
Call or e me to check available dates. 706 754 1558.
Happy Fall everyone!
GUIDELINES By Brigadoon guide Mark Smith.
 We just had our first Fall corporate group trip at Brigadoon. 10 Lancope representatives enjoyed 2 evenings at Brigadoon Lodge and two days on the water. Everyone seemed to have a great time away from the office. Everyone caught fish, several 20+ inch fish were landed, many browns, and even one 26" male-pig-of-a-rainbow was netted. Check out some of the photos on our Brigadoon Lodge Facebook page.
Some of the flies that worked for my guys included Montana Prince, WD-40, Rainbow Warriors, and both dark and light Stone Flies. These guys (and gal) set the bar high for good times and great fishing as our first group of the 2011 Fall season. With that, the following is my Brigadoon/Soque River conditions report.
Conditions
The recent weather conditions are finally contributing some much needed rain and significantly lower air and water temps at Brigadoon and the Soque. With the continuing rainfall and rising water levels, fish are beginning to spread out beyond the deeper holding pools. As for the fish, we have more fish and bigger fish than we expected to have after another hot, dry summer. We also have a noticeable increase in brown trout numbers and every one of these browns seems to be very healthy, full of color, and strong.
We're booking up fast so contact Rebekah to secure your spot before it's too late! As always, feel free to contact us to find out current conditions, productive fly patterns and to clarify anything else you would like to know.
See you on the water.
Tight Lines,
Mark
CHECK OUT THIS AMAZING ARTICLE IN THE CHARLESTON MERCURY!
Friends Meet the Myth of Brigadoon Lodge
Trophy Trout and Discerning Hostess Keys to Success
By Charles W. Waring III
 
The word "STRIKE" lunged across the river just as the line went slack while I watched the silver flash escape. Clearly, I thought, Brigadoon Lodge was no mythical village in the Highlands of Scotland; it was the place that truly delivered. Clarkesville, Georgia's Brigadoon, is natural drama personified and patronized by serious fly fishermen, among them many well-known figures such as Jimmy Carter, Robert Rubin and Ted Turner. Read More! |
