Early Summer Smallies on the Fly Author: Ethan Hollifield River smallmouth are one of my favorite freshwater species to target on the fly. This is my favorite time of year to chase smallmouth, and Western North Carolina has an abundance of smallmouth water ranging from large river basins to low elevation creeks and streams. Pound […]
“Small lures and finesse presentations is what I tend to use for smallmouth bass“. This is a topic of discussion that we often hear anglers mention when smallmouth bass fishing. But there are certain times of the year when these subtle presentations can do more harm than good. Smallmouth bass can be caught year round. Many […]
Fly fishing is not just a rod and a fish. It’s communication, a conversation, a friendship, and it builds relationships. The rod, the reel, the fly, the river, the hike, the drive and the expedition are all the moving parts that make up the tools that build friendships and relationships. Fly fishing connects us with […]
Drive, hike, fish, hike, fish, fish again… – Western North Carolina With thousands of fishable streams and creeks in WNC, being caught without a fly pole is a big mistake if you are a fly fishing enthusiast. Nature is kept at its basics in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Fly fishing in these misty hills can […]