Is there good fishing in Asheville, NC? Absolutely! One of the most underrated areas to find multiple species of fish is in Asheville, NC. Asheville is a perfect hub for many anglers looking to fish for bass, trout and larger species including musky. Not only are the waters around Asheville full of these three species, […]
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Mountain Trout Fishing Asheville North Carolina
Mountain Trout Fishing In Asheville, NC: By admin at Southern Appalachian Anglers LLC – Asheville Fly Fishing Guide Service The cold water from the mountain peaks along with snowmelt and high aquifers allow mountain trout to thrive in Asheville’s river systems. It is a fun activity for the whole family or just for a single outing […]
Bachelor Party Fly Fishing Trip In Asheville
A bachelor party is a common tradition that takes place before the groom gets married. Traditionally a group of the groom’s closest friends get together and throw a party somewhere the groom decides to go. Many bachelor parties are destination based, depending on what the groom decides he wants to do. While many parties can […]
Best Fishing in North Carolina Mountains
Western North Carolina has been coined the trout capital of the Southeast, but the best fishing in North Carolina mountains offers way more than just trout. The mountains in North Carolina is probably one of the most underestimated fisheries in America. Our mountains offer anglers of all backgrounds with opportunities. Asheville, North Carolina is home […]
Types of Fishing in Asheville
When visiting the Appalachian mountains, most anglers think about fishing for mountain trout. While this may be on your bucket list, there are many other fishing trips available to catch multiple species right here in Asheville. Below we will illustrate some of the types of fishing available in Western North Carolina, and specifically Asheville, North […]
Best Trout Handling Practices
How to Ethically Handle Trout By: Ethan Hollifield, Guide at Southern Appalachian Anglers The varying trout species that are found in Western North Carolina are the quintessential essence of what makes our fisheries here so special. In order to keep the trout fishing here as best managed as possible; it’s important for all anglers regardless […]
Trout Fishing Regulations North Carolina | NC Fishing Regulations
NC Trout Fishing Regulations Mountain trout require cold, oxygenated water to thrive. Therefore there are a number of regulations put into place to help protect their environment, and prevent anglers from keeping the desired amount of fish with creel limits. While catch and release is the only practice that we preach at Southern Appalachian Anglers, […]
How To Set Up A Drop Shot Nymph Rig
How to Set Up a Drop Shot Nymphing System Author: Ethan Hollifield It’s hard to argue that nymphing is an effective way to target trout throughout the year, and through varying types of water conditions. Nymphing techniques have multiple branches of skills to be mastered that all have their place on their water, but one […]
5 Must-Have Smallmouth Lures
“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 […]
Best Trout Fishing Rivers in WNC
Fly fishing anglers have a knack for leaving their worries at the door after they pull up their waders and strap on their boots. It’s the type of sport that allows you to spend time in nature, and focus on only one thing and that is casting to rising trout. There is an extensive list […]