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Smallmouth Bass Fishing In NC

Smallmouth bass fishing in NC is a favorite fishing trip for guides and clients alike. North Carolina smallmouth bass fishing is great year-round.

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Bass Fishing the French Broad River in Asheville

With the French Broad river being the third oldest river in the world there’s no telling what you might catch! Our guides specialize in trophy smallmouth and the elusive musky in the French Broad river in Asheville, NC.  Bass fishing the French Broad river can be one of the most challenging rivers in Western North […]

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Summer Smallies on the Fly

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 […]

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 […]

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Asheville Smallmouth Fly Fishing Guide

A Guide to Asheville Smallmouth Fly Fishing It is the time of year when water levels are high, and big fish are feeding! Asheville, North Carolina can offer the angler with a trophy smallmouth fishing during the spring and early summer months. The Smallie Run Do smallmouth really ‘run’ like stripers? Not really, but if […]