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For mountain trout anglers, cold doesn’t mean stop
Anglers who hang up their fishing gear when the cold weather of late fall/early winter arrives are missing out on some of the best trout fishing of the year. […]
Head for the Mountains
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Oldies but goodies still work great for trout
Some of the oldest trout flies tied in this part of the country are still some of the best on trout waters in the high country of the Carolinas. […]
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A historical look at fly fishing
The sport of fly fishing has a long, ever-evolving history, and so does all the gear involved in the sport. […]
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Will Kokanee salmon thrive In NC’s mountain lakes?
Nantahala Lake in the far-western North Carolina counties of Clay and Macon contains the usual assortment of gamefish — bass, walleye, trout and bream — but one exception makes it unique. Nantahala is the only lake in the Southeast with Kokanee salmon, a species more identified with far western and northern states. […]
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Casting fundamentals
Placing a fly in the proper position, and achieving a drag-free drift are critical elements of fly fishing. […]
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Fishing tandem rigs for trout
Using multiple rigs can be effective for catching trout, as well as numerous other species of fish. […]
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Trout don’t always care
The more realistic your trout flies are, the more confidence you’ll have, but sometimes, the fish just don’t care. […]
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Finding fly-fishing water
A little research, coupled with asking the right anglers the right questions, you can find plenty of productive water for fly fishing. […]
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Find your fly-fishing destination
Anglers looking for some great fly-fishing destination information will find what they’re looking for, sometimes far easier than they expect. […]
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Increased opportunities for Carolina trout anglers
Delayed Harvest waters offer some of the best trout fishing in the Carolinas. […]