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June 21, 2026

Trolling is a productive way to catch walleye once the water warms and fish move into deeper areas.

Trolling for walleye

Trolling for walleye is a productive tactic that more resembles what southerners view as the northern style of walleye fishing. […]

Capt. Jack Brown’s “electric chicken” redfish flies are a great substitute for — and imitation of — a jighead and soft-plastic trailer.

A good redfish fly

John Gribb

Many years ago. Capt. Jack Brown came up with what has become a very popular Clouser-style fly for catching redfish year-round. […]

Walleye are believed to have become established in Fontana Lake from native fish when the Little Tennessee River was impounded.

Fontana walleye? Where did they come from?

Phillip Gentry

Fontana Lake is a TVA reservoir impounded by Fontana Dam on the Little Tennessee River located in Graham and Swain counties in North Carolina. […]

A good hookset is needed to drive the point through the hard, bony mouth of a redfish.

Making the hook stick

John Gribb

Once you have successfully fooled the wily redfish into striking your bait or lure, it’s a nice idea to make the hook stay in his jaw until you land it. […]

Almond Boat and RV Park has bait, tackle, docking and ramp facilities — plus a place to stay on your Fontana Lake walleye trip.

A fisherman’s full-service dream

Phillip Gentry

Almond Boat and RV Park is occupies an important chunk of real estate on the banks of Fontana Lake — just downstream from the junction of the Nantahala and Little Tennessee rivers. […]