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The emotional angler and the rainbow
The range of emotions experienced during a typical fly fishing trip can be exhausting from a rollercoaster of shifting feelings. […]
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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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October is time for the inshore slam
October can’t be beat for the trout, flounder, redfish triumverate, also known as the inshore slam. […]
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Fly-fishing close to home
Anglers don’t always have to travel long distances to get their fix with the fly rod. […]
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Free-line baits for reds, trout
Forget the cork and the weight, free-line your live baits for redfish and speckled trout with these tips from Capt. Joe Dennis. […]
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Three generations of trout fishermen
Three generations of trout anglers enjoy a day of fishing at the Walhalla, SC Fish Hatchery. […]
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Get tied up in fly-tying
Homemade flies will catch plenty of fish and leave you with a special sense of accomplishment. […]
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Mountain trout require a special effort in summer
Summer conditions aren’t the best for catching mountain trout, but you can do it consistently with these hot-weather fishing tips. […]
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Social-distancing on the Nantahala
Social-distancing was a natural practice for trout fishers long before the Corvid-19 pandemic. If another fisher gets within seeing distance, it’s considered an intrusion. […]
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April brings great trout fishing to Carolinas
Beginning around the middle of March and continuing through May, mountain anglers enjoy some of the year’s best trout fishing. […]