Western NC Archives - Carolina Sportsman

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. […]

Catching Nantahala River trout with Carolina All Out

Brian Cope

Come along to the Nantahala River and catch the Nantahala Slam with Chris Douglas of Carolina All Out and fishing guide Justin Anderson. […]

Great trout fishing in the middle of Cherokee, NC

Brian Cope

Catching quality trout doesn’t mean you have to hike deep into the wilds of western N.C. The waters that run right through the town of Cherokee provide plenty of fishing opportunities. […]

How to limit out during Delayed Harvest season

Brian Cope

With North Carolina’s Delayed Harvest trout waters opening up this weekend, these tips will have you ready to limit out quickly. […]

Hazel Creek: Day 2 with Wild Fly Productions

Brian Cope

Kick back and take in the sights and scenery as the crew of Wild Fly Productions tackles the hiking trail leading into Hazel Creek, followed by them catching wild trout in the bucket list location. […]

Hazel Creek trout fishing with Wild Fly Productions

Brian Cope

Come along with Wild Fly Productions to see what it’s like to fish Hazel Creek, one of the most remote and scenic areas of the Great Smoky Mountains. […]

Social-distancing on the Nantahala

Robert Satterwhite

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. […]