By: Captain Ty Mooney As the seasons change so do our tactics and gear for catching bass on the lakes and rivers. Below you will see a fly rod and spinning rod set up I would recommend for targeting bass as we reach the fall season. In the fall you will find bass...
In July, August, and September, many anglers flock on vacation to the cooler mountains for trout fishing; however, when they arrive, they find out that fishing trout in the rivers and streams can be challenging during this time. I have many conversations around "prime...
Early May Bass Report This is one of the most exciting and adverse times of the year when it comes to bass fishing lakes around Western North Carolina. As you may know we are a short drive away from multiple South Carolina lakes, where water temperatures are reaching...
It is no secret that Spring produces some of the best dry fly fishing of the year. If you are new to this sport, dry fly fishing can often seem the most challenging. Your fly choice has to perfectly represent the insect that the fish are keyed in on at that specific...
Spring has been off to a great start here in Western North Carolina. While we have had some strange and unexpected cold weather in between the warm days, fishing has remained consistent and productive. We have been fortunate enough to enjoy great hatches along the way...
Fishing the Quill Gordon“The delicate Quill Gordon has fairly been described as one of the first truly American dry fly…Theodore Gordon, could be – and has been – called the father of dry fly fishing in the USA.” Ian Whitelaw The name Quill Gordon has become forever...
Late Season, Small FliesThe leaves left on the trees were mainly oak, and the rest of the leaves are gone, just like most of the fall hatches. Robb made a cast upstream in a small run. There was an unseen deep spot in the dark water. Most people wouldn’t notice it,...
BASS REPORT Bass Fishing Report for October 2021 Our extended forecast is showing a lot of fall weather ahead, that being said the fishing is changing. Fish are moving and the bass are beginning to put their feed bag on. It is the time of year where you find a...
Fall 1910 Musky Land UpdateFall Musky 2021 is open and we're booking trips! Very limited days available. Gavin here-- Musky Land is open across the famous south eastern "Musky Mile" on the French Broad. Mornings are lowering into crisp, cool air throughout the early...
June Bass Fishing Report Weather is heating up... and so is the bass fishing! As some of you may have experienced in the weeks prior, summer temperatures heated up the mountains, which means lake temperatures too. This has pushed most of the lower elevation...
Environmental Conditions March started with great conditions and it lasted to the middle of the month. Rivers were at excellent flows for all types of angling. The dry fly fishing was great with consistent flows around 140 to 150 cfs on the Davidson river and it...
As we reach the end of March and crawl our way into April bass fishing will only continue to get better on the local lakes. As the old southern tale goes ‘when the dogwoods start to bloom, the bass are spawning.’ This almost hits the nail right on the head this...
