The Quill Gordon Dry Fly The cold winter has finally shaken off its icy grip. We had a long week of sunny skies with warm temperatures. The Davidson is flowing near ideal levels and the daytime temps are reaching into the mid 40s. Earlier in the week I drove around...
Winter fishing typically means higher water and cold temps. Sometimes standing in water that is 35° is challenging, even on sunny warm days. A great alternative is to float bigger rivers in the winter. Rafts and drift boats navigate higher water in winter and keep you...
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Summer SmalliesI heard a sound coming from downstream. A quick glance revealed two bands of grey bellybombers. They were low and heading straight for us.I gave a quick warning. “Look out, we may get hit.”The first wave of grey bellies honked as they...
Begin the most rewarding journey now! welcome to the forks foundation class! This course is designed to lay a foundation in fly fishing, specifically curated for 10-15 year olds. Instructor(s) will keep students engaged throughout the class with fun, hands on...
When overnight rains swell the water levels, pushing temperatures down to around 50 degrees, it's a familiar scenario for smallmouth fishing guides like myself in Western North Carolina. Here's my approach to keeping the bites coming when others might pack it in....
The daffodils are up and the trout will have dispersed and will be found in shallower riffles runs and pocket water searching for food. Direct morning and midday sun will be a bonus. Pools will hold fewer trout during the day. The trout will move into faster water as...
The water was 43°, still too cold for heavy feeding. The sun was out and it was still a good day to be on the water. This time of year, I like to get out on rivers and keep an eye out for early spring hatches. The cold nights are keeping the insects from hatching...
Winter Fishing Report with Guide Brett Meany Howdy folks, as we get deeper into the colder months of winter, I'd like to take a moment to go over a couple tactics and products I use that help me stay successful on the water during the colder months. First and...
Winter Midg’n A stretch of cold rainy days had given way to some sun and blue sky. Kevin and I had planned a rematch on the Davidson river. The last visit resulted in a heavy rain in cold temps. As I drove there, I received word that Kevin had to bale. I was...
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...
