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Delayed Harvest Fly Fishing Season in Western North Carolina
When fly fishermen talk about the delayed harvest season - Western North Carolina is always mentioned as one of the top destinations. What is Delayed Harvest Delayed harvest is a trout management strategy that provides a high quality catch and release trout...
Winter Fly Fishing and Streamer Fishing
I get asked all the time, "when is the best time to come and fish in Western North Carolina?" Many anglers put their gear up for the year when winter arrives, but here in WNC, we have outstanding fly fishing opportunities year round. Mild weather makes for pleasant...
Best Time for Fly Fishing in WNC: Dont Overlook the Off-Season
When is the best time to come and fish in western North Carolina? The short answer is that western NC has outstanding fly fishing year round. Many anglers put their gear up during the "off season" of winter/early spring, but that's when you can enjoy some of the...
What is Directional Rolling?
Once upon a time it was called "rolling in a circle." The term directional rolling is an updated tag line, but it is still rolling in a circle; meaning setting up to roll in the direction you are falling. Directional rolling is a skill that every boater should be...
The Bombproof Roll by Ken Kastorff
You want a bombproof roll? I hate to even admit this with Murphy’s evil law running around out there but the last time I legitimately swam out of a kayak was in 1975. Ya, Ya, I swam once throwing my paddle away doing enders and getting sucked up into a hydraulic that...
May Jump Starts Fly Fishing Season
May jump starts fly fishing season with warmer weather and longer days. May is the month of change when it comes to fishing here in the mountains. This is the last month that delayed harvest streams will be stocked until next October. Delayed harvest streams will...
Looking Back Over 30 Years: the Wave Sport & Endless River Adventures Partnership
Once upon a time there was a guy in Colorado who thought he could do something different in the whitewater kayaking world. That was the beginning of Wave Sport Kayaks. About the same time was a couple in western North Carolina who thought they could do the same thing,...
19th Annual Nantahala Open
Nantahala River, NC. – 2023 – Endless River Adventures, in partnership with our industry sponsors, is pleased to announce the 19th annual Nantahala Open. The date of this year’s event is Saturday, April 22nd, 2023. The Nantahala Open will be dedicated to Need More...
EcoSplash Camp is a Great Way for Kids to Get Outside
As the kids are starting to return to schools, and summer break is ending, we at ERA are thinking back on all the great EcoSplash camps we had the privilege of running this summer. One of our favorite places to visit is Tellico Creek on Needmore road. The...
Western North Carolina Kids are Outside this Summer!
Why Kids Need Outdoor Time Many researchers agree that kids who play outside are happier, better at paying attention and less anxious than kids who spend more time indoors.Spending time in nature can build their confidence. There’s a lot less structure than most types...