When fly fishermen talk about the delayed harvest season – the Nantahala River is always mentioned as one of the top destinations. The Nantahala River has two distinct sections of river, supporting all three species of trout: rainbow, brook…
Fly Fishing
April is the best month for Spring Fly Fishing in WNC
April is the best month for spring fly fishing in western North Carolina Fishing season for hatchery supported streams will open on the first Saturday of April. The fish have had a months rest so get ready, they should be hungry. Also, the…
Learning to Fly Fish
Of course you want to learn to Fly Fish It is the perfect sport to get outdoors, enjoy being by the river, and spend time with your best bud – whether that bud is your mom, dad, brother, sister, friend or just you. Fly fishing is a sport based…
Best Time for Fly Fishing in WNC: Dont Overlook the Off-Season
Advice From Ken Kastorff and the Fly Line 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…
Delayed Harvest Trout Fishing Season
by Ken Kastorff Fall is right around the corner and so is the delayed harvest trout fishing season. We are fortunate to have a wide variety of delayed harvest streams to choose from here in western North Where to go for the best delayed harvest…
Winter Fly Fishing and Streamer Fishing
By Ken Kastorff, Fly Fishing Guide I get asked all the time, “when is the best time to come and fish in Western North Carolina?” We are lucky to live in a place where we have outstanding fly fishing opportunities year round. Many anglers put…
Yes! Winter Fly Fishing is Hot
Winter fishing tips from our resident Fish Whisperer, Ken Kastorff Winter is just around the corner but don’t hang up your fly rod yet. Time to get the waders out and search around in the closet for the heavy rain jacket. November starts some…
Fly Fishing’s Secret Weapon: Astral Rasslers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTqPjaDFM1k&feature=youtu.be Fly fishing for over 30 years, one thing I can tell you is that sometimes catching fish is not as hard as keeping your footing on slippery riverside rocks. Fly fishing boots help…
The Angler’s Loft is Stocked for Fishing
Local Flies, Kids Fly Fishing Gear, TFO rods, advice! All found in the Angler’s Loft–upstairs in the Boater’s Store. Remember when you come through the Gorge, stop by and visit the Angler’s Loft upstairs in the Boaters Store. We stock the…
See what’s biting on The Fly Line.
Check out the Fly Line for updates on fly fishing in western North Carolina. This is also the place to find reports on our international peacock bass fishing trips in Amazonia…
One Hundred and Twenty Gallons of Gas: the Hunt for Peacock Bass
by Ken Kastorff One hundred twenty gallons of gas, how in the world are we going to transport that much fuel? That was just one of many questions that were running through my mind this March as I started putting together an expedition to head…