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The original Appalachian Mountains fishing page. Included will be Q/A/s and general trout information. Instagram:

Guided trips are available year round in the Western NC and Eastern TN areas.

09/01/2025

It’s winter time across the Appalachians which means it’s time to break out the small bugs and the small streamers. Winter can be a difficult time to fish for many, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. Some of the biggest trout you will see caught all year come during the November-February window. Pictured are several flies that are proven winter patterns tied by , but the list goes on as well. On nearly any given winter day midges, small frenchies, perdigons, eggs, and blowtorches can get fish in the net. Flies in the size 16-22 window will be the go to for most. Winter is also a good time for streamers as the brown trout shift into post-spawn, which is a time they will feed heavily to build up what they lost during spawn. So even on these cold days when you think there’s no way trout will be feeding, you’d be surprised to find they are. Chances are you will also be one of the only ones on the water. So don’t shy away from the cold this winter!

04/01/2025

We’re going to kick off the year with a gorgeous shot from . I make an effort to showcase trout from all over the Appalachians, both Northern and Southern. One of the most slept on states for trout fishing is Maryland, so I’m glad to be able to show it a little love today.

31/12/2024

Shoutout to the top 9 posts from the year! They are as follows: 1. .anglingsociety 2. Myself 3. 4. Myself 5. 6. 7. 8. Myself 9. Myself For those of you who made it congratulations. Counting myself there are 6 different people represented, and I always love to see the diversity in the top 9. I think the most amazing part of this top 9 is that the #2 post on the year was one of the most awful times WNC had witnessed in decades. Even more, the #8 post was me highlighting a hole pre-storm and post-storm. Though the storm was not a top 9 moment for us here in WNC, it will be something that we will not forget for the rest of our lifetime. Here’s to 2025 bringing restoration across WNC, and hopefully some good fishing for each of you.

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas to you all! I hope you are enjoying time with family, time off of work and maybe you are even able to sneak out onto the water for a little bit. God Bless.

20/12/2024

If you want to fully grasp the effects of the storm here in WNC, these are photos of the same hole. Without prior knowledge, you would not know they are even the same place. The one marker that remained was the big rock in the middle. That fallen tree had laid on top of it for several years and created one of the most photogenic holes in the entire creek. Even though the hole will never be the same and is basically a shell of its old self, I’ll always cherish what it used to be.

17/12/2024

I hope everyone is having a good holiday season and hopefully getting on some fish. This is just to remind you that when you are doing your shopping, do not forget your local fly fishing suppliers and other small businesses. This is your locally owned shops, guides, fly tiers, and connections you have made through social media. The winter time is the slowest time of the year for many fly shops and guides in the Appalachians, so please do not forget them! Rather than saving money on flies produced in bulk, spend a little bit extra by going through a small time tier or a shop. Rather than buying your tying materials at a major chain, shop at your locally owned store. Rather than purchasing a brand new fly rod from the manufacturer, reach out to small shops to see what they can do for you. If you’re stumped on what to get the fly fisher in your life, purchase them a guided trip from local guides you trust. By supporting these people, you’re not only helping their families, but also helping yourself. I know any respectable fly tyer will not only sell you quality flies, but will also tell you when and how to fish them. Same goes for any fly shop you purchase from. Support them! They need your help during the holidays more than ever. So all across the world, no matter where you are and what you catch, support your local shop and guides. Photo credit to and his boxes.

11/12/2024

with a public water beast! If you are interested in hunting fish like this with or , send me a message and we’ll make it happen!

08/12/2024

Little feature this evening. Shoutout to for what I thought was a sweet photo! Also, check out his rafts if you haven’t already!

05/12/2024

Shoutout to for getting his client on this stud wild brown! The fly choice brought to you by .

01/12/2024

Shoutout to for hitting the vise hard recently and cranking out some awesome boxes for us customers. Take a look at to see everything he has to offer!

29/11/2024

Little montage of fish from a recent client trip with !

26/11/2024

Shoutout to .pol for booking a trip with us! once again proved why people turn to him looking for a big fish. As we approach the end of fall and beginning of winter, both him and are getting people on some good fish. If you’ve been looking to improve your fly fishing game or just explore some of the streams of southern Appalachia, we’d love to put you on some fish!

21/11/2024

A cold front rolled into southern Appalachia today with temps in the upper 30s and over 20 MPH winds. Which for us in the south is a cold day. Mike had a guided trip scheduled with and despite the conditions they sent it anyways. With over 40 fish in the net, TC once again proved he can get fish in the net under about any circumstances. If you don’t believe me, give TC or a chance this fall/winter. You won’t be disappointed. This little rainbow was one of my favorite on the day!

15/11/2024

Shout out to guide for one of his signature rainbows this week. The big fish are on the move and right now is the perfect time to look into a trip. Whether you are wanting to float down the river with or stalk trophy trout with , we’d be happy to be apart of your fly fishing journey. Reach out to us for any questions, and as always the website is a resource with guided trip info, but also several blog posts geared towards the introductory fly fisher. Enjoy!

14/11/2024

has been hitting the vice hard recently and is tying some outstanding bugs and streamers. Late fall on into winter is some of the best time all year to be throwing streamers, especially during pre and post fronts. Any time you’re in the market for flies, support local guides/shops and independent tiers as much as you can. Check out his page at to get your hands on some of these flies! Currently fishing is on fire for our area and a lot of fish are hitting the net. As the weather shifts to shorter days and colder temperatures, the fish will change their feeding habits to account for it. Come take a trip with us and our guides will be sure to not only get you on some fish, but also prepare you for fishing on your own throughout the winter!

13/11/2024

Shoutout to for this Appalachian brown! He spent some time on the Appalachian Trail this year, hiking over 1300 miles and carrying a rod with him. Such a great experience and memories that will last him a lifetime.

10/11/2024

A step by step lesson in releasing a brown trout, with pictures. Maybe this reference means something to you, maybe it doesn’t. No matter though, “Good morning, and in case I don’t see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night.”

08/11/2024

Thank you to everyone who came to see us at the festival, and a big shoutout to and for putting everything together! We had a great time and enjoyed making so many new connections within the industry. Also, shoutout to for coming out and doing a special on the festival. I shared a small section of their article as well. Lastly, I have a little bit of leftover merchandise from the show, so if you’d be interested in purchasing anything send me a message! Everything is first come first serve and what I have in this box is all there is. I have two remaining shirts (Medium and Large) that I will ship for $20 each. I also have several grey, caramel and brown hats with the AH logo that I’ll ship for $25. If you purchase a hat or shirt I’ll also throw in a free sticker. If you have any questions just reach out to me and I’d be glad to answer them. Thank you!

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Flood of 2024

Hey everyone, I sincerely hope that each and every one of you are okay. For those who are not aware, Western NC and Eastern TN have been devastated by the recent hurricane. You are seeing a video from my hometown, taken by myself. You are seeing a normally small river that overtook an entire park, baseball field, playground, and our downtown area. Not only that, the river took countless buildings, homes and other structures throughout my area. In addition to this flooding, we also suffered incredible wind damage that knocked down countless trees and have completely destroyed our power lines. At this moment, there is no power across much of WNC, in addition to no cell phone service. Currently I am posting this from TN where I found some service. We are okay and I am not asking anything of anyone, but take this as a reminder that water is powerful. Anytime you are fishing, especially in rough conditions, never underestimate the power of water. Small events like this are also a reminder of God’s power, and his ability to change our world in a matter only hours. Please be in prayer for our area, and I wish you all the best. If I do not reply please do not think poorly of me, because I’m not sure when I’ll have service again. Everyone take care and God bless.

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