We individualize our trips based on our clients skill level, expectations, requests, and last but not least, where the fish are most apt to cooperate.

Located in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, we can choose from large tailrace rivers, mountain streams protected by US National Forest Lands, over 30 miles of trout waters on the Cherokee Indian Reservation (including the 2.2 mile stretch of "TROPHY" water on Raven's Fork), and our private water in a gated club with monster Brook and Rainbow.

Tuckasegee River

The "Tuck" runs for approximtely 40 miles through Jackson County. The  West Fork of the Tuck originates out of Glenville Lake, which is in the southern part of the county. The East Fork has its head waters in Panthertown Valley, also known as the Yosemite of the East. Both forks are dam controlled, so checking the daily flow schedule is important.

The delayed harvest section of the Tuck is in Webster (central part of the county) and continues downstream approximately 8 miles to Dillsboro. This section of the river is one of the most heavily stocked rivers in the Southeast. It is stocked with Rainbow, Brook, and Brown Trout during the delayed harvest (catch & release) time period which runs from October 1st until the first Saturday in June.  From the first Saturday in June until September 30, it falls under hatchery supported waters guidelines (7 fish limit, no size restrictions).

This section of the Tuck is 30 to 40 yards wide in most areas, making it ideal for the beginner fly fisher. It is also the area you are most likely to catch the Tuckasegee Slam (catching a rainbow, brook, & brown in the same day) We actually have a certificate we present to our anglers who achieve the Slam. We offer wading and/or float trips on the Tuck.

South Holston River:

Located in Eastern Tennessee, no other river has the reputation of the South Holston. This river has produced some monster Brown Trout. The lower stretches of the river has some of the finest Smallmouth Bass fishing in the Southeast.

Like the Watauga River, the South Holston River is a tailwater. Water temps vary only a few degrees throughout the year. This promotes epic bug life and year round hatches. The abundance of food is why the fish get so big. The South Holston is a year round fishery.

This is a technical fly fishing river. Thirty feet plus, acurate casts are required for success. You will be fishing tiny flies with 12 to 15 foot light leaders and tippets. Probably not the best river for first timers.

During periods of high water it is a float only river. During periods of low water it is a wade only river. Both are determined by releases from the dam. This is not a wet wading river because of the constanly cold water temps.

For more info, or to book a trip call, 828.226.3833.