http://westernnorthcarolinaflyfishingguides.org Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:27:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://westernnorthcarolinaflyfishingguides.org/2010/08/19/walkers-week-in-review/ Local Author and Flyfishing junkie Jimmy Buice proves that it is possible to catch striper on the fly in the dead of summer with hair extensions. And we thought he was full of it when we read his book "The Southeast's Best Fly Fishing" http://westernnorthcarolinaflyfishingguides.org/2010/08/19/stripers-on-fly/ chasing hatches from RA Beattie on Vimeo. http://westernnorthcarolinaflyfishingguides.org/2010/08/19/chasing-hatches/ Kanuga Conference Center gets local recognition on News 13 for their annual flyfishing trip with Davidson River Outfitters.  Over the past few years Kanuga has coordinated groups of 30 people from aroound the country to enjoy serenity and spirituality.  To see the video see link below. http://www.wlos.com/shared/newsroom/features/absolute-le/videos/wlos_vid_248.shtml http://westernnorthcarolinaflyfishingguides.org/2010/08/13/annual-kanguga-trip-with-dro/ http://westernnorthcarolinaflyfishingguides.org/2010/08/11/tarpon-shots/ DRO Spokesman Walter Parrott has his clients displaying their trophy smallmouth for the camera. Warm temperatures and lack of rain have made the smallmouth bite as strong as ever.  Walter has reported several fish being caught over 5 lbs on top water and various baitfish patterns.    If interested in more information on fly ... http://westernnorthcarolinaflyfishingguides.org/2010/08/11/smallmouth-action/ Sampler Class    September 24th 2-3 hours   $20 per person One day Emerger Class    August 21st  $150 per person Two Day Predator School   September 25-26  $325 per person FREE BEGINNERS CLASS    August 27th   1 hour   5:30pm - 6:30pm For more information email us at info@davidsonflyfishing.com http://westernnorthcarolinaflyfishingguides.org/2010/08/11/2010-fall-classes/ Hot temperatures have been consistent over much of Western North Carolina over the past 4 weeks making trout fishing very unpredictable. Fortunately for DRO Guide Bill Strickland he can still entice a big fish to  eat despite the unfavorable conditions. Fish early and stay on top with terrestrails or super small mayfly ... http://westernnorthcarolinaflyfishingguides.org/2010/08/11/hot-temps-continue/ http://westernnorthcarolinaflyfishingguides.org/2010/08/11/noodling-anyone/ When the water gets low or warm, or you have a bright blue jay day, trout tend to get very weary and spooky. Making it more difficult, sometimes impossible, to catch fish. Here are some helpful tips for catching and approaching these spooky fish. Watch your wading. Sloppy and rough wading ... http://westernnorthcarolinaflyfishingguides.org/2010/08/03/5-tips-for-catching-spooky-trout/