The 2011 Southeast Regional Fly Fishing Tournament was held this past weekend in the Nantahala National Forest. DRO Guide Bill Strickland finished 6th over all and will be the #2 seated angler to represtent the Southeast in the National Flyfishing Championships  which will be held in Cherokee, North Carolina.  This tournament is scheduled for  May 19th through May 22nd and will host the top 30 anglers in North America.  Stay tuned for more information.

2011 Southeast Regional Top 10

1. Randy Hanner          Team USA

2. Anthony Naranja          Team USA

3. Kurt Finlayson        Team USA

4. Josh Stephens          Team USA

5. Chris Lee          North Carolina

6. Bill Strickland          North Carolina

7. Cory Roberts          Georgia

8. Brian Katzenmair        North Carolina

9. Paul Bourcq          North Carolina

10. Kevin Lowe         Tennessee

What a great way to get warmed up for Spring fishing! Starting February 1, 2011 through February 28, 2011  buy a 2 person half day guided trip on the DRO private water for the price of a 1 person half day. That’s a savings of over $100 and a great way to get back into the swing after a cold winter. This promotion is blog specific so you must notify that you want the blog promotion at the time of booking in order to receive your discount.

Tight Lines!

How to tie the Improved Yaller Hammer from Bill Strickland on Vimeo.

COME BY THE SHOP AND SEE OUR BUY 1 GET 1 FREE TIPPET SPOOLS. 0X TO 7X AND INCLUDES FLUROCARBON. BRANDS FROM RIO, SCIENTIFIC ANGLER, UMPQUA, AND MORE! ALL SALE ITEMS ARE MARKET IN SALE BOX WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

Come joing us November 6th & 7th for the Western North Carolina Flyfishing Expo. See new products for 2011, discounts on 2010 gear, fly tying demonstrations, fly casting, and more.

http://www.wncflyfishingexpo.com/index.php

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”

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 or spin smallmouth floats contact Walter Parrott and Walker@davidsonflyfishing.com

How to Tie the Near Nuff from Bill Strickland on Vimeo.