Fly Fishing Hazel Creek in the Smokies

Posted on March 8, 2016 by jasoncole

Fly Fishing Hazel Creek

Hookers Fly Shop and Guide Service offers both day trips and overnight trips to Hazel Creek. Hazel Creek is one of the most famous streams located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This stream is a tributary of the Little Tennessee River and flows out of the GSMNP and into Fontana Lake. This area offers some of the best fly fishing in the Smokies. It is also a fantastic place to hike and camp. You can start at Fontana Lake and hike all the way up to Clingmans Dome but most hikers usually start at Clingmans Dome and hike down.

Avery with a nice lake run brown on lower Hazel Creek.

We have several options to get to Hazel Creek. We can hike in, boat in or even paddle in. Hookers Fly Shop can help you customize a trip that will make memories to last a lifetime. Boating in from Fontana Marina is the quickest option.

We can hike in, boat in or even paddle in. Hookers Fly Shop can help you customize a trip that will make memories to last a lifetime.

Campsite at Protor on Hazel Creek

Fly Fishing Hazel Creek

Camping here is remote. There are not any motorized vehicles here except for the occasional park maintenance vehicles. On these trips we take care of everything. We use large garden carts to get all of our gear in there and we will set up camp while you explore the area. All meals are provided and campers can choose from guided or unguided options for fly fishing.

Setting up camp on Hazel Creek.

Our Back Country Trip leader, Jason Cole, has a degree in Outdoor Leadership and has experience leading small and large groups into backcountry settings. He is also CPR and Wilderness First Responder Certified. Jason has over 30 years of backcountry experience. He has led numerous backcountry trips with clients, family members and classmates for the past 17 years. Jason began backpacking, camping and fishing on Hazel, Forney and Eagle Creeks when he was only five years old. His grandfather Henry Lambert taught Jason how to fish, backpack, setup backcountry campsites and how to respect the land and animals in the backcountry.

Hookers Fly Shop guide Jason Cole teaching his daughter Stella how to fly fish for bass.

Fly Fishing Hazel Creek

Our back country trips practice Leave No Trace camping. We are fully insured and registered to operate inside the GSMNP and Nantahala National Forest. Trips include three backcountry meals per day. All the necessary fishing equipment (i.e. rods, waders, boots, leaders, tippet and flies). Tents, sleeping bags and packs can be provided Hookers Fly Shop. You will need to bring toiletries, appropriate clothing for the outdoors and various weather conditions including proper rain gear, and any prescription or non-prescription medicines you may need. It is recommended that you talk to your Backcountry Trip Leader about proper gear/clothing, prior to your trip.

Fly Fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains.

If you have any questions or concerns about our backcountry trips please feel free to call or email our trip leader, Jason Cole.

hookersflyshop@yahoo.com 828-587-HOOK

Click here to Book Online!

Fly Fishing Hazel Creek Overnight Prices

Number of Days/ Nights	Solo Camper	Double
2 days 1 night	$550	$850
3 days 2 nights	$995	$1295
Our guides can accommodate two people per guide on back country trips.
Groups are welcome. Call or email for group rates. Additional guide and/or transportation/shuttle fees may apply.

Smoky Mountain Brook Trout

We also have lower rates for anyone looking for an unguided back country trip. Click our online store tab for more pricing options.

Call 828-587-4665 for more information or email us at hookersflyshop@yahoo.com

Hazel Creek Rainbow Trout

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Tuckasegee River Fishing Report March 2016

Posted on March 8, 2016 by jasoncole

Tuckasegee River Fishing Report

The past few days of floats have been extremely productive for us here Hookers Fly Shop and Guide Service. Our clients have been putting some impressive numbers of fish in the net as well as some healthy big fish.

Longtime client Tom C. with a huge Tuckasegee Brook Trout. Book now 828-587-4665. Photo credit – Jason Cole, March 2016

The flows on the Tuckasegee have been lower in the morning hours so the opportunity for wading is possible. With the current schedule for March 8th-10th, 2016 you can wade up until 11am until the East Fork hits on the upper end of the DH. This schedule is also subject to change without notice so it is best to look at it each day. Click here to see the three day generation schedule.

Tuckasegee River Fishing Report

Big Tuckasegee Brook Trout. Photo credit – Jason Cole, March 2016

Hot flies have been:

#10-14 Squirmy Worms (tan, neon, red, purple and pink)

#10-14 Eggs (pink, orange, yellow and chartreuse)

#6-10 Stoneflies (v-rib stones, prince nymphs, hot head marvins, little black stones and girdle bugs)

#14-18 Rainbow Warriors

#14-18 Tungsten Surveyors

#16-18 Just Add Water

#14-18 Frenchies (pearl, orange, pink)

#12-16 Caddis Pupa

#14-16 Black Caddis

#6-10 Streamers (pine squirrel leeches, polar buggers, bh or ch buggers, zonkers, muddler minnows)

Tuckasegee River Fishing Report

Big Tuckasegee Streamer Eating Brown Trout. March 2016.

Hookers Fly Shop

Tuckasegee River Guided Trip Prices:

We offer 1/2, 3/4 and full day wade and float trips on many sections of the Tuckasegee River.

Half Day Wade – $150.00 1st person and $60.00 for each additional.

3/4 Day Wade – $190.00 1st person and $65 for each additional.

Full Day Wade – $225.00 1st person and $75 for each additional.

Our guides can take up to three people on most wade trips.

Half Day Float – 2 anglers $250.00

3/4 Day Float – 2 anglers $300.00

Full Day Float – 2 anglers $350.00

Single angler floats are 10% cheaper.

We have multiple full time guides and boats available.

Tuckasegee River Fishing Report

Hookers Fly Shop guide Jason Cole with a nice Tuckasegee Brown Trout. March 2016.

Big Tuckasegee Brook Trout March 2016. Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail. Book with us 828-587-4665

Tuckasegee River Fishing Report

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Tuckasegee River Trout Fishing Guided Trips

Posted on March 6, 2016 by jasoncole

Tuckasegee River Trout Fishing

Beautiful float trip on the Tuckaegee today. The fishing has really heated up with the recent March stocking of the Tuckasegee River Delayed Harvest. Every March, April, May, October and November the state stocks close to 10,000 trout each stocking month. This 5.5 mile section of river produces some of the highest catch rates and some of the areas biggest trout. Below is a pic of a big brown that we landed today on our float trip.

Tuckasegee River Fly Fishing Float Trips. 828-587-4665

Choose from 1/2 day, 3/4 day and full wade or float trips on the Tuckaegee. Our guides can guide up to three people per guide on wade trips and two per guide on float trips.

Tuckasegee River Rainbow Trout. Book now by calling 828-587-4665

Tuckasegee River Trout Fishing Trip Prices:

Half Day Wade $150 1st angler plus $60 each additional.
3/4 Day Wade $190 1st angler plus $65 each additional.
Full Day Wade $225 1st angler plus $75 each additional.
Half Day Float for Two $250.
3/4 Day Float for Two $300.
Full Day Float For Two $350.

Book your trip now by calling 828-587-4665 or click here to book through our online store.

Hookers Fly Shop guide Jason Cole with a nice Tuckasegee River Brown Trout. Book now by calling 828-587-4665

Tuckasegee River Trout Fishing

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Overnight fly fishing trips in the Smokies

Posted on March 2, 2016 by jasoncole

Overnight fly fishing trips in the Smokies.

Hookers Fly Shop and Guide Service offers guided overnight fly fishing trips in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Everyone dreams of getting out and getting away from it all. At Hookers Fly Shop, we can make those dreams a reality. We concentrate our trips on the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Some our favorite remote locations are:

Hazel Creek
Guided Fly Fishing in the Smokies.
Forney Creek
Deep Creek
Enloe Creek
Cabin Flats
Eagle Creek
Noland Creek
Bradley Fork and Chasteen Creek and more.

We can hike in, boat in or even paddle in. Hookers Fly Shop can help you customize a trip that will make memories to last a lifetime.

Nothing like a hot streamside meal.

Overnight fly fishing trips in the Smokies.

Our Back Country Trip leader, Jason Cole, has a degree in Outdoor Leadership and has experience leading small and large groups into backcountry settings. He is also CPR and Wilderness First Responder Certified. Jason has over 25 years of backcountry experience. He has led numerous backcountry trips with clients, family members and classmates for the past 17 years. Jason began backpacking, camping and fishing on Hazel, Forney and Eagle Creeks when he was only five years old. His grandfather Henry Lambert (Chief Henry) taught Jason how to fish, backpack, setup backcountry campsites and how to respect the land and animals in the backcountry.

Overnight fly fishing trips in the Smokies.

Rainbow Trout.

Our back country trips practice Leave No Trace camping. We are fully insured and registered to operate inside the GSMNP and Nantahala National Forest.

Overnight fly fishing trips in the Smokies.

Camping and fly fishing Hazel Creek.

Trips include three backcountry meals per day. All the necessary fishing equipment (i.e. rods, waders, boots, leaders, tippet and flies). Tents, sleeping bags and packs can be provided Hookers Fly Shop. You will need to bring toiletries, appropriate clothing for the outdoors and various weather conditions including proper rain gear, and any prescription or non-prescription medicines you may need. It is recommended that you talk to your Backcountry Trip Leader about proper gear/clothing, prior to your trip.

Nice Smoky Mountain Brown Trout

If you have any questions or concerns about our backcountry trips please feel free to call or email our trip leader, Jason Cole.

hookersflyshop@yahoo.com 828-587-HOOK

Click here to book online.

Overnight fly fishing trips in the Smokies.

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Fly Fish Gatlinburg TN

Posted on March 2, 2016 by jasoncole

Fly Fish Gatlinburg TN

Hookers Fly Shop and Guide Service offers 1/2 day, 3/4 and full day wade trips on the Gatlinburg side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We offer guided fly fishing trips to the West Prong of Little River, Little River, Middle Prong, Abrams Creek, Greenbrier and more. All equipment is provided on all of our trips at no additional cost.

Guided trip near the Chimney Tops in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Fly Fish Gatlinburg TN

If you are the more adventurous type Hookers Fly Shop offers overnight backcountry trips to the more remote locations of the park. Many of our overnight fly fishing trips are on Hazel Creek. We can hike in, boat in or even paddle canoes or kayaks in. Our backcountry trip leader, Jason Cole has plenty of knowledge and information about staying and playing in the backcountry. Jason has been backpacking and camping in the remote areas of the park since he was five years old that’s almost 30 years of backcountry experience. He has been leading trips professionally for almost 10 seasons now. If you would like more information about these trips please feel free to email or call.

Fly Fish Gatlinburg TN

Backcountry Fly Fishing Trip on Hazel Creek. Summer 2015.

If you are staying on the Gatlinburg side of the Smokies we can also fish waters on the NC side including: Raven Fork in Cherokee, the Nantahala River, Tuckasegee River (wade or float trips available), NC side of the Smokies and more. It is just a short hours drive from Gatlinburg to Cheorkee.

Fly Fish Gatlinburg TN

Guided backcountry trip on Hazel Creek 2015.

To book a trip email us at hookersflyshop@yahoo.com or call 828-587-4665 Click here to book online.

Raven Fork Rainbow

Fly Fish Gatlinburg TN

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Tuckasegee Fishing Report Winter 2016

Posted on March 1, 2016 by jasoncole

Tuckasegee Fishing Report

February Fly Fishing Trip on the Tuckasegee

The past few weeks have been producing some nice fish on the Tuckasegee River. We have had several wade and float trips that have put some nice fish in the net. Hot flies have been Little Black Stoneflies, Girdle Bugs, Hot Head Marvins, Eggs, Squirmy Worms, Guides Choice Hares Ear, Frenchies and various other nymphs. We have also had some good luck with various streamers including: wooly buggers, zonkers, muddlers and various articulated streamers. The delayed harvest section will receive it’s first spring stocking this week so the fishing will only get better. Be sure to check the generation schedules here. The delayed harvest section is usually wadeable in most areas if there is not a generation scheduled. It is also wadeable in some areas when one of the forks is generating but you should use extra caution when wading during a any release or high water.

Guided fly fishing on the Tuckaegee River.

If you would like to book a wade or float trip with us please feel free to call or email. 828-587-4665 hookersflyshop@yahoo.com You can also click here to book your trip online. You can also shop for flies and fly fishing gear. Click here for our online store.

Fly Fishing float trips on the Tuckaegee River

March Hatches for the Southeast:

Midge #16-24 Afternoons

Blue Winged Olive #16-22 Late Mornings-Afternoons

Early Black Stone #18 All Day

Blue Quill #16-18 Mornings-Early Afternoon

Quill Gordon #12-16 Late Morning-Early Afternoon

Black Caddis #18 Late Morning-Late Afternoon

Early Brown Stone #14-16 Late Morning-Mid Afternoon

Tuckasegee Fishing Report

Guided Float Trips on the Tuckasegee River.

Here is a list of the 2016 Stocking dates for the Tuckasegee River Delayed Harvest:

March 3rd

April 5th

May 3rd

October 4th and 5th

November 9th and 14th

Tuckasegee Fishing Report

Float trips on the Tuckasegee River.

Tuckasegee Fishing Report

Feel free to give us a call or email for real time reports and river conditions. 828-587-4665 hookersflyshop@yahoo.com

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Squirmy Worm Fly

Posted on February 26, 2016 by jasoncole

Squirmy Worm Fly

Hookers Fly Shop offers several colors of squirmy worms. We tie all of these flies here at Hookers Fly Shop and Guide Service. Squirmy worm fly available in these colors:

Hot Pink

San Juan Red

Red

Orange

Purple

Tan

Glow in the Dark

Blood Worm Red

Two Tone – Tan/Hot Pink

Two Tone – San Juan Red/Purple

Two Tone – San Juan Red/Tan

Hot Pink Squirmy Worm

Many of our flies are available in larger quantities for lower prices. Normal price per fly is $1.99 or $18.00 per dozen. Join our mailing list for even more discounts and specials.

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Ross Reels

Posted on February 26, 2016 by jasoncole

Shop Ross Reels Here!

Hookers Fly Shop is pleased to announce that we will have Ross Reels back in our fly shop. Look for several models including the Animas, Cimarron, Evolution LT, Rapid and the Eddy to arrive at the fly shop over the next few weeks. The entire Ross lineup of reels will be available for purchase online.

The Ross Reels® Cimarron II is the newest generation in a line of quality, American-made fly reels. Its bold, linear porting gives it a distinctive look, while reducing weight and maintaining the strength and rigidity that Ross is known for. The Delrin® 500AF, Teflon-impregnated disc drag system has been upgraded using new composite materials and stainless steel, boasting over twice the amount of drag pressure of its predecessor. Even with all of this additional power, the drag remains silky smooth and has zero start up inertia, which will protect the lightest tippet. These features make the Cimarron II a fantastic reel with performance and reliability that will be at home on any body of water. Click here to shop Cimarron II reels.

Ross Reels Cimarron II

The Animas River flows rough and wild through southwest Colorado. Like its namesake, the Ross Reels™ Animas® reel will keep running no matter what it faces. With a custom two-tone anodized finish and solid aluminum frame components, the reel is coupled with a liquid-smooth and powerful drag system with low start-up inertia. The drag has a tool-less, simple right-to-left hand conversion and protects even the lightest tippet, vital when demanding quarry makes blistering, unexpected runs. The large arbor aids in retrieving all the line that just went through the tip-top. Click here to shop Animas reels.

Ross Reels Animas Fly Reel

The Evolution LT™ is unquestionably one of the lightest fly reels ever produced, and as such this large arbor fly reel is a machining masterpiece. This series is designed for those anglers who appreciate both art and function, as the cosmetic innovation and precision workmanship of the Evolution LT™ series is only surpassed by its drag system which is precise and sensitive – capable of protecting the lightest tippets even when battling world-class fish. Click here to shop Evolution LT reels.

Ross Reels Evolution LT

The CLA has set the standard for affordable large arbor fly reels by incorporating a superior drag mechanism that is extraordinarily smooth, heat resistant and provides incredible stopping power. While it may be offered at a reasonable price, this is by no means a budget “compromise” reel as no options have been overlooked. The series is fully machined out of a proprietary aluminum alloy, fully anodized for protection and built to take the type of abuse applied to a reel that is used every day of the season.

Ross Reels CLA

After more than two years of development and testing, and two more in the hands of the fishing public, the Ross™ F1™ has revolutionized modern fly reel design. A complete departure from conventional thinking, it also incorporates the most innovative features found in any fly reel available today.

The Ross™ F1™ is the perfect example of the cutting-edge technology that goes into the development of products at Ross’ state-of-the-art Montrose, Colorado facility. The carbon fiber, infinitely-adjustable drag system is one of a kind, utilizing eight independent points of contact for engagement, yielding a smooth, dependable drag ready for any challenge. Ten separate O-rings completely seal the system, making it impervious to the elements, regardless of where you fish. The use of carbon fiber is not limited to the drag surface itself, but is integral in the spindle, handle, and spool release. This creates both strength and a reduction in weight with a modern look that sets the Ross™ F1™ apart from any other fly reel on the market.

The Ross™ F1™ employs a Ross original clutch bearing that is fully sealed and enables easy retrieve conversion without removing the bearing- an industry first. The extensive use of carbon fiber in the drag system, spool stabilizer, handle and spool release produce system strength and rigidity, while at the same time reducing overall weight. Ten separate o-rings completely seal the system, making it totally impervious to the elements. The constant-torque drag knob employs a 56:1 mechanical advantage; resulting in uniform drag knob rotation and infinite drag adjustment.

Ross Reels F1 Reels

The Momentum LT™ is designed with drag system is based on proven technology, chosen because of its stiffness, strength, heat resistance, shock-dampening capabilities, and infinite fatigue resistance. Additional features like titanium drag components, a quick-release locking spool, and water shedding grooves on the palming rim give you the ultimate big fish fly reel and ensures dependability and performance under the most demanding fishing conditions.

Ross Reels Momentum LT

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Guided Fly Fishing on the WNC Fly Fishing Trail

Posted on February 24, 2016 by jasoncole

WNC Fly Fishing Trail.

Hookers Fly Shop and Guide Service offers trips on many of the streams located on the WNC Fly Fishing Trail. The Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail features 15 different areas and encompasses 20 streams and rivers in Jackson County, NC. These streams and rivers range from small mountain streams with wild rainbows, brown and brook trout to bigger Western style streams such as the Tuckasegee River. Some of these areas are heavily stocked while most have a healthy population of wild stream born trout.

Float Trip on the Tuckasegee River.

The crown jewel of the WNC Fly Fishing Trail would be the Tuckasegee Delayed Harvest. The DH section is located between the towns of Sylva and Webster, NC. After just a short, 3 mile drive from our fly shop in Downtown Sylva, you can be on one of the best streams in the Southeast. Their are two main roads to access this section of water. You can either turn off of Hwy 107 onto South River Rd. to reach the upper section or if you are traveling on Hwy 441 you can turn onto North River Rd. to access the lower section. South River Rd. and North River Rd. meet in the middle so you can access the entire DH stretch from either direction.

Fly fishing on Raven Fork.

The Delayed Harvest section is approximately 5 miles long. The Tuck, as most local fisherman call it, is also the most heavily stocked of all the Delayed Harvest Streams in North Carolina. During the months of November, December, March, April, and May the river gets two days of stocking, with close to 10,000 fish being stocked. The stocking days are almost always the first Tues./Wed. or the first Wed./Thurs of each stocking month. The best part about this river is you can go out a have a high catch day and stick a few pigs in the 20-25″ range as well.

Float trips on the Tuckasegee River.

There are many other fine fly fishing waters listed on this map including:

1) Scott Creek

2) Moses, Mull, Rough Butt, Chastine, Piney Mountain creeks all tributaries of Caney Fork.

3) Caney Fork

4) Tanasee Creek

5) Panthertown Creek

6) Raven Fork (Cherokee Trophy Section) *Special permits required to fish this area*

7) Whitewater River

8) Scotsman and Fowler Creeks tributaries of Chattooga River

9) West Fork Tuckasegee River

10) Tuckasegee River (East Laporte Park to NC 107 Bridge)

11) Savannah Creek

12) Tuckasegee River (NC 107 to Dillsboro Park) Delayed Harvest Section. DH regulations actually end just above the Dillsboro Inn.

13) Greens Creek

14) Tuckasegee River (in Dillboro)

15) Lower Tuckasegee River (Baker’s Creek Bridge to Whittier) One of our favorites sections to find large trout and large smallmouth bass.

28″ Rainbow on the WNC Fly Fishing Trail

If you need information about any of these rivers and streams call and speak to the guides that fish and guide these areas. We will be glad to give you up-to-date streams reports and conditions and advise you on what the hot flies are. Our fly shop is the only shop located in middle of the WNC Fly Fishing Trail. This allows us the opportunity to fish and guide these areas more than any other outfitter and guide in the area. If you would like to book a trip with one our friendly, knowledgeable guides please email or call. hookersflyshop@yahoo.com 828-587-4665 or click this link to book online.

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Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail

Posted on February 16, 2016 by jasoncole

Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail

Guided fly fishing trips on the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail. The Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail features 15 different areas and encompasses 20 streams and rivers in Jackson County, NC. These streams and rivers range from small mountain streams with wild rainbows, brown and brook trout to bigger Western style streams such as the Tuckasegee River. Some of these areas are heavily stocked while most have a healthy population of wild stream born trout.

There is nothing more rewarding in this sport than seeing these big smiles. All ages welcome. Take your next fly fishing adventure with the guides at Hookers Fly Shop. BOOK NOW!Call 828-587-4665 or click the link to book through our online store.

The crown jewel of the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail would be the Tuckasegee Delayed Harvest. The DH section is located between the towns of Sylva and Webster, NC. After just a short, 3 mile drive from our fly shop in Downtown Sylva, you can be on one of the best streams in the Southeast. Their are two main roads to access this section of water. You can either turn off of Hwy 107 onto South River Rd. to reach the upper section or if you are traveling on Hwy 441 you can turn onto North River Rd. to access the lower section. South River Rd. and North River Rd. meet in the middle so you can access the entire DH stretch from either direction.

Float the Tuckasegee River. BOOK NOW! Call 828-587-4665 or use the link to book through our online store.

Smallmouth wade and float trips available on the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail. BOOK NOW! Call 828-587-4665 or use the link to book through our online store.

There are many other fine fly fishing waters listed on this map including:

1) Scott Creek

2) Moses, Mull, Rough Butt, Chastine, Piney Mountain creeks all tributaries of Caney Fork.

3) Caney Fork

4) Tanasee Creek

5) Panthertown Creek

6) Raven Fork (Cherokee Trophy Section) *Special permits required to fish this area*

7) Whitewater River

8) Scotsman and Fowler Creeks tributaries of Chattooga River

9) West Fork Tuckasegee River

10) Tuckasegee River (East Laporte Park to NC 107 Bridge)

11) Savannah Creek

12) Tuckasegee River (NC 107 to Dillsboro Park) Delayed Harvest Section. DH regulations actually end just above the Dillsboro Inn.

13) Greens Creek

14) Tuckasegee River (in Dillboro)

15) Lower Tuckasegee River (Baker’s Creek Bridge to Whittier) One of our favorites sections to find large trout and large smallmouth bass.

Guided fly fishing trips on Ravens Fork. BOOK NOW! Call 828-587-4665 or use the link to book through our online store.

Huge rainbow caught on Ravens Fork. BOOK NOW! Call 828-587-4665 or use the link to book through our online store.

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Remember to pay close attention to the regulations on many of these areas as they can be very strict. Some areas are single hook catch and release all year while some areas are have these restrictions for only part of the year. Also, any hatchery supported stream, not including the Tuckasegee Delayed Harvest will be closed the entire month of March and reopen the first Saturday in April.

Longtime client Chuck G. with a nice Tuckasegee Rainbow. Float trips available all year on this beautiful river. BOOK NOW! Call 828-587-4665 or use the link to book through our online store.

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