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Guided Fly Fishing in Bryson City

Posted on December 23, 2015 by jasoncole

Just a short drive from Bryson City, NC you will be one of the finest trout streams in the US. The Nantahala River is known the world over for its great white water action, and is a place that truly exemplifies a great trout river. The Nantahala River is listed as one of the nation’s top 100 by Trout Unlimited. It has also been featured in Eastern Fly Fishing and many other publications.

The Nantahala above the power house is designated Delayed Harvest, this is a favorite among anglers because of the great action year round, and high fish counts. One can catch numerous stocked trout as well as wild trout, the excitement in this particular section is endless.

Below the power house the river changes faces once again to an impressive tailwater fishery. This is the section of the river where the world class white water rafting and kayaking take place. The fishing is great year round in this section too, even during the summer months when the rafting is going on. The Nantahala here features many deep pools, numerous runs and riffles that hold truly large trout. Matter of fact the North Carolina State Record Brown Trout came from this portion of the Nantahala, weighing in over 24lbs 10 oz! Talk about putting a smile on your face! The Nantahala River is truly a place worth visiting while in Western North Carolina.

Also, located just outside of town is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Just a few miles from downtown Bryson City you can find access to Noland Creek, Forney Creek and Deep Creek. All fine trout streams loaded with plenty of brown, rainbow and brook trout eagerly waiting to take a fly.

Also running right through the middle of Bryson City you will find the Tuckasegee River. We offer float trips on this section of river for smallmouth, trout, spotted bass, perch, walleye and more. This section of the Tuckasegee River fishes best from the spring into the late fall.

Other notable streams just a short drive from Bryson City include: Ravens Fork, Oconaluftee, Tuckasegee Delayed Harvest, Snowbird Creek, Straight Fork, The Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail and many many more.

To book a trip email hookersflyshop@yahoo.com or call 828-587-4665 For easy booking visit our online store and book your guided trip there.

Fishpond Gear

Posted on November 17, 2015 by jasoncole

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Westwater Sling Pack

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Tuckasegee River Guided Fly Fishing Trips

Posted on November 15, 2015 by jasoncole

The Tuckasegee River is another amazing trout fishery. It was recently featured in American Angler Magazine. It begins life high in the mountains as many small tributaries that converge to form an East and West Fork, both which are dammed in their upper portions, finally converging to producing one very cold tailwater fishery that contains some of the most impressive fly fishing waters in the eastern half of the country. The Tuckasegee boasts a nice long Delayed Harvest section that is very popular among fly fishers for its high fish counts, willing and very large trout. Rainbow, Brown and Brook trout are all part of the stocking program, and it’s not uncommon to catch a Rainbow or Brook over 20 inches.

This section makes the Tuckasegee River arguably the hottest river in the Southeast. The “Tuck” as it is referred to, has probably as many trout per mile as any of the western rivers of Montana and Idaho. The Tuck is very user friendly, access is great along the Delayed Harvest section with the water remaining wadeable most of the time. The Tuck is also a great river to fish from a drift boat. If you really want the ultimate experience in fly fishing this watershed, then a float trip is definitely the best bet.

Guided Fly Fishing Float Trips on the Tuckasegee. Book now 828-587-4665

The Lower Tuck also contains trout and as the water starts to warm up further down river, you begin seeing a lot of nice Smallmouth Bass and Spotted Bass mixed in. According to a 2004 survey conducted by the TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) on the fish quality in the region, the Tuck has the healthiest population of smallmouth in the entire TVA system of lakes and rivers! We do offer float trips below the delayed harvest section and the action is nothing short of impressive! There are not as many trout per mile as compared with the Delayed Harvest section, but with some bruiser smallmouth bass lurking behind every rock and log, you’re sure to have a great time. In this section of river you may also hook into largemouth bass, walleye, musky, perch, and red-eye bass.

Smallmouth Float Trips on the Tuckasegee River. 828-587-4665

Hookers Fly Shop and Guide Service offers both wade and float trips on the Tuckasegee River. Between Oct. and early June we offer wade and float trips on the Tuckasegee Delayed Harvest Section. This section is stocked with close to 50,000 trout per year and provides our clients a fantastic chance to get the Tuckasegee Grand Slam, a rainbow, brown and brook trout in the same day.

Big Tuckasegee Brown Trout on a guided float trip. Book now 828-587-4665

Clients can choose to wade sections of the delayed harvest or fish from one of our many oar rigs that can fish up to two anglers per boat. During the summer months our guides target the lower Tuckasegee River for smallmouth bass, spotted bass, trout and walleye. The Tuckasegee River offers something for everyone from first time fly fishers to the most experienced anglers.

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To book a trip please email us at hookersflyshop@yahoo.com or call us at 828-587-4665

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Monster Rainbow on the Tuckasegee Delayed Harvest Fall 2012

Monster Rainbow on the Tuckasegee Delayed Harvest 828-587-4665

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Fall Fly Fishing in Western North Carolina

Posted on October 26, 2015 by jasoncole

The fly fishing has been fantastic so far this fall. The weather has been absolutely spectacular. Cool mornings and warmer afternoons along with the fall leaves have provided some beautiful days on the water. This fall our wade and float trips have been producing some great numbers as well as some big fish.

Releasing a nice small stream rainbow. Book your trip with Hookers Fly Shop and Guide Service. 828-587-4665

Choose from a 1/2 day, 3/4 day or full day wade or float trip. Our wade trips focus on small or large streams f0r either wild or stocked trout. Our float trips are on several sections of the Tuckasegee River including the two delayed harvest sections. Wading locations include Ravens Fork in Cherokee, the Nantahala River, West Fork of the Pigeon, Tuckasegee, Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail, the NC and TN Smokies and many more.

Nice Rainbow on a Tuckasegee Float Trip. Book your next float trip with us. 828-587-4665

We have had trips all over Western North Carolina and East Tennessee. Here are some shots from our recent guided trips. Book your next fly fishing adventure with the friendly and experienced guides at Hookers Fly Shop and Guide Service. To book call 828-587-4665 or email at hookersflyshop@yahoo.com You can also book through our online store.

Girls fly fish too! Book your next trip with us. 828-587-4665 hookersflyshop@yahoo.com

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Gatlinburg Fly Fishing Guides

Posted on July 18, 2015 by jasoncole

Fly Fishing guides for the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area in Tennessee. Hookers Fly Shop and Guide Service offers guided fly fishing trips on the TN and the NC side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. While our retail location is located in Sylva, NC all of our guides cover the waters in and around Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Guided fly fishing wade trips located on the Little River, Abrams Creek, Chimney Tops area and many more.

Beautiful Rainbow from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Book now 828-587-HOOK

Hookers Fly Shop and Guide Service offers 1/2, 3/4 and full day wade trips. Float trips are also available just outside of the Smokies on the North Carolina side. For the more adventurous angler we also offer overnight backpacking/camping/fly fishing trips to more remote areas of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Our lead guide, Jason Cole, has over a decade of experience leading small and large groups on the overnight backcountry trips.

Repeat customers Paul and Avery enjoying an early spring day in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Book now 828-587-HOOK

Hookers Fly Shop and Guide Service welcomes all ages as well as large corporate, family or church groups. Book your next fly fishing adventure in the Smokies with the guides at Hookers Fly Shop. Call 1-828-587-4665 or email hookersflyshop@yahoo.com Click here to book your trip online.

Fly Fishing for Brook Trout in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Book now 828-587-HOOK

Squirmy Wormies

Posted on June 26, 2015 by jasoncole

Squirmy Wormies currently on sale at Hookers Fly Shop and Guide Service. In most stores these hot flies retail for $2.00 or more but you can get them here for only $18.00 per dozen ($1.50 each) and sometimes on sale for even cheaper. Choose from Hot Pink, San Juan Red, Tan, Blood Worm Red, Purple, Orange or Two Tone variations.

Hot Pink Squirmy Worms. Made in the USA. Hand tied flies. Click here to order.

We can tie them in size 10-14 and with or without a beadhead. You can also choose what color beadhead you prefer.

San Juan Red Squirmy Worms. Made in the USA. Hand tied flies. Click here to order.

All of these flies are made in the USA right here at Hookers Fly Shop and Guide Service. To order simply click here or call 828-587-HOOK.

Blood Worm Red Squirmy Worms. Made in the USA. Hand tied flies. Click here to order.

This is what one of our customers has to say about our hand tied squirmy worms:

BTW the squirmies you tie are the best, I used to get them from ________ in _______ but those things fall part after a few few fish, the ones you guys sell last for dozens of fish, awesome job!

Tan Squirmy Worms. Made in the USA. Hand tied flies. Click here to order.

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Back Country Fly Fishing and Camping Trips

Posted on June 11, 2015 by jasoncole

Back country fly fishing and camping trips in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. Last week Jalen and I had the pleasure of guiding Tristan, Austin and Ed on an overnight backcountry fly fishing and camping trip to Hazel Creek located in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

Hookers Fly Shop guide Jalen Morton on a Hazel Creek Back Country Trip – June 2015.

The weather and the fishing were absolutely fantastic. The group landed some beautiful rainbows and a few brown trout. We even had a few bear sightings.

Hazel Creek Rainbow Trout. June 2015

Even though this area is now closed due to bear activity we still offer back country trips to several locations in the park including Eagle Creek and Forney Creek. These trips are really popular this time of year so book early to ensure you get the dates you want. We ask that most trips try to book at least one month in advance.

Book with us and we will even pack the cots to make your night even more comfortable.

To inquire or book a backcountry camping and fly fishing trip in the Smokies call 828-587-HOOK or email us at hookersflyshop@yahoo.com You can also click this link to book online. Book Here!

Overnight camping and fly fishing trips in the Smokies.

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Smallmouth Bass trips in North Carolina

Posted on May 27, 2015 by jasoncole

Fly fishing for smallmouth bass in North Carolina is beginning to heat up. We were out floating the Tuckasegee this past Saturday with new clients Randy and Nancy. While Nancy put a lot of trout in the net Randy put some very impressive smallies in the net.

Smallmouth Fly Fishing in North Carolina. May 2015

Here at Hookers Fly Shop and Guide Service we offer both wade and float trips for smallmouth bass. We offer floats mainly on the Tuckasegee River and wade and float trips on the Little Tennessee.

North Carolina Smallmouth Fishing. May 2015

While we specialize in fly fishing for these hard fighting fish we also offer spinning tackle trips. All gear and tackle will be provided at no additional charge on all of our trips.

Floating the Tuckasegee River.

Fly Fishing for Smallmouth in Western North Carolina.

Book your next smallmouth adventure with the guides at Hookers Fly Shop and Guide Service. Call 828-587-4665 or email at hookersflyshop@yahoo.com

You can also book online. Just click this link. Smallies on the Fly.

Guided Smallmouth Trip on the Tuckasegee River Summer 2012

Guided Smallmouth Trips on the Tuckasegee River. 828-587-4665

Fishing for Smallmouth Bass in North Carolina. (828)587-HOOK

Big Smallie on the Lower Tuckasegee River. (828)-587-HOOK

Guided smallmouth trips in North Carolina. 828-587-HOOK

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Guided Fly Fishing in North Carolina

Posted on May 15, 2015 by jasoncole

Guided Fly Fishing in North Carolina. Hookers Fly Shop offers wade and float trips for both trout and smallmouth bass in Western North Carolina and East Tennessee. From October to early June we offer wade and float trips on the delayed harvest section of the Tuckasegee River, which is just a few minutes drive from our fly shop in Sylva. We also offer wade trips during this time on the delayed harvest sections on the West Fork of the Pigeon and the Nantahala River.

Guided Fly Fishing in North Carolina – Float Trip on the Tuckasegee River

Other areas we guide include the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Cherokee area including the Catch and Release Trophy Section.

Guided Fly Fishing in North Carolina – Cherokee Trophy Section

During the summer months we can be found guiding many of the streams in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well as wade and float trips for Smallmouth Bass on the Tuckasegee and Little Tennessee River.

Guided Fly Fishing in North Carolina – The Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Book your next fly fishing adventure with us. 828-587-HOOK hookersflyshop@yahoo.com

Book online by clicking on our online store.

Hookers Fly Shop and Guide Service is located at:

546 W. Main St.

Sylva, NC 28779

Fly fish the great smoky mountains

Posted on May 14, 2015 by jasoncole

Fantastic day guiding longtime client Dale L. in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Dale put a decent number of fish in the net.

Several fish came on little yellow stones on top and some of the bigger fish were down deep on Sexy Walt’s Worms and Guides Choice Hares Ears. Overall a great day on the water.

Book your next fly fishing adventure in the Great Smoky Mountains with the friendly and experienced guides at Hookers Fly Shop and Guide Service. 828-587-HOOK or book through our online store.

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