Western North Carolina Fly Shops

Hookers Fly Shop is located in Historic Downtown Sylva, minutes away from the Tuckasegee River and in the heart of the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail.  We are the closest outfitter and guide service to the world famous Tuckasegee Delayed Harvest section.

We have a wide range of Packs, Vests, Lumbar Packs, Backpacks etc.

We offer classes that are free to the public. We work with TU and other various organizations to bring fly fishing to all that want to learn. Our shop is conveniently located near WCU, Dillsboro, Cherokee, Whittier, SONY DSCWaynesville, Bryson City, Nantahala and just a short drive from Asheville.  Our guide service covers most of Western North Carolina including Cherokee, The Smokies and the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail.  We offer both wade and float trips for trout and smallmouth bass.  You can choose from a half day, 3/4 day or full day or if you are the more adventurous type we also offer overnight backcountry fly fishing trips to remote areas of the Smokies and Nantahala National Forest.

Release shot of a big Raven’s Fork Rainbow.

We carry great brands to fit every budget. From TFO, Redington, Fishpond and Lilypond, Ross Reels, Lamson Waterworks, Bauer Reels, Echo Rods, William Joseph, Rio, Frog Hair, Rising, Columbia, Sage and many more. We also carry an extensive fly tying selection with products from Montana Fly, Wapsi, Hareline and Umpqua.

Jalen with a massive rainbow on the Cherokee Trophy Section

Jalen with a massive rainbow on the Cherokee Trophy Section

If you are interested in any of our fine fly fishing products we will be happy to ship to you.  Free Shipping available on most orders within the US.  International Shipping also available upon request.  Call or email to place an order.  Look for our online store coming soon.

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Hours of operation:

  • Mon.-Thurs. 9:30am-5:30pm
  • Fri. 9:30 am-5:30pm
  • Sat. 8:00am-6:00pm
  • Sun. 10:00am-2:30pm
Hours are subject to change.

Use the convenient form below to book a trip or inquire about our services and one of our employees will contact you in less than 24 hours to confirm the trip.  In the message line list the type of trip, length, number of anglers and the date of the trip.

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Fly Fishing the Tuckasegee River

The Tuckasegee River has been producing some nice smallmouth action as well as some fantastic trout action over the first couple of weeks of summer.  We have been floating several sections from Cullowhee to Bryson City.  The best conditions have been on zero release days or West Fork only releases when the water isn’t too cloudy.

Smallie action on the Tuckasegee River July 2014

Today, I floated with new client Jim K. from Florida.  Jim started out the day by putting several nice rainbows in the net including a couple of 15-16″ bows.   Jim went on to land well over 20 rainbows and several smallies and a few redeye bass.   Jim even got the Tuckasegee Double pictured below.   The trout were killing #10 Tungsten Brown Hot Head Marvins and the bass all came on a #4 Chart/White Clouser Minnow.

Tuckasegee Double July 2014

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.

Dillard with a nice Tuckasegee Smallie. July 2014

We have also been doing plenty of small stream trips for trout over the past few weeks.  Soco Creek, Oconalutee, Scotts Creek, Rough Butt Creek, Piney Mountain Creek and Bradley Fork have all be fishing really well for us.

Kate with a small stream rainbow on the fly.  July 2014

The nearby Oconaluftee River flows out of the Smoky Mountains National Park through beautiful historic Cherokee N. C. home to the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians. The Oconaluftee River is a freestone river that begins life high up in the Smoky Mountains National Park. Many small feeder streams make up this beautiful river, to form one of the largest rivers that flows inside park boundaries.

Oconaluftee River Brown Trout. July 2014

There are dozens of streams in the Smokies and most of them are home to Rainbow, Brook and Brown trout.  Some of the lower elevation streams even hold smallmouth bass.  While a few of the streams have all three species of trout there are a few of the higher elevation streams that only have the Brook Trout or “Specks” as most of us locals like to call them.  In fact, the brook trout that are found in these mountains are unique only to the Southern Appalachian Mountains.  These fish tend to be much smaller than the more well known Northern Brook.  This beautiful specimen is the only native trout to the area

Release shot of a beautiful Smoky Mountain Brown Trout. July 2014

Once outside the park, the “Luftee” as us locals refer to it, flows inside the Qualla Boundary where it’s waters are stocked with numerous healthy Rainbow, Brook, and Brown Trout. The Cherokee Indians are long know for taking care of their natural resources, and the Oconoluftee is no exception. The Tribe stocks the Oconoluftee River and other streams located on the Qualla Boundary twice a week, so there is no shortage on trout in the waters of the Oconoluftee. The Tribe does offer fishing permits, and the daily creel limit is 10 fish with no size restriction. The previous North Carolina State Record Brown Trout came from the waters of the Luftee weighing in at 15 lbs 9oz!

Soco Creek Rainbow. July 2014

 

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Nice Tuckasegee Smallie. July 2014

Smallies on the Fly on the Tuckasegee River. July 2014

West Fork Brown Trout

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Fly Fishing Trips for kids in Western North Carolina

Over the past couple of weeks we have had the pleasure of sharing our wonderful sport with several groups of young children and young teenagers.  Seeing a child catch his or her first fish on the fly is a truly rewarding experience.

Eight year old Savannah with a nice rainbow taken on a #14 Yellow Stimulator.

During the summer months we target many of the small streams in the area.  These streams provide a fun and safe environment for young children to learn the basics of fly fishing.  We provide waders and boots for youngsters as well as smaller rods for smaller hands.

10 year old Skip with a nice rainbow to start the day.

We recommend 1/2 or 3/4 day trips for younger children but full day trips are always on option.  All equipment is provided on all of our trips at no additional cost.

Darby with a beautiful rainbow.

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

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Guided Fly Fishing Trips near Asheville, NC

Over the past few weeks we have been fishing and guiding on many of the small streams in the area.  We have been all over the Smokies including more remote areas like Hazel Creek and Forney Creek.  The Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail has also been a favorite of ours on streams like Scotts Creek, West Fork of the Tuckasegee, Caney Fork, Mull Creek, Piney Mountain Creek and more.

Eight year old Darby with a fine small stream rainbow.

We have been seeing some good hatches of Little Yellow Stoneflies, Light Cahills and Sulphurs with plenty of eager fish picking dry flies off the surface.  The better dry fly action has been in the mornings and late afternoon and evening hours.  We have also been fishing a lot of dry dropper rigs and nymphs rigs with great success.  Hot nymphs have been #14-16 Flashback Pheasant Tails, #14-16 Orange Thread Frenchies, #14-16 Rainbow Warriors, #12-14 Olive and Natural Hares Ear Walts Worms, #10-14 Green Weenies and other various inchworm patterns, #10-14 Pink Barbie, #14-18 Quasimodo Pheasant Tails and more.

10 year old Henry with a very nice rainbow on the fly. June 2014

Choose from our 1/2 day, 3/4 day or full day wade trip as well as 1/2, 3/4 or full day float trips.  We even do overnight backcountry camping/fly fishing trips to remote streams in Smokies.  Book your next fly fishing adventure with us.  828-587-HOOK    hookersflyshop@yahoo.com

Large Brown from the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail June 2014

Nice small stream Brown Trout on the WNC Fly Fishing Trail. June 2014

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Small Stream Guided Trips in Western North Carolina

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of guided John M. and his son John from Asheville, NC.  The younger John is studying here at Western Carolina University for the summer and wanted to learn the small trout streams near campus.

John with a very nice small stream brown trout. June 2014

Around 30 minutes into the trip John hooked into the huge brown pictured above.  After an epic 7-8 min battle we finally got her in the net.  We snapped a few pictures and slowly worked with her until she could swim away on her own.  Hopefully someone will have the chance to catch this beautiful trout again in the future which is the beauty of catch and release practices.

Beautiful Wild Brown June 2014

Both father and son went on to put several more fish in the net throughout the afternoon.   Late in the afternoon we had to cut the trip a little short due to a Thunderstorm.  Overall it was a fantastic day on the water with some great company.  We look forward to guiding these guys again in the near future.

Small stream wild rainbow. June 2014

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Smallmouth Bass Trips near the Smokies

Hookers Fly Shop offers both wade and float trips in the Western North Carolina area, including the Little Tennessee River and the Tuckasegee River for Smallmouth Bass.  Hookers Fly Shop is only outfitter that offers seven different sections to float on the Upper and Lower Tuckasegee river for smallmouth bass.

Tuckasegee Smallmouth Bass

Anglers can choose to fly fish, use traditional spinning gear or both. These trips are available in 1/2 day, 3/4 day and full day increments.  We provide all necessary gear (both fly and spin) on all of our trips as well as lunch on full days and drinks and snacks on 1/2 and 3/4 day trips. (lunch can be added on to any trip upon request for a minimal fee.)

Big Tuckasegee Smallmouth Bass

Anglers will also have the opportunity to catch plenty of other species of fish on these trips. In addition to Smallmouth, Rainbow and Brown trout, Red Eye Bass, Largemouth, Spotted Bass, Walleye, and Perch are often brought to the net.  There are even rumors that Muskie roam these waters.

Fly Fishing for Walleye on the Tuckasegee

Fly Fishing for Walleye on the Tuckasegee

 

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Big Tuckasegee Smallmouth on the Fly

Big Tuckasegee Smallmouth on the Fly

Joe with a nice Tuckasegee Smallmouth on the Fly

Joe with a nice Tuckasegee Smallmouth on the Fly

Tuckasegee Smallmouth

Tuckasegee Smallmouth

Frank with a nice Tuckasegee Smallmouth

Frank with a nice Tuckasegee Smallmouth

Nice Tuckasegee Smallie

 

 

 

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Fishing Trips in the Great Smoky Mountains

Guided Fly Fishing trips in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  The Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers some of the best fly fishing opportunities in the Southeast.  However, the fishing here can be extremely frustrating for most anglers but at the same time it can very rewarding.

Overnight Backcountry Trip on Hazel Creek June 2014

There are dozens of streams in the Smokies and most of them are home to Rainbow, Brook and Brown trout.  Some of the lower elevation streams even hold smallmouth bass.

Catching wild Brookies

Catching wild Brookies

While a few of the streams have all three species of trout there are a few of the higher elevation streams that only have the Brook Trout or “Specks” as most of us locals like to call them.  In fact, the brook trout that are found in these mountains are unique only to the Southern Appalachian Mountains.  These fish tend to be much smaller than the more well known Northern Brook.  This beautiful specimen is the only native trout to the area.  Pictured below is a beautiful Southern Appalachian Brook Trout from Straight Fork, which is located just north of Cherokee, NC.

Beautiful Hazel Creek Rainbow June 2014

On our guided fly-fishing trips in the Smokies you can do a half-day, ¾ day or a full day trip.   All of these trips are wade trips and we provide all the necessary gear for a day in the Smokies.  Full day fly fishing trips in the Smokies also include a stream side lunch.

Nice Smoky Mountain Brown Trout

Nice Smoky Mountain Brown Trout

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.

Nice small stream Brookie.

If you would like to book your fly fishing trip in the Smokies just send an email or call and speak to one of our friendly staff and we will be glad to help you plan your trip.   hookersflyshop@yahoo.com   828-587-HOOK

“The mountains are calling and I must go.” – John Muir

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Backcountry Camping Trips in the Smokies

This past week Jalen Morton and I spent a few days guiding repeat client, Charles W.  as well as three new clients to Hazel Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  The weather was perfect and the fishing was pretty good as well.

Beautiful Hazel Creek Rainbow June 2014

Everyone put some beautiful fish in the net including the beautiful rainbow pictured above.  Hot flies were Little Yellow Sallies and Yellow PMX fished with various beadhead nymphs for droppers.

Backcountry Trip June 2014

If you are interested in booking an overnight camping and fly fishing trip into the Smokies please email or call for more details.  Small groups, large groups, and children are welcome on all of our trips.

Campsite at Proctor on Hazel Creek June 2014

 

 

The Calhoun House , one of our favorite stops before or after a day on the water.

 

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Fly Fishing Gatlinburg TN

Hookers Fly Shop and Guide Service offers guided wade trips in and around Gatlinburg, Tennessee.  Our guides will be happy to meet you somewhere close to where you are staying and we will provide all the necessary equipment for a fun filled day on the water fly fishing the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Fly Fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

We offer trips to the West Prong of Little River, Little River, Middle Prong, Abrams Creek and more.  You can choose from half day, 3/4 and full day trips.  Our half day trip is 4-4.5hrs, the 3/4 day is 6-6.5hrs on the water and the full day trips are 8-9hrs on the water.  We provide lunch on all full day trips and trips and snacks on our half and 3/4 day trips.

Releasing a beautiful Rainbow.

 

We offer trips to the West Prong of Little River, Little River, Middle Prong, Abrams Creek and more.  You can choose from half day, 3/4 and full day trips.  Our half day trip is 4-4.5hrs, the 3/4 day is 6-6.5hrs on the water and the full day trips are 8-9hrs on the water.  We provide lunch on all full day trips and trips and snacks on our half and 3/4 day trips.

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Guided Fly Fishing on the Little River just outside of Gatlinburg, TN. March 2015

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.

Guided Fly Fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Deep Creek 2012

Guided Fly Fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Deep Creek

 

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Western North Carolina Fly Shop

Guided Fly Fishing in North Carolina at its finest!  Hookers Fly Shop and Guide Service located in Sylva, North Carolina offers first rate guided fly fishing trips on the Tuckasegee River including the Tuckasegee Delayed Harvest Section.  We also offer guided fly fishing trips on the Oconaluftee River and the Raven Fork Trophy Water as well as the upper and lower sections of the Nantahala River.  Fly Fishing guides for Great Smoky Mountains National Park streams including overnight camping/fly fishing.   We specialize in guided wade or float trips on the Tuckasegee and the Little Tennessee for trout and smallmouth bass as well as guided wade trips in Cherokee, Waynesville, Nantahala, The Great Smoky Mountains National Parkand many more.  We are conveniently located close to Harrahs Cherokee Casino, the Biltmore House in Asheville, NC and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Lamson Waterworks Reels

We are just minutes away from the Tuckasegee River and in the heart of the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail.  We are the closest outfitter and guide service to the world famous Tuckasegee Delayed Harvest section.

Fishpond, Umpqua and William Joseph packs and gear.

We carry great brands to fit every budget. From TFO, Redington, Fishpond and Lilypond, Ross Reels, Lamson Waterworks, Bauer Reels, Echo Rods, William Joseph, Rio, Frog Hair, Rising, Columbia, Sage and many more. We also carry an extensive fly tying selection with products from Montana Fly, Wapsi, Hareline and Umpqua.

Fly Tying materials from Montana Fly Co, Wapsi Fly Tying, Hareline and more.

We offer classes that are free to the public. We work with TU and other various organizations to bring fly fishing to all that want to learn. Our shop is conveniently located near WCU, Dillsboro, Cherokee, Whittier, Waynesville, Bryson City, Nantahala and just a short drive from Asheville.  Our guide service covers most of Western North Carolina including Cherokee, The Smokies and the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail.  We offer both wade and float trips for trout and smallmouth bass.  You can choose from a half day, 3/4 day or full day or if you are the more adventurous type we also offer overnight backcountry fly fishing trips to remote areas of the Smokies and Nantahala National Forest.

Backcountry Camping Spring 2014

Float Trip with longtime client Chuck G. Spring 2014

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Come visit us and see what we have to offer, or participate in one of our free weekly classes. We also carry Hookers logo tees and hats and guide shirts by Columbia.

 

 

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