NcHippie

         Throughout time fishing has made leaps and bounds, growing as new technology is available. Eventually we must ask ourselves "how far will can something grow". Twenty years from now will we have rods that fish for us? Probably not, but I can guarantee that more technology will be available to further our accuracy, casting distance, and rod strength.           These are all very good things for us anglers. We are living in a time where we only have to buy one good rod, or if we choose we can buy many different rods for different uses. It wasn't more than 100 years ago when people were still using bamboo rods. Don't get me wrong these rods are amazing pieces of craftsmanship, but the practicality of them is not so amazing. They were expensive, took a long time to make, and if you broke one you would have to buy a brand new rod. These rods were often one piece to retain strength.            As time w...

Although I would love to take every last one of you fishing I simply can’t. The next best thing I can do for you beginner fly fishermen is to recommend you to a person who can take you fishing. The list of website below are my favorite guide services, blogs, and forums all related to NC fly fishing. Check these guys out and tell them I sent you. *This list is in no order, it is simply numbered for convenience* 1. Ashville Fly Fishing Co Ashville fly fishing co is a North Carolina based guide service dedicated to putting you on the fish. They offer full day and half day trout fishing trips. Trips are all inclusive. All gear is provided at no extra charge at all! A full day trout fishing trip will cost $450.00. For that price you get two anglers, a gourmet lunch, water, a guide, and will travel up to 10 miles of river. They offer their services on the Watauga, South Holston, Nolichucky, Tuckaseegee, French Broad, Pigeon, and Catawba Rivers. 2.   Brown Trout...