Fridays on the Fly: Fishing the Rap

Teddy Mitchell11 Jan 19

“Unbelievable,” I murmured at Charlie as we watched my fly drift lazily through the water, undisturbed.  After several more casts, I stepped aside and gave hi...

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Trout Towns: 8 Fly Favorites

Travis Hall08 Jan 19

What makes a trout town? Does it hinge solely on an area’s proximity to coveted rivers, lakes, and streams? Or is it the confluence of top-notch anglers and a v...

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The Brookies Are Back

Charlie Morgan31 Aug 18

Thanks to scientists and anglers, brook trout are returning to native streams. When Cormac McCarthy wrote these words in 2006, he offered a beautiful, powerful...

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Fridays On The Fly: Fly Fishing Saves Lives

Justin Forrest24 Aug 18

"Those first few months after the accident, I was losing the battle. And then I tied my first fly." It's no secret that fly fishing not only changes lives but ...

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Fridays on the Fly | 3 Tips for Trout Fishing in High Water

Nick Roberts17 Aug 18

While some anglers may be cursing the high flows at the moment, all of this water is going to make for some excellent spring and early summer trout fishing in our freestone rivers. ...

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Fridays on the Fly: Standing In A River Thinking

Scott Low27 Jul 18

You turn a corner and you see it: the perfect 100-yard rippling trout run. It flows from a barrel-rolling ripple into a maze of boulders misted with the bouncin...

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Fridays on the Fly: A Private River Runs Through It

Randy Johnson22 Jun 18

Resorts and landowners are blocking river access to anglers Solitude is a good thing when it’s just you, a fly rod, and an Appalachian stream—which may explain...

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Fridays on the Fly: Wes Hodges’ Proper Etiquette For Fishing With Guides

Justin Forrest15 Jun 18

Intro by Justin Forrest, words by Wes Hodges Fishing with a guide in new waters is one of the best ways to learn about an area, catch some fish, and make new f...

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Fridays on the Fly: How Two High School Friends Are Changing Fishing

Justin Forrest01 Jun 18

Originally from Charlottesville, Va., Edward Hill and Luke Campbell are changing the way the world books fishing trips. After miserable experiences trying to b...

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Fridays on the Fly: Not Your Average ’92 Ford

Justin Forrest25 May 18

Like it or not, if you live an outdoor lifestyle, you have a certain appreciation for a well designed offroad vehicle. When I first saw this 1992 Ford F150, de...

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Fridays on the Fly: The Three River Fly Fishing Festival

Justin Forrest11 May 18

If you want to win a fly fishing tournament, don't go with me. Not only was this my first fly fishing tournament, this was my first time ever fly fishing. Hi...

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Fridays on the Fly: Explore the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail

Travis Hall27 Apr 18

Follow the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail for some of the best fly fishing east of the Mississippi River. ...

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Fridays on the Fly: 4 Reasons Not to Miss the Orvis Down the Hatch Festival in Asheville, NC

Dusty Allison06 Apr 18

Later this week, Asheville NC will again become the host of one of the largest gatherings of professional fly fishing guides in the nation. The 32nd annual Orvi...

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Brews, Bugs, And The Big Screen | F3T Returns To Asheville

Justin Forrest09 Mar 18

In their 12th annual tour, F3T will be stopping in Asheville, NC this year for another epic night of fly fishing, beer and food. Brought to you by Hunter Banks,...

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Fridays on the Fly: 5 Guides Share Their Spring Fly Fishing Secrets

Travis Hall17 Jan 18

We reached out to a few of our favorite local guides to for some tips, tricks and go-to rivers for early Spring fly fishing....

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