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2011 Southeast Regional Flyfishing Tournament

February 22, 2011

The 2011 Southeast Regional Fly Fishing Tournament was held this past weekend in the Nantahala National Forest. DRO Guide Bill Strickland finished 6th over all and will be the #2 seated angler to represtent the Southeast in the National Flyfishing Championships which will be held in Cherokee, North Carolina. This tournament is scheduled for May 19th through May 22nd and will host the top 30 anglers in North America. Stay tuned for more information.

2011 Southeast Regional Top 10

1. Randy Hanner Team USA

2. Anthony Naranja Team USA

3. Kurt Finlayson Team USA

4. Josh Stephens Team USA

5. Chris Lee North Carolina

6. Bill Strickland North Carolina

7. Cory Roberts Georgia

8. Brian Katzenmair North Carolina

9. Paul Bourcq North Carolina

10. Kevin Lowe Tennessee

Davidson River Clinic

February 22, 2011

Guide Landon Lipke runs a winter clinic on the Davidson River showing us just how to catch fish even on the coldest days of the year. With temps just above freezing, Landons clients brave the chilly water and have some great catches to show for their hard work.

Davidson River Brown

February 22, 2011

Jr McClellan shows us a nice Davidson River brown trout that he caught. Keep sending us your fishing reports and sharing your photos. To submit your photo entry email walker@davidsonflyfishing.com

Girls Catch Big Fish Too

January 27, 2011

How to Tie the IMPROVED YALLER HAMMER

December 09, 2010

How to tie the Improved Yaller Hammer from Bill Strickland on Vimeo.

WNC Flyfishing Expo

October 04, 2010

Come joing us November 6th & 7th for the Western North Carolina Flyfishing Expo. See new products for 2011, discounts on 2010 gear, fly tying demonstrations, fly casting, and more.

http://www.wncflyfishingexpo.com/index.php

Fall Tactics

October 04, 2010

As we change into a fall fishing pattern there are several things that fishermen can do to increase there catch through out the day. That may be slightly different than the techniques that they were using for summer time fish.

Fishing is good throughout the day, you do not have to fish early or late. Trout will feed all day as they are trying to feed up for the winter, and for spawning in late November in our part of the country.

Terrestrials are a very good fly to use in the fall. However fishing an ant or beetle or hopper in the early morning when it is cool and they are not as active is probably not going to produce as many fish as if you fished the same fly later in the day.

Go big or go home, large trout especially browns like to make a good meal out of eating smaller fish this is especially true in the fall a large trout is capable of eating another trout half his size. So fish large streamers yes even in clear water for larger browns and rainbows.

Fishing dark colored mayfly nymphs and caddis pupas in the morning are a good choice. Then transition to the dries as the day warms up.

Do not be afraid to impair action to your fly until the water gets below 50 degrees. Fall trout tend to more aggressive, so skating flies, stripping flies, or adding some type of movement to your fly may result in more aggressive strikes.

Annual Kanuga Trip

August 13, 2010

Kanuga Conference Center gets local recognition on News 13 for their annual flyfishing trip with Davidson River Outfitters. Over the past few years Kanuga has coordinated groups of 30 people from aroound the country to enjoy serenity and spirituality. To see the video see link below.

http://www.wlos.com/shared/newsroom/features/absolute-le/videos/wlos_vid_248.shtml

Hot Temps Continue

August 11, 2010

Hot temperatures have been consistent over much of Western North Carolina over the past 4 weeks making trout fishing very unpredictable. Fortunately for DRO Guide Bill Strickland he can still entice a big fish to eat despite the unfavorable conditions. Fish early and stay on top with terrestrails or super small mayfly patterns. Once the clock reaches 9AM, its time to go home !

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Smallmouth Action

August 11, 2010

DRO Spokesman Walter Parrott has his clients displaying their trophy smallmouth for the camera. Warm temperatures and lack of rain have made the smallmouth bite as strong as ever. Walter has reported several fish being caught over 5 lbs on top water and various baitfish patterns.

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If interested in more information on fly or spin smallmouth floats contact Walter Parrott and Walker@davidsonflyfishing.com

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