It’s hard to believe the new year is already upon us. We’re fortunate to experience all four seasons here in Georgia. From spring through autumn, temperatures are warm and enough to spend time outside exploring all that makes our state special. While getting outdoors may not be your first thought this time of year, you don’t have to neglect nature during winter. 

One of the questions we hear often is whether you can go fly fishing in Georgia during the winter. The answer is a resounding yes! You can absolutely go fly fishing in north Georgia during the cold months. In fact, some find it’s the perfect time of year to get in the water and chase some of the area’s finest trout. 

As we look forward to another fall, you may be looking at trips to western North Carolina to experience autumn in the mountains. You’re not alone. Millions of people visit our area each year to see the majesty of the changing leaves. Is it possible to connect with nature when so many others are doing the same thing in the same places you want to go?

Hundreds of miles of truly wild trout water can be found in western North Carolina. From high-altitude native brook trout to streams with wild brown and rainbow trout, there’s something for everyone. Some secret fishing locations are right off the beaten path, while others are miles away and hardly fished. 

Backcountry fly fishing lets anglers take on new challenges away from what can be crowded waters in our area. In these areas, you will often find some of the most beautiful trout in the world. The colors on these fish will be the perfect representation of how trout species should appear. 

Many of the streams within are remote and difficult to get to. Although maps of the area can provide the locations of many of the streams and rivers that are available, unless you are familiar with the mountain roads, public lands, and areas where fly fishing is not allowed, then it is imperative that you have one of our professional guides at  Turning Stone's Fly Fishing to lead you to success. 

Turning Stone's Guide can also spend time with you to teach you how to be a better fly angler from our years of valuable experience.

Hundreds of miles of truly wild trout water can be found in western North Carolina. From high-altitude native brook trout to streams with wild brown and rainbow trout, there’s something for everyone. Some secret fishing locations are right off the beaten path, while others are miles away and hardly fished. 

Fly fishing is a wonderful hobby that provides a unique opportunity to connect with nature and challenge oneself in a peaceful and serene setting. Some of what makes fly fishing a great hobby include:

You stand waist-deep in the cold waters of a WNC delayed harvest designated river downstream of your son. You are both floating a dry fly along the current, hoping for the beautiful sight of a trout to emerge and take the fly.

You watch as your son catches several in a row on the dry while you continue to come up empty. Finally, you decide to switch back to what you know better in your limited level of experience, switch to nymphing, and immediately catch a nice rainbow.

Your week is filled with hard work and impossible challenges. Day after day, you are asked to do more than you think you can do. While you rise to the occasion and work hard for your company and the family's sake, you need to be able to take some time off to rest and recover. 

Breaking away from the daily grind of work and responsibility is vital to maintaining your mental and physical health and wellness. Fly fishing in western North Carolina is exactly the getaway you need to reconnect with nature. 

There are several places in our region that allow anglers the chance to chase fish in the presence of a waterfall. Here are a few places where fly fishing and waterfalls unite to create a serene mountain setting. 

You have arrived at the trailhead of your favorite trout stream in the mountains of western North Carolina. The last time you fished this stream, there was light snow lingering under the rhododendron thickets, and you caught a grand slam, a rainbow trout, brown trout, and brook trout. You have your favorite fly rod and reel and an assortment of dry flies to attract those lazy trout that you know are hiding in the shade this summer morning.  

One of the most popular and relaxing pastimes in western North Carolina is fishing. Our waters are rich with prized trout. There are many techniques to employ when trying to catch fish in the Smoky Mountains. In this article, we are discussing the difference between when to employ fly fishing and spin fishing. 

It’s been a long, dark, and cold winter in western North Carolina. We’ve had multiple rounds of snow and ice, a lot of rain, and just the overall dreariness that accompanies the season. Whether you live here in the mountains, down east or south toward Charlotte or Atlanta, or west in Tennessee, you’ve probably been stuck inside wishing you could be out in nature.

But you can almost hear it, right? The birds are starting to chirp. The bees are starting to buzz. The days are getting a little bit longer. The valleys are springing to life, and soon the colors will crawl up the mountains to the ridges. Spring is on the way. 

What is the best way to celebrate the arrival of spring in the Great Smoky Mountains? We think it’s scheduling your spring fly fishing trip. Here’s what you need to know about fly fishing in spring.