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When you think of a getaway, do you picture traveling to a beautiful, remote part of the world? Do you imagine yourself enjoying the great outdoors and reconnecting with nature? Do you like challenging yourself with new or ongoing hobbies? Are you and your family searching for a place where everyone can choose from among their favorite activities? 

If any of this sounds appealing to you, you are ready to travel to the official Trout Capital of North Carolina for a fly fishing excursion on the Tuckasegee River. 

Whether you are cooped up in an office all day, spend your work hours outdoors, or find yourself working remotely from your dining room table, you need a break. You need to be able to step away from work and stress for a few days and reconnect with nature. 

While there are many different activities you can enjoy in western North Carolina, fly fishing is the perfect blend of beauty and adventure. There is no better way to enjoy the great outdoors than fly fishing. However, it may seem daunting and challenging if you have never tried it before, or you've never been taught what gear you need, proper techniques, and where to fish. 

For beginners and anglers of all levels of experience, The Tuckasegee River is perfect. In this post, we are discussing the reasons you should schedule your Tuckasegee River getaway. 

There is a lot to love about western North Carolina. We have majestic mountains, thousands of miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, and some of the most remote, untouched land east of the Mississippi River. 

There are dozens of charming small towns with their own personalities and characteristics. Our region is home to the highest concentration of waterfalls on the East Coast. In our area, we are always just a short drive or hike to some amazing natural wonder. 

We have the perfect weather for those who find summers down east to be too hot and humid, but winters in the High Country too cold and snowy. From Asheville to Murphy, Bryson City, and Franklin, residents and tourists in the southwestern corner of North Carolina experience the very best of all four seasons. 

We are relatively mild in winter, with cooler summers than Charlotte, NC, Greenville SC, and Atlanta, GA. Spring brings new life and an abundance of wildflowers, while autumn puts on the most brilliant display of vibrant colors.

If all that is not enough to convince you to visit our area, our favorite part of living here is that you can go fly fishing any time of the year. In this article, we are covering the best area for fly fishing in each season.

Are you thinking about taking on a new hobby? If you are considering fly fishing, we should want to give you a few words of warning before you start sinking your hard-earned money into it:

• You will need to spend a lot of time in some of the most beautiful places in the world.
• It’s so addicting; you will not be able to put it down. You’re going to want to spend all your spare time in the water.
• You will likely want to invest in a good camera or binoculars to get the best view of all the majestic wildlife you will see.
• You are going to have to carve out time to share your new love of fly fishing with your friends and family. 
• Whether you fish in catch and release waters or get to keep what you get, you are going to have a lot of stories to tell. 
• You may need to budget for sending your favorite guides a Christmas card when they become your new best friends. 

Speaking of budget, like any hobby or sport, there will be some initial start-up costs as you gear up. We want to help you decide where to shop for your fly fishing equipment. Should you run down to your local big-box store, scour the internet, or try your hand at a smaller fly local shop Fish Tales Outfitter  in Franklin, NC and Brookings in Cashiers, NC? Here are the pros and cons of each.