Smallmouth Float Trips
 (maximum
2 anglers per boat)
Suited for: Intermediate to Expert Fly Fishers
Possible destinations: the French Broad River, the Tuckasegee River or the Little Tennessee River
Trip Description:
Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of this trip, because the hard-charging smallmouth bass have moved out of the depths and into feeding positions where we can more easily tempt them with flies.
Fueled by coffee and breakfast biscuits, we’ll put in at the boat ramp and drift through woods and old Indian weirs as we work poppers and streamers along the banks, grass beds and mid-stream shoals. If our luck holds, the quiet serenity of the river will be broken by the explosive strikes of smallies, which have been aptly called “pound-for-pound, the hardest fighting fish in freshwater.” Occasionally, a toothy muskellunge will follow our fish to the boat in a predatory frenzy that is not to be missed!
Osprey, herons, beavers, muskrats and waterfowl will be our regular companions as we drift lazily downstream to the take-out. Sunbathing spouses enjoy this trip almost as much as the anglers.
| Rates Include |
- A licensed,
knowledgeable fishing guide who can assist you with
casting, locating fish, and whatever questions you
may have
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- Transportation
from Headwaters' shop to and from the stream(s) you
will be fishing
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- Fly
Fishing equipment- including Waders, Wading Boots,
Fly Rod, Reel, and Fly Line
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- Picnic Lunch
including Water and Sodas.
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| Rates
Do Not Include |
- A North
Carolina Fishing License with Trout Stamp (you can
purchase both ahead of time by visiting NCwildlife.org)
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- A new
Leader and 6 Flies that you will need for the day.
Your guide can help with the selection based on the
water and season you are fishing
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- Dressing appropriately
for the weather- We recommend wearing quick dry clothing
even though your Waders will be waterproof.
Wear fleece or polyester layers during colder months,
and bring a good rain jacket no matter the forecast.
Wear thick wool socks.
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- Hat,
Sunscreen, Lip Balm, Camera, Insect Repellent, and
a change of clothes just in case.
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- Camouflage-
Try to avoid brightly colored shirts and hats that
may spook the fish. Earth tones are better.
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Rates: |
Float Trips- |
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Full
Day
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One
to Two Anglers |
$450
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*Only Full
Day Float Trips are available
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