Trout Float Trips

(maximum 2 anglers per boat)
Suited for: Intermediate to Expert Fly Fishers
Possible destinations: the Tuckasegee River, the Catawba River, the Watauga and South Holston Rivers in eastern Tennessee.

Trip Description:

For those who want to play Huck Finn for a day, a guided float trip in one of our drift boats is the way to go. Spring and Fall are considered the best times to float. After meeting your guide at our river shop for an early morning cup of coffee, we’ll trailer up and drive you through the misty mountains to the river. Setting off, we’ll drift through a pastoral valley of farms and forests, running mild Class I and II rapids and plying rocky pools and riffles with nymph rigs and streamers.

Feel free to stand up and cast, as our boats provide lean bars and stable footing. From time to time, we’ll anchor to allow you to work a pod of rising trout with dry flies. A scrumptious shore lunch on a gravel bar or island provides a nice mid-day break, before continuing downriver in search of “Troutzilla.” Take a nap on the way home, if you like. You earned it!

 

Rates include:

•  A licensed, knowledgeable fishing guide who can assist you with casting, locating fish and presenting the fly properly to your quarry
•  Transportation from the River Shop at Headwaters Outfitters
•  Fly-fishing equipment, including waders, felt-soled boots, rod, reel, line and backing.
•  A shore lunch consisting of your choice of sandwich, chips, dessert, soft drinks and water.

Rates DO NOT include:

These can be purchased before your trip at our Fly Shop:
•  A North Carolina fishing license and trout stamp.
•  Flies and leaders that you will need for the day. Your guide can help with the selection of the best patterns for the water and season you are fishing.
•  We recommend that you wear polarized sunglasses, which will help to reduce glare for clearer vision and safer wading.
•  Whether you use waders or wade wet, it is a good idea to wear quick-dry clothing made of material such as nylon or Supplex. During the colder months of early spring and late fall, we recommend wearing fleece pants or polyester underwear.
•  The Blue Ridge Escarpment is known for its wet weather. A good rain jacket is highly recommended, no matter the forecast.
•  Thick socks will increase your comfort while in wading boots, which are sized wider than regular boots. We carry Smart Wool socks, which wick moisture away from your skin and dry quickly.
•  A brimmed hat, sun block, lip balm, camera, insect repellent and a change of clothes are recommended.
Please avoid brightly colored shirts and hats, which increase the chances you will spook fish. Earth-toned clothing is better, especially olive, green and brown.

Guide Rates:
PRIVATE WATERS:
One angler, full day	$325
Two anglers, full day	$425
PUBLIC WATERS:
One angler, full day	$235
Two anglers, full day	$305
FLOAT TRIPS:
1 -2 anglers, full day	$425