Spring Has Sprung…Sort Of
Unreel Fly Fishing
by unreelflyfishing
5d ago
March is always a guessing game for weather around here. Yesterday we found a gap and got a morning of fishing in before a heavy rain swept in during the afternoon. Fishing was tough and we had to earn every take. Luckily I was with an excellent fisherman who made good on his chances. This was certainly the fish of the day. He took a tiny midge pattern on 6X tippet but patience, touch and good fish fighting allowed us to get this quick picture to top off a super fun morning ..read more
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Tenkara Tuesday for TU
Unreel Fly Fishing
by unreelflyfishing
2w ago
The second Tuesday of March and April I donate a trip in support of our local chapter of Trout Unlimited. Today was one of those days. The weather was cold, but the fishing was hot! These two awesome members of the Asheville based Land O’Sky Chapter of TU were rewarded for their shivering with some amazing fish. Isn’t it funny how you can forget all about the fact that it’s 27 degrees when you’ve got one of these bruisers on the line. I always enjoy helping people catch fish but there’s a particular satisfaction in knowing that the folks you’re fishing with are both active and involved in hel ..read more
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Tenkara is for Everyone!
Unreel Fly Fishing
by unreelflyfishing
2w ago
Take a look at this tenkara ace! We really had to work for that fish. My young companion was patient, focused and ready when opportunity knocked. The result is a great smile and a fish well caught. I normally use 10 as a minimum age for guiding. This is really a practical limit as I don’t stock waders in childrens’ sizes. But this guy brought his own and I’m glad he did. It was a pleasure to spend some high quality stream time with him and his proud dad ..read more
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TGIF…Indeed!
Unreel Fly Fishing
by unreelflyfishing
2w ago
The forecast was rain all day, but what we got was trout all day and that is so much better! My fishing partner was a tenkara (and fly fishing) first-timer but you wouldn’t have known it when he brought this bruiser to the net. Tenkara is not really designed for catching fish this size but with patience and good technique, it can be done. That’s exactly what was used to get this great picture and a make a perfect ending to the week. Thanks for a wonderful day ..read more
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After the Rain, comes the Rainbow…and the Brown, and the Brookie!
Unreel Fly Fishing
by unreelflyfishing
2w ago
It rained all day yesterday, which is a good thing. The river was strong but dropping all this morning and the fish were more than happy to celebrate a little sunshine with us. I had the pleasure of being out with this excellent fly fisher and to introduce him to tenkara. He caught a fish on his first cast and after that…I was pretty much just the net man! We did get a “triple” by catching Rainbow, Brook and Brown trout. What a fun morning ..read more
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Season’s Greetings!
Unreel Fly Fishing
by unreelflyfishing
3M ago
The holidays are upon us and we just wanted to wish you all the very best of the season. We hope you will have time to spend with family and friends and are finishing out a wonderful year. Thank you to all the incredible people who gave me the privilege of tenkara fishing with you in 2023. I like fish and fishing but you are the real reason I guide. I am so fortunate and truly grateful to have a job where I start every trip with clients and finish with new friends. May 2024 bring health and happiness to you and yours. I hope to see you on the water ..read more
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Late Season Fun
Unreel Fly Fishing
by unreelflyfishing
3M ago
Never forget that trout always need to be cold and wet. If you always need to be warm and dry…that’s gonna cut down your odds of catching them. Tenkara is a perfect cold weather fishing technique. You can wear gloves, You don’t have to handle wet line. Best of all you can save money by not buying a fancy rod and reel and spend the savings on warm clothes instead! So bundle up and get out there this winter. Be safe, know your limits and of course, fish with a friend like these two intrepid tenkara aces ..read more
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Falling for Fall
Unreel Fly Fishing
by unreelflyfishing
5M ago
Asheville was recently named one of America’s “top fall fishing destinations.” It’s the kind of recognition that makes local anglers wince, but it’s true. The picture above shows why; beautiful scenery, great fishing and friendly people. All we’re missing this year is water. As you can see in the picture above, our streams are still really low. But they weren’t too low to keep this tenkara first-timer from completing a Rainbow/Brookie/Brown trifecta with this lovely Brown trout ..read more
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Low and a Little Slow
Unreel Fly Fishing
by unreelflyfishing
5M ago
Autumn has arrived but unfortunately, autumn rain has not. We are still in a months-long dry spell that has left our streams at about 20% of typical flow levels. Under normal conditions we would be at least ankle deep in the photo above. Lower temps have permitted some fishing but rain can’t come soon enough. Fortunately I was out with some skilled tenkara anglers (pictured here) and we were able to negotiate the low and spooky conditions well enough to have a wonderful morning and catch some nice fish. If you get out fishing be gentle on the fish, walk softly and carry a…..long tenkara rod ..read more
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See You in October!
Unreel Fly Fishing
by unreelflyfishing
8M ago
Due to travel and some late summer obligations I am not booking any more trips until October arrives. Fall is a great time to fish here in western NC so October and November tend to be busy. If you’re thinking about trying tenkara, check your calendar and give me a call, text or email. It’s hard to beat a cool morning of tenkara fishing amid the beautiful fall colors ..read more
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