Unreel Fly Fishing

Here’s a little Unreel Fly Fishing pop quiz:

What should you do when you’ve got a big winter storm coming?
a. Stock up on groceries
b. Fill your car with Gas
c. Make sure you have fresh batteries in your flashlight
d. Go fishing!

The honest answer is probably “All of the above” but yesterday we started with “Go fishing!”  As you can see, it was a good decision.  28 degrees doesn’t feel so cold when you’re catching amazing fish like these.  We had a delightful morning and still got home in time to get ready for whatever mother nature has in store for western North Carolina this weekend.

Don’t forget that trout need to be cold and wet.    That makes this a great time of year to give me a call.  Let’s bundle up and  go catch some!

We’ve had an unusually cool November so far and yesterday morning was no exception.  Starting temps in the upper 20’s and a little bit of ice on the rod and rig were sure signs that winter is getting closer.  Hot coffee, dressing properly and making sure your boots aren’t too tight all help but nothing warms you up like catching fish.  It’s amazing how quickly a solid take and a good bend in the tenkara rod can make you forget all about how chilly you were just moments before.   The idea of being warmed by cold blooded trout probably flies in the face of the laws of thermodynamics but trust me….it works!

What better way to spend time with friends than in the outdoors?  Combine good company,  fall colors and few cooperative trout and you’ve got a perfect tenkara morning!  That’s exactly what we had yesterday when one tenkara angler decided to introduce a bass fishing buddy to the fun and simplicity of trout fishing with tenkara.  As you can see by the smiles it was fun for everyone.  Now that’s what are friends for!