Tag Archives: asheville

Two Halves are Better than a Whole

Posted on February 19, 2020 by unreelflyfishing

At least when it comes to tenkara fishing.  That’s why we’re going to shake off the cold weather blues with a little “Winter Special.”  From now until the first day of spring you can get two half-days of fishing for … Continue reading →

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Fishing “Tenkara”… “From the Skies”!

Posted on October 17, 2019 by unreelflyfishing

One of the great joys of tenkara fishing is that nature can provide some wonderful surprises from time to time.  An unexpected visit from this huge Bald Eagle was our surprise on Tuesday.  We weren’t about to to remind him … Continue reading →

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Walk Softly and Carry a Tenkara rod

Posted on October 11, 2019 by unreelflyfishing

Wow could we use some rain.  Conditions are low, slow and super spooky.  That didn’t stop this quick-learning tenkara newcomer from landing some beautiful fish today on a sunny and cool October morning.  Patience was the order of the day, … Continue reading →

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Taking the Pulse

Posted on August 6, 2019 by unreelflyfishing

A while back I was volunteering on a Brook Trout restoration project over in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  Yesterday I got the chance to once again join their outstanding Fisheries crew to do a survey on those same … Continue reading →

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Father+Son+Trout=Fun!

Posted on June 13, 2019 by unreelflyfishing

I admit, trout aren’t really necessary for dads and their sons to enjoy time together, but if you’re tenkara fishing, they’re a nice addition!   Trout were in plentiful supply yesterday when I had the pleasure of sharing an outing with … Continue reading →

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I Heart Hornyheads

Posted on May 21, 2019 by unreelflyfishing

I really do.  I love all the incredible creatures that occupy our streams but these guys are just cool.  Properly known as a River Chub, this little fish plays a vital role in many of the same streams where we … Continue reading →

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Catch the Brookie Bug

Posted on May 11, 2019 by unreelflyfishing

Who would hike 4 miles and spend  hours crawling over boulders to catch a little fish like this?  I would!  And so would the smiling tenkara ace picture below.  You might think that’s crazy and it is…crazy fun.   You’re looking … Continue reading →

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Birthday Bash

Posted on May 7, 2019 by unreelflyfishing

I am always honored when someone makes a trip with Unreel Fly Fishing a gift to friend or  loved one.  Today that honor was bestowed on me by the proud dad you see in these pictures when he and his … Continue reading →

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Another Reason to Go Fishing!

Posted on May 7, 2019 by unreelflyfishing

There are a lot of reasons to go tenkara fishing…It’s fun, it’s a great way to catch fish but perhaps the greatest benefit is that it puts us out in the midst of nature’s beauty.  We came across this cluster … Continue reading →

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The Hits Just Keep on Comin’!

Posted on April 14, 2019 by unreelflyfishing

This time of year, the hits really do keep coming.  In spring we fish a lot on North Carolina “Delayed Harvest” waters.  Through the end of May, these waters are stocked by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission and are under … Continue reading →

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