Guided Fly Fishing Trips

Over 35 Years Of Guiding Experience

Brookings is proud to staff the greatest team of fly fishing guides in WNC. With over 35 yrs of guiding experience, its easy to say we have learned a thing or two over the years, and take great joy in sharing our knowledge with others. Whether its your first time fly fishing, or your 300th, our goal is to teach you the tools to make your time on the stream more enjoyable. Give us a chance to show you around our backyard, and you surely won't regret it!

We highly recommend a 1-2 month lead time for booking reservations. We encourage booking your reservation over the phone with us so we can go over all the options, and find the best fit for your experience. We have a 7 DAY (or more) notice requirement for any cancellations. If foul weather is a factor, your guide will make the call on whether or not the conditions are worthy of going.

Wade Trips for Trout

Western North Carolina has an expansive amount of wade fishing opportunities for targeting trout on the fly. We guide clients on over 30 rivers and streams in a short drive from our fly shop in Cashiers, NC. Depending on the time of year we fish the Tuckasegee tail-water, the technical Davidson river, the Panthertown Valley area for brook trout, and countless back-country freestone streams for wild trout. Depending on your needs, experience level, and physical capabilities our guides will use their expansive knowledge to make your day with us an experience you will never forget!

Trip	Rate
1 Person 1/2 Day	$275
2 Person 1/2 Day	$425
1 Person Full Day	$375
2 Person Full Day	$550
**For more than 2 people, multiple guides will be required

Float Trips for Trout

Floating is one of the most enjoyable and relaxing ways that you can fly fish for trout. Our float trips for trout are done on the Tuckaseegee River, just a short drive from our shop. Your guide will row you down this scenic river in either a drift boat or raft set up for fly fishing. The nice thing about floating is you will see several miles of the river, and fish in places not so accessible to wade fisherman. The best time to book a float trip on the Tuckaseegee are the months of October through May. Lunch and all equipment are included in the price of the trip. Anglers will need to purchase a NC fishing license with a trout stamp.

Pricing

Trip	Rate
Full Day Float 1 or 2 Anglers	$600

Private Water Wade Trips for Trout

Want to get away from the crowds, yet have quality fish in front of you? We have partnered with several private land owners to offer a solitary experience, and managed their streams for better than average sized fish. To offer the best experience possible, we limit these sections of water to one group at at time and are first come, first serve.

Pricing

Trip	Rate
1 Person 1/2 Day	$325
2 Person 1/2 Day	$525
1 Person Full Day	$475
2 Person Full Day	$750
**For more than 2 people, multiple guides will be required

Float Trips for Smallmouth

Maybe one of the best kept secrets in Western NC, our smallmouth bass fishing is exceptional. These predatory fish will hammer your fly or lure, and when they do, hold on because you are in for a fight! We target these fish with both fly and conventional gear. The best way to catch one of these thrilling fish is to float the Tuckaseegee, Little Tennessee, or French Broad river with us. Smallmouth can be caught year round, but the optimal time of year is right smack in the middle of summer when the water is warm, low, and clear. All gear and lunch is provided. Anglers will need a NC fishing license.

Pricing

Trip	Rate
Full Day Float, 1 or 2 Anglers	$600

Fishing Schools

Here at Brookings we offer a unique fly fishing school for the beginning angler. The objective of this course is to teach you enough about the fundamentals of the sport to give you the confidence to go fishing on your own. The course is a full day, and we divide it into two parts. The first half of the day is instructional: casting, knot tying, where to look for trout, and basic fly selection. After a lunch break, we will spend the second half of the day on the trout stream reinforcing what you learned that morning. Remember, the goal of the day is to teach you the fundamentals, and if you catch a fish that is just an added bonus! All of our schools are done privately by reservation (you, and whomever you choose to bring) so that each person gets the most of their experience. All gear and lunch is provided. Anglers will need a NC fishing license and a trout stamp.

Pricing

Trip	Rate
Full Day Fishing School	$350 per person
** Private Parties Only

As soon as I walked in the door, I knew this was a place for me! I was greeted by the cutest and friendliest of dogs and staff were so welcoming. I was looking for a simple every day carry pocket knife and their selection was great. I’ll be back and hope to get a fly fishing guide in the near future.

~ Matthew O'Brien

The best in WNC. Group of some of the most talented and seasoned fly fishing folks around! Get your cameras ready!

~ Dylan Cooke

This place has by far the best prices of anywhere in the surrounding areas even locations in Brevard. They also had exactly what I was looking for, that two other bait and tackle shops did not carry. Also while I was there they had quite an extensive clearance / deals section. They also have affordable rods and reels if you forget yours unlike other places that only had super expensive options. Awesome fishing shop!

~ Brad Stover

Great fun! Plenty of activity reeling those rainbows in. Couldn’t have done it without our expert guide to help me tweak the techniques to make this landing possible! Made for a great day!

~ Alan Chapman

My day was absolutely fantastic by every single measure. My guide was extremely knowledgeable and professional in every way. I caught at least a dozen really really nice trout. I would highly recommend Brookings Anglers if you want to have a super fishing adventure.

~ George Newman

Very friendly and helpful staff. Good selection of gear and clothing.It's clear within the first few minutes of walking in the door that these guys are professionals and treat their customers well.

~ Brad Kosar