Dispatches

I've Always Wanted To Try: Fly Fishing

New hobbies can be intimidating, especially those like fly fishing, which have been made, in our humble opinion, to seem more complicated than it is in practice. And, like most things in life, the...

Angle[rs] of Attack: Bow & Arrow Cast

Amongst the rhododendrons in Appalachia, casting lanes can be hard to locate and are often not where the cover-comfortable fish hang out. Roll casts can help in some situations but you’ve gotten yo...

Angle[rs] of Attack: Farm Ponds

Attacking a pond is like a therapy session. Once the truck is in park and your poles are in hand all the problems of the world drown underneath the orchestra of frogs. The familiar smell of sulfur ...

Goin' Out West: Our Complete Checklist

Summer time in the American Rockies is a true right-of-passage for any angler, especially for those of you who choose to make it your first foray into the world of fly angling.  Welcome to the Moun...

Angle[rs] of Attack: Creeks

Attacking small water is closer to hunting than it is fishing. Skittish creek trout must be stalked rather than waded up on. Due to the limited space, your sounds and movements as you approach can ...

A Beginner's Guide to Fishing along the Blue Ridge

Barring one more cold snap, we’ve made it. Spring is here and the fish activity along the Blue Ridge Mountains is on! To make the best of your time on the water, we here at The Sporting Gent bring ...

Fish the Blue Ridge Mountains: Prep and Ready for Spring Fishing 2022

Despite one (hopefully last) blast of winter weather in the High Country last weekend, signs of spring are all but here. Warmer temperatures mean that birds, bugs, bears and fly anglers alike will ...

Fall Fishing

Fall fly fishing for much of North America means slow subsurface swings and constant hookups with fallen foliage, but for us here near the Southern Appalachians it is some of the best fishing of th...

Eye Candy: Troutfecta Trip to Pisgah

What a wild weekend...Temps are picking up and the lower waters are becoming less fishable. It’s time to gain some altitude, and we did just that over the weekend on our trip to Pisgah. This is how...

Picking the Right Combo

When the topic of fly fishing comes up with our customers and visitors here at the shop, we usually begin by asking: “How often do you fish?” “What weight rod do you have?” And since 70% of the ...

Fishing the Ridge - Top Destinations for Tight Lines (On One Tank)

By far, without a doubt, I’d bet the farm, a solid gold guarantee the number one question we receive when it comes to fishing is: “What are some good places to fish within a couple hours of Charlot...

Top Flies for Summer Wild Water

Summertime trips to thin water for wild fish are one of our favorite pastimes. Whether you camp overnight or make it a day trip, as delayed harvest ends and the wider waters are hit by campers and...