TARHEEL OUTFITTERS
FLY-FISHING in NORTH CAROLINA
South Toe River
The South Toe River is a fly-fishing only, catch and release. The river is 20-40' wide with Gin clear water. All fish are wild, with Rainbow being the most abundant. Fly's to use are small 14 to 20 size with leaders of 9- 12' in length. The style fly is not as important as size. The river is located at the base of Mt. Mitchell near Black Mountain Campground off highway 80.
NORTH TOE RIVER
The North Toe is a fairly large river about 40' to 100' the river is slow and gradually grade. The river is 2' to 10' deep so wading should proceed with caution. This river is a great Smallmouth fishery. The fish a eager to take a fly. the fish can range in size form 8" to 20". The best way to fish this river is with a guide from a drift boat. But a canoe or kayak will do if you are a experienced in paddling. The best flies are the Black and Olive Wooly Buggers in size 6-8, Conehead Muddlers do a good job also. Poppers fished in the morning or late afternoon are great. Fish these next to the shadow line for a real treat.
Curtis Creek
Curtis Creek is located in the Black Mountain foothills
midway between Marion and Old Fort. This creek is of average
size and low gradient. This creek is Delayed Harvest waters
with a good stocking of brooks, browns and rainbow. Curtis
is best fished with 8' to 9" rod and 7.5 to 9" feet leader.
Trout range in size from 8" to 14" with and few 20" + fish but many are in the smaller size.
Curtis Creek will make for a great day of fishing and fun..
CANE CREEK
The Cane Creek is another Delayed Harvest Creek located in the North Carolina high country about 20 miles north of Mt. Mitchell
and about 10 miles west of Spruce Pine on Hwy 19E in the small
town of Bakersville N.C. This is a very rustic mining town with the
creek running right through the middle of town. The creek is small
and slow but the fishing can be excellent with some very healthy
trout in the 8" to 16" range with some a little larger.
Other reports coming.....
For more information contact Tarheel Angler
828-766-9515
