BEST SPOTS FOR FLY FISHING IN NORTH CAROLINA +WHAT FLIES TO BRING

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Fly fishing in North Carolina may not be quite as renowned as the fishing hot spots of Colorado or the vast national parks in Montana.

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But there are a growing number of healthy fisheries being protected throughout the state.

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JACKSON’S COUNTY FLY FISHING TRAIL

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NEUSE RIVER

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WATAUGA RIVER

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THE TOE RIVER

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BLUE RIDGE & SMOKY MOUNTAINS

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