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Travel Guides

Fly-Fishing Gear, Guides, & a Great Day

Ready to cast a line? Whether you’re an experienced angler or have never fished before, these fly shops offer something that everyone can appreciate: a good time on the water.

by Cailyn Domecq
Living in North Carolina

The Smoky Mountain Fish Whisperer

A renowned fishing guide in Robbinsville knows just where to find the Smokies’ favorite catch.

by Graham Averill
Video

NC Icons: Trout Fishing

Anglers come from all around to fish the cold, clear waters of the Great Smoky Mountains, where trout is the prize.

by Our State Staff
Travel

Natural Beauty in Blowing Rock

Marvel at Blue Ridge beauty from horseback, cast a line in a flowing mountain river filled with speckled trout, and uncover sparkling gemstones while on guided adventures in the High Country.

by Alysia Yates
Travel

A Fish House Tradition in Swansboro

One of the last old-school fish houses in Onslow County stands sentry on the White Oak River. Clyde Phillips Seafood Market has served up seafood and stories since 1954 — an icon of the coast, persevering in pink.

by Karen Langley Martin
Travel

The Tides That Bind on Hatteras Island

After Hurricane Isabel battered Hatteras Village 20 years ago, neighbors wasted no time in banding together to rebuild. Today, an annual festival celebrates the indomitable spirit of those who live and work on the water.

by Ryan Stancil
Living in North Carolina

Good Day Sunshine: North Carolina’s Ebony Anglers

Five women from the Triangle area have cast their aspirations eastward, to the Crystal Coast, where they’re changing perceptions of what a competitive fishing team looks like.

by Tonya Jameson
Travel

Spring Adventures in Clarendon County

Head south to soak in the sunshine as you explore the shoreline of Lake Marion, discover natural wonders in Santee National Wildlife Refuge, explore charming small towns, and more.

by Lara Ivanitch
Ramblin' Man Columns

Return to the Roanoke

As reliably as redbuds and daffodils, hickory shad herald the coming spring. This time of year, they migrate up eastern North Carolina rivers by the thousands, anglers in pursuit, as the fresh waters of their birth beckon them home.

by T. Edward Nickens
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