Exciting Fishing Tours in Western North Carolina

Stacy J.  Day
There's nothing like going fishing. The tranquility of spending time with nature, the soothing motion of the water, and of course the excitement you experience each time you catch a fish. If you are looking forward to going fishing this spring and you're gong to be living in or visiting the western North Carolina area, there are some fishing tours that you may be interested in participating in. Fishing tours can be a fun way to learn new ideal fishing spots as well as a way to introduce you to new techniques. The following fishing tours are ongoing and occur on a regular basis, so if you can't participate this spring, you can can always plan to go in the summer or fall.

North Carolina On The Fly

Located in the foothills of the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in the city of Marion, this company gives guided floats as well as fishing trips for trout and small bass in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. North Carolina On The Fly has been in business for over 50 years and have a great deal of experience performing fishing tours. They offer many different packages, including overnight guided fly fishing trips. One overnight trip in particular costs $475 and includes lodging at the luxurious Switzerland Inn, breakfast, guided fishing on a float and more. For more information about this and other packages and services, you can contact North Carolina On The Fly by going to their website at www.nconthefly.com.

High Country Angler

Another outfit that offers guided trout and small bass fishing trips in the mountains of North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, High Country Angler gives all their tours on Hyde Drift boats, unless you prefer to wade. If you and a friend are interested in High Country Angler's professional fishing tour services, you can expect to pay $350 for a full day out on a boat with a guide. If you and a friend would prefer to wade instead of going out on a boat, the cost for a full day would be $275. For more information or to schedule a tour, contact High Country Angler at 704-641-6815.

Pro Am Guide Service

If you enjoy catching Largemouth or Spotted Bass, Drew Montgomery, full-time guide and tournament angler of Pro Am Guide Service can educate you on the best way to catch as many as possible. Learn while having a great time as you relax on beautiful Lake Norman in Concord, North Carolina. A full day tour is $200 and a half day tour, which is 5 hours in the morning, is $165. Trips are available year round for your convenience. Trips include tackle, rods, reels, a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket, and soft drinks for two people. You should be sure to purchase your fishing license ahead of time at any local Walmart, Dick's Sporting Goods or other store that handles licensing. For more information about Pro Am Guide Service and to schedule a trip, you can contact them at 704-491-8719.

Published by Stacy J. Day

Stacy is a former mental health worker who after the birth of her last child, decided to pursue her life-long dream of becoming a full-time freelance writer. She has been published on various websites as wel...  View profile

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  • Bridget Ilene Delaney3/22/2010

    Reading, I've had to do other things and then my Internet goes out at night :( Finally catching up!

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