Fishing Cliffside Lake near Franklin NC
Fishing Cliffside Lake in Franklin, NC Cliffside Lake is a small body of water in western North Carolina. It is 30 minutes from Franklin and 5 miles west of Highlands. It is easily accessed off of Highway 64, Highlands Road. There is a sight on the right while coming from Franklin. The road is good, […]
Fishing the Tuckasegee River NC
Fishing the Tuckasegee River – a complete guide! The Tuckasegee River, known locally as “the Tuck”, may be the premier trout fishing river in North Carolina. If not, it is certainly on the short list. The Tuckasegee River is accessible and heavily stocked. All three major trout species are present. It is not unusual for […]
Trout Fishing Burningtown Creek NC
Trout fishing in Burningtown Creek, NC Burningtown Creek is a smallish creek that flows north of the small mountain town of Franklin, North Carolina. It is stocked well in the spring. Burningtown Creek also has some native fish. The tree canopy is fairly thick, which keeps the water cooler. This also can make for tight […]
Best 4 Flies for Catching Smallmouth Bass in the North Carolina Mountains
Best 4 flies for catching smallmouth bass in the North Carolina Mountains In this article I will list my best 4 flies for catching smallmouth bass in western North Carolina. There are certainly many fly patterns that will produce smallmouth bass. However, anglers do not need boxes of flies in order to be successful. These […]
Best Smallmouth Bass Fishing Lure in Western NC
Best smallmouth bass fishing lure in western North Carolina! In this article I will share the best fishing lure for catching smallmouth bass in western North Carolina. This is my favorite lure for catching smallmouth bass anywhere. It is versatile, productive, and easy to use. This simple and effective lure is the jerkbait! A jerkbait […]
Franklin North Carolina Guided Fishing Trips!
Franklin North Carolina Guided Fishing Trips! My name is Capt Jim Klopfer and I offer anglers guided fishing trips in Franklin, North Carolina. I was a saltwater guide in Sarasota, Florida for 35 years. I bought a place in Franklin in 2019 and spent most of my time learning the waters. Call Capt Jim at […]
Nantahala River Trout Fishing
Nantahala River Trout Fishing In this article I will discuss trout fishing in the Nantahala River. This is a gorgeous trout streams. It has been named one of the top 100 streams in the United States! It flows south to north and lies 45 minutes or so west of Franklin, North Carolina. There is a […]
Fly Fishing in Franklin North Carolina
Fly fishing in Franklin North Carolina In this article I will thoroughly cover fly fishing in Franklin, North Carolina. Franklin is a small town of 5000 or so full time residents. It is southwest of Asheville in the very corner of the state. It offers anglers a wide variety of fly fishing opportunities. […]
Fishing Lake Emory Franklin NC
Fishing Lake Emory Franklin North Carolina In this article I will cover fishing Lake Emory in Franklin, North Carolina. Lake Emory was created by building a dam on the Little Tennessee River at the north end of town. Fishing for sunfish and other panfish can be very good in the summertime. Bass are available, both […]
Fishing for Largemouth Bass in Franklin, NC
Fishing for Largemouth Bass in Franklin, NC This article will focus on fishing for largemouth bass in Franklin, NC. Franklin is a small mountain town in the very western part of the state. It is much more known for trout and smallmouth bass. However, anglers can catch some largemouth bass as well. Read my comprehensive […]
Fishing in Franklin North Carolina – an Anglers Guide!
Fishing in Franklin North Carolina Anglers fishing Franklin North Carolina can experience some of the best trout and smallmouth bass action on the East Coast! The Little Tennessee River flows through the heart of Franklin, North Carolina. There is a dam on the Little Tennessee River that creates Lake Emory right in the center of […]
Fishing the Cullasaja River
Fishing the Cullasaja River In this article I will thoroughly cover fishing the Cullasaja River in Franklin, North Carolina. This is a gorgeous little river that offers anglers the opportunity to catch brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout. Both stocked and native fish are present. Further down river, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, redhorse, and […]
Cartoogechaye Creek Fishing
Trout Fishing Cartoogechaye Creek The topic of this article is trout fishing Cartoogechaye Creek. This is a pretty little stream in western North Carolina. It flows east from the mountains, ending it’s journey by emptying into the Little Tennessee River the the town of Franklin. It is an easy stream to wade and fish with […]
Trout Fishing in Franklin North Carolina
Trout Fishing in Franklin North Carolina This article will thoroughly cover trout fishing in Franklin, North Carolina. This is a fairly large area that offers anglers some outstanding trout fishing opportunities! For the most part, this includes the area of North Carolina, West, and southwest of Asheville. The techniques and tips offered in this article […]
Fishing the Little Tennessee River
Fishing the Little Tennessee River In this article I will thoroughly cover fishing the Little Tennessee River in Franklin, North Carolina. The Little Tennessee River, known locally as “The LT” is a beautiful little river and has perfect habitat for smallmouth bass and other species. In this article, I will cover the Little Tennessee River […]