Redear (shellcracker) fishing in Franklin North Carolina
Redear sunfish (shellcracker) fishing in Franklin North Carolina! This article will focus on fishing for redear sunfish aka shellcracker in Franklin North Carolina. Redear sunfish are similar to other sunfish and bluegill. However, there are some differences as well and I will cover those along with how to catch shellcracker. Redear sunfish aka shellcracker I […]
Fishing with the Rooster Tail Spinner
Fishing with the Rooster tail spinner! In this article I will thoroughly cover fishing with the Rooster Tail spinner. This is an extremely effective freshwater fishing lure that will catch a variety of species. Trout, bluegill, sunfish, crappie, bass, perch, and even pike will take them. The Warden’s Original Rooster tail spinner is an inline […]
Float Fishing in Franklin North Carolina
Float fishing in Franklin North Carolina The topic of this article will be float fishing in Franklin North Carolina. This is a very efficient and effective method of fishing. Float fishing allows anglers to cover a lot of water and fish spots that get much less pressure than spots available to the public. Float fishing […]
Beetle Spin; the Best Freshwater Fishing Lure?
Beetle Spin; the best freshwater fishing lure? Is the Beetle Spin spinnerbait the best freshwater fishing lure? That is subjective and maybe hard to quantify. However, I am going to make the case that it is. One thing for sure, it is my personal favorite freshwater fishing lure! My name is Capt Jim Klopfer. […]
Top 3 “Junk” Flies for fishing in Franklin North Carolina!
Top 3 junk flies for trout fishing Franklin North Carolina This article will cover the top 3 junk flies for fishing in Franklin North Carolina. The term “junk fly” comes from the fact that these flies really are for stocked trout. For the most part, they are attractor flies, mimicking the food that they ate […]
Wade Fishing in Franklin North Carolina
Wade fishing in Franklin North Carolina Boats have always been a big part of my life, and still are. I was a fishing guide in Sarasota, Florida for over 30 years. I now spend a lot of time in Franklin, North Carolina. I still use my skiff, however a lot of my fishing is done […]
Rock Bass Fishing in Franklin NC
Rock bass fishing in Franklin, NC This article will cover rock bass fishing in Franklin, NC. Rock bass are rarely targeted by anglers. Instead, they are a by-catch of anglers chasing smallmouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, and even trout. Rock bass are small, 10″ is an decent one, but they are aggressive and fight very […]
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 […]
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 […]