Where We Fish

The Davidson River

This is one of those rivers many anglers have always talked about. Being a Top 100 trout stream in the United States it tends to see a lot of fishermen. Pressure causes streams like these to be a “One And Done” type river. That meaning most anglers go looking for that fish they have always heard about in Western North Carolina and go home empty handed. That’s why we enjoy it so much. The work and determination needed to constantly catch fish on this river isn’t for the faint heart. Rumor has it that some “Megalodon Brown Trout” have been pulled from this river over the years (maybe yesterday). The river continues to teach veteran anglers how to adapt and become one with this river. The hatches on this river can be epic if you know when and where to look throughout the year. We consider this home base for a reason. The reason this company was founded was due to this river and we take care of it like it is our own. If you're ready for the ultimate angling test in Western North Carolina book a trip now. There’s an old saying about this river, “if you can catch’em here, you can catch’em anywhere in the world.”


The French Broad Watershed

The French Broad is an interesting piece of water made by many other creeks, rivers, and streams. These bodies of water provide many angling opportunities. Hares Ear Fly Fishing spends a lot of time on most of them. All of these forks have their own individual amenities, but they all share an unparalleled natural beauty that is easily accessible. The East Fork is right by the road which makes it for easier access. This is a very well known stretch of water due to the stocking of “Megalodon” trout from the state. Easy access helps builds confidence for beginners just learning to wade in water and dial in their techniques. The French Broad has a variety of species including trout, smallmouth bass, musky and chain pickerel. This section of river is best accessed by raft due to the very deep and massive amount of water stretching all the way to Tennessee. This is definitely a float trip to take advantage of when the water is clear and safe to fish. We have partnered up with many respected and well known guides in the area to float you down the 3rd oldest river in the world.

A peaceful moment on the French Broad with long time client.

East Tennessee

The Tail-Waters of East Tennessee is some of the best and most technical trout fishing in the country in our opinion. Fish counts in these rivers are in the 1000’s per mile, and have some of the biggest fish on the East Coast. What makes these rivers different compared our Freestone Streams? They are all dam controlled, in which they pull from the bottom of a lake to allow a cold water fishery year round. This provides the perfect storm for fish and bugs to prosper even in the toughest of years. The perfect drift is necessary to consistently catch fish here, and we take pride in doing it right. These rivers hold strong, and continue to produce year after year. About a 2 hour drive from Greenville, SC. This river will bring the best out of anglers while being surrounded by the Applalachain Mountains floating down the clear, cold river. The hatches on these rivers can be very good during the Summer and Fall. Resulting in great dry fly fishing. Nymphing usually involves tiny bugs and light tippet to picky fish, which is what we love about these rivers in particular. Streamer fishing can be productive when the dam is generating high water which gets the fish hungry and moving. These rivers are what we consider to be just as good if not better than than rivers out West. Tennessee is truly an amazing place filled with beauty, and great angling opportunities.