Jack, Alan, Chuck, Bill, Jim, and Bob came up and stayed in the Brookings’ lodge and fished with Brookings’ guides for three days. We floated the Tuckasegee and fished the Davidson and French Broad rivers as well. It was fun to be able to show the guys so much variety and three different settings during their trip.

No bugs were coming up, so we fished nymphs and streamers and had success and a great time with nice people and awesome weather.

We were delighted to have such a fun and knowledgeable group of guys and we will definitely look them up for some good saltwater fishing spots next time we head for the Lowcountry.

The FWX reel is made in the USA in Miami, Florida, by a family company with generations of experience making quality fishing products and a passion for fishing that’s been passed down through the generations as well. You can’t beat the quality of this no-maintenance-needed reel—especially for the price.

The Nautilus FWX is sealed so it doesn’t get clogged up or have to be cleared. It is super-light yet absolutely strong and sturdy. It’s not going to bend; it will stand up to whatever conditions and fishing you bring its way.

We carry trout sizes of the FWX all the way up to saltwater models. Come by the shop and give one a whirl or call us to hear more about how much we like this reel.

Is there anything an angler loves more than being out on the water in beautiful weather with fish biting left and right? Well, maybe one thing: having a grandchild out there, too.

Brookings’ guide Marc Hipp enjoyed two days of fishing on the East Fork of the French Broad with Jeff Welna and his grandon Collin. Collin proved to be quite the natural, and he had the fish—and the smiles—to prove it.

Marc, Jeff, and Collin had lots of fun and caught lots of fish. A successful day of family-style fishing!

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Korkers makes only wading boots—they don’t make boots or shoes for any other purpose. They know what they’re doing. The details on the Korkers Chrome prove these boots are designed and made by anglers.

With some states—North Carolina could soon be one of them—outlawing the use of felt-soled wading boots since they can carry and potentially spread invasive species from stream to stream, one huge advantage of Korkers Chrome is the interchangeable sole. You can switch out the felt for rubber and vice versa as needed.

Korkers Chrome boots also feature the innovative Boa system, replacing laces that are prone to come undone in a current. Just put your foot in, tighten the knob, and the boot conforms to the shape of your foot for a customized fit and quick on and off.

These wading boots won’t weigh you down either. They’re much lighter and more comfortable than other top brands, and their soles are flexible like tennis shoe soles. Korkers Chrome boots are what we wear, sell, and can’t help but recommend. They’re comfortable, durable, and made with fishing in mind.

Call us or email us for more information or come by the store and try a pair. Brookings’ facebook friends get 10 percent off any one item, so head over to facebook and give us the thumbs-up.

This month Brookings’ is featuring the Greys XF2 Streamflex 10-ft fly rod.

Who ever said a 10-ft rod only works for big river fishing? We’ve had great results with this inexpensive specialty rod nymph fishing and dryfly/dropper fishing in most of the western North Carolina trout streams.

Here are some of the advantages of the XF2 Streamflex:

• The extra length lets you get all the fly line off the water, reducing the drag.
• The line stays out of the current between you and the fish, keeping you at a distance less likely to spook the fish.
• The rod offers an extremely realistic presentation to the fish.
• The price is right!

Brookings’ offers the 10-ft Streamflex in both three and four weights. Call us or email us and we can tell you more or ship one of these right to your door. Or come by our new rod room and try it out. We’ve had lots of fun with the Streamflex, and we know you will too. Let us know if you’re ready to add the Streamflex to your fishing repertoire. Don’t forget we offer 10 percent off any one item to our facebook friends.

Click around and get a good look at our massive new improvements at the shop. Brookings’ Cashiers Village Anglers is bigger and better than ever and ready to see to even more of your fishing needs (and wants) than before.

Here’s what’s new:

Three new brands of rods

Three new brands of reels

Three hundred different styles of new flies

Three times more spinning rod equipment than before

Footwear including outdoor, casual, hikers, and boat shoes

Waterproof cameras to capture the magic

Orvis, Simms, Barbour, and all your other favorite brands

And more and more and more.

Come by or call us and we can walk you through all the new inventory. And if you like our facebook page take 10 percent off any one item. What to choose, what to choose…it’s an even harder decision than it used to be.

Shoot us an email at info@brookingsonline.com to sign up for our newsletter and read more about this amazing fishing trip. We’re going back next year—join us!