Fly fishing guide services and trips-brookingsonline.com

Our Guide Services are available for persons who have taken the Beginning School or have the equivalent experience.

These trips are conducted in a stream environment. Waders, felt soled boots and Orvis tackle are provided. You will need to purchase leaders and flies. (Your guide will help with the selection.)

All day trip from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Fishing license required
The cost is $205.00 for one person, $295.00 for two persons, $360.00 for three

Fishing the Davidson River: A Focused Guided Trip

The Davidson River is one of the best trout fisheries in the United States due to the abundance of food. The River is also uniquely structured. It can change from rocky, small creek pocket water to seventy-feet wide pools all in a matter of miles. The Davidson is, however, a picky and difficult river to fish. In this guided class you will learn the ins and outs of the river's structure and the trout's selectivity. This guided trip is private to your party.

All day trip from 8:15 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Fishing license required
$205.00 for one person
$295.00 for two people
$360.00 for three people per guide

Streamer Fishing in the Tuckasegee : For Experienced Casters

The Tuckasegee's fames catch and release water is stocked with more fish than any other river in North Carolina. This five-mile stretch has many different water changes from fast, shallow riffles to slow moving, deep pools. These fish are agressive and feed on bait fish readily. A streamer, or minnow imitation, is the most effective way to catch these fish. On this guided trip you will learn where fish hold positions in large rivers, how to choose the right color, weight, and size streamer, correct leader formulas for different conditions, and the tackle needed to fish effectively. This trip is conducted on a stream and is available for single or multiple person parties. These are private trips and parties are not mixed.

All day trip from 8:15 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Fishing license required
$205.00 for one person
$295.00 for two people
$360.00 for three people per guide

Please make advance reservations for our Schools and Classes.
Deposit and Cancellation Policy:

Our Guided Trips require a 50% deposit to hold your date. If a cancellation is made five days prior to the trip, deposits will be honored for rescheduling. Cancellations after store hours the night before the scheduled trip and "no-shows" will be charged the full amount.

Weather: We make the call on the weather. We do fish in the rain to honor those that are willing to do so.

Exceptions: If we decide the weather is too bad we will cancel a trip. Medical emeergencies. In these situations the deposit will be honored for a rescheduled date.

Things You Need:

You will need a North Carolina fishing license for all guided trips, and you will need to purchase the flies and leaders you will need for the day. You will need to bring a lunch or you can stop for a sandwich on your way to the stream (except on Sundays). You do not need to rent rod/reels, waders, or boots. We provide Orvis tackle.

Things We Recommend:

We strongly urge that you wear glasses. Flies can end up in the most inconvenient places. Polarized sunglasses are the best. The reduce glare for clearer vision. If you are not wearing waders it is a good idea to have quick-dry clothing. Thick socks are best for wading with or without waders. We recommend merino wool. Hat, sunblock, water, camera, a change of clothes.