The state legislature recently raised the fishing license fee by a cool 25%. For the the Annual Sportsman License fee went from $40 to $50 and the Annual Fishing License went from $15 to $20, a whopping 33%! In addition, the license issuing fee paid to the agents is $2.00 but now that will no longer be contained in the fee but will be paid by the fisherman in addition to the license fee! To seeall the changes to the fees, go to NCWildlife.
This year it has been especially wet with heavy rainfalls especially here in the south. We in Charlotte have experienced dangerous flooding in July which is usually a very dry month. This is a good time to discuss some of the best tips for safely wading the swollen streams; in fact these tips are good at any time. Here are my five best tips:
This year it has been especially wet with heavy rainfalls especially here in the south. We in Charlotte have experienced dangerous flooding in July which is usually a very dry month. This is a good time to discuss some of the best tips for safely wading the swollen streams; in fact these tips are good at any time. Here are my five best tips:
This year was the seventh annual event and it was a huge success by any measure. Everyone had a fantastic time, many fish were caught, and over $220,000 was raised to keep programs running across the nation. The 2-Fly has grown from humble beginnings seven years ago to a full weekend of activities. Things kick off Saturday with a casual pond bass and bluegill tournament in the afternoon, followed by a riverside cocktail party and dinner with a full program of special guests and inspiring speakers. Then the 2-Fly Tournament follows on Sunday, followed by an awards ceremony.
In our interest of providing the finest products at a very competitive price, we have reduced the price of our fast selling "Perfect Fly" lanyards; and just in time for the new season! With no bulky hot vests to wear, you will enjoy the comfort that these lanyards give you, The simplicity of the sturdy design have made them a favorite of trout fishermen anywhere, and we have a ladies lanyard as well.
A couple of weeks ago we took advantage of the unbelievable 70 degree January Saturday and headed up to the Davidson River to do a little bit of fishing. We actually went to Brevard, NC on the way, to visit the headquarters for Flymen Fishing Company. We are proud to announce we will soon be offering the innovative fly tying products from Flymen on our website, as soon as we can add them to the store.
Sportsmen are looking forward to this weekend’s commemoration of hunters and fishers everywhere. This Saturday, September 22 is National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF). What a great way to enjoy the outdoors than to participate in this event.
As always, we're making a number of additions on troutu. Here's a look at some of our recent notable changes.
The South Carolina Outdoor Expo in Aiken will be held on June 23 at the USC Aiken Convocation Center. The Expo will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p. m. and will feature the father and son duo Troy and Jacob Landry of the History's show "Swamp People". The Expo is a family-friendly event designed to provide information and entertainment to hunter and fishermen as well as their families. MORE
We have come to the realization that there is a need for a series of flies to use as a starter fly collection. Obviously, someone just starting out in the art of fly fishing will not need hundreds of flies, but that someone should be introduced to some of the most common flies.
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