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Fly Fishing Guide To North Carolina

Orvis Animated Knots Videos

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Hatch Chart from GA TU

Hatch Chart from Trout Pro (Major US Trout Rivers)

Fishing Knots

Double Haul Casting

Obtaining Online Fishing Licenses:

South Carolina Fishing License Online

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Tennessee Fishing License Online

Georgia Fishing License Online

State Fishing Laws:

South Carolina Laws

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Tennessee Laws

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Fly Tying

Dodson Fishing Company

Fly Tying Nights -Every Thursday 6pm-8pm

Women Tying Nights - Every Wednesday 6pm-8pm

Intro to Fly Fishing Class - First Saturday of every month

Casting Instruction - Second Saturday of every month

Knots & Rigging Class - Third Saturday of every month

Please reach out to the fly shop and confirm any and all dates/times.

Address: 533 N Hwy 25 Bypass, Travelers Rest, SC 29690

Phone: (864) 610-2140

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Beginner Fly Tying Instruction Classes (Excellent!)

Fly Fisherman Magazine/Videos

Tight Line Productions

Fly Tying 123

Ask About Fly Fishing Podcasts

North GA & Western NC Flies

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Fly Fishing

Upstate South Carolina is a premier fly fishing destination, particularly for trout in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The region offers a mix of wild trout in remote mountain streams and stocked trout in larger rivers and reservoirs.

Below you’ll find some locations to fish, general information on SC Fishing licenses, local laws, and other helpful fly fishing knowledge.

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