The DRO Blog

Partridge and Saffron

Partridge and Saffron
March 27, 2020

Warm days make it seem like late Spring isn't that far away. This Yellow Sally Soft Hackle is sure to bring a little spice to your May and June.

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Warm Water Hollow Fly

Warm Water Hollow Fly
March 25, 2020

This hollow style fly swims like a fish, and is easy enough to tie that you can even drink like a fish, and still manage to crank a few out.

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Lose Less Flies!

Lose Less Flies!
March 22, 2020

Snagging on the bottom, and losing everything, is never fun. These bottom bouncer rigs won't totally stop the fly loss, but they'll help you keep in the strike zone longer, with less hassle.

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Squirdle Jig

Squirdle Jig
March 18, 2020

The Zirdle Bug is a popular fly in the bins at the shop. This beaded jig version is tied with Squirrel for a slimmer profile that is perfect for area streams.

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Small Stream Thorax Dun

Small Stream Thorax Dun
March 17, 2020

Check out this high floating dry fly for fishing riffles, pocket water, and smaller streams.

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Flatten the Curve, Fatten Your Fly Box

Flatten the Curve, Fatten Your Fly Box
March 16, 2020

Practicing Social Distancing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 doesn't mean that you can't tie flies, or fish near your home. Over the next few weeks we will be posting new flies to tie, fishing techniques to practice, and helpful "how to's" to help pass the time with fishing positive thinking.

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Let's Go Fishing!

Our area has hundreds of miles of streams and rivers to explore, giving DRO's guides a large canvas on which to create your fishing adventure. Whether you are looking for a two-hour introduction to fly fishing for trout or a full-day float trip in the hunt for Musky, we've got the perfect guided fishing experience for you.

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Located in Pisgah Forest, N.C., with the legendary Davidson River right out our back door, DRO carries a full line of fly fishing gear and apparel, as well as a wide range of fly tying materials and tools. Advice is always free, and we love pointing anglers in the right direction.

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Stream Report

We finally received some much-needed rain, and after a few days of water too high to fish safely, we are back at it and back in the swing of things. Read More

 

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