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Current ConditionsWe 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. |
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Rob Lilley
Rob grew up fishing in England targeting a variety of species, though trout were always his first choice. In 2009 Rob moved to North Carolina to study Ecology at UNC Greensboro, where he met his future wife, a WNC native. Rob quickly fell deeply in love with the lush mountains of Western North Carolina. After graduation it was a no brainer to make the move permanent
Rob's first love is getting into the backcountry to explore lesser visited parts of the forest in search of wild trout and he’s found a few hidden gems along the way. Rob delights in sharing his discoveries with his clients as well as teaching and discussing the unique ecology of these mountains.
Favorite Fish: Southern Appalachian Brook Trout
Favorite River: West Fork of the Pigeon
Special Skill: Ecology & Natural History
Fly Fishing Instruction
DRO offers instructional programs in a variety of fly fishing disciplines. Our class options cover everything from casting and fishing techniques to fly tying and custom rod-building.
Destination Fishing Trips
From floating the legendary trout streams of Montana to high adventure trips chasing Golden Dorado in Argentina, DRO has a fly fishing adventure for every angling appetite.
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Just after the first snow of the year, the fish are slow and the temps are cold. If you plan to fish this time of year, sleep in and make a cup of coffee before heading to the river. Around 10:00 the water and the air will warm up and the fish will start feeding for the day. The fish will feed until 3:00 or 4:00 in the afternoon until the sun goes behind the trees and the air temps start to drop again. Make sure you wear layers so you can add and subtract clothes throughout the day. As always when fishing during the winter, make sure that you have a plan of where you are going and tell others where you expect to be and what time you expect to be off the water, in case something happens while you are fishing. Read More
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