Fly Fishing Western NC for Smallmouth Bass

In this video, I'm headed to the mountains of Western North Carolina to fly fish for smallmouth bass. Despite the clarity of the water, these fish were aggressive and hungry! Luckily enough, I was able to find some nice sized smallmouth that were willing to eat a streamer. Enjoy!

[@philiptipton8263]

“The Southern states aren’t typically known for having big smallmouth bass” lol. The world record resides in TN and has for decades! 😂

[@SlabDynasty]

So if you could pick anywhere in the world to go for a chance at a 5+lb smallie, you’re going to Tennessee??? 🤔

[@philiptipton8263]

100% picking the south. Look it up by state record for weight. I do enjoy your videos though! Not hating, just hoping your opinion might change!

[@SlabDynasty]

@@philiptipton8263 I don’t think it’s an opinion to say the south isn’t “typically known” for smallies when you have places like New York, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, etc that are clearly more recognized for smallmouth fishing. Our point isn’t that smallmouth fishing in the south is bad, in fact it’s the opposite. It’s great, it’s just underrated, hence the term “not typically known for”…make sense?

[@stripping.streamers]

Yesssir! Smallies on the fly>>>

[@SlabDynasty]

I agree! My favorite way to fish!

[@canadiangemstones7636]

Beauty river!

[@mikehester4163]

NC rocks!

[@SlabDynasty]

It sure does!

[@marshallhaslett8717]

Valle crucis?

[@SlabDynasty]

Yessir! My first time there. I realize it’s a very popular spot, so I was surprised at the willingness of the smallmouth to bite.