MEETINGS AND EVENTS
A Public Service Announcement!
Do you have trouble with your floating line sinking? Solve the sinking problem HERE
Virtual presentation on 10 February from 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Presentation
Heath Cartee grew up chasing bream and bass in the farm
ponds of Upstate South Carolina. Some of his earliest memories are
sitting on a bank with a bobber and worms watching the bream approach in
shallow water. The area he roamed and fished as a child was all private
property that was open and undeveloped enough that a kid with a fishing pole
was largely ignored, or viewed as part of the landscape. That sense of
freedom and the appeal of open lands and waters was something he had forgotten,
until he was reminded by the wild trout and public lands in Western North
Carolina. As the conversion of fields and woods to housing developments
and strip malls took over what were once the playground of a semi-feral child,
and the expectations and responsibilities of adulthood took over what was once
the heart and spirit of that same semi-feral child. It was public lands
and wild fish where Heath found the opportunities and freedom to
reconnect with that still wild and undomesticated part of himself; the part
that he prefers.
This preference and discovery eventually led to a strong
passion for things wild and free (deer, bear, turkey, grouse, trout, smallmouth
bass); and a distaste but mild tolerance for things domesticated (chicken,
stocked trout, cul-de-sacs, boards and committees). He is no purist
(though he often comes off as one), but rather believes that our outdoors
pursuits should offer balance to our everyday lives which tend to be overly
sedentary, domestic, and tame. He believes that wild fish, wild game, and
wild places are something we need; and that the attempts at domestication of
our quarry is one of the most egregious sins and greatest threats to not only
the health of our wild places, but also ourselves.
Heath is the Head Guide, CEO, CFO, President, Chief of
Marketing, Web Developer, Head of Human Affairs, and night shift Custodian,
among many other titles, at Pisgah Outdoors.
Click here to Register
Here is a link to the December 2020 meeting with Sam Johnson
https://youtu.be/sLhzwHxXnHM
Admission Info
Cash only at the gate
Purchase advance tickets HERE
Adult:
One day $15
Two-day pass $25
Children under 5 free, under 12: $2
Scouts under 16 in uniform: free
Active Military: $10
The Carolina Fly Fishing Club is planning a banner year of fishing outings for our members. The outings will be planned to appeal to all levels of fly fishers, from beginners to advanced. We will have both one day and multi-day outings, cold and warm water fishing, free and low cost events. These outings will provide opportunities to learn new water and benefit from experience and mentoring from other members and, as always, a great opportunity to meet, socialize and fish with fellow CFFC fly fishers.
The schedule of events will become expanded and with firmer dates as we advance in the early months of the year. Following are currently planned, committed outings that you can put on your calendars now and be ready to go. Some events will have maximum attendees and some will require advance payment so be sure to check the events calendar frequently and get registered early for those events that you want to attend. We have 5 outings planned for the South Holston River and its trophy sized wild trout and other nearby waters. These are very popular outings and early registration will assure attendance.
March 7 - we will kick off the 2015 fishing year with a delayed harvest trout stream outing, most likely Wilson Creek
April 9-12 – our annual Spring, Western North Carolina, large group outing in the Nantahala area with multiple DH and wild trout waters near by
May 9 – another delayed harvest trout stream outing, location TBD
May 12-15 – South Holston River mid-week outing, Bluff City, Tenn. Maximum of 4 anglers. Also, other nearby streams including the Watauga, Beaver Dam, Stoney, and Doe
May TBD – potential camping outing
June 11-14 – South Holston River outing, Bluff City, Tenn. Maximum of 8 anglers. Also, other nearby streams including the Watauga, Beaver Dam, Stoney, and Doe
July 9-12 – South Holston River outing, Bluff City, Tenn. Maximum of 6 anglers. Also, other nearby streams including the Watauga, Beaver Dam, Stoney, and Doe
August 6-9 – South Holston River outing, Bluff City Tenn. Maximum of 6 anlgers. Also, other nearby streams including the Watauga, Beaver Dam, Stoney, and Doe
August TBD – We are working on a potential smallmouth bass outing, location TBD
September TBD – We are working on another possible camping outing for trout, smallmouth or both, location TBD
October 1-4 - South Holston River outing, Bluff City, Tenn. Maximum of 6 anglers. Also, other nearby streams including the Watauga, Beaver Dam, Stoney, and Doe
October 10 – A delayed harvest trout stream outing, most likely Wilson Creek
November TBD – Annual Fall, Western North Carolina, large group outing in the Nantahala area with multiple DH and wild trout waters near by
November TBD- another nearby delayed harvest outing, location TBD
March 7, 2015 Wilson Creek Day Trip
Please register if you will attend!
OK CFFC Members, the 2015 Delayed Harvest season is starting up. During the first week of March there should be some fresh, hungry trout stocked in our local Delayed Harvest streams.
For those of you new to North Carolina Trout Seasons, Delayed Harvest is the NC state's modified Catch and Release program. March, April and May, the Department of Wildlife Resources stocks selected streams ( those marked with Black and White diamond shaped signs) for Catch and Release, single hook, artificial lure only fishing. In short all fish caught must be released.
On Saturday, March 7th, the CFFC will host an outing to Wilson Creek. Wilson Creek is located about 20 miles outside of Morganton. For those of you not familiar with the area, take I- 40 West, towards Asheville. Take exit 100, turn right and go about 4 miles. The road will dead end into state route 181. Turn left, go about 10 miles and make a right onto Brown Mountain Beach Road. There is a white church with steeple very visible at this turn. Follow Brown Mountain Beach road about 5 miles, and look for the signs for Wilson Creek, Brown Mountain Beach Resort and Mortimer Campground. You will cross a bridge over Wilson creek just before THE LEFT TURN onto the road to Brown Mountain Beach. You can also go to Google Maps and search for Mortimer NC and it will show you directions.
Brown Mountain Beach Road is a combination of paved and dirt (very navigable) road. For those who would like to meet up first for tips, pointers, etc., we will meet at the parking lot just past and to the right of the THIRD BRIDGE that you will cross over. It will be a fairly long drive. At this point, Wilson Creek moves from your right side to your left side and the entry to the parking lot is just a few feet past the bridge. Just prior to this bridge, you will see an old abandoned mill on your right and then round a large curve. The bridge will come up soon thereafter. For more detailed directions, please see the link provided on the registration page. We will meet in the parking lot at 8:30 AM.
Please bring your own lunch, beverages, etc. We will meet at the picnic shelter at the Forest Service’s Mortimer campground about 12:00. March weather can be unpredictable so please bring flexible clothing.F
Club Outings: Due to CFFC liabilities anyone attending a club outing must be up to date with their CFFC and IFFF memberships. Guests or lapsed members must sign a release form at the gathering.
Ok Fellow CFFC members. It is that time of year again. Tired of the ice and snow? Well here is something for you to look forward to. It is time to sign up for the annual spring Nantahala Trip. This year we are changing things up a little. The club has rented a large group cabin right on Nantahala Lake. The cabin site is located in a private cove with direct access to the lake and even has a dock. The delayed harvest stretch of the Nantahala is straight down the mountain about 8 miles away. The cabin has beds for 11 and will accommodate up to 5 couples. There is also plenty of room for a few folks to bring a cot if need be.
The dates are April 9 -April 12. Cost is $140 per person for the weekend. After we see how many sign ups there are we will discuss food options. Bring your toon, kayak, canoe and yourself.
See the link below for more information. As per normal club policy bunk and work assignments along with directions to the cabin will be posted closer to the trip date.
Www.vrbo.com/482676
See you on the water.
Ok Fellow CFFC members. It is that time of year again. Tired of the ice and snow? Well here is something for you to look forward to. It is time to sign up for the annual spring Nantahala Trip. This year we are changing things up a little. The club has rented a large group cabin right on Nantahala Lake. The cabin site is located in a private cove with direct access to the lake and even has a dock. The delayed harvest stretch of the Nantahala is straight down the mountain about 8 miles away. The cabin has beds for 11 and will accommodate up to 5 couples. There is also plenty of room for a few folks to bring a cot if need be.
The dates are April 9 -April 12. Cost is $140 per person for the weekend. After we see how many sign ups there are we will discuss food options. Bring your toon, kayak, canoe and yourself.
See the link below for more information. As per normal club policy bunk and work assignments along with directions to the cabin will be posted closer to the trip date.
Www.vrbo.com/482676
See you on the water.
