Are you planning on fly fishing in North Carolina, Montana, Michigan, Tennessee, Colorado, Virginia, etc.? Let Casters Fly Shop be the source for all of your fly fishing and fly tying needs. It is our mission to
provide our customers with an impeccable fly fishing experience through personable service and knowledgeable instruction, while providing them with a multitude of services and the
finest fly fishing, fly tying, and outdoor equipment available. Some of our services include fly fishing and fly tying lessons, destination travel, a top-notch guide service, and stream and river fly fishing reports from North Carolina,
Tennessee, and Virginia. So..... whether you're fly fishing for brookies, trevally, browns, bonefish, to name a few, we will go above and beyond to
make your fly fishing experience most memorable.
Some of his ideas regarding fly fishing are reasonable; but..... others are off the wall. Check out the latest
fly patterns, fly tying materials (like Paul Whillock's Products or Steve Thornton's Virtual Nymph Products), blog entries,
as well as, trout, steelhead, smallmouth, etc., fishing diaries. Email us (casters@castersflyshop.com) if you have something to say.
We enjoy hearing everyone's opinion.
Casters Fly Shop was established in Hickory, North Carolina in 1999.
We are located at the gateway to some of the finest trout waters east and west of the Mississippi; brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout - the Southeast Trout Slam!
Not to mention, the smallmouth bass, striper, and saltwater fishing can be spectacular during certain times of the year. It is our
mission, as a Platinum Orvis Dealer, to furnish the fly angler with all the tools necessary to be successful on the water or in front of the fly
tying bench. Be sure to stop by the fly shop to see our complete line of Orvis waders, fly rods, fly reels, fly fishing packs,
fly lines, and terminal tackle; as well as, our "off the hook" selection of fly tying supplies. This selection includes fly tying vises, fly tying tools, and materials from Orvis, Hareline,
Wapsi, Dr. Slick, Rainy's, and Raymond Rumpf. We are also proud to feature fly tying products from Internationally known fly tyers like Jan Siman from Siman, Ltd., Paul Whillock from
Paul Whillock Products, and Steve Thornton from Virtual Nymph Products.
You'll find all the Casters NC fly fishing functions here; fly tying classes, fly tying club meetings, monthly shop promotions, event dates for the Northwestern Chapter of Trout Unlimited, you name it. Sign up now
and join in on the excitement.
Guided fly fishing trips, locally and around the world. Yes, that's right...... around the world. Casters Fly Shop has access to nearly 15 miles of private "trophy" water,
where we fly fish for "trophy" rainbow trout in the mountain streams of southwestern Virginia. Experience fly fishing at its best with an Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Service.
Do you want to learn how to tie specific fly patterns that will correspond with specific hatches? Learn from an Orvis Fly Tyer of the Year.
Book Now! Learn the essentials of tying flies and/or fly fishing. Book a fly tying or fly fishing lesson/instruction with one of our knowledgeable and professional Orvis Endorsed Instructors.
Be sure to fondle and cast the world's lightest fly rods, the Orvis ZG Helios. These rods are manufactured in Manchester, Vermont (USA). They are fantabulous! Check out the video below.
Orvis ZG Helios Fly Rods:
Actually, maybe you shouldn't cast one because you may decide that you need more than one.
Casters Fly Shop is one of the Southeast's (and the USA's) only Platinum Orvis dealers and is an active partner in the Orvis Affiliate Program.
What does that mean to you as a customer? Unsurpassed knowledge regarding everything available in the Orvis product catalog and all things related to fly fishing.
Dave Hise and Skip Pearce have utilized Orvis fly fishing rods, fly fishing reels, fly fishing lines, waders, wading boots, technical clothing and a multitude of other products for
over 40 years. Without fail, Dave or Skip will be able to answer any question you may have regarding the Orvis
product line. The "Dave's" have fly fished all over the world; including, North Carolina, Florida, Mexico, Vermont, Montana, New Zealand, Idaho, New York, Wisconsin, Virginia, Georgia, Colorado, Christmas Island, Michigan, Ohio, Germany, Utah, Nevada, and California.
FREE STANDARD SHIPPING ON MOST ORDERS! Featuring products from Orvis, Ex Officio, Hareline, Siman, C&F Design, Paul Whillock, Dr. Slick, Wapsi, Virtual Nymph Products,
Rainy's, and Brodin.
All Orvis gift cards and coupons are redeemable at Casters.
Stream and river fly fishing reports from North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. Fishing reports are updated frequently.
We've all met that guy. The story about the fish that was the
size of a Yugo, but a camera was nowhere to be found. Well, here
at Casters Fly Shop we have the pictures to prove it. We'll never be those guys.
Join us on one of our Orvis Endorsed guided fly fishing trips (or
fly fishing lessons) here in North Carolina; as well as, Virginia and Tennessee,
and you'll never be that guy again. Enter above to view some FISHPORN.
Share your wild fish stories, tell us about fly incarnations you've tied, talk about
beer and music. Here at Casters Fly Shop we indulge in more than just North Carolina fly fishing and now you
can to. Register, post and repeat. Note: Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email and
you must hit the link to complete your registration.
Step by Step for Tying Hise's Wiggler Variant:
The Wiggler Variant was designed to imitate small forage fish and large mayfly nymphs.
It is productive for trout, steelhead, bass, and carp.
Step by Step Instructions for Tying Medusa:Orvis Featured Fly- Who said all worm patterns were simple to create. This pattern is extremely effective in a multitude of angling situations.
Trout Fishing, Anyone?- April '08:
Epic Dom! They're not wild fish; but, we still had mega fun and we didn't have to battle with Rododendrun.
Nymph Fishing for More Trout- March '08:
Watching this video will still be hazardous to one's mental health; unless you get out on the water in a hurry this spring.
Fly Fishing for Trout in Virginia:
This video will also give you an increased desire to runaway and go fly fishing somewhere in the Southeast.
Rogue River Steelhead Excitement:
This one is causation for divorce! It is a tribute to the steelhead fishing on the Rogue River, Michigan.
Welcome to the Casters Fly Shop website. Whether you are a beginner fly fisherman, expert fly fisherman, or even professional fly fishing guide, our
fly fishing shop has all the gear and equipment necessary for any fly fishing situation (trout fishing, smallmouth fishing, striper fishing, saltwater fishing, steelhead fishing, etc.).
We supply crisp, yet powerful, Orvis fly fishing rods and lightweight, yet durable, Orvis fly fishing reels; which are available in both saltwater and freshwater models.
We offer fly fishing technical jackets and a full range of Orvis fly rod/reel combos specially designed for trout, bonefish, steelhead,
redfish, false albacore, stripers, tarpon, trevally, you name it. You will find an impressive selection of fly fishing vests and packs, fly fishing
waders, and Ex Officio insect repellent clothing. Sign up for a fly fishing or fly tying lesson/instruction with one of our professional Orvis Endorsed Instructors. Better yet, hire one
of our Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guides and have an opportunity to catch the trout of a lifetime on one of our private access (fly fishing only/catch and release) streams.
As one of the only Platinum Orvis Dealers in the Southeast, we also stock many fly fishing oriented accessories and all the fly-tying supplies you could ever need; including
fly tying tools, fly tying vises, and a wide range of fly tying materials. Those fly fishermen who prefer to purchase their flies will find an impressive selection
of trout flies, smallmouth bass flies, steelhead flies, and saltwater flies (bonefish, redfish, sea trout, tarpon, trevally, false albacore, you name it). Your wants and needs can all be
fulfilled at Casters Fly Shop. Enjoy your visit and please come back!
Dave Hise
Casters Fly Shop
3034A N. Center Street
Hickory, NC, 28601
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