Fly Fishing North Carolina  

Welcome to the Casters Fly Shop, NC website and online fly shop. 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. Can you say Orvis ZG Helios? 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 our professional Orvis Endorsed Instructor. Better yet, book an excursion with our Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide and have an opportunity to catch the trout of a lifetime on one of our private access (catch and release) streams. As one of the only Platinum Orvis Dealers in the Southeast (and the USA), 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 a well rounded selection of trout flies, smallmouth bass flies, steelhead flies, and saltwater flies (bonefish, redfish, sea trout, tarpon, false albacore, trevally, etc.); as well as, the option to have Orvis Fly Tyer of the Year, Dave Hise, customize your favorite fly patterns. Also, be sure to check out (and try) a few of the fly patterns that are widely used for trout and carp in the United Kingdom (Ireland, Wales, England, Scotland); buzzers, crunchers, snatchers, and Diawl Bachs. Your wants and needs can all be fulfilled at Casters Fly Shop. Enjoy your visit and please come again!



  • What Dave Ponders While Sitting in North Carolina

  • Some of his ideas regarding fly fishing and fly tying are reasonable; but..... others are off the wall. Check out the latest step by step fly tying videos, fly fishing videos, fly patterns (like Diawl Bachs, buzzers, and snatchers), fly fishing gear, fly tying materials (like Paul Whillock's Products or Steve Thornton's Virtual Nymph Products), blog entries; as well as, trout, steelhead, carp, and smallmouth fishing diaries. If you have something to say, email us at casters@castersflyshop.com. We enjoy hearing everyone's opinion.


    Casters Fly Fishing Shop North Carolina

    MAP to Casters, NC

    Casters Fly Shop was established in Hickory, North Carolina in 1999. We are located at the foothills of the Appalachian mountains in western North Carolina- the gateway to some of the finest trout waters east and west of the Mississippi. Not to mention, the smallmouth bass, striper, and saltwater fishing in North Carolina 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 our fly fishing store to see our complete line of Orvis waders, fly fishing rods, fly fishing reels, fly fishing packs, fly fishing lines, and terminal tackle; as well as, our "off the hook" selection of fly tying supplies and materials. In fact, we offer one of the most extensive fly tying selections in the Southeast (NC, TN, VA, GA, SC). It includes a full selection of fly tying vises, fly tying tools and accessories, and fly tying materials from Orvis, Hareline Dubbin, Wapsi, Dr. Slick, Spirit River Inc., Wasatch Tools, Daiichi Hooks, 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, Andres Touceda, and Steve Thornton from Virtual Nymph Products. Be sure to visit the Industry Friends section for more information on the products we stock and the individuals we support in the world of fly fishing.


    Fly Tying Instruction, Catawba Valley Fly Tying Club, 
Northwestern Trout Unlimited Monthly Meetings, and Orvis Zero Gravity and Helios Promotions North Carolina

    You'll find all the Casters NC fly fishing functions here; fly tying classes, fly tying club meetings, monthly shop promotions, event topics and dates for the Northwestern Chapter of Trout Unlimited, etc.. Be sure to mark July 23rd, 2009 on your calendar. It is Casters Fly Shop 10 Year Anniversary Celebration at Gail's in Hickory, NC.

    International Fly Fishing Travel, Domestic Fly Fishing Travel, Guided Fly Fishing Trips in North Carolina,
Fly Tying Instruction and Classes in North Carolina, and Fly Fishing and Fly Casting Instruction in North Carolina

    Guided fly fishing trips, locally (NC, VA, TN) and around the world. Yes, that's right...... around the world- Christmas Island, New Zealand, Bahamas, Mexico, you name it. Let's go! Casters Fly Shop has access to nearly 15 miles of private 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 in rivers and streams thoughout the Southeast; North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee. 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 your fly fishing or fly tying lesson with our Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide/Instructor today!

  • International Fly Fishing Travel
  • Domestic Fly Fishing Travel
  • Fly Fishing Guide Service- North Carolina and Virginia
  • Fly Tying Lessons and Instruction
  • Fly Fishing and Fly Casting Lessons and Instruction
  • How to Tip Fly Fishing Guides and Lodges

  • Orvis Fly Fishing Videos

  • | Orvis ZG Helios Saltwater Fly Rod: The Orvis ZG Helios is the best-casting, most powerful fly rod ever made. 40% lighter than other fly rods.
  • | Orvis ZG Helios Fly Rod: The world’s lightest fly rod changes how a fly rod feels, casts, and fishes- Orvis ZG Helios. There is nothing better.
  • | Orvis TLS Power Matrix Fly Rod: The TLS Power Matrix offer the perfect balance of finesse and power. Also, the best value premium fly rod on the market today.
  • | Orvis Battenkill Large Arbor Fly Reel: The fastest retrieve of any lightweight fly reel anywhere. Durable, with a smooth, dependable disc drag.
  • | Orvis Battenkill Mid Arbor Fly Reel: The most economical, low maintenance fly reel with an ultra smooth disc drag ideal for species such as stripers and bonefish.
  • | Orvis Tailwater XT Waders: Boot or Stockingfoot Waders. The most comfortable, versatile, advanced fly fishing waders in existence today.
  • | Orvis Pro Guide 3 Waders: Stockingfoot Chest Waders. The chest wader choice of guides worldwide. As comfortable as pants and built to last. Loaded with features.
  • | Orvis Silver Label XT Waders: The Orvis Silver Label XT waders provide the best-value, and breathable performance of any fly fishing wader.
  • Casters Fly Fishing Shop North Carolina

    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 this mean to you as the customer? Unsurpassed knowledge of the Orvis fly fishing and fly tying product line. The staff at Casters Fly Shop, NC has utilized the Orvis product line for better than 40 years. Not to mention, they have fly fished in many waters throughout the world; New Zealand, Christmas Island, Montana, Idaho, Germany, Mexico, Colorado, Florida, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, Virginia, New York, New Mexico, California, Oregon, you name it.

  • Store launch: The Online Store is now open!
  • FREE STANDARD SHIPPING THROUGHOUT THE LOWER 48 STATES! Featuring products from Orvis, Ex Officio, Float Master Strike Indicators, Siman, Hareline Dubbin, C&F Design, Paul Whillock, and Andres Touceda; as well as, Wapsi Fly, Dr. Slick, Brodin, Spirit River, Daiichi Hooks and Angler Sport Group, Wasatch Tools, Raymond Rumpf & Sons, Virtual Nymph Products, and BoogleBug.

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  • New friends and former Forum posters, we now have a Casters Fly Shop Facebook page. Join us, in our quest to spread the fly.

  • River Reports in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia

    Stream and river fly fishing reports from western North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. Included are trout fishing reports from rivers and streams like Watauga River, Helton Creek, New River, Little River, Big Cedar Creek, Nantahala River, Davidson River, Wolf Creek, Jacob's Fork Creek, South Holston River, and French Broad River. NC, VA, and TN trout 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 guided fly fishing trips in western North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee, and you'll never be that guy again. We just so happen to have cameras. Enter above to view some FISHPORN.


  • Casters Fly Shop Winter Newsletter '09
  • Basic Nymph Fishing Techniques
  • How to Clean Your Breathable Waders
  • Best Bet for Early Season Trout-Streamers
  • Dave's Orvis Featured Flies
  • 2005 Orvis Fly-Tyer of the Year
  • Orvis Article Featuring Dave Hise
  • Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide-Dave Hise
  • Orvis E-news Article Featuring Eggi Juan Kenobi

  • The forum is gone forever, sorry. But...Share your wild fish stories, tell us about fly incarnations you've tied, talk about beer and music on our new Casters Fly Shop, NC Facebook page.

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  • These step by step fly tying videos, and fly fishing videos may take time to load but it is worth the wait. Additional fly tying videos are available in Dave Speak; also, be sure to check out some of Hise's Hot Fly Patterns (click red to be teleported).

  • Fly Tying Video for Hise's Hex / Burrowing Mayfly Spinner:
    New Orvis Submission 2010-This articulated dry fly / spinner pattern is most effective during the Hexagenia and Litobrancha spinner falls.

  • Fly Tying Video for Hise's Coffin / Green Drake Spinner:
    New Orvis Submission 2010-This articulated dry fly / spinner pattern is most effective during Eastern green drake spinner falls.

  • Fly Tying Video for Hise's Sumpin' Ugly Series- Crayfish:
    New Orvis Submission 2010-This articulated crayfish pattern is most productive when twitched like a fleeing crayfish under a sink tip fly line.

  • Step by Step for Tying Hise's Sumpin' Ugly Series- Leech:
    New Orvis Submission 2010-This articulated streamer pattern is most productive when swung under a sink tip during the fall, spring, & summer.

  • Step by Step for Tying Hise's Sumpin' Ugly Series- Minnow:
    New Orvis Submission 2010-This articulated streamer pattern is most productive when swung under a sink tip fly line during the fall and spring.

  • Step by Step for Tying Hise's Sumpin' Ugly Series- Sculpin:
    New Orvis Submission 2010-This articulated streamer pattern is most productive when swung under a sink tip fly line during the fall and spring.

  • Step by Step for Tying Hise's Kingfisher Blue Searcher:
    New Orvis Submission 2010-This searching nymph pattern is most productive when drifted under an indicator or high stick nymphed, anytime.

  • Step by Step for Tying Hise's Sly and the Family Stone:
    Orvis Featured Fly-This articulated stonefly pattern is most productive when drifted under an indicator during the winter and spring months.

  • Step by Step for Tying Hise's Hetero-genius Nymph:
    Orvis Featured Fly- This nymph is most productive while utilizing the high stick or bobber techniques but it also produces fish when retrieved.

  • Step by Step Fly Tying Instructions for Hise's Medusa:
    Orvis Featured Fly- Who said all worm patterns were simple to create. This pattern is extremely effective in a multitude of angling situations.

  • Step by Step Fly Tying Instructions for Hise's Eggi Juan Kenobi:
    Orvis Featured Fly- What? Two of the most productive patterns on one hook? It is so effective it will eventually be banned from all trout streams.

  • Fish and their Fishermen- May '08:
    Various fish eye perspectives and the proof that "catch and release" really works. Practice it!

  • 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 fly fishing video will still be hazardous to one's mental health; unless you get out on the water in a hurry this spring.


  • Orvis ZG Helios

    Be sure to fondle and cast the world's lightest fly rods, the Orvis ZG Helios. Actually, maybe you shouldn't cast an Orvis ZG Helios; you may decide that you need more than one. These fly rods are manufactured in the rod shop in Manchester, Vermont (USA). They are fantabulous!

  • | Orvis Animated Knot Series: These animated segments on knot tying are a must see. The step by steps cover the Orvis Tippet Knot, Improved Clinch Knot, Blood Knot, Non-Slip Mono Loop, Nail Knot, Perfection Loop, Surgeon's Knot, and Orvis Knot.
  • | Dissecting a Pool: This is an informative fly fishing video detailing how to dissect a pool and fish it effectively. Starring Tom Rosenbauer.
  • | Classic Pool: This fly fishing video describes how to read the classic pool while prospecting for trout. Starring Tom Rosenbauer.
  • Casters Fly Shop
    3034A N. Center Street
    Hickory, NC, 28601
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