Home
The DRO Blog

The DRO Blog

The Dynamic Duo: How to Setup the Hopper Dropper

May 31, 2022

Summertime brings warmer temperatures and with warmer temperatures comes more terrestrials. One of the most effective ways to fish terrestrials is a hopper dropper or dry dropper format.

Five Tips for Figuring Out What the Smallies are Eating

May 23, 2022

How did you know that they would not eat a popping bug but would eat this fly?!

Five Helpful Tips for Gearing up for the Season

May 11, 2022

Here are some things that you should check at the beginning of the year, which will help you be less frustrated and hopefully more productive on the water.

January 12, 2022

I enjoy winter fishing probably more than any other time of the year. There are fewer people on the river and the fish I catch are generally larger.

December 13, 2021

Casting is the problem that I see the majority of anglers struggle with. In this blog, I've listed five tips that will help you improve your casting.

5 Helpful Tips For Better Success With A Nymph

November 23, 2021

I often hear people say that they do not like to nymph fish, that they prefer to dry fly fish. I agree that it is AWESOME to catch a lot of fish on dries, however 85% or more of a trout’s diet is what it finds under the surface of the water to eat.

5 Tips for Finding Out what the Fish are Eating

October 4, 2021

You’ve arrived at your favorite fishing spot, but find yourself wondering what to put on the end of the line. With more than a few variables to consider, our latest blog helps you determine the best bait for the moment. (Plus, when all else fails, we share a tried-and-true back-up plan.)

5 Tips for a Successful Guided Fishing Trip

September 13, 2021

Going on your first guided fishing trip can come with high expectations. Here we offer a few tips that will help you be prepared, flexible, and open to a true guided experience.

Let's Go Fishing!

Our area has hundreds of miles of streams and rivers to explore, giving DRO's guides a large canvas on which to create your fishing adventure. Whether you are looking for a two-hour introduction to fly fishing for trout or a full-day float trip in the hunt for Musky, we've got the perfect guided fishing experience for you.

Book A guided fishing Trip

Guided Fly Fishing

A great fishing guide goes a long way! DRO's guides can help you learn new skills and explore endless miles of Western North Carolina trout streams.
Learn More

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.
Learn More

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.
Learn More

Visit Our Store!

Located in Pisgah Forest, N.C., with the legendary Davidson River right out our back door, DRO carries a full line of fly fishing gear and apparel, as well as a wide range of fly tying materials and tools. Advice is always free, and we love pointing anglers in the right direction.

locate our store Shop Online