James Williams

James grew up in Granite Falls, NC primarily fishing for largemouth bass on the surrounding lakes. He has been coming to the Brevard area for over 20 years and last year decided to retire from the corporate world and move to the area to take full advantage of all the great fishing and mtn biking. James really took up fly fishing about 5 years ago and instantly fell in love with the sport. His trips to the area always included stops to DRO and once moving here, immediately joined the team. James enjoys building fly rods, tying flies, and discussing the sport with anyone that comes in.

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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.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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