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Fun Times At the National Paddling Film Festival
by Craig Parks What would get me out of the Nantahala Gorge on a beautiful late-winter weekend and up to the Bluegrass State? How about the opportunity to be a part of the National Paddling Film Festival! For 35 years the National Paddling Film Festival has been...
Winter Fly Fishing and Streamer Fishing
By Ken Kastorff, Fly Fishing Guide I get asked all the time, "when is the best time to come and fish in Western North Carolina?" We are lucky to live in a place where we have outstanding fly fishing opportunities year round. Many anglers put their gear up for the...
Kayakers Helping the Community Means Winning
In honor of the holiday season, we doubled our community support efforts this past week: giving support to the GCA Christmas Fundraiser and a special Support Small Business Weekend. We feel like we come away a winner any time we can support the paddling community. ...
Yes! Winter Fly Fishing is Hot
Winter fishing tips from our resident Fish Whisperer, Ken Kastorff Winter is just around the corner but don't hang up your fly rod yet. Time to get the waders out and search around in the closet for the heavy rain jacket. November starts some of the best fly fishing...
Everyone’s a Winner: Paddling in Ecuador and Winning the Trip
It's almost Ecuador season! And this year two "winners" are included on our rosters. Dave McManness and Tracy Welch. Dave will be in Ecuador compliments of bidding on our donated trip to Ecuadorian Rivers Institute and Tracy Welch is the winner of the trip donated...
Nantahala Racing Club Wins Stroke of Achievement Award
Nantahala Racing Club Wins American Canoe Association’s 2016 Stroke of Achievement Award Bryson City, N.C. (October, 2017)— Nantahala Racing Club, Western North Carolina’s incubator for aspiring paddlesports athletes, earned recognition by the American Canoe...
Adventure Travel: Don’t Leave without Your Astral Rosas
Starting to think about what to pack for your winter travel? Don't leave without your Astral Rosas! It's not just that they look good. They do! Rosas feature granite grip outsoles, three separate strap options and four eye-catching colors - so they are there for you...
Boat Review: Big Dog Havoc and Force Kayaks
I will say upfront: probably every boat review I do for this site for the near future will inevitably start with “Compared to XX Wave Sport boat.” Can’t be helped – I paddled Wave Sport boats almost exclusively for 25 years. But once I had a little time to process...
LiquidLogic Mullet Kayak Review
Mary Leatherbury Mills June 22 at 8:45am Mullet reviewAs most of you know I am a Wavesport gal and I still love my Recon and Diesel, but want something a bit more playful. My leg issues make it hard to sit in a boat comfortably due to nerve and other issues from the...
Father-Daughter Fly Fishing