Men's Journal features Asheville Fly Fishing Company

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Fly Fishing for Trout During Winter - Asheville, NC

Winter fly fishing tips by Asheville Fly Fishing Company guide, Tony Lohr.

Galen Kipar

March 7, 2022

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Musky Fishing | French Broad River | Tactics and Tips

Galen Kipar

March 7, 2022

Asheville Fly Fishing Co, Environment, fishing gear, Fishing Report, fishing video, Fly Fishing, fly fishing guide nc, Fly Fishing Guides, Fly Fishing in the South, Fly Fishing Tips, guided musky fishing tips, musky fishing apparel, musky fishing tips, nc musky guide, Pisgah National Forest, Safety, Tourism

Musky Fishing | French Broad River | Tactics and Tips

In this virtual seminar for the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission (NCWRC) Pechmann Fishing Education Center, Asheville Fly Fishing Co. musky guide, Ryan Bednar provides a helpful introduction and overview of fly-fishing for musky in Western North Carolina. The presentation contains an overview of the equipment and tactics for the French Broad River that can help new anglers prepare for pursuing “the fish of ten-thousand casts.”

Galen Kipar

March 1, 2021

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5 Tips for Winter Musky Fishing the French Broad River

Galen Kipar

March 1, 2021

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5 Tips for Winter Musky Fishing the French Broad River

It’s deep winter here in the mountains of WNC and East Tennessee and it’s a great time to go musky fishing! Our local rivers and streams are running full and clear, and our muskies are fat and happy. Here are a few tips that can help maximize your time on the water and put more fish in the net.

Galen Kipar

January 21, 2021

Asheville Fly Fishing, East Tennesse, Environment, Fly Fishing, fly fishing guide nc, Fly Fishing Guides, Fly Fishing in the South, guided multiday fishing, Pisgah National Forest, Smallmouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass fishing, Southeast Fly Fishing, Tourism

Gray's Sporting Journal features Asheville Fly Fishing Company

Galen Kipar

January 21, 2021

Asheville Fly Fishing, East Tennesse, Environment, Fly Fishing, fly fishing guide nc, Fly Fishing Guides, Fly Fishing in the South, guided multiday fishing, Pisgah National Forest, Smallmouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass fishing, Southeast Fly Fishing, Tourism

AFFC featured in Gray’s Sporting Journal - January 2021

One of the most renowned sporting publications, Gray's Sporting Journal, is the world's leading periodical of sporting literature, art, and photography.

Check out a great story on William Bartram and how we traced his travels along the Tennessee River in the latest issue of Gray's Sporting Journal, Volume 45 / Issue 7. We are honored to have been a part of such an epic adventure that will ring long in all our memories. That was fun!
Thanks to Gray's Sporting Journal for having us!

Gray's Sporting Journal features Asheville Fly Fishing Company

Gray's Sporting Journal features Galen Kipar

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Fly Tying: Brown Trout Streamer Pattern | Watauga River and South Holston River

Here is a pattern that imitates a small brown trout. It is quick to tie, easy to throw and catches fish.

Galen Kipar

March 12, 2019

Environment, fishing gear, Fly Fishing, fly fishing guide nc, Gift Certificate, Guided Fly Fishing, guided multiday fishing, River Clean Up, Smallmouth Bass fishing, South Holston River, Tourism, Trophy Brown Trout, watauga river guides, Water Quality

Asheville Fly Fishing Company joins Costa Kick Plastic Guide Program

Galen Kipar

March 12, 2019

Environment, fishing gear, Fly Fishing, fly fishing guide nc, Gift Certificate, Guided Fly Fishing, guided multiday fishing, River Clean Up, Smallmouth Bass fishing, South Holston River, Tourism, Trophy Brown Trout, watauga river guides, Water Quality

Asheville Fly Fishing Company joins Costa Kick Plastic Guide Program

Our first 100 trips in 2019 will receive free AFFC stainless steel water bottles to take home.

Galen Kipar

March 20, 2018

Fishing Report, Environment, Water Quality, watauga river guides, Trophy Brown Trout, Southeast Fly Fishing, South Holston River, Fly Fishing in the South, Fly Fishing Guides

Tailwater Roundup - Watauga River Clean up

Galen Kipar

March 20, 2018

Fishing Report, Environment, Water Quality, watauga river guides, Trophy Brown Trout, Southeast Fly Fishing, South Holston River, Fly Fishing in the South, Fly Fishing Guides

Tailwater Roundup - Watauga River Clean up

We had a great day cleaning up the Watauga River in Elizabethton, TN this past weekend as part of the Tailwater Roundup.

Galen Kipar

April 25, 2017

Asheville Fly Fishing, Environment, Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Guides, Guided Fly Fishing, Southeast Fly Fishing, Tourism, Safety, Swift Water Rescue

Safety First! AFFC guides are certified to the highest level.

Galen Kipar

April 25, 2017

Asheville Fly Fishing, Environment, Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Guides, Guided Fly Fishing, Southeast Fly Fishing, Tourism, Safety, Swift Water Rescue

You can rest assured that you will be in safe hands with Asheville Fly Fishing Company. Our team has the highest level of Swift Water Rescue and River Rescuecertification in addition to the minimum required CPR / First Aid certification.

CERTIFICATIONS:

ACA - Level IV Swift Water Rescue Certified
Rescue 3 International - Level III River Rescue Certified
Adult, Child, Baby First Aid / CPR / AED Certified

Here's a few highlights of what is required of us with these certifications:

Swimming in 40-50 degree water for extended periods.
Swimming class III whitewater rapids
Swimming/ Rescue wearing boots & waders
Hydrology and Hazards
Technical equipment
Trip Planning
Risk prevention and assessment
Rescue techniques using throw-bags, zip-lines and roping systems
Knots and anchor systems
Flipped, wrapped and pinned boat rescue.

Here's what Swift Water Rescue education looks like...

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Galen Kipar

April 24, 2017

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Featured on Field and Stream

Galen Kipar

April 24, 2017

Fly Fishing, Asheville Fly Fishing, Environment, Fishing Report, Fly Fishing Guides, Fly Fishing in the South, Guided Fly Fishing, Smallmouth Bass, South Holston River, Southeast Fly Fishing, Tourism

Thanks to Fin & Field for adding us to Papa-Would-Be-Proud Adventure Series featured on Field and Stream.

Click this link to read: http://www.fieldandstream.com/promoted?prx_t=UbECAgyIOAtsIMA

Galen Kipar

April 6, 2017

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Featured in Dun Magazine "Page 5 Guide"

Galen Kipar

April 6, 2017

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A big fishy thanks to the fine folks at Dun Magazine. We love them and Dun magazine. The magazine is available online and in print for your enjoyment.

It was fun answering their questions and that is what its all about! Thanks for keeping it fun! Check out the feature and this great fishing magazine by clicking the following link.

DUN MAGAZINE

Galen Kipar

September 22, 2016

Asheville Fly Fishing, Environment, Fishing Report, Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Guides, Fly Fishing in the South, Guided Fly Fishing, Smallmouth Bass, South Holston River, Southeast Fly Fishing, Tourism

Fall Fishing Season is here: Smallmouth Bass & Trout

Galen Kipar

September 22, 2016

Asheville Fly Fishing, Environment, Fishing Report, Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Guides, Fly Fishing in the South, Guided Fly Fishing, Smallmouth Bass, South Holston River, Southeast Fly Fishing, Tourism

70 degrees and Fall is in the air! The fish are happy and hungry and flying out of the water. The leaves are already changing here in Asheville. The #Trout and #Smallmouthbass fishing is REALLY good right now and we are loving it. Here's a handful of highlights from the last week of guided trips... #wataugariver #southholstonriver #flyfishingasheville

Make your reservation now for fall season. BOOK A TRIP: (828) 779-9008

Galen Kipar

May 12, 2016

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Smallmouth Bass Season is here

Galen Kipar

May 12, 2016

Asheville Fly Fishing, Environment, Fishing Report, Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Guides, Fly Fishing in the South, Guided Fly Fishing, Smallmouth Bass, Southeast Fly Fishing, Tourism, Asheville Fly Fishing Co

Guided Smallmouth Bass trips near Asheville, NC. BOOK A TRIP: (828) 779-9008

Galen Kipar

June 30, 2015

Fly Fishing, Fishing Music, Environment, Asheville Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Guides, Smallmouth Bass, Tourism

2015 Summer Fishing Video with Asheville Fly Fishing Company

Galen Kipar

June 30, 2015

Fly Fishing, Fishing Music, Environment, Asheville Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Guides, Smallmouth Bass, Tourism

Happy 4th of July! We are looking forward to watermelon, fireworks, homemade peach ice cream and good days on the water. Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend!

Galen Kipar

January 5, 2015

Environment, Water Quality

Asheville Fly Fishing Company owner Galen Kipar feature in Laurel of Asheville Magazine.

Galen Kipar

January 5, 2015

Environment, Water Quality

The Climate Listening Project (CLP) documents stories from everyday folks—from farmers to business leaders to outdoor enthusiasts—and encourages communities to share their experiences of climate disruption.

Asheville Fly Fishing Company - Galen Kipar

MEN'S JOURNAL FEATURES AFFC

MEN'S JOURNAL FEATURES AFFC

AFFC featured in Gray’s Sporting Journal - January 2021

Our first 100 trips in 2019 will receive free AFFC stainless steel water bottles to take home.

CERTIFICATIONS:

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