Whether you're a beginner looking to catch your first trout on a fly or an expert in search of challenging wild browns, River’s Edge Outfitters has the expertise to make your trip a success. |
 
Fly Shop News
REO Trophy Waters
Our private trophy waters are now open. The best way to describe this fishery is “unbelievable”. With rainbow and browns tipping the scales at +6 lbs, you won’t find a better quality experience than fishing these private waters.
TFO Product Line Added
In addition to Winston, St.Croix, Diamond Back, and Cortland, we have recently added the TFO product line.
We are happy to announce that our “online fly shop” is now up and running.
Our new on-line fly shop features a large selection of Premium Fly-Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Rods, and Fly Reels, vest's, chest packs, waders and Fly Tying supplies
Fly Tying Classes
Our Thursday night fly tying classes have been a big hit during the winter months. We’ll continue getting together on Thursdays through the end of April, so stop by.
Watauga Destination trip
This trip is booking fast. With a limit of 12 anglers, we only have a few slots open. For more information give us a call at the shop.
Mountain Heritage Troutacular
June 6 – Mountain Heritage Troutacular, Spruce Pine, NC. Sponsored by the town of Spruce Pine, this is an event you don’t want to miss. More information will come later.
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We now offer wilderness horseback fly fishing trips into remote brook(spec) trout streams.
Leave the crowds behind, ride on horseback into the back country, and fly fish some of the finest wild waters found on the East Coast. This is one of those trips that you definitely want to take your wife or girlfriend, or if you’re a lady fly-fisher, you’ll want to take your husband or boyfriend along. Give us a call (828) 765 - FISH (3474) for details.
Check out new On-Line Fly Shop at www.flyshopnc.com.
Our new on-line fly shop features a large selection of Premium Fly-Fishing Gear, Fly Fishing Rods, and Fly Reels, vest's, chest packs, waders and Fly Tying supplies.
We are continually updating this site, so check it often.
Welcome to Western North Carolina’s
premier fly fishing shop and guide service.
Fly fishing isn’t just an obsession, it’s our passion. Western NC and Eastern Tennessee offer some of the most pristine fly fishing waters found anywhere on the East Coast.
Our fly shop is located in the heart of the best fly fishing these areas have to offer.
Whether it’s wilderness Brook trout or trophy brown trout on tailrace waters,
our specialty is putting you on fish.
Regardless of your skill level, our guides are committed to making your day on the water a
“Great Experience”.
The North Toe, the South Holston, the Watauga, and the French Broad River are a short distance from our fly shop in Spruce Pine.
If you’re looking for a great day of fishing, give us a call.
Rivers Edge Outfitters Fly Shop Offers Fly Fishing Tackle, Fly Fishing Equipment, Fly Fishing Reels, Fly Fishing Line, Fly Fishing Rods, Fly Tying Classes, Fly Tying Materials, Fly Tying Tools, Fly Fishing Instruction, and Professional Fly Fishing Guide Services.
Fly Shop News
In addition to Winston, St.Croix, Diamond Back, and Cortland, we have recently added the TFO product line. Stop by the shop and cast our new “Finesse Series” TFO rods…these are one the best Fly rods for the money.
Our Thursday night fly tying classes have been a big hit during the winter months. We’ll continue getting together on Thursdays through the end of April, so stop by.
REO Trophy Waters
Our private trophy waters are now open. The best way to describe this fishery is “unbelievable”. With rainbow and browns tipping the scales at +6 lbs, you won’t find a better quality experience than fishing these private waters.
Book your spring, summer, or fall “Float/Wade Trip” now!
Here’s a deal you can’t pass up!!! All float and wade trips booked during the month of March are being offered at 20% off normal pricing. The best part of this deal is that you can schedule your trip anytime during 2009. Our weekend trips are booking fast, but there is still some good availability.
If you’re interested in experiencing fly fishing on an entire different level, then you need to check out our “Private Trophy Waters”. With most of our fish in the 14 – 30 inch range, these private waters offer some of the most pristine fly fishing in Western North Carolina.
Watauga Destination trip
This trip is booking fast. With a limit of 12 anglers, we only have a few slots open. For more information give us a call at the shop.
We are happy to announce that our “online fly shop” is now up and running.
Check it out at www.flyshopnc.com. We are continually updating this site, so check it often.
Jason Borger Visits River's Edge Outfitters
River’s Edge Outfitters, located on Upper Street in Spruce Pine, invited everyone to stop by the shop Friday, Nov.14, from 10:00 am till 1:00 pm to meet World Renown Fly Fishing author and professional fly fisherman “Jason Borger”. Jason Borger is a professional fly-fishing educator, author, and artist. He published his first fly-fishing article at age 13, and began working on fly-fishing videos when he was 16. He later worked on the silver-screen movie “A River Runs Through It”, serving as one of the film's fly-casting doubles.
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He is the author of several fly fishing books, his most recent being “Jason Borger's Nature of Fly Casting”. He currently serves as the Education Director for the Fly Casting Institute (www.flycastinginstitute.com). Jason is a regular contributor of articles to magazines such as Fly Fish America, Fly Fisherman and Fly Rod & Reel, as well as numerous international publications. In addition to writing, Jason is also an illustrator and painter of fly-fishing subjects. Jason is a member of the Board of Governors for the Federation of Fly Fishers' Fly Casting Instructor Certification Program.
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Jason Borger's Nature of Fly Casting
Jason Borger's most recent book "Nature of Fly Casting" is avaliable at River's Edge Outfitters for only $14.00, it retails for $24.95 elsewhere.
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South Holston “Ladies Only” Fly Fishing Trip
Fly Tying Clinic
"Thursday Nights"
Join us every Thursday evening, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm for our weekly “Fly Tying Clinic”. Each week you’ll learn how to tie our “match the hatch” fly of the week. Whether fishing delayed harvest or the South Holston, our tying instructors will teach you all you need to know about tying flies that work on our local waters. For more information call the shop at 828.765.FISH(3474). We look forward to hearing from you.
Delayed Harvest Flies are In
stop by and checkout our selection. We now have one of the largest fly tying inventories in Western NC. As you get ready for your winter tying, let us know if you need any materials and we'll gladly ship them to you.
Guide Services
Our staff of professional guides specialize in wading for trophy mountain trout and drift boat fishing
for trout and smallmouth bass. Because of current permits that we guide in the Pisgah National Forest under permit TOE 6527-01
We also have access to 5 miles of privately managed trophy waters and limited access trout streams.
As a “Creek Company” pro shop, our guides offer float
trips on the French Broad, the North Toe, the Nolichucky, the South Holston, and the Watauga Rivers.
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| Our local wade trips take place on both wild and hatchery supported/delayed harvest trout streams and
rivers here in Western NC. Some the most pristine waters in the country provide you the opportunity to
catch rainbows, browns and wild brook trout.
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Instruction
Our instructors are all certified fly fishing instructors and are dedicated to teaching, educating and
sharing the joys of fly fishing.
Fly fishing has become one of the fastest growing sports in America and the reasons for its popularity are obvious. Fly fishing is relaxing, entertaining, rewarding, and often takes place in the some of the most beautiful country around. If you've never been fly fishing before, a great way to learn is to take few lessons from our expert instructors.
Outfitters
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Located in Spruce Pine,NC between Asheville and Boone, River’s Edge Outfitters
is a full service fly shop and fly fishing guide service uniquely situated near some of the finest
trout streams in the Southeast.
River’s Edge Outfitters sells only the best flies and gear.
We carry a large inventory of rods from Winston, Diamondback, Cortland, and Redington.
Reels from Lamson, Ross, Bauer, and Abel.
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We also carry wading gear and clothing from Chota, Dan Bailey, and more.
Our fly selection and fly tying materials is one of the largest in North Carolina.
Stop in the next time you are on your way to the river and see for yourself.
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