Matt Canter-Brookings Anglers

For fly fishers, the reward isn’t just the trout—it’s the quiet connection to nature, the rhythm of the cast, and the peace found in moving water. As Matt Canter of Brookings Anglers shares, the fish are just the excuse.

A Wild Trout is a marvelous tonic for the doldrums of August streams.

Without new streams and new schemes, the magic built into Fly Fishing can vanish.

Brookings’ Blue Line Bar, located at 88 Cashiers Lake Road, is the perfect spot to plot the capture of the elusive Brookie.

You can leave behind the stress of the modern world by simply stepping into a stream.

The view from the stream is one that’s deeply personal, yet infused with a reverence for the majesty of nature and a respect for fellow anglers. 

Blue Lines whisper to anglers from all over the world. Blue Line Bar does the same thing.

There’s nothing shy about them – Smallmouth Bass are looking for a fight. 

Pursuing Brook Trout takes a lot of endurance – these fish are thriving in places that aren’t easily accessible.