Mackenzie Del Rio (left) is wearing dress by Free Fly, and sandals by Bedrock. Ethan Del Rio (right) is wearing shirt by Simms, shorts by Free Fly, shoes by Astral, and hat by Tilley. Styling by Tracy Mendy.
The brown trout rises just out of casting range, taunting you from beneath the overhanging rhododendron. You need local intel, and fast. Welcome to Brookings Anglers, where Western North Carolina’s fly fishing secrets are revealed daily. With strategic outposts in both Cashiers and Highlands, Brookings has positioned itself at the epicenter of some of the Southeast’s most coveted trout waters. Their guides don’t just know where the fish are—they understand the intricate dance between water temperature, insect hatches, and trout behavior that separates hopeful casting from consistent success. The Cashiers location features The Blue Line Bar, where post-fishing debriefs happen over craft beer and the day’s moments, heroic and humbling are dissected with fellow anglers. Whether you’re a beginner who needs to learn the difference between a dry fly and a nymph, or a seasoned angler seeking access to private waters where trophy trout still rule, Brookings transforms fishing trips into adventures.
Brookings Anglers
88 Cashiers Lake Rd, Cashiers
(828) 743-9350
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