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On the Shores of Cashiers Lake
Written By: Luke Osteen | Issue: April 2024
With an expansive new location on the shore of Cashiers Lake, Brookings Anglers, offers the same level of wise, personal attention and quality merchandise – now with refreshments!
Matt Canter with shop mascot Maggie
Matt Canter, the owner of Brookings Anglers in both Cashiers and Highlands, has been guiding fly-fishers and armchair anglers in the pages of this magazine for years.
Around the Plateau, Brookings has been known as the area’s quintessential fly shop, outfitter, and guide service for anglers who want to experience the best in Western North Carolina’s fly fishing.
His mission got a little easier this year with the opening of a new store in Cashiers, naturally overlooking Cashiers Lake.
The new location on 88 Cashiers Lake Road is a beautifully built timber frame building using reclaimed barn timbers from Wisconsin. The exterior finishes are a combination of “mushroom wood” and reclaimed timbers.
“The setting is absolutely everything we dreamed of, being on the shore of scenic Cashiers Lake makes it a place you just want to hang out,” says Matt. “That’s exactly why we decided to incorporate the ‘Blue Line Bar’ as part of the business model. We expect the ‘Blue Line’ to be a popular hangout spot to grab a cold beer after a guided fishing trip, or enjoy a glass of wine and the breeze off the lake on a warm summer day.
So now, Brookings encompasses four categories of business: 1) Fly Shop / Retailer 2) Guided Fly Fishing Trips 3) Destination Travel Worldwide 4) The Blue Line Bar.
“We cannot wait to see you and show you around our new home,” Matt says.
They offer the best in fly fishing equipment and apparel, as well as guided fly-fishing trips with one of their experienced guides who know their craft inside and out and can tailor a personalized trip that you won’t soon forget.
Full and half-day wade trips are available for groups or individuals. Brookings also has private water options that ensure a solitary experience in pursuit of trophy trout. They also do full-day float trips for trout and smallmouth bass, combining the thrill of fishing with the relaxation of a float down the river.
If you are new to the sport of fly fishing, Brookings offers full-day fly fishing schools covering the fundamentals of the sport. You’ll learn the basics of casting, knot tying, where to look for trout, and basic fly selection, followed by an afternoon on a trout stream practicing your newfound skills.
Brookings also offers an extensive selection of quality clothing for men and women from names such as Patagonia, Simms, Orvis, and Columbia.
Discover more at brookingsonline.com.
