A Great Fly Shop

Brookings is conveniently located in downtown Cashiers.

I stopped by Brookings in Cashiers, N.C. earlier this month. If you ever visit Western N.C., make sure to stop by. It's one of the best fly shops I've ever seen in the Southeast. Well-stocked. Well run. Plenty of space. Great fly tying area. Yes, they even have a dog, a young Brittany, who's pumped up about the upcoming grouse season.
The Cashiers/Highlands area offers good fly fishing --- from no-name small creeks to well-know big water such as the Tuckasegee and the Nantahala. There's trout or smallmouth. Take your pick. In the spring and summer, the weather's usually cool and the fishing, though sproadic at times, can be good. Fall is my favorite time. Can't beat the colors and the air is nice and crisp.

The drift boats arrive every morning.