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Hunter Banks Fly Fishing
What you need to know
Hunter Banks Fly Fishing is a full-service fly shop and guide service at 29 Montford Avenue, near downtown Asheville, open since February 1985. Founder and owner Frank Smith's shop stocks rods, reels, flies, waders, apparel and gear from brands like Simms and Umpqua, and its guides take anglers out on the French Broad River, nearby tailwaters and freestone streams in the Blue Ridge. New anglers can start with a half-day fly fishing school from $300 or a full-day school from $400 that covers casting, knots, fly selection and reading water. The shop also teaches fly-tying classes and hosts fishing travel trips.
Local's Tip
Call (828) 252-3005 to book a guided day. Beginners should start with the half-day school, which includes the gear.
What the locals say
Asheville anglers stop in for flies and local advice before heading out to the river.
What you need to know
Hunter Banks Fly Fishing is a full-service fly shop and guide service at 29 Montford Avenue, near downtown Asheville, open since February 1985. Founder and owner Frank Smith's shop stocks rods, reels, flies, waders, apparel and gear from brands like Simms and Umpqua, and its guides take anglers out on the French Broad River, nearby tailwaters and freestone streams in the Blue Ridge. New anglers can start with a half-day fly fishing school from $300 or a full-day school from $400 that covers casting, knots, fly selection and reading water. The shop also teaches fly-tying classes and hosts fishing travel trips.
What the locals say
Asheville anglers stop in for flies and local advice before heading out to the river.
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