Our new video series “America’s Backyard' showcases some of the country’s finest opportunities to escape into nature and try your hand at something new and unique. Watch as our team experiences Fly Fishing in Asheville, North Carolina.
From our countries’ lakes and rivers to thousands of miles of ocean coastline, there are plenty of opportunities for the recreational and avid fisher alike to cast a rod, net, or even hand into water and interact with a variety of aquatic species. The best part? Most recreational fishing is available within a stone’s throw of our own backyards.
Lydia’s friend group and students for the day were from varied backgrounds when it came to fishing. Madelyn Silcox, owner of, a yoga studio and off-leash dog-friendly bar in downtown Asheville, had dabbled in the sport with her fiancé Matt, a fellow fly fishing guide. Miranda Ryan, an artist and photographer, considered herself a beginner as she’d only been fishing once, while Heidi Wheildon, the rookie of the group, said she was a “total fish out of water.
“When you’re out here, you’re not thinking about anything, but being out here,” Lydia explained. “Fly fishing is a very involved sport. You’re constantly thinking about the environment, what’s going on, what’s going on under water, what the fish could be eating, and just taking in all the surroundings. Every time I leave the water and I’m on my way home, I’m not thinking about anything and I’ll realize it’s a real reset.”For Madelyn, unplugging was a total blessing.
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