WHAT TO EXPECT
All trips are catered to your specific goals. Wing & Fly will provide all equipment necessary for a day on the water, though you're more than welcome to bring your own. Full day trips always include lunch, but please inform us of any special dietary needs.
A few pointers before booking a trip:
1) Know your own limitations or abilities. If you've never fly fished before, booking a trip for wary carp which may require 50 foot precision casts probably isn't the right route. On the other hand, if you've already mastered the delayed-harvest streams, be willing to challenge yourself on bigger water where the possibility for larger fish can be realized. Be sure to convey your skill level to the guide.
2) Don't underestimate local fisheries. We don't mind traveling and hour or two for quality fishing, but many times our best trips are the ones right down the road. If you've been neglecting warmwater, you need to take a hard look at your angling skills. Some of the most rewarding fish can be found in many piedmont waters that go overlooked by most fly fishers.
3) Consider the costs of fishing: when you factor in the costs of waders, fly tackle, license fees, and transportation- fishing on your own isn't free. If your new to the sport or new to a particular type of fishing, hiring a guide is a good investment. While we certainly plan for you to catch fish, please let us know if you're trying to learn the water or to what degree you want techniques explained. We were all beginners at one time, so don't feel like you're cheating by hiring a guide for a day! If we've done our job, you should be more confident with your skills and knowledge at the end of the day. We hope you go out and try it on your own!
