Ken:

Long time lurker here, but I do know the Asheveille area, so here goes.

Budget trip 1

Go to the Mills River on your own. Hatchery supported, so fewer crowds.
Take I-26 south from Asheville, take the airport exit, go towards Brevard.
You'll see a sign and you can fish near the road.

Budget trip 2

Same directions, keep going towards Brevard, take a right on Hwy 64 and go
up to the hatchery. Park in the parking lot. Step out into fly fishing
heaven. 20" fish in a fly fishing only area. The only problem is that it
is SOOO crowded and the fish have PHD's. If you catch one, it will either
be luck or on a #24 midge. Up your chances of success by getting a guide
from Hunter Banks. On the web at HunterBanks.com. They used to have area
maps as well. I HAVE NO AFFILIATION WITH THIS SHOP. There is another shop
at the intersection of 280 and 64. I think it's the Davidson River Fly
Shop. They may have info as well.

Premium trip

Call above fly shop and do a float on the South Holston, the Watauga or the
Tuckaseegee. Done them all and they are all fantastic. But you have to
float and it ain't cheap. The boys can get you over there and back for the
day. About an hour and 15 min drive.

Tight lines.

Patrick
"Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message
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My oldest niece is getting married, (outdoors and barefoot ?
what's *that* all about ;-), in Asheville on Saturday June 10.

We'll arrive Thursday and being male and therefore a fifth wheel
for wedding purposes I'll have all day Friday June 9 to fish.

Anybody have a recommendation for someplace to fish for a few
hours on a Friday in June near Asheville ?

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Ken Fortenberry