Guided Smallmouth Bass Float Trip in Rosman

Explore the French Broad River valley and select surrounding rivers on a guided smallmouth bass float. Your guide rows the raft while you fish with flies and light-tackle spinning rods.

• Cast through shoal lines, covered banks, and deep cuts
• Fish from an inflatable raft outfitted for fishing
• Learn techniques using weighted and floating fly lines or light tackle
• Target smallmouth bass in productive river habitat
• Fish a river selected by your guide based on current conditions

Itinerary

Meet & Check-In – Arrive at the shop (or alternative designated meeting place set by guide), meet your guide, review gear and plan for the day Shuttle & Launch – Short drive to the river, boat launch, quick safety overview Morning Drift – Fish productive water while floating through scenic stretches Midday Break – Light lunch/snacks on the river or at a stop along the bank Afternoon Fishing – Continue drifting, targeting prime runs and seams Take-Out & Return – Wrap up at the take-out, shuttle back to the shop, recap the day

What's Included

• Waders
• Wading boots
• Rods and reels

Important details

• A valid North Carolina Inland fishing license is required; 10-day and annual licenses qualify, but the Mountain Heritage license does not
• Complete and sign the required acknowledgment of risk and release of liability form before going on the river; a legal guardian must sign for participants under 18
• Trips operate in rain; thunderstorms or high water may prevent departure