Fishing the Backwaters:
3 Tips from Local Experts of Headwaters Outfitters:
- Move Slow: Backcountry fish can be extremely spooky. Methodical movements are key to success!
- Bring a Buddy: Two minds are greater than one. Having an extra set of eyes can help you better decipher water!
- Lighter tippet: Backcountry fish tend to be smaller than your average stocked fish, however, these fish are still smart and will steer clear of flies attached to heavy fluorocarbon.
Let’s Go Foraging!
In Western NC, there are more than 3,000 mushrooms and 200 of them are edible. Mushrooms are commonly found in wooded areas near bodies of water of areas that are very moist all the time.
Most commonly found in the area:
- Chanterelle
- Chicken of the Woods
- Lactarius
- Lion’s Mane
- Bear’s Head
- Cinnabon
- Trumpet
The Black Trumpet Mushroom has no poisonous look-alikes, making this a great mushroom for beginners to identify. Their dark color and strange shape make them look like little black holes on the forest floor.
Featured Dish of the Season: Forager’s Manicotti
Wild mushrooms, kale ricotta, truffle crème fraiche, pecorino cheese
Try this dish at The Greystone Inn!
