Author name: James Salas

James Salas is the author of The Call of the Creek, a fly fishing book that blends technique, fly patterns, and real stream experience for both beginners and seasoned anglers. More than just casting tips, the book dives into the mindset behind every strike, the lessons behind every missed take, and why fly fishing still matters in a distracted world. Whether you’re just getting started or getting sharper, James brings a quiet intensity to the water—and to the page.

Trout being released from NC hatchery into stream by wildlife officers

Top NC Hatchery Supported Trout Waters This Spring

April 23, 2025

When it comes to stocked trout fishing in North Carolina, nothing beats a well-timed trip to Hatchery Supported waters. These […]

A tiny spring creek flows gently over mossy stones through a shaded Appalachian forest. Northern Georgia

The Secret Streams of the Southern Appalachians: Trout Fishing NC & Georgia

April 23, 2025

There’s something about the South. Not the one tourists see from the highway or through Instagram filters, but the one

mpressionistic pencil sketch of a wooded trail leading to a quiet creek, framed by tall trees and undergrowth.

The Walk to the Water

April 22, 2025

Where Wild Trout Fly Fishing Truly Begins There’s something sacred about the walk. It’s not long.Not far.Not hard. But it

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The Gravel Beneath: How Trout Choose Where to Rest, Feed, and Spawn

April 21, 2025

In the clear waters of a mountain stream, a trout glides effortlessly over a bed of gravel, its movements both