In this virtual seminar for the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission (NCWRC) Pechmann Fishing Education Center, Asheville Fly Fishing Co. musky guide, Ryan Bednar provides a helpful introduction and overview of fly-fishing for musky in Western North Carolina. The presentation contains an overview of the equipment and tactics for the French Broad River that can help new anglers prepare for pursuing “the fish of ten-thousand casts.”
You can rest assured that you will be in safe hands with Asheville Fly Fishing Company. Our team has the highest level of Swift Water Rescue and River Rescuecertification in addition to the minimum required CPR / First Aid certification.
CERTIFICATIONS:
ACA - Level IV Swift Water Rescue Certified
Rescue 3 International - Level III River Rescue Certified
Adult, Child, Baby First Aid / CPR / AED Certified
Here's a few highlights of what is required of us with these certifications:
Swimming in 40-50 degree water for extended periods.
Swimming class III whitewater rapids
Swimming/ Rescue wearing boots & waders
Hydrology and Hazards
Technical equipment
Trip Planning
Risk prevention and assessment
Rescue techniques using throw-bags, zip-lines and roping systems
Knots and anchor systems
Flipped, wrapped and pinned boat rescue.
Here's what Swift Water Rescue education looks like...