A new, highly anticipated storefront has recently popped up on Main Street in Waynesville. Tuckaseegee Fly Shop, a popular fly fishing outfitter and guiding service in Western North Carolina, relocated the Waynesville store from Depot to Main in an effort to expand the company and grow its clientele.
“As a Haywood County local with a deep appreciation for the area’s fly fishing history, I felt that Waynesville truly needed a dedicated fly shop — one that could serve both the local community and visiting anglers,” said Waynesville TFS manager Justin Pilat.
To note, the original Waynesville location on Depot Street opened in 2021. Leading up to that launch, TFS also opened locations in Bryson City (2014) and Sylva (2017). Founded by Dale Collins and Bobby Bennett, the business offers “a full selection of fly fishing gear, flies, guided fishing trips and regional fishing reports, along with expert advice for anglers exploring the rivers and streams of the Great Smoky Mountains and surrounding waters.”…