The 2017 Southeast Regional Qualifier for Fly Fishing Team USA returns to western North Carolina February 24th and 25th.  Cherokee, NC, host of the 2011 National Championships, will serve as competition headquarters.  Venues include the Upper and Lower Nantahala, the trophy waters of the Raven's Fork of the Oconaluftee, and the general waters of the Raven's Fork of the Oconaluftee.  

Date
February 24th and 25th (Friday, Saturday)

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Event Format
4, 2 hr competitor controlled sessions.

Competition Sectors
Sector I: Catch and Release Waters of the Raven's Fork, Cherokee, NC
Sector II: General Waters of the Raven's Fork, Cherokee, NC
Sector III: Upper Nantahala, Wesser, NC
Sector IV: Lower Nantahala, Wesser, NC
Backup Sector:  General Waters of the Occonaluftee

Official Practice Waters
Sectors I and II - All tribal waters downstream of Cherokee Trophy Water (Blue Ridge Parkway Bridge)
Sector III - All waters upstream of Wayah Rd. and Old River Road junction
Sector IV - Waters between Big Wesser Falls and Little Wesser Falls (NOC);  waters above Twin Bridges Road to confluence at powerhouse on Old Wayah Rd.

Map
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1j-_40IDp-PNA2UMiewcp0TuzNNk&usp=sharing

Fish
Wild and Stocked Rainbow, Brown and Brook Trout, 18 cm or larger

Schedule
Thursday, February 23rd
6:00pm :: Registration and Check In:  River's Edge Outfitters.

River's Edge Outfitters
61 Big Cove Road
Cherokee, NC 
828.497.9300

Friday, February 24th
7:30 - 9:30am :: Competition Session 1-1
10:15 - 12:15pm :: Competition Session 1-2
1:15 - 3:15pm :: Competition Session 2-1
4:00 - 6:00pm :: Competition Session 2-2

Saturday, February 25th
7:30 - 9:30am :: Competition Session 3-1
10:15 - 12:15pm :: Competition Session 3-2
1:15 - 3:15pm :: Competition Session 4-1
4:00 - 6:00pm :: Competition Session 4-2
8:30pm :: Final Standings and Medal Awards - Kleinrath Hall, NOC Campus

Transportation
Transportation must be provided by the anglers.

Awards
Medals to top 3 individuals.

Angler Limit
This event will be limited to 24 anglers.

Registration Fee
$125

No-Fish-Period
A comp water no-fish policy will be in affect starting Tuesday, January 24th at dark.  All other water will remain open.

Host Fly Shop
River's Edge Outfitters
61 Big Cove Road
Cherokee, NC 
828.497.9300

License Requirements
All anglers must possess the following licenses:
1. A valid NC fishing license (including trout stamp)
2. A valid regular day permit for the Cherokee tribal waters (for practice days only)
3. A valid catch and release special permit for the Cherokee trophy water (for practice days only)

Lodging Options
Anglers wishing to stay in Cherokee should visit  http://visitcherokeenc.com/  for more information.   There are numerious lodging options.  

Anglers wishing to say near the Nantahala should consider the Dogwood Hotel at the Nantahala Outdoor Center .  This 'lodge' is on the lower Nantahala and hosts the Team USA Youth clinic each year.  

There are 4 King rooms with bath @ $104.65. There are 4 Queen/twin bunk rooms w/bath @ $81.39, and 2 Queen/twinbunk rooms which share  a bath with one of the other Queen/twin bunk rooms @ $58.13. 

Call Diane Walowic for reservations.  If you plan to bunk with a teammate, one individual should be able to arrange payment.

Diane Walowic
Group and Custom Sales Rep
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 Hwy 19 W. Bryson City, NC 28713
Direct line: 828-366-7513
Cell number: 706-244-1917