Discover The Forgotten Steams Of Appalachia
Follow Joe Woody Into The Hidden Trout Streams Of The Appalachian Wilderness
The Gallery
Explore The Wilderness In Pictures
A curated collection of photos capturing the majestic streams, fog-drenched valleys, and up-close fly fishing moments of Forgotten Streams of Appalachia
The Forgotten
Streams Of Appalachia
Forgotten Streams of Appalachia is an adventure angling series that explores the wildest, most remote trout streams in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. From rugged hikes and steep climbs to rappelling and backcountry rafting, we push deep into untamed wilderness in search of wild trout—and even wilder stories. Join us for extreme fly fishing, breathtaking scenery, and the hidden folklore of Appalachia. This is more than just fishing—it’s survival, exploration, and storytelling in the heart of America’s oldest mountains.
The Forgotten Streams Of Appalachia
Forgotten Streams of Appalachia is an adventure angling series that explores the wildest, most remote trout streams in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. From rugged hikes and steep climbs to rappelling and backcountry rafting, we push deep into untamed wilderness in search of wild trout—and even wilder stories. Join us for extreme fly fishing, breathtaking scenery, and the hidden folklore of Appalachia. This is more than just fishing—it’s survival, exploration, and storytelling in the heart of America’s oldest mountains.
Joe’s Notebook
Tales From The Trail
Each month, Joe shares a story—sometimes from an episode, sometimes from his personal archives. With over 35 short stories and an upcoming book, this blog offers a deeper look at the philosophy, mishaps, and meaning behind each trip.
Hogs On Hazel Creek
I have a list of things that bother me out in the woods, especially when I’m by myself. The list has decreased over the years as I’ve become more and more accustomed to what nature throws at you when you’re chasing the high lonesome.
I’m not saying I don’t get the “Heebie-jeebies” every so often, but at least I can explain those bump in the night sounds more so than I used to. Here’s a short list of things that make the hair on the back on my neck stand up:
If You Know, You Know
Where do I begin? I could start with a diatribe about the constant struggle to keep our wild places secret and protected or how people who talk publicly about said places are privately and publicly ridiculed by our self-appointed Wild Place Protection Possies (WPPP’s).
The Fever Comes Full Circle
I’m not sure when the fever took over. Could be, it was instilled early in my life while listening to my father and grandfather talk about trout fishing in the mountains of Western North Carolina, but that is not the fever I’m talking about. Back then, their idea of trout fishing was a can of corn… a lounge chair… a Zebco and a deep hole. I remember sitting in the same spot all day waiting for a trout to come by.
A Book In The Making
Excerpts From
Joe’s Upcoming Book
Joe Woody is Co-Publisher of The Angler Magazine WNC and a U.S. Army veteran. After moving to Asheville, North Carolina over two decades ago, Joe dedicated his life to uncovering the wild, forgotten trout streams hidden deep in the Appalachian wilderness. With unmatched grit and passion, he has hiked, climbed, and even rappelled into places few anglers have seen. His love for nature, storytelling, and fly fishing shine through in every episode. Joe’s adventures are more than entertainment—they’re a tribute to tradition, solitude, and the healing power of water.
