Where We Fish

The Davidson River(Pisgah National Forest)

This is one of those rivers many anglers have always talked about. Being a Top 100 trout stream in the United States it tends to see a lot of fishermen. Pressure causes streams like these to be a “One And Done” type river. That meaning most anglers go looking for that fish they have always heard about in Western North Carolina and go home empty handed. That’s why we enjoy it so much. The work and determination needed to constantly catch fish on this river isn’t for the faint heart. Rumor has it that some “Megalodon Brown Trout” have been pulled from this river over the years (maybe yesterday).

The river continues to teach veteran anglers how to adapt and become one with this river. The hatches on this river can be epic if you know when and where to look throughout the year. We consider this home base for a reason. The reason this company was founded was due to this river and we take care of it like it is our own. If you're ready for the ultimate angling test in Western North Carolina book a trip now. There’s an old saying about this river, “if you can catch’em here, you can catch’em anywhere in the world.”


The French Broad River

This is known as the 3rd oldest river in the world. The French Broad stretches 300 miles north into Tennessee, and is truly a one of kind fishery.

The French Broad has a variety of species including Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Musky.

Wading opportunities for trout gives us tons of options on the French Broad River. The Fish are Wild, and so is the scenery. From roadside access, to backcountry. We invite you to pick your poison. We are one of the only outfitters that guide these rivers daily, and take pride on knowing every rock in the system.

After the trout portion of the river we enter Small Mouth Bass and Musky territory. These are sections we float in boats with our clients, and the scenery is just amazing. We float the French Broad River from Pisgah National Forest in Brevard, north into Tennessee. Our Smallmouth Bass program is not only fun, but different in so many ways than a trout trip. We can catch fish, eat a great lunch, and take a dip into the river as the days warm. Consider it a vacation day, and all anglers are welcome.

South Holston River and Watauga River

The Tail-Waters of East Tennessee is some of the best and most technical trout fishing in the country in our opinion.

Fish counts in these rivers are in the 1000’s per mile, and have some of the biggest fish on the East Coast. What makes these rivers different compared our Freestone Streams? They are all dam controlled, in which they pull from the bottom of a lake to allow a cold water fishery year round. This provides the perfect storm for fish and bugs to prosper even in the toughest of years.

The perfect drift is necessary to consistently catch fish here, and we take pride in doing it right. These rivers hold strong, and continue to produce year after year. About a 2 hour drive from Greenville, SC. These rivers will bring the best out of anglers while being surrounded by the Applalachain Mountains floating down the clear, cold river. The hatches on these rivers can be very good during the Summer and Fall. Resulting in great dry fly fishing. Nymphing usually involves tiny bugs and light tippet to picky fish, which is what we love about these rivers in particular. Streamer fishing can be productive when the dam is generating high water which gets the fish hungry and moving.

These rivers are what we consider to be just as good if not better than than rivers out West. Tennessee is truly an amazing place filled with beauty, and great angling opportunities.

The Nolichucky River

The “NOLI” is our home away from home. This is a South East destination anglers should experience at some point. We are on this river most of the year guiding Small Mouth Bass.

We are licensed and permitted for this river which gives us access to some areas that are very remote. Some of the best views, and fishing an angler could ask for. This river continues to thrive even after our major flood in 2024.