Fly Fishing Trips

Guided Fly Fishing Trips
on East TN's best rivers

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  • Guided Float Trips2
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South Holston River fly fishing guide

South Holston River Fly Fishing Guide Trips

When you choose us as your South Holston River Fly Fishing Guide, you’re getting an all inclusive experience. We provide all the equipment necessary for a successful day on the water. If you’ve booked one of our full day trips, you also get a riverside lunch as well. We take care of all of the logistics so all you have to worry about is casting and catching! All of our guided fly fishing trips on the South Holston River in Bristol will include all rods, reels, flies, tippet, snacks, drinks, etc. If you have more than 2 anglers, don't worry! We partner with some of the best other local guides so we can accommodate almost any size group. Due to the TVA moderating the flows on the South Holston River, we will float in our Hyde Drift Boat or NRS RAFT depending on the water levels ensuring a comfortable fishing experience. You can see the current TVA dam release schedule HERE.
  • All levels welcomed
  • 4 - 8 hours
  • 1 or 2
Guest Jack with a colored up rainbow trout caught on the Watauga River

Watauga River Fly Fishing Guide Trips

When you choose us to be your Watauga River fly fishing guide, you’re getting an all inclusive experience. We provide all the equipment necessary for a successful day on the water. If you’ve booked one of our full day trips,  you also get a riverside lunch as well. We take care of all of the logistics so all you have to worry about is casting and catching! All of our guided fly fishing trips on the Watauga River in Elizabethton will include all rods, reels, flies, tippet, snacks, drinks, etc. If you have more than 2 anglers, don't worry! We partner with some of the best other local guides so we can accommodate almost any size group. Due to the TVA moderating the flows on the Watauga River, we will float in our Hyde Drift Boat or NRS RAFT depending on the water levels ensuring a comfortable fishing experience. You can see the current TVA dam release schedule HERE.
  • All levels welcomed
  • 4 - 8 hours
  • 1 or 2
Rainbow trout caught fly fishing the beautiful South Holston River

Bristol TN Fly Fishing Lessons

Bristol TN fly fishing lessons on the South Holston River from our comfortable drift boat. Have you always wanted to try fly fishing, well now is your chance! No experience needed. One on one. I absolutely love teaching the sport of fly fishing. Weather you have never touched a fly rod before or just wanting to improve your game, I've got you covered. Don't let all the expensive gear, complicated knots, and weird jargon intimidate you or keep you from trying. Come take a lesson with High Flying Flies Guide Service in Bristol Tennessee and we are sure to learn a lot and possibly catch some trout! During Lessons we can work on the following: Casting, fly selection, knots, rod rigging, fighting fish, safely handling and releasing fish
  • Beginner - Intermediate
  • 2 hours +/-
  • 1

About Our Guide Trips

  • What We Bring
  • All Gear - Fly rods, reels, lines, leaders, tippet, flies
  • Boat - Hyde Drift Boat or NRS Raft (water level dependent)
  • Life jackets - 12 and under must wear
  • Cooler - stocked with cold waters and Gatorades
  • Snacks - chips, granola bars, beef jerky, etc.
  • Cooler - stocked with cold waters and Gatorades
  • Lunch (full day trips only)
  • Dry Storage for your keys and phone
  • First aid kit
  • What You Bring
  • Fishing License (can be purchased online) - https://www.gooutdoorstennessee.com/
  • Any special drinks, food, or medicine for the day
  • Optional
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Rain jacket
  • Sunscreen
  • Waterproof boots or sandals for entering and exiting the boat
  • Extra layers for changes in weather
Fly fishing trips provide the chance to catch wild brown trout from the South Holston River

What to expect, it's go time!

First off, lets talk weather. It’s unpredictable, so be ready. We fish in rain, wind, snow, sun, hot, or cold. Check the forecast to ensure you are properly dressed for the predicted weather. The only reason we will reschedule/cancel a trip is if the water conditions are unfishable or upon your request. The rivers we fish are dam released and change frequently, but we stay on top of it.

We will touch base the night before, by 6pm, to finalize meeting details. Once the next days release schedule has been posted and have ensured safe fishing levels and water clarity.

The day of our float we will meet in the morning at our predetermined time and place, typically between 7 and 9am. From there we will head to the river put in and get the boat in the water. 

Once we set sail, we will quickly anchor down, get rods in hands, and go over the basics to make sure we have a great day on the water. Whether you have never touched a fly rod or are a seasoned angler, we will do our best to learn a few things, catch a few fish, and enjoy the beautiful rivers of East TN. 

After insuring comfort levels with the rod, we will get fishing. We will combine fishing while drifting and anchoring up at the good spots and picking them apart. 

On full-day trips, we will stop for a lunch break. We will have a shore or in-boat lunch depending on conditions. Lunch options will be selected and discussed before hand. Once our bellies are full, we will get back to fishing and working our way to the take-out.

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