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Brian Stephens
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Brian Stephens

Nashville, United States
10+ reviews
Brian Stephens has been fly fishing for over 3 decades all over the world, from the Yucatan Peninsula all the way to Greece. He's been fly fishing in the Nashville area for 20 years but he learned the skill in Northern New Mexico, where he grew up. Brian is an expert Trout and Bass angler, but he also enjoys saltwater fishing. He regularly travels around the US, including Florida and Southern Texas, to fish the Gulf. He loves to explore other bodies of freshwater throughout the country as well, including Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Arizona.

Charter

Rating

5.0
19 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

All reviews (19)

Showing 1 – 5 of 19 reviews
  • Erik Padgen
    Erik Padgen
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2021
    9 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Experience

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 1 adult

    The Caney Fork is beautiful. Go in the morning when it’s quiet, the wildlife is active, and its just you and the river. Brian is a great fly fishing teacher, very patient with inexperienced anglers. He knows where the fish are, and will do his best to tech you how to catch them.

    Response from Captain

    Erik!! Thank you for the kind words!! You did fantastic today!! What a wonderful morning we had!! It was so peaceful till the “plastic hatch”“ kayakers” I really enjoyed being on the water with you today, it was awesome!! I hope I can take you someday on the Elk River to give you that experience of some different water. Thanks again for choosing Eye On The Fly Expeditions!! 🎣

  • Elyssha Turner
    Elyssha Turner
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fly fishing Caney Fork River Nashville

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    Man this was such a great trip. Captain Brian reached out to me the week of our trip. He was there bright and early with everything ready to go. He brought drinks, snacks, extra gear for me to use/try out if mine wasn’t getting it done. But boy oh boy does this man know how to get you on the fish. Right away we were landing good size rainbow and brown trout. He gave me plenty of pointers and made sure I was getting my monies worth out of this trip. I will definitely be booking with him again in the near future! I feel like a made a new good fishing friend today! Thanks Brain!

    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Response from Captain

    Fishing friends for life buddy!! Thank you for a killer day on the water!! It’s was a beautiful day! You did fantastic man!! I am so proud of you!

  • Siegfried Kreuzer
    Siegfried Kreuzer
    de
    Germany
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    A really spectacular trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 1 adult

    Brian picked me up at 5:30am and after a one hour drive we entered the water in a wonderful foggy morning. What a scenery When sun came out, eating the fog it was a gorgeous morning with active fishes. Water was high but very Dushanbe. We caught 3 rainbows , released them again as we continue to travel further south When you are around Nashville give Brian a shout. You can’t get a better or more experienced guide and he is a great company too Thanks Capt‘n Brian. I might be back. Siegfried

    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
  • John Samoya
    John Samoya
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip w Brian Stephens

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 2 adults • 1 child

    The trip was outstanding. My youngest son and I went out on Caney Fork with Brian. We were both rookies and wanted to learn how to fly fish. Brian is extremely knowledgeable and has a ton of experience. He was a great teacher and was patient with our rookie mistakes. We caught a lot of Rainbow Trout and had a blast. Brian communicated very well in preparation of the trip and searched for best places to go for the best conditions. He has many options and knows the areas to go very well. Awesome trip.

  • Celeste Parker
    Celeste Parker
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Best birthday surprise!

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    Brian made a great instructor for our first time fly fishing! I surprised my boyfriend with this trip and it went so smoothly and we learned so much. Will definitely be back

    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Real catches shared by our community

  • Eye On The Fly Expeditions
    Eye On The Fly ExpeditionsNashville, TN
    Angler proudly displaying a Brown Trout while fishing in rainy conditions on a river.
    Fish 1
    Brown Trout
    Nice Brown! Rain was brutal… fish are eating!!!
  • Eye On The Fly Expeditions
    Eye On The Fly ExpeditionsNashville, TN
    A close-up image of various fishing flies displayed on a plain surface, showcasing different designs and colors.
    Most fish target the Pheasant tail pattern. Hot spot, or flash back size 16 have been the ticket!! The Midge will always get you a fish. When the rig together at 2.5’ from indicator to the flies with a 6” separation from eachother will catch some fish.
  • Eye On The Fly Expeditions
    Eye On The Fly ExpeditionsNashville, TN
    Image of a fishing fly, showcasing its intricate design and materials, suitable for various fishing techniques.
    Flies working on the Caney Fork River 3-14-26. Top left “Frenchie” hot spot. Top right CDC midge emerger jig head. Bottom left Purple or Red midge larvae. Bottom middle waltz worm cream/grey/green. Bottom right Guacamole stick streamer patters.
  • Eye On The Fly Expeditions
    Eye On The Fly ExpeditionsNashville, TN
    An angler proudly displaying a large Brown Trout while fishing from a small boat in a scenic river setting.
    Fish 1
    Brown Trout
    High water fishing was on fire!!
  • Eye On The Fly Expeditions
    Eye On The Fly ExpeditionsNashville, TN
    An angler proudly displaying a Rainbow Trout while wading in a scenic river surrounded by lush greenery.
    Fish 1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Elyssha T.
    Elyssha T.
    Man this was such a great trip. Captain Brian reached out to me the week of our trip. He was there bright and early with everything ready to go. He brought drinks, snacks, extra gear for me to use/try out if mine wasn’t getting it done. But boy oh boy does this man know how to get you on the fish. Right away we were landing good size rainbow and brown trout. He gave me plenty of pointers and made sure I was getting my monies worth out of this trip. I will definitely be booking with him again in the near future! I feel like a made a new good fishing friend today! Thanks Brain!
  • Eye On The Fly Expeditions
    Eye On The Fly ExpeditionsNashville, TN
    A young angler displaying a freshly caught Rainbow Trout while fishing on a calm river, showcasing a scenic backdrop of bare trees and cloudy skies.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Zack is one of my favorite clients. He fishes hard and like me i forget to eat somthing or drink amything…. He did a great job and he landed a brown trout to take off his bucket list. We missed a bruser of a rainbow trout over 20”. It was chilly but knowone was around, so it was really a great day to be on the water.
  • Eye On The Fly Expeditions
    Eye On The Fly ExpeditionsNashville, TN
    Adult angler holding a speckled freshwater fish aboard a small boat on a calm, tree-lined river.
    Fish 1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Mike S.
    Mike S.
    Captain Brian was awesome! He was friendly, knowledgeable with great equipment and an awesome boat. I’d highly recommend him and I’ll use him again myself!!
  • Eye On The Fly Expeditions
    Eye On The Fly ExpeditionsNashville, TN
    Adult angler fly fishing from a small boat on a calm, misty river surrounded by wooded shoreline.
    Siegfried K.
    Siegfried K.
    Brian picked me up at 5:30am and after a one hour drive we entered the water in a wonderful foggy morning. What a scenery When sun came out, eating the fog it was a gorgeous morning with active fishes. Water was high but very Dushanbe. We caught 3 rainbows , released them again as we continue to travel further south When you are around Nashville give Brian a shout. You can’t get a better or more experienced guide and he is a great company too Thanks Capt‘n Brian. I might be back. Siegfried
  • Eye On The Fly Expeditions
    Eye On The Fly ExpeditionsNashville, TN
    Two adult anglers aboard a drift boat on a wooded river, with one angler proudly holding a trout.
    Fish 1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brett L.
    Brett L.
  • Eye On The Fly Expeditions
    Eye On The Fly ExpeditionsNashville, TN
    Teen angler holding a large rainbow trout in a landing net aboard a small boat on a wooded freshwater lake.
    Fish 1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    John S.
    John S.
    The trip was outstanding. My youngest son and I went out on Caney Fork with Brian. We were both rookies and wanted to learn how to fly fish. Brian is extremely knowledgeable and has a ton of experience. He was a great teacher and was patient with our rookie mistakes. We caught a lot of Rainbow Trout and had a blast. Brian communicated very well in preparation of the trip and searched for best places to go for the best conditions. He has many options and knows the areas to go very well. Awesome trip.

Fishing reports

Angler proudly displaying a Brown Trout while fishing in rainy conditions on a river.

Caney Fork is on ? right now-5-30-26

May 30, 2026 • Nashville
Nice Brown! Rain was brutal… fish are eating!!!
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A close-up image of various fishing flies displayed on a plain surface, showcasing different designs and colors.

The Caney Fork has been on ? Fire! Grea

May 17, 2026 • Nashville
Most fish target the Pheasant tail pattern. Hot spot, or flash back size 16 have been the ticket!! The Midge will always get you a fish. When the rig together at 2.5’ from indicator to the flies with a 6” separation from eachother will catch some fish.
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Image of a fishing fly, showcasing its intricate design and materials, suitable for various fishing techniques.

Top flies on the Caney for River 3/14/26

Mar 15, 2026 • Nashville
Flies working on the Caney Fork River 3-14-26. Top left “Frenchie” hot spot. Top right CDC midge emerger jig head. Bottom left Purple or Red midge larvae. Bottom middle waltz worm cream/grey/green. Bottom right Guacamole stick streamer patters.
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An angler proudly displaying a large Brown Trout while fishing from a small boat in a scenic river setting.

Monster Browns!!

Feb 22, 2025 • Nashville
High water fishing was on fire!!
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A young angler displaying a freshly caught Rainbow Trout while fishing on a calm river, showcasing a scenic backdrop of bare trees and cloudy skies.

December 17, 2023

Dec 17, 2023 • Nashville
Zack is one of my favorite clients. He fishes hard and like me i forget to eat somthing or drink amything…. He did a great job and he landed a brown trout to take off his bucket list. We missed a bruser of a rainbow trout over 20”. It was chilly but knowone was around, so it was really a great day to be on the water.
Show more
An enthusiastic angler proudly displaying a large Brown Trout while fishing on a scenic river.

Big Browns on the hiwassee!!!

Jan 11, 2020 • Nashville
We used 25’ sink tips with a lot of lead!! Bump the bottom for som Big Boys!!
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