Charter operator

River Monster Guide Service

Wytheville, United States

10+ reviews

I am an avid angler and outdoorsman. I have been fishing for smallmouth bass most of my life, plying the best rivers in Southwestern Virginia, Southern West Virginia, Eastern Tennessee and North Carolina. In 2013 , I was able to fulfill my life-long dream of starting my own charter company and introducing clients and friends to numerous opportunities the waters of the Southern Appalachian's can offer. I am a strong advocate of catch-and-release, and we constantly strive to protect and preserve the fisheries that we are so fortunate to have in this region.

Charter

River Monster Guide Service

Wytheville

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Trips from

US $375

Rating

4.9

10 reviews

5.0

Boat & Equipment

5.0

Captain & Crew

4.8

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (25)

All reviews (10)

Showing 1 – 5 of 10 reviews

Mark Micke
Repeat angler
Alabama, US
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Member since 2025
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3 trips
5.0
Verified
Beautiful Day
Half Day Trip on June 14, 2026 • 2 adults
We had a beautiful, great morning fishing with Tommy! The area is beautiful, the weather was perfect, Tommy is very personable and we saw many fish (the water was that clear) and did catch some Smallmouth Bass.
Marlena Gibson
Delaware, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great day!
Full Day Trip on August 5, 2026 • 2 adults
My husband and son really enjoyed their day, river conditions weren’t great but they learned a ton and had a wonderful day. Thank you!
Angelo Mastrando
Repeat angler
New Jersey, US
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Member since 2026
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2 trips
4.7
Verified
good
Half Day Trip on March 4, 2026 • 2 adults
great cap and all. informative on our target species. no fish were caught , just too early . would recommend.
John Huffman
Naples, FL, US
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Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Tommy was amazing
Full Day Trip on May 16, 2025 • 2 adults
First Time on the River… and It Was One for the Books I’ve been fishing most my life—but never on a river. So this trip meant something different. Something new. But what made it unforgettable wasn’t just the fish—it was who we fished with. Captain Tommy didn’t sugarcoat it. He told us from the jump—it might be tough fishing. He wasn’t trying to sell us a dream. He was honest, and that’s rare these days. But here’s the part that really got me: Tommy didn’t just guide us. He shared stories. He laughed with us. He taught us. He was patient. Real patient. Especially with me and my boy who’d never touched river water with a rod in hand. And man… he worked. No shortcuts. No coasting. He gave us everything he had. And it paid off. We landed our first smallmouth bass. Together. As a dad, that moment hit different. It wasn’t just about catching fish. It was about creating a memory that my son and I will talk about for the rest of our lives. If you’re looking for a captain who’s not just going to take your money but actually cares about giving you an experience—you found your guy. Captain Tommy. Thank you. You gave me more than a day on the water—you gave me a moment with my son I’ll never forget
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Response from Charter operator
May 17, 2025
John/Trey thank you guys so much for allowing me to do what I love. I’m so glad to have met you both and look forward to getting together again in FL and learning your area of expertise that we are novice to. It was my pleasure to put you both on your first smallmouth bass. It’s addictive, so beware lol!
Alex-maeghan Mccolloch
Texas, US
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Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Loved him and caught fish
Special 8 hour trip for Alex-maeghan Mccolloch on July 5, 2024 • 2 adults
Loved fishing with him he’s knowledgeable and helped us catch fish
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Response from Charter operator
July 7, 2024
Alex and Mike, you were wonderful. Thank you both so much for a great and eventful day on the river. Best of luck to you both!