When the family decided to vacation in the Smokey Mountains this summer I set off to find a fishing trip for my son and I to experience together. Booking and fishing with guide Derek not only make that bonding fishing trip come to fruition, but also made for some fantastic fishing. The communication was outstanding and Derek’s passion for fishing truly made for an amazing six hour morning trip complete with plenty of fish to cook on the grill later that night. Thanks for the memories Derek

Before this Fishing trip all my son caught was blue gill. He was not expecting to catch fish this big! He was so excited! Captain Derek was great and knows his stuff, and really made sure my son and I had alot of fun. On the way home, we picked up stuff for fish tacos. we definitely will be booking with Derek again in the future!

Cant say enough about Derek. he put us in the right spot from the jump, we immediately were catching fish. He was very professional but also easy going and down to earth, you knew immediately he knew exactly what he was doing. Never a dull moment the entire trip, he related very well with both of my sons (11/12), kept them entertained and laughing the entire time. I would book another trip with him anytime we are the East
Tennessee area. Thank you for a good time Derek.

First and foremost, Captain Alston was the best. I’ve done several guided trips salt water fishing and have never had a guide as personable, patient, and willing to share his knowledge and experience as this trip.
While the fishing was not super hot, he let us know going into the trip. “We’re fishing quality, not quantity, unless you want me to put on a bunch of little fish.”
We are all about quality and he did not disappoint! My son hooked what looked to be an 18-20” Rainbow, but lost it right at the boat. I then hooked my own PR Rainbow (22-24) AND landed it in the boat… after some fist bumps and warranted smack talk to my oldest boy, we continued to motor (row) on and nabbed a few smallies, as well. All and all a great and highly recommended trip! You can’t go wrong with this ambitious, motivated Captain who is just as excited to put you on the fishing as if he caught the beasts himself!