Captain Derek is a great host for all ages. He is extremely kind and knowledge. I took my dad and 8 year old son and we all had a great time. When the stripes hit, they hit hard!
We had an outstanding experience with Smoky Mountain Fishing Company, special thanks to our guide Derek. Booking was seamless, and Derek reached out ahead of time to make sure we were fully prepared for the trip. When we met at the ramp I could tell he knew exactly what he was doing, and that confidence carried through the entire day. He was easy to talk to, very friendly, and kept the experience relaxed. especially when we made mistakes, or missed a fish, which he handled with a playful attitude that made the experience even more enjoyable. Once we got on the water, Derek didn’t waste any time. He was direct. if the fish were on the left, cast left. On the right, cast right. That kind of clarity made a big difference because we didn’t waste time fishing in the wrong places. We started upriver and he had his vehicle shuttled downstream, which allowed us to cover several miles of water. The bite was steady all day, and we caught both rainbow and brown trout. The highlight was my wife landing her biggest rainbow trout ever. Derek handled that moment like a professional. He stopped the boat, kept my wife focused, and made sure that fish made it into the net. While I caught a solid one too, hers was definitely the star of the show. Derek was clearly invested in getting us on fish, while still keeping it our responsibility to catch them, which is exactly how it should be. He came fully prepared with all the gear we needed, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. I highly recommend Derek and Smoky Mountain Fishing Company to anyone looking for a great guided fishing experience. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with him again.
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
We had a great fishing experience! The weather was beautiful and the fish were biting! Derek was a fantastic guide and very knowledgeable about fishing and the area. I really appreciated the ease, organization and efficiency in which the trip went. We spent the entire time on the water fishing. I would highly recommend this trip for all anglers from novice to the most experienced.
Derek was very communicative and very knowledgeable. He was great with my grandkids. He answered all their questions. The grands caught the biggest fish they have ever caught, and we’ve been fishing quite a bit when we go on vacation for spring break amd summer. They had the best time and I would highly recommend Derek. The grandchildren will be talking about this experience for a while.
Booked this trip for my husband and brother in law while vacationing in Pigeon Forge and they had an amazing trip. Derek their guide was very knowledgeable of the area and fishing. He was fun and made sure our guys had a great time. They both caught many fish and aome big ones. Highly recommend Derek if you’re in the area and looking to take a guided trip.
