Your Fly Fishing Adventure Awaits
Your Fly Fishing Adventure Awaits
Get Down with a Brown.
Premier Fly Fishing Tours and Trips with Pro Guides in Bristol, TN
The South Holston River Company is a professional, award-winning guide service led by seasoned anglers who put your day on the water first. Founded by Patrick Fulkrod, our team focuses on teaching, safety, and fun, whether you’re new to the sport or sharpening advanced skills. Headquartered in Piney Flats, Tennessee, we guide year-round on the South Holston and the Watauga River, with an easy jump-off point for guests staying in Bristol, TN.
Why Choose Our Fly Fishing Guides?
You’ll fish with patient, knowledgeable fly fishing guides who tailor every moment to your goals, from reading water to confident casting. Our trout fishing trips are paced for learning and results, backed by pro instruction, quality tackle, and local river insight. Ready for a memorable trout fishing adventure that’s equal parts education and excitement?
What Defines Our River Fly and Trout Fishing Guides?
Precision and professionalism. Our river fly and trout fishing guides blend river craft with a calm, client-first approach, helping you connect with wild browns and rainbows on storied tailwaters. We operate across the South Holston and Watauga River, giving you options when conditions shift, ideal for visitors coming from Western North Carolina as well as locals.
What’s Included in Our Fly Fishing Tours and Trips?
What’s Included in Our Fly Fishing Tours and Trips? Our fly fishing tours and trips cover the essentials: top-tier rods and reels, leaders, tippet, and flies, plus private instruction and full-day lunches. Choose a drift boat trip for Trout and Smallmouth Bass when flows favor a float, or turn up the tempo with jet boat trips for striped bass. Each experience reflects our high service standard and thoughtful planning.
From first casts to fine-tuning presentations, we’re here to make your day efficient, safe, and unforgettable in and around Bristol, TN. Explore our updated trip details, rates, and lodging partners, and let’s build the day that fits your style on the South Holston or the Watauga River. Contact us to plan your dates, compare options, and lock in guides for the season.