Growing up in East TN my dad and I fished for bass and duck hunted every chance we got but soon found ourselves pursuing fly fishing early on...
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…but soon found ourselves pursuing fly fishing early on. After learning to fish the wild trout streams of the Smokies at the age of 10 I was consumed by the sport and couldn’t get enough. Spending all of my time and money driving to the mountains I soon realized that I needed to find a job that would keep me closer to the water. In 2007 I started guiding in the Smokies for a local lodge, keeping me as close to the water as I could possibly get. When 2009 came around I wanted to expand my surroundings and start my own guide service. Buying my first drift boat, I put a new spin on an old habit and started guiding fly fishermen for smallmouth bass. Along with guiding anglers for the wild trout of the Smokies, I also enjoy chasing the larger trout on the tail waters and freestone streams.
Fly Fishing Guide - Gary Troutman
GUIDE/ LICENSED USCG CAPTAIN
Gary is a Knoxville area native, and a U.S. Navy Veteran.
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…He has been guiding with Frontier Anglers TN since 2017 and enjoys sharing his passion for fly fishing, by promoting sustainable fishing practices and teaching clients - new and seasoned.
Gary loves fly fishing for Small mouth bass and Trout, and guides out of his Hyde drift boat and NRS raft.
When not guiding, or fly fishing on his own, he enjoys spending time with his wife Tammy, and their 3 grand children.
Fly Fishing Guide - Kris Wright
GUIDE/ LICENSED CAPTAIN
Kris Wright is a southern Georgia boy raised on warm water species on the lakes and rivers around his home town of Americus...
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As he got older and spent time traveling around the country, where he found himself splitting time between warm water and cold water species, he found a perfect fit here in the East TN. His passion for the outdoors drives him to provide the best experience on the water that he can.
Fly Fishing Guide - Doug Moore
GUIDE/ LICENSED CAPTAIN
Doug has been pursuing his passion of guiding people on East Tennessee’s freestone and tailwater streams for over 12 years...
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He is a self-taught fly angler that started fly-fishing as a youngster in the cold creeks and rivers of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. His “trial and error” schooling has served him well being able to relate to young and new anglers alike. Even though he has fly fished all over the lower 48, Doug is especially close to the Clinch River watershed and has literally been fishing it his entire life. In his free time, Doug is an avid outdoorsman enjoying hiking, backpacking and spending time with his wife and son on the river.
Fly Fishing Guide - Scott Haythorn
GUIDE
Scott grew up in Pennsylvania hunting and fishing where he spent every free moment away from school in the woods...
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He started fly fishing at 9 through the help of his parents that had him involved with family ties and nonprofits which helped kids and families get connected through fly fishing. After graduating from college with an electrical engineering degree, he spent 10 years in the military always carrying a fly Rod and tying kit on each deployment and place he visited. When his wife and he settled in East Tennessee they knew this was the best destination for fly fishing, something they both enjoyed hoping that their 2 year old son will as well. He enjoys teaching new people how to fly fish and leaning about the sport He loves.
Fly Fishing Guide - John Wigginton
GUIDE
Growing up, John spent most of his summers whitewater kayaking and camping on East Tennessee’s tail waters with his dad.
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At age 15, John bought his first rod and since then fly fishing has become a large part of his life. He has been able to share his love for fishing with his wife, and someday with their daughter along with many other outdoor adventures.