Raleigh Flyfishing
Joined in 2024
About
I am a fly fishing guide and owner of Raleigh Flyfishing Guide Service and Smith River Outfitters. I have been flyfishing for over 30 years and am passionate about sharing my love of the sport with others. I'm an Orvis Endorsed Guide and is a member of the Triangle Flyfishers Chapter of Trout Unlimited. We offer a variety of guided trips, from beginner-friendly lessons to advanced wade and float trips.
Disciplines
- Fly fishing
Raleigh Flyfishing's trips
Client reviews
5.0
Based on 74 reviews
Brian B.
November 2025
VerifiedBooked our float with EJ Stern and as always it was a wonderful day on the Smith River. EJ is a true professional who works to put us on trout while continuing to provide helpful guidance and tips to improve our overall experience. I highly recommend and will continue to book EJ for future experiences.
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November 2025
VerifiedPerfect float trip on the Smith River. Easy drive from Winston-Salem. Easy put in and take out location. Great fishing with great gear. E.J. was very accommodating and as with any guided trip, I left having learned a few things to make me a better fly fisherman. Highly recommended. Fantastic fishing close to the Piedmont.
Read moreTom P.
November 2025
VerifiedHad a good day on the water with E.J. Stern on the Smith River, with low and clear water conditions, we got into the more technical aspects of the sport (adding more tools to my tool box) which was beneficial to me. Good productive day with a good number of wild brown trout hooked along with a number of stocked rainbows. Which made my day especially fun was the late afternoon hatch making dry fly fishing awesome landing several nice fish.
Read moreAllan Fogle
November 2025
VerifiedRhen, our guide, did an exceptional job with couple of rookies. It was very enjoyable experience. I highly recommend it.
Read moreLorne H.
November 2025
VerifiedI have to say great because as we all know fish are fish and fishing is fishing. Would I fish with EJ again? Absolutely yes. When the fishing is easy that speaks for itself, what's the big deal? But, end of October, cold breezy and drizzling rain are not the best conditions but EJ put it together and brought fish to the net, 8 as I recall. I plan to be back in May 2026, better conditions and more fish. Thx EJ
Read moreChad M.
November 2025
VerifiedAnother great day on the water with EJ. Landed some wild brown on a dry fly. Brought with me a beginner fly fisherman and EJ coached him all day so that he caught several browns on his own and had a blast doing so.
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