Joined in 2024
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.
5.0
Based on 22 reviews
Suzanne K.
December 2024
Verified5 star company! Both boats - Wren & EJ - learned a lot!! And had fun! We also had a few last minute changes & EJ was very flexible. Highly recommend
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November 2024
VerifiedMy friend and I fished the Cape Fear River for Spotted Bass on November 13th and had an outstanding day. EJ is an excellent guide with an incredible understanding of the river and the fish you can expect to find. The equipment provided is excellent and we had a great day on the water catching lots of Spotted Bass, a huge Blue Gill and a beautiful Yellow Perch. Thanks EJ for a great day!
Read moreJim L.
November 2024
VerifiedBeautiful location (Cape Fear River) with enough fish to keep things interesting! My guide (Rhen Bumgardner) was excellent…he knows his stuff inside and out makes for a great fishing companion. Highly recommended!!
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November 2024
VerifiedA buddy and I fished the Cape Fear with Rhen. We had a blast! I am a novice fly angler and my buddy had never tried it before. Rhen was an excellent coach and guide, by the end of the day we looked like we knew what we were doing and caught a dozen or so fish each.
Read moreAdam Swartz
November 2024
VerifiedGreat experience with Rhen on the Smith River for a half day float trip. He was super patient with myself and my 9 year old son, we caught some beautiful fish, and he took the time to coach us in some key fundamentals and worked with me to break a couple of bad habits. Would 100% recommend for both seasoned and beginning anglers alike. Looking forward to booking another trip in the spring.
Read moreChris Snyder
November 2024
VerifiedEJ is a very knowledgeable and enjoyable guide to go fishing with. We caught a lot of fish and I will definitely book another trip with him.
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