Rhen did a great job of getting us on the water and setting us up to catch some very nice trout! This was my first time fishing from a drift boat, so I especially appreciated his tips on casting and line management in that setting. Afterwards, my fishing buddy commented several times about how much that helped him, too. Rhen also worked really hard to find fish, even during times when weather had put them off feeding. He put in a hard day’s work for us. We’re looking forward to fishing with him again, whether for trout or smallmouth bass.

EJ was such a good guy to spend a day with ….learning about the river & every element of fly fishing . He was so patient with our snags in the trees lol . I am primarily a spin cast guy but learning enough to feel confident that I could go & catch trout with a fly rod on my own

Always great floats with Alex and EJ. No matter skill level these guides make sure everyone has an enjoyable float and catches fish. I have fished with each of them several times and each experience seems better than the one before. I highly recommend them for guided trips.

Great day on the water with Rhen. He knows the Smith and wasn’t hesitant to pass on his knowledge. We netted some beautiful, brilliantly colored fish, released them all, and ended our day with a creel packed full of a wider and better comprehension of the art of fly fishing. Cheers Rhen. The Tangle Twins

Unbelievably awesome trip. EJ was the best and knowledgeable guide. Caught over 50 fish in two days.

I had a great day on the river with E.J. He worked hard to make sure that I caught plenty of fish and had a quality experience.

May 31 float on the Smith River (Bassett, VA) with fishing guide Rhen Bumgardner of Raleigh Flyfishing Guide Service: Floated from the Philpott Dam discharge downstream 6+ miles to the boat launch river access. Put-in late morning and took-out in mid evening. Wow, total time fishing on the water was 8.5 hrs. Rhen put us on brown and rainbow trout all day long, we caught plenty. Great instruction and many helpful hints. Definitely recommend!

Our guide, Justin, was outstanding. My son is relatively new to fly fishing and Justin could not have done a better job instructing him on technique. Justin was incredibly patient and helpful. It was the perfect day of fishing on the Smith River. I highly recommend them to anyone.

Rhen was knowledgeable and patient. I definitely will hire him again

EJ is unbelievably knowledgeable and great on the water. I highly recommend if you are wanting to try for the first time or are an experienced fly fisherman giving them a try.

Booked this for my husbands birthday. Went out with EJ and he can not stop talking about it! This is the perfect trip for someone who loves fishing and wants to try out fly fishing. The gear is top notch and my husband, his friend, and the guide all had a blast together. He's very much looking forward to coming back!

We had a wonderful leadership outing! Smith Creek is beautiful. We all caught fish and had a wonderful experience.

Fished the Smith River and caught many rainbow and brown trout. Lost count of how many. Very good trip and E.J. did a great job guiding us.

Low water but guided to holes and had > 50 moderate sized trout in a single day. Excellent trip

My daughter and I had an awesome day on the water. Always a great experience with EJ.

My son and I fished with Carter last weekend on the Smith River. Carter is a really good guy and a great guide. We'll be back.

EJ is a great guide fun to fish with. No matter what your experience level he will help you catch fish and have fun doing it!!

Great day on the Smith River with EJ! Learn much from him every time we float - line drag and mending, casting, presentation, etc. His patience is unlimited and he always gets us on fish. Highly recommended.

EJ worked hard was patient and friendly. Caught fish in in tough conditions. Low water

Graham was great! Booked the trip as a christmas gift for my boyfriend & he had such a great time! Graham reached out the week before and coordinated everything with him making it a super easy process! Highly recommend!

We had a great day on the Smith River (half day float) with Rhen. He taught my ~15 yo son to fly fish and I went along for the ride. My son caught 8+ trout! Rhen was knowledgeable, patient, and effective at coaching my kid on his form and strategy. He got us to some hard-to-reach spots via boat. Communication ahead of the trip was great. Rhen took good care of us and we had a ton of fun.

Great time on the river! EJ is the best!

Great day on the river. Grandson’s first exposure to fly fishing. Guide did a good job with him, patient and instructive.

I've been out with EJ and Raleigh Flyfishing four times now. The experience and guide service is amazing.