Float Trips for Trout Float Trips for Bass New: Combo Trip ask about the Super Grand Slam Brown, Rainbow, Smallmouth, and Striper? Thats right stripers are in the river as well and fun to catch! When the temperatures of the lake drive these big fish to cooler water it is possible to catch all these species on a day's float for the slam. Fly rods, reels, and flies needed will be provided on the boat. Meals Meeting Time and Location Deposit
Fly fishing float trips for rainbow and brown trout are on the tail waters of the Watauga and South Holston. Both rivers are dam controlled by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and bottom fed off of two local lakes. These tail waters offer prolific, year-round hatches and blue ribbon trout fishing. The best year round trout fishing in the southeast! Floating these rivers is best fished out of a Hyde drift boat, which is a highly effective tactic to cover more water than if you were wade fishing. However we will be stopping the boat to wade in some of the best spots. Floating is very convenient in high water conditions as well and an excellent trip for targeting trophy size trout or have very high fish counts. Trout trips are available year round, despite the colder weather, winter is also an outstanding time to fish for trophy trout.
The southern Appalachian mountains also offer some great smallmouth bass fishing. The Holston River and Nolichucky river can be fished from a drift boat or raft during the warmer months. These fish are some of the most aggressive and exciting battles on a fly rod anyone would enjoy. If you've never experienced this, your missing out on a treat! I offer both fly and spin fishing trips for smallmouth bass. Smallmouth trips are available from May through September.
Wade Trips for Trout
Also available year round are some great wade fishing opportunities on the tail waters or the small streams. Half or full day available.
Gear Suggestions & TN Fishing License
Waders, felt sole boots, polarized sun glasses and fishing licenses should be provided by you.
If you need waders, be sure to let us know in advance.
Summer months we do a lot of wet wading but this is up to you.
Cold weather coat or rain jacket, sunscreen and camera are also recommended.
Guests are also welcome to bring their own, an 8 foot to 9 foot 4wt, 5wt, or 6 weight rod with floating line is typically used on float trips.
Fishing Licenses are available online at www.tnwildlife.org or call 1-888-814-8972
Meals provided vary with the type of trip booked. On float trips a shore lunch: deli style or grilled, soft drinks, and water are provided. If any special dietary needs exist, please inform us in advance.
All guests should call 1 to 2 days in advance of their scheduled excursion, in order to avoid any confusion on trip times and meeting place. Generally all trips meet at the McDonalds in Elizabethton, TN the morning of your trip. However arrangements can be made for pickup from a local hotel or riverside lodge.
Silverbow Anglers, is dedicated to making sure our clients have an enjoyable experience fly fishing with us. There is a maximum of two guests per guide on float trips to insure that you get the attention you deserve. Float trips require a deposit of $50 to reserve your preferred date(s) The deposit will be deducted from the balance due at the end of your trip. Deposits are non refundable, however you may reschedule your trip with 5 days notice or if the trip must be canceled due to inclement weather or water conditions the trip will be rescheduled, or your deposit refunded. .
Note: A gratuity is a customary way to let your guide know he has performed well.
Please make all checks payable to Adam Vurnakes
All Trips are catch and release.
SilverBow Anglers Fly Fishing Guide Service
PO Box 1492
Elizabethton, TN 37644
phone: 423-794-8977
email: silverbowanglers@gmail.com
