Asheville Fly Fishing Company LLC
828-779-9008
Professional guided fishing trips for Trout, Smallmouth Bass & Musky in Western North Carolina and East Tennessee. We offer lessons for beginners, Float Trips via drift boats & rafts, Backcountry Trips, Wade Trips, Multi-Day Trips with safari camp or cabin and private chef, Smallmouth Bass/Whitewater Trips and Gift Certificates for them all.
We value long-lasting relationships with our guests and enjoy sharing memorable days on the water. As a guide-owned and operated service, we are committed to doing good work, being aware of the fine details, always anticipating the next move gracefully and with respect while providing you with the trip of a lifetime.
We specialize in teaching fly fishing techniques, tactics and fish psychology. We are professional, hard-working guides who love bringing people to the finest waters this area has to offer. We welcome anglers of all experience levels and enjoy helping our clients develop their fly fishing skills. For more advanced thrill-seeking anglers, we can provide you with the most challenging yet rewarding fly fishing you will experience.
AWARD WINNING GUIDE SERVICE
Recipient of Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice Award
2020, 2022, 2023 & 2024
TOP 10% Worldwide.
Based on a full year of Trip Advisor reviews, award winners are known for consistently receiving great traveler feedback, placing them in the top 10% of hospitality businesses around the globe.
ABOUT US
Guiding is our passion. Sure we love catching fish on our days off, but sharing the experience is far more rewarding. We are guides and instructors who enjoy helping both beginners and advanced anglers alike. Being a professional guide requires a diverse set of skills, not just being able to put people on fish. A professional guide is patient under pressure, a teacher and coach to their clients, has excellent work ethic in all situations, has a keen sense of awareness and the ability to adapt to different learning styles, fishing styles and personalities. All AFFC guides are endorsed by multiple gear companies which allows us to provide you with the best gear available. We are dedicated to giving you the best service you have ever experienced, and to always enjoy as much river experience as possible while putting fish in the net. We are problem solvers who enjoy the connections and process just as much as the pull. We push each other to be innovative, aware of the fine details and to always anticipate the next move gracefully and with respect. Our first time out with you, we take note of the details that make a difference to you. From the moment we meet you onward, we go the extra mile, so you are right where you want to be, fishing better and laughing louder.
Testimonials
I have been fishing with Galen on a regular basis for the last 5-6 years. Last year, I fished six different days with him as my guide, on three different rivers in North Carolina and Tennessee, under a variety of weather and water conditions. He is simply a great fishing guide and individual, a real pleasure to be with on the water. Galen is extremely knowledgeable, versatile, and patient. I am a better fisherman from the time I have spent with him. ~ Jim Linkenauger Jacksonville, Fl.
FEATURED BY NATIONAL FLY FISHING PUBLICATIONS
Asheville Fly Fishing Company has been recognized by renowned national fly fishing magazines and publications.
US Weekly Magazine
America's Favorite Flies
Anglers Journal
Dun Magazine
Angler Report
THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SAFETY
AFFC guides have the highest safety certification available, River Rescue 3 International & ACA Level 4 Swift-Water Rescue, in addition to the standard First Aid / CPR legally required of all fishing guides.
MountainTrue is committed to moving our region toward a clean, sustainable energy future. This is crucial to keeping our rivers, air and mountains clean and healthy, and maintaining the unique biological diversity and natural heritage of Western North Carolina.
-Julie Mayfield | Co-Director, MountainTrue