Guided Smallmouth Float Trip Recommendations?

Bob Sivinski

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Mar 23, 2015, 10:18:32 AM3/23/15

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I'm starting to plan a guided float trip for smallmouth later in the summer and I was hoping to get some recommendations on locations or specific outfits. I'd like to stay within about 3 hours of DC if possible. Thanks!

Jeffrey Silvan

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Mar 23, 2015, 10:23:55 AM3/23/15

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I've used a few guides in the area. Matt Miles is a bit further away, but he's great and definitely worth the drive to fish with him. It'll be right around your 3 hour mark. He'll float you on the James. I've used the guys at Albemarle Angler a few times (I've gone with Scott twice, and done a trout trip with Cole) and they're great too. They will be about 2-2.5 hours. They do the Shenandoah and I believe the James as well. The closest option I've used was CT Campbell (Page Valley Fly Fishing) who only does the Shenandoah. It's been a while since I've fished with him, but he'll be around 1.5 hours I believe.

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I'm starting to plan a guided float trip for smallmouth later in the summer and I was hoping to get some recommendations on locations or specific outfits. I'd like to stay within about 3 hours of DC if possible. Thanks!

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Bob Sivinski

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Mar 23, 2015, 11:28:43 AM3/23/15

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Thanks Jeff, I just sent Matt a message.

Scott Stankus

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Mar 23, 2015, 11:39:08 AM3/23/15

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Also consider Mossy Creek Fly Fishing - they do guided smallmouth trips!

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Thanks Jeff, I just sent Matt a message.

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Bob Richey

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Mar 23, 2015, 12:38:56 PM3/23/15

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I've been out with CT Campbell and like him a lot. He's a retired park ranger and knows a lot about the river. He floats the south fork. http://www.pagevalleyflyfishing.com/

Rob Snowhite

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Mar 23, 2015, 1:27:33 PM3/23/15

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Bryan Kelly of The Anglers Inn at Harpers Ferry.

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Richard Farino

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Mar 23, 2015, 1:33:31 PM3/23/15

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You have a good selection of local guides within 1-2 hours of DC to plan a decent smallmouth trip.

Your local guides that fish from Shepherdstown, WV all the way down to Riverbend Park, VA:

Wiliam Heresniak from Eastern Trophies – http://www.easterntrophies.com
Mark Kovach or John Hayes of Mark Kovach Fishing Services – http://www.mkfs.com
Duncan McGrath of Riverfish Angling - http://riverfishangling.com/
Brian Kelly of White Fly Outfitters - http://www.whiteflyoutfitters.com/tours.html

If you want to push it to 3 hours:

LE Rhodes on the James River - http://www.hatchmatcherguideservice.com/

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Richard Farino

Urban Angler VA | 108 N. Washington Street 2nd Floor | Alexandria, VA 22314

(703) 527-2524 | fax: (703) 527-3313 | ric...@urbanangler.com

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GSFeder

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Mar 23, 2015, 1:53:26 PM3/23/15

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Ditto Rob's recommendation. Emily and I do a full day trip every year with Brian out of Harpers Ferry. They can do either the 'doah or Potomac, depending on conditions.

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Andy Thomas

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Mar 23, 2015, 1:54:20 PM3/23/15

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Just to add to the list, you could also inquire at Harry Murray's Fly Shop in Edinburg, VA. It's a little under 2 hours from DC. I don't think Harry is still guiding, but I can't imagine he'd let someone who is not a top-notch guide be associated with his shop.

http://www.murraysflyshop.com/fly-fishing-guide-trips/

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Ernie

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Mar 23, 2015, 7:40:25 PM3/23/15

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Matt Miles is speaking at the PRSC tomorrow night...starts at 7:30 at the Vienna Fire House. Free admission.

Jp Whiteside

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Mar 24, 2015, 10:53:18 AM3/24/15

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Kovach Fishing Services..Upper Potomac Float Trips, I have fished w/him for over thirty years,,,

Great Trip! Check his web pages..local guy..Silver Spring.

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Carl Z.

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Mar 24, 2015, 9:05:00 PM3/24/15

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I will second Kovatch's guide service. When they say a full day, they mean a full day.

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Bob Sivinski

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Mar 25, 2015, 9:52:51 AM3/25/15

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Awesome, thanks for all the leads everyone.

MikeV

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Mar 26, 2015, 2:08:15 PM3/26/15

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And if you are interested in smallmouth bass check out this group of guys. I think they are about to have their March meeting. There are tpfr members that are in the process as well.

http://www.prsc.org/

Mike