come explore the smith rivers plentiful fishery.
I was just like you when I started—did it for love of the sport.
I've fished bodies of water from 50 miles in the Gulf stream to 10' wide Brook Trout Steams in Western NC and Eastern Tennessee.
I was a fishing guide for ‘Elk Creek Outfitters’ owned by Judson Conway while attending Appalachian State from 2010-2014 in Boone, NC.
Guiding small creek wade fishing trips to full day float trips on the Watauga and South Holston Rivers.
Meet Your Guide
Jackson Cresenzo
Founder, Lead Fishing Guide
My Grandfather bought around 60 acres of land and built a cabin on the dirt road 1 mile from the Philpott dam almost 70 years ago which the family still owns.
I grew up on that river and have been fishing it since I was 6 years old with my father, brother, uncles and cousins.
The Smith River holds a special place in my heart and decided to start a fly fishing guide service on this beautiful river.
As a North Carolina native, Jackson has years of experience traveling along NC, TN, and VA bodies of water and brings an enthusiastic attitude to share his passion with others.