First Time on the River… and It Was One for the Books

I’ve been fishing most my life—but never on a river. So this trip meant something different. Something new.

But what made it unforgettable wasn’t just the fish—it was who we fished with.

Captain Tommy didn’t sugarcoat it. He told us from the jump—it might be tough fishing. He wasn’t trying to sell us a dream. He was honest, and that’s rare these days.

But here’s the part that really got me:

Tommy didn’t just guide us. He shared stories. He laughed with us. He taught us. He was patient. Real patient. Especially with me and my boy who’d never touched river water with a rod in hand.

And man… he worked. No shortcuts. No coasting. He gave us everything he had. And it paid off.

We landed our first smallmouth bass. Together.

As a dad, that moment hit different. It wasn’t just about catching fish. It was about creating a memory that my son and I will talk about for the rest of our lives.

If you’re looking for a captain who’s not just going to take your money but actually cares about giving you an experience—you found your guy.

Captain Tommy. Thank you.

You gave me more than a day on the water—you gave me a moment with my son I’ll never forget

great cap and all. informative on our target species.
no fish were caught , just too early . would recommend.

Loved fishing with him he’s knowledgeable and helped us catch fish

Caught so many smallmouth bass, excellent lunch provided, very fun and friendly guide.  We had a blast!

Highly recommend.  I caught a 17.5 inch smallmouth bass.  My wife and I caught about 15 other nice small mouth bass as well. Lunch was delicious, cold cut sandwiches, salad, potato salad and chips.  Guide is very friendly and knowledgeable.