No. We welcome anglers of any experience level

No, we welcome conventional, tackle anglers. We have great tackle and provide all baits and lures on our trips.

Orvis rods and reels will be provided if needed. All tippet, leaders, and flies are provided on all trips.

A valid Virginia fishing license, polarized sunglasses, rain coat, hat, and sunscreen. Waders, if needed, and rod and reel if you have one you like to use.

Picnic-style lunch and drinks are provided on full-day trips. On half-day trips, drinks and snacks are provided. You are welcome to bring any additional snacks that you may want.

Winter can range from 60° to 30°F for daytime highs. Spring daytime highs 50° to 80° degrees. Summer daytime highs range from 75° to 90° degrees. Fall daytime highs range from 50° to 70° degrees. Cool to cold temps, dressing in layers is best so you can easily remove or add clothing. Warm to hot temps, quick dry light clothing is best.

For musky, a 9’, 11 wt. with intermediate sinking line and 350 to 450 grain sinking lines. For trout, 9’, 3, 4, and 5 wt. rods for most trout fishing with a floating line. If the day is going to be on a small stream, 8’, 2 or 3 wt. will be great. Freshwater stripers, 9’ 8 wt. or 9 wt. with a 250-350 grain sinking line. For smallmouth bass, 9’, 6 or 7 wt. rods with a floating line.