Johnson City Fly Fishing Company

First float trip on the watagua river is hard to describe with words, you have to just go do it! Make sure you book Will as he's an awesome guide! He did a great job manuvering the boat to the good honey holes and safely down the beautiful Watagua river. Will did try his best to help me catch that trophy trout but it just wasn't my time yet but thankfully did get to catch several fun trout. So nice to remember that we all need to make time in this busy world to stop & go appreciate being outside in nature (go fishing with Will!) and be attentive to beauty that still surrounds us everyday. Just seeing three bald eagles by the river was a big highlight of this fishing trip making it extra memorable plus getting to catch those beautiful trout too! Thanks again Will for sharing your river & fishing knowledge, having patience, good company & keeping me safe on the river. You did bring the best lunch/snack food for the river trip!

I have fished twice with Will Pippen. He checks all the boxes that are important to finding the right guide. Professional, hard-working, patient, knowledgeable, punctual... And the list goes on. Add to that... He is a gracious host and will be glad to help everyone from novice to advanced. so, no need to look around... Just give Wil a call and book your float!

Will was awesome! He's got a great boat with everything you need, and he knows how to find the fish! We caught multiple species of trout and had a blast from the start!! Highly recommend!!

I have gone with Will multiple times now and every time is a great experience! He knows where the fish are and what they're eating. He knows the flows of the river like the back of his hand. He works hard to make sure his clients are comfortable, having fun and catching fish! He's great with beginners and those with more experience. Seriously, I cannot recommend Will enough, he is a great guide and a great person!!! We caught too many to count...including a couple of bigguns!

Had a great time! Will was fun and a joy to be around. Didn't catch a ton of fish and still walked away with big smiles and fond memories!

I have taken multiple trips with Will Pippin and can attest to his expertise of guiding. His immense knowledge of the river as well as his countless years of fishing renders an excellent experience for his clients. Not only will you catch many fish, but he is also very easy to get along with! He is a great guy. I highly recommend a trip with Will if you are looking for an expertly guided float or wading trip and a lot of fish in the net.

We had a great time fishing with Will today. His quality equipment, knowledge, and great attitude make for a very enjoyable time. He figured out what the fish were biting and we were able to boat quite a few. Next time we're in town we will certainly make time for another float down the river with Will.

I wanted to surprise my fiance with a fly fishing trip in Johnson City and had the best day with Will as our guide! He is extremely knowledgeable for both the advanced (my fiance) and beginner (me) fly fishermen. He provided snacks, drinks and unlimited patience!! Even when the fishing was slow he worked hard and long to make sure we got some in the boat. Thank you Will for a trip to remember!