I want to share with you the wonderful experience we had with Anna as our guide this past weekend. From start to finish, I cannot imagine having had a better first time fly experience. Anna was excellent with communication, gave us great planning tips and answered all of our questions prior to the trip. She picked us up on time and made everything so easy for us. Beyond her friendly demeanor, she... More

I want to share with you the wonderful experience we had with Anna as our guide this past weekend. From start to finish, I cannot imagine having had a better first time fly experience. Anna was excellent with communication, gave us great planning tips and answered all of our questions prior to the trip. She picked us up on time and made everything so easy for us. Beyond her friendly demeanor, she was extremely professional and provided extensive education throughout our entire day. Knowledgeable, patient, encouraging - she made us fall in love with fly fishing and we are already planning for the next time we can return for another try! Thank you, Anna for all that you did to make sure we'd be 'hooked' after this first-time out! Less

Shared years of knowledge and provided the best service!

I had an excellent trout fishing trip with Heath. We hiked to a pristine stretch of the Davidson River and caught brook, brown and rainbow trout the entire day. We didn't see another angler and had some nice wildlife encounters. On top of the excellent fishing and location, Heath was knowledgeable, interesting and lot of fun to be with. I regularly fish with guides in NC and the Florida Keys ... More

I had an excellent trout fishing trip with Heath. We hiked to a pristine stretch of the Davidson River and caught brook, brown and rainbow trout the entire day. We didn't see another angler and had some nice wildlife encounters. On top of the excellent fishing and location, Heath was knowledgeable, interesting and lot of fun to be with. I regularly fish with guides in NC and the Florida Keys and would rank this experience and Heath right at the top. Less

Heath and Brook did an outstanding job educating myself and my 15 year old on how to fly fish and then putting us on the fish. They were very patient and attentive and made our trip a memorable experience. I highly recommend booking your next or first fly fishing trip with Pisgah Outdoors.

Fished with Anna for two days. She was extremely knowledgeable and patient. we had fisher people with no to moderate experience. Anna taught us all how to get it done. I’ve never caught the quality of fish she put us on in my 35 years of fishing. i’ll be back and surely request Anna again.

My full day wading trip with Heath (and Anna) was awesome. I’ve dabbled in fly fishing for 20 years, but never enough to really be very skilled at it. I just moved to the area about 9 months ago from the coast, and really wanted to get some proper instruction and guidance on fishing in the Pisgah National Forest and surrounding area. Heath gave me all I could ask for, and then some. From read... More

My full day wading trip with Heath (and Anna) was awesome. I’ve dabbled in fly fishing for 20 years, but never enough to really be very skilled at it. I just moved to the area about 9 months ago from the coast, and really wanted to get some proper instruction and guidance on fishing in the Pisgah National Forest and surrounding area. Heath gave me all I could ask for, and then some. From reading the river and how to fish it, to more successfully landing fish, to little tricks that will save me tons of time and headaches on the water; Heath gave me a big bump on the learning curve. All I really cared about was getting good instruction (which I did), but we also got into a bunch of fish which was a huge bonus. To top it all off, Heath is really patient and enjoyable to be around. I highly recommend. Less

Had a wonderful time on the Davidson flyfishing with Heath. As a novice wadder I learned so much. Heath met me at my skill level and challenged me to improve. Managed to catch some fish and had fun along the way! Highly recommended and I'd readily rebook. Heath, I've bought those hoola hoops and have been target casting:)

Enjoyed a terrific day of fishing with Heath. First thing before we hit the water, he asked what I was interested in, something many guides never ask (i guess they assume everyone just wants to catch as many fish as possible). I told him my priorities were to fish some interesting streams and get help improving my technique. Heath delivered exactly that, taking me to three beautiful streams, incl... More

Enjoyed a terrific day of fishing with Heath. First thing before we hit the water, he asked what I was interested in, something many guides never ask (i guess they assume everyone just wants to catch as many fish as possible). I told him my priorities were to fish some interesting streams and get help improving my technique. Heath delivered exactly that, taking me to three beautiful streams, including the Davidson, and teaching me how to get bites from finicky fish in tricky water. He's an outstanding guide and a great person to spend a day on the water with. Less

I've learned so much and caught so many fish with the guides from Pisgah Outdoors. My first trip was in 2021 and I enjoyed it so much that I drove all the way from Michigan to Brevard for more fun on the water. They have an encyclopedic knowledge of the area, the fish, and the bugs they eat. You'll see and learn things you didn't know you wanted to know. I wish I lived closer.

Did half day wading trip with Brook. We had never fly fished before and we had such a great time and learned a lot! We highly recommend this trip.

We had a blast fly fishing with Heath. We stayed in the Highlands and decided to take a float trip on the Tuckasegee River. Heath put us on fish all day, including two 20" - 30" rainbow trout that were a ton of fun to fight! Count on Heath as a seasoned professional with a wealth of knowlege and guidance that he is willing to share whether you are an experienced fly fisherman or first timer. I H... More

We had a blast fly fishing with Heath. We stayed in the Highlands and decided to take a float trip on the Tuckasegee River. Heath put us on fish all day, including two 20" - 30" rainbow trout that were a ton of fun to fight! Count on Heath as a seasoned professional with a wealth of knowlege and guidance that he is willing to share whether you are an experienced fly fisherman or first timer. I Highly recommend fishing with Pisgah Outdoors, and we will be back to do so again soon. -Tucker Less

We were recommended to heath and pisgah outdoors via a friend when we were traveling from Oklahoma looking for a fly fishing trip in the Brevard, NC area. Heath is a very understanding and patient teacher, finds it very easy to adapt the river to your ability and then challenge you when ready. His knowledge of fly fishing well surpasses anyone I've ever talked to and you can tell he truly enjoys ... More

We were recommended to heath and pisgah outdoors via a friend when we were traveling from Oklahoma looking for a fly fishing trip in the Brevard, NC area. Heath is a very understanding and patient teacher, finds it very easy to adapt the river to your ability and then challenge you when ready. His knowledge of fly fishing well surpasses anyone I've ever talked to and you can tell he truly enjoys his job and his customers. He made the day equally enjoyable for my wife and I with different goals to match our abilities. Looking forward to going back out on the water the next time we go to North Carolina! Less

My husband and I had a super time fly fishing the Davidson river in Brevard, NC with Heath. It was our first day to ever have a proper fly fishing guide and he gave us great information and instruction all day! He was very patient and kind in his instruction and also an excellent photo taker which was fun to have so many photos to commemorate our fun day! We will be back!

My time with Heath was not only enjoyable, I came away from our time together with a deeper and richer understanding of the river and habitat of Western North Carolina!!!

Heath is a knowledgeable and fun guide to be out on the water with! He knows how to meet you where you’re at and guide you to the fish. Thanks Heath! Cheers until next time!!

I had a phenomenal afternoon with guide Tim Brandt! Although the website description of Tim is spot on, I would add a few thoughts. Tim is a “salt of the earth” kind of guy. Tim has the qualities of an excellent teacher. He is patient, a good listener, and provides timely feedback. I especially appreciated Tim’s desire to know my goals for the day and make sure that they were met.

Heath and Rusty were great! This is the company you want to use if you are a newbie or a pro. I literally knew nothing about fly fishing (and hardly fishing in general!) but they made it easy and FUN!

Heath is absolutely awesome and went above and beyond to make sure me and my 13yr old son were happy return customers and that we ARE! Can't wait to see you on the water!

We had a fantastic day learning how to fly fish with Heath. The experience has certainly encouraged me to learn more about fly fishing and spend more time on the water. If you are spending time in Pisgah then fishing with Pisgah Outdoors is an opportunity you shouldn't miss out on.

First time fly-fishing had a blast, caught plenty of trout and learned a lot about fly-fishing.

We had an absolutely awesome time! Heath was super accommodating. Especially for the circumstance. I accidently booked a full day on the wrong date and Heath went out of his way to last minute get my 8 y/o and I on the books. He made the day about my little man and got him his first wild bow and browny. It was so cool to see the look on his face. We couldn't of asked for a better day. He was full... More

We had an absolutely awesome time! Heath was super accommodating. Especially for the circumstance. I accidently booked a full day on the wrong date and Heath went out of his way to last minute get my 8 y/o and I on the books. He made the day about my little man and got him his first wild bow and browny. It was so cool to see the look on his face. We couldn't of asked for a better day. He was full of knowledge and made it a point to really teach us the ins and outs of fly fishing the local river. My son cant stop talking about how much fun he had and how cool Heath was. We can not wait to come back. Huge thank you to Heath for making it a special day for my son and I. -Brandon From my Son: Heath, I learned so much like to cast to the bubbles, and I caught 2 very nice fish. Even though I HAD SO MUCH FUN!I also learned to keep my rod up. Thank you so much, Forrest. Less

My wife and I had the pleasure of hitting the river with Heath on a beautiful October morning for our first ever fly fishing outing. He was a great teacher and I’m not sure we could’ve had a better time. The guy does not miss. Every spot he took us to was a honey hole, we were reeling in rainbows all morning, and with the scenery I’m not convinced we weren’t being photographed by backcountry maga... More

My wife and I had the pleasure of hitting the river with Heath on a beautiful October morning for our first ever fly fishing outing. He was a great teacher and I’m not sure we could’ve had a better time. The guy does not miss. Every spot he took us to was a honey hole, we were reeling in rainbows all morning, and with the scenery I’m not convinced we weren’t being photographed by backcountry magazine. If you want to learn, catch fish, and have an awesome time hit up Pisgah Outdoors Less

Heath was an awesome teacher and guide. We were shocked and thrilled to be able to catch a couple of trout on the off-season. Best of all is just all the beautiful spots he showed us along the river. We also really appreciated that he understood how important it was for us to have good photos of our catches. Would definitely recommend and do this again. Thanks!

Couldn’t find a guide on short notice. Heath was so awesome! He called his colleagues and I got a trip with short notice. Can’t always promise this but I love when people say “I’m booked up but I will try to help you out.”

Easily scheduled, great teaching. Heath is an absolute encyclopedia of trout fishing knowledge but will meet you where you are for solid instruction. Our trout fishing skills were elevated while spending a morning on a beautiful river. Great experience all around....and we caught trout. Highly recommend!

Incredible experience with Heath on 1/2 day. My 15 year old son and I had a blast under tough August fly fishing weather. We learned a ton through the day on ecology and Pisgah National Forest. We caught rainbow and red horse and Highly recommend!

Heath was awesome! I had never been fly fishing before and he was a great teacher and easy to get along with. Had a great time and caught a lot of fish despite it not being the best season for it. Very different from fishing in Charleston and Beaufort - such a cool experience.

Completed a half day wade trip with Heath - Heath is a gifted teacher from casting to catching! We enjoyed our morning with him and will be back again very soon! PS - if you’re in town with family + kids, he knows all the great tips for fun, food and more!

Fantastic experience, great guide, an experience to never forget, plan on coming back, first time fly fisher and guide did a great job teaching basic techniques to land fish.

Had an incredible day with Heath today. Caught 15-20 fish including a few nice ones. Lost the trophies he put me on — saltwater meat haul techniques don’t work on the Davidson. Thanks, Heath. See you next year!

I fished with Heath in early June and had a great time. I had fly fished 3 times before and was a novice with not much skill but a lot of enthusiasm for moving past the typical beginner trips we tourists try out to see if this fly fishing thing is really any fun. Heath is skilled at meeting his clients where they’re at and catering to the type of experience they are hoping to have. I wanted to ch... More

I fished with Heath in early June and had a great time. I had fly fished 3 times before and was a novice with not much skill but a lot of enthusiasm for moving past the typical beginner trips we tourists try out to see if this fly fishing thing is really any fun. Heath is skilled at meeting his clients where they’re at and catering to the type of experience they are hoping to have. I wanted to chase wild trout on small streams where the fishing isn’t easy, the scenery is otherworldly, and the sense of satisfaction after a day on the water is exhilarating. Heath understood just what I was looking for and delivered. He knew just the place, had all the right gear, even laced my darn shoes for me so I didn’t break an ankle—then he taught me how to find and catch a fish all by myself. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Heath and Pisgah Outdoors to anyone whether they are looking for big picture worthy fish on stocked waters or are more interested in chasing the little fellas on small streams deep in the mountains. His goal is clear—deliver the experience his clients are looking for and he has the skills and knowledge of the area to do so. It doesn’t hurt that he’s a damn nice guy to hang out with all day whether you’re talking fishing or not. Book a trip, you’ll be glad you did. Less

Heath is high energy and super instructive. Been fishing Tenkara for a bit, but I learned more in one day with Health than I ever had. I'm addicted. I asked for a river that would challenge me and Health didn't disappoint. Amazing day!

Heath and crew were amazing and made it a real fun time. There is nothing better than getting out in Nature and enjoying it. I have used him several times and his approach is wonderful. I have used other guides and they don’t come close to this group. Heath knows this area very well and lives the life and that’s the kinda guy you want guiding you.

My dad took me here on April 28th for my 11th birthday and it was really fun! I loved the experience and it is totally worth it! I was with Keith and we got a very big fish I learned how to fly fish in the process also 10 out of 10 it was in amazing experience! Totally worth the money

Had a great day yesterday fishing with Jeff Furman. Couldn't ask for anything else, he's knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and fun all in one. He put me on the big fish and wasn't to hard on me for throwing several of his flies in the trees.

My husband and I spent yesterday with Jeff fly fishing in the Davidson River, Pisgah National Forest to celibate my up coming birthday. It was a fantastic and fun full day wade trip. I highly recomend Pisgah Outdoors. Jeff is a skilled fly fisherman and guide and a patient teacher.

We were fortunate to be able to fish with Heath on our first fly fishing attempt in Pisgah. Heath has perfected his craft as a guide. Not only fishing, but just a great guy to hang out with for the day. He also took the time to understand our objectives for the day and did his best to customize our trip accordingly. Thank You Heath!

I spent one of the best days of my life in many years fishing with Heath and Jeff on a cold, snowy day in January. I took two other first timers with me. Heath and Jeff are gifted teachers and take the time to make sure you understand the details and intricacies of fly fishing. They are not there to just get you fish; they leave you with a set of basic skills to take with you. Maybe most importan... More

I spent one of the best days of my life in many years fishing with Heath and Jeff on a cold, snowy day in January. I took two other first timers with me. Heath and Jeff are gifted teachers and take the time to make sure you understand the details and intricacies of fly fishing. They are not there to just get you fish; they leave you with a set of basic skills to take with you. Maybe most importantly, they are fun, laid-back guys and fun to fish with. Highly recommend and hope to get out there with them again soon. Less

Too bad I can’t give Heath 10 stars! If you want a world-class guide in a world-class fishery he’s your man. Did a day wade trip with my son and Heath was our guide, teacher, and maybe more importantly – our friend. Both of us learned so much about fly fishing and we caught some beautiful fish. We’ll be back!

I celebrated my 50th birthday this week with my best friend from SC and wanted to accomplish something new and try my hand at fly fishing.... wow... was that the best choice for an adventure! We went yesterday with the trout whisperer and fly rod throwin’ master himself, Heath Cartee, with Pisgah Outdoors! Not only was he extremely knowledgeable and patient but such a fantastic instructor and “pu... More

I celebrated my 50th birthday this week with my best friend from SC and wanted to accomplish something new and try my hand at fly fishing.... wow... was that the best choice for an adventure! We went yesterday with the trout whisperer and fly rod throwin’ master himself, Heath Cartee, with Pisgah Outdoors! Not only was he extremely knowledgeable and patient but such a fantastic instructor and “put us on the fish” y’all! We had a blast and caught both brown and rainbow trout! Definitely will be back and highly recommend! Thanks again Heath!! Stay safe and God bless! Debi L.B. and Tammy I. The South Carolina Mountain Adventure Birthday Crew😀 Less

Our guide for the half day was Heath. I was with my buddy who had never fly fished before and myself, I had fly fished a half dozen times. Heath taught us the basics in an easy to understand manner and we started to fishing. I'll say this: by the end of the day my buddy told his wife we didn't go fishing... we went catching! What made this feat even more amazing was the fact we spent the half day... More

Our guide for the half day was Heath. I was with my buddy who had never fly fished before and myself, I had fly fished a half dozen times. Heath taught us the basics in an easy to understand manner and we started to fishing. I'll say this: by the end of the day my buddy told his wife we didn't go fishing... we went catching! What made this feat even more amazing was the fact we spent the half day on the Davidson which as you may know is a highly technical river. Oh and as an added bonus we didn't see another angler all day. Less

My wife and I did a 1/2 day wade with Heath. We had a great time, caught our first brown trouts and learned a lot about fly fishing technique and the area from Heath. I definitely recommend his guide services.

Heath has a unique way of teaching that very few people possess not plying a one size fits all approach, but instead, as I see it, teaches based on reading the person he's with. I'm a slow learner and never fly fished, but he found ways to instruct that I could absorb and apply all the while making the day full on enjoyable throughout. I am lucky that I found Heath for this trip. But if you're... More

Heath has a unique way of teaching that very few people possess not plying a one size fits all approach, but instead, as I see it, teaches based on reading the person he's with. I'm a slow learner and never fly fished, but he found ways to instruct that I could absorb and apply all the while making the day full on enjoyable throughout. I am lucky that I found Heath for this trip. But if you're looking for a guide and reading this, you don't need luck - you have my review and others that all but guarantee a great day to be had. Less

My wife and I spent 2 days with Heath and he and the team absolutely blew us away from start to finish! The great experience started from day one when I contacted Heath on a Sunday night to inquire about putting a trip together and he answered which I did not expect. Not only was he extremely clear about what would happen on a trip, but I think he got as excited as I did. Leading up to the day... More

My wife and I spent 2 days with Heath and he and the team absolutely blew us away from start to finish! The great experience started from day one when I contacted Heath on a Sunday night to inquire about putting a trip together and he answered which I did not expect. Not only was he extremely clear about what would happen on a trip, but I think he got as excited as I did. Leading up to the day of the trip all communication was timely and very clear so we new exactly what we needed to do to be prepared. I joked with my wife that leading up to the trip if the experience was half as good as the expectation I was creating in my head from my communication with Heath, we would have a great time. Of course, Heath over achieved and gave us an experience of a lifetime. From expert instruction to a nature experience we will never forget, filled with lots of great memories. We look forward to the next time we can make it to Pisgah to fish with Heath and the Pisgah Outdoors team! Less

Booked a half day for myself and son on the Davidson River. Our guide, Travis, did an excellent job mixing instruction and enthusiasm to give us a day to remember. He gave us good fundamentals as we are newbie Fly Anglers but we were catching fish within 2 hours. We were able to apply what we learned and have success the rest of our vacation. These guides are fun, professional, and I would g... More

Booked a half day for myself and son on the Davidson River. Our guide, Travis, did an excellent job mixing instruction and enthusiasm to give us a day to remember. He gave us good fundamentals as we are newbie Fly Anglers but we were catching fish within 2 hours. We were able to apply what we learned and have success the rest of our vacation. These guides are fun, professional, and I would give them the highest endorsement. Less

Had a great day on the river with Heath. He was very knowledgable, professional and patient with two novices. He will put you on fish and his desire for you to catch fish while on the trip shows. I look forward to another trip with his company next summer!

We had a great day in the woods hiking and fishing. We were dry fly fishing our butts off! Fished multiple holes and stream beds. Our guide Travis stopped at nothing to find the fish. Catching wild browns for hours while watching the mayflies hatch was like a scene out of a book. Our guide was very knowledgeable, had lots of patients, and even made a good cup of coffee after a long day of fishin... More

We had a great day in the woods hiking and fishing. We were dry fly fishing our butts off! Fished multiple holes and stream beds. Our guide Travis stopped at nothing to find the fish. Catching wild browns for hours while watching the mayflies hatch was like a scene out of a book. Our guide was very knowledgeable, had lots of patients, and even made a good cup of coffee after a long day of fishing. Thanks for the memories! Barbara & Jason. Less

Amazing experience! These guys know so much about the area and are extremely kind! I would highly recommended. Thanks again for the fantastic weekend.

Heath is an excellent guide, wealth of information, and all around good dude. My wife and I booked a trip with him during the holidays while we were visiting the area. Neither of us had any experience fly fishing but Heath showed an almost supernatural patience with us. Despite all the hangups, tangles, and ignored instructions we each managed to learn something and catch trout. We were both thri... More

Heath is an excellent guide, wealth of information, and all around good dude. My wife and I booked a trip with him during the holidays while we were visiting the area. Neither of us had any experience fly fishing but Heath showed an almost supernatural patience with us. Despite all the hangups, tangles, and ignored instructions we each managed to learn something and catch trout. We were both thrilled with the experience and can't wait to do it again. Less

Great!

I came up to Asheville for a weekend and was trying to sneak out and get some fishing in early Saturday morning. When I got to the stream I realized I did not have my reel and called Pisgah outdoors to see if they were a fly shop. He said no just an outfitter but I’ve got a reel for you if you need it just come grab it. I was on the water 20 minutes later. Amazing guy!

Had a great time fishing a full day on the Davidson with Heath. I valued his instructional style that challenged me and gave me a strong understanding of the concepts needed to be successful. On the rare occasion it all came together, I was rewarded with a fish, so cool! Heath was patient and encouraging, dedicated to give me the best experience possible. Thanks again Heath!

I would consider my saltwater fly skills a modest intermediate but am a total newbie when I step into the mountains and my fiancé had never even held a fly rod before. Heath was very detailed, attentive and never missed an opportunity to correct technique and decisions as to where fish might be. I’ll never forget “foam is home” and “bring that elbow in, buddy” which is exactly the kind of thing I... More

I would consider my saltwater fly skills a modest intermediate but am a total newbie when I step into the mountains and my fiancé had never even held a fly rod before. Heath was very detailed, attentive and never missed an opportunity to correct technique and decisions as to where fish might be. I’ll never forget “foam is home” and “bring that elbow in, buddy” which is exactly the kind of thing I was looking for. A few times, he was working with Lauren and I thought he wasn’t paying attention to what I was doing, that is until he suddenly shouted “SET!!” and I look and realize my dry fly is underwater. “...you missed it. Recast on that same line and soak em one more time.” Our trip was during the absolute busiest time of the year for tourist in colorful rafts and out of town anglers like myself, clogging up the Davidson and spookin everything that swims. Yet, we still found and caught fish. He even taught us the anglers etiquette of the area, which is another thing I absolutely wanted to know. And just like that, the day was over and we were back in the grocery store parking lot, where we met up. But it wasn’t over because he hung out with us for another hour and change, standing on a hot parking lot black top, teaching me technique and talking about fishing. It got even better for me. I had another three days in Brevard and only had my clunky saltwater fly set up. He let me borrow his rod, reel and some flies; a set up that costs more than my guided trip, so that I could get back out there on my own and make the best of it. He’s a reel guy and you need to get with this dude and fish! If they’re there, he’s gonna put you on them. You’ll get some great photos and hopefully, that classic “the one that got away”. Thanks Heath, We’ll be back. Less

Heath is very knowledgeable about the area regarding fishing. He was also very patient with me and my grand son as we had never fly fished before. I would highly recommend Pisgah Outdoor for any of your fishing needs. We will definitely use them again on our next trip to the area!!!! DONT go with anyone else!!!!

Heath was super personable, down to earth and very knowledgable of the fish and surrounding area! This was my first time ever fly fishing and he never made me felt I asked a dumb question or judged (for hooking on to trees a few times...that’s not where the fish are)! He also gets super excited whenever you catch a fish and truly enjoys the customer’s experience. We can’t wait to go back again!

My 16 year old son and I fished with Heath this past weekend (7/27). It was my son's first time fly fishing and my first time in probably 30 yrs. I was a little apprehensive about going at first but Heath made it a trip that my son and I will talk about for a life time. We caught 11 trout in all and needless to say the largest was one to be proud of. I hope to try to go again next year.

Heath is a true sportsman! i made it my goal to start the life long journey of learning to fly fish this year and not only did Heath guide me to some pristine river spots he taught me the when and why regarding the finer points of the craft. As our day progressed he pushed my skills as my confidence increased and bumped up against my skills constantly aiding with tips and tricks to hone my basic ... More

Heath is a true sportsman! i made it my goal to start the life long journey of learning to fly fish this year and not only did Heath guide me to some pristine river spots he taught me the when and why regarding the finer points of the craft. As our day progressed he pushed my skills as my confidence increased and bumped up against my skills constantly aiding with tips and tricks to hone my basic level. By the end of the day I walked away with the basic skills of reading water for trout in some of the hardest waters to fly fish in western NC. I could four solid fish and have since used the skills he showed me to further my own experience and broaden my horizons. He is a first class outdoorsman and a day spent in the water with him is money well spent!! He is THE guide for fly fishing in western North Carolinas beautiful waters! Less

My cousin and I had been fishing for several years with moderate success. Heath taught us many things we should have known and gave us an amazing day of fishing. You won't be disappointed! We'll be hiring him again soon.

Heath took my girl out for an excellent introduction to fly fishing. She caught 3 fish and learned so much. Heath has The patience and knowledge for excellent instruction. We look forward to a smallmouth trip in the future.

This was my sons and my first time fly fishing. We did this trip with my old roommate and his son over father day weekend. We actually found Heath and Hannah searching on the internet. Had no idea if this was going to be a good experience. If this is you, read on! Heath and Hannah started us out with a simple training session explaining the concepts. Heath really did a great job of convey... More

This was my sons and my first time fly fishing. We did this trip with my old roommate and his son over father day weekend. We actually found Heath and Hannah searching on the internet. Had no idea if this was going to be a good experience. If this is you, read on! Heath and Hannah started us out with a simple training session explaining the concepts. Heath really did a great job of conveying the ideas. Then we went to a better spot in the Davidson river and started fishing. Hannah and Heath went out of their way to help ensure we were doing things right. We caught brown and rainbow trout pretty quickly At lunch Heath treated us to home made bread with peanut butter and jelly. That alone is Worth the trip! Best peanut better and jelly sandwich I have ever had. Thereafter we fished in another river using some different techniques. By end of daY we caught 9 trout and just had a great time! Highly recommend them. We are absolutely going to do that again! Thank you Hannah and Heath for a very special time! Less

I arrived wanting to be a better fisherman and left a better angler! Great instruction, scientific knowledge, positive attitude and passion for his craft! I look forward to our next trip!

Great day with Heath. I highly recommend his services if you want to become a better angler! I am building on what I learned from him and the practice paid off in some beautiful wild fish tonight. Thanks Heath! Can’t wait for our next trip.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED I WAS A BEGINNER/NEWBY/GREEN :-) I have been visiting Brevard since 1998 to ride bikes. It wasn't until recently that i decided to give fly fishing a 'try'. I am very lucky to have found about Pisgah Outdoors and Heath through a friend of mine. Heath is an incredibly knowledgeable guy, but more important to me is that he is an excellent teacher and very patient! I have been ... More

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED I WAS A BEGINNER/NEWBY/GREEN :-) I have been visiting Brevard since 1998 to ride bikes. It wasn't until recently that i decided to give fly fishing a 'try'. I am very lucky to have found about Pisgah Outdoors and Heath through a friend of mine. Heath is an incredibly knowledgeable guy, but more important to me is that he is an excellent teacher and very patient! I have been back on 3 more trips since that first time and as I am improving I find that having him there helps me to enjoy learning this sport! I am certain that he has shortened my learning curve plus he is a great guy to spend the day out in the streams. Cant wait until my next outing with him! If you are like me I can't recommend it enough, you will be back and in the meantime you will be reminiscing about that awesome day! Less

After a GREAT day of fishing the Davidson with Heath I returned to PA with a MUCH better understanding of several different fly fishing skills including tight line nymphing. Back up in PA I tried out tight lining a Pheasant Tail on Kinzua Creek in the Allegheny National Forest. I hooked an averaged sized Rainbow in about 10 minutes, and then landed a 20” bow about 10 minutes after that. Heath hel... More

After a GREAT day of fishing the Davidson with Heath I returned to PA with a MUCH better understanding of several different fly fishing skills including tight line nymphing. Back up in PA I tried out tight lining a Pheasant Tail on Kinzua Creek in the Allegheny National Forest. I hooked an averaged sized Rainbow in about 10 minutes, and then landed a 20” bow about 10 minutes after that. Heath helped me take tight line nymphing from something I had been reading about to something I really understand now! Less

I really entered to say how much of a time this was with my teenager. We had an amazing time, and I have recommended Heath, and the experience to many others! Can’t wait to book again with this amazing guide! I love people that have time and knowledge to teach. Awesomeness

I have been fishing with Heath since I started fly fishing. Great guide for someone just starting out or an experienced angler that wants to work on a new technique. Heath always pushes me to be a better angler and think about new strategies for catching fish. Always learn so much every time I fish with Heath. If you are looking for an authentic fly fishing experience, Heath is your guide!

Heh Heath. You define passion for the sport, and have a "P" on your forehead for sure my friend! Janet and I will be back to see you in October for sure. I may be back sooner with my partners. Cheers!

The best guide I have ever fished with. I took up fly fishing late in life. Fortunately, my first trip was with Heath. I have returned to fish with Heath several times a year. I have used many other guides since that first trip, some out west and some in Michigan and some in North Carolina. While they have all been fine guides, none of them compares with Heath. His knowledge of everything abo... More

The best guide I have ever fished with. I took up fly fishing late in life. Fortunately, my first trip was with Heath. I have returned to fish with Heath several times a year. I have used many other guides since that first trip, some out west and some in Michigan and some in North Carolina. While they have all been fine guides, none of them compares with Heath. His knowledge of everything about fly fishing for trout and smallmouth bass is unsurpassed. He always has excellent equipment. But the most important thing about him is his great teaching ability. I become better every time I fish with him. Every trip with him is a great experience, no matter what the weather is and no matter how many fish I catch. Less

I have fished with Heath many times and I don't believe there could be anyone better. His knowledge of the area and every aspect of fly fishing is amazing. I have never met a better or more patient teacher or a more skillful fisherman. Every trip I have been on has been a great and enjoyable learning experience. He has shown me some of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. It is obvious th... More

I have fished with Heath many times and I don't believe there could be anyone better. His knowledge of the area and every aspect of fly fishing is amazing. I have never met a better or more patient teacher or a more skillful fisherman. Every trip I have been on has been a great and enjoyable learning experience. He has shown me some of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. It is obvious that he enjoys what he does and enjoys sharing it with others. Less

I have fished with Heath for many years. He taught my son to fly fish and I have learned a great deal from our trips as well. As we have gotten better and more proficient, we have taken on ever more challenging trips, requiring us to hike several miles to get to the most remote locations to fish. If you are looking for a guide with the heart of a teacher, you have found him.

Heath is a fantastic teacher and a lot of fun. I always learn something new when fishing with Heath...and of course we always catch fish. Great guy with deep knowledge of NC mountains. Highly recommend!

If you'er passionate about fly fishing and want to expand your knowledge about the craft than Heath is the guide for. He is by far the best guide I have fished with. A great teacher who takes the time to make sure your day on the water is both a learning experience and enjoyable. I recommend him highly.

There's nothing better than fishing with Heath of Pisgah Outdoors. He's such a great teacher that he can help anyone coax a fish into a net (trust me, because my mother-in-law caught a bigger fish than me with Heath's help). Your time with him on the water will be enjoyable, not only because of the fish you'll catch, but the enjoyment you'll get from seeing Heath get excited when you bag a trout.