About Us
Craig Bailey (Owner)
Guiding the globe for going on over two decades, Craig got his start in saltwater fly fishing at the turn of the century. Taking what he learned from the salt, he transitioned that knowledge into freshwater sight-fishing becoming a pioneer chasing Carp, Gar, Buffalo, & Drum. Discovering the similarities between the fresh & saltwater species, Carp=Permit, Gar=Tarpon, Buffalo=Bonefish, & Drum=Drum. Though we believe that the TN River System provides the best sight-fishing in the world, all on its own. Craig now primarily uses freshwater sight-fishing as a training tool for his client‘s to better prepare them for ”destination angling”.
Creator of the ”Gar Fly” allowing you to safely land longnose gar without harming the fish.
Author of “10 Feet Above Water” a guide to freshwater sight-fishing.
IGFA certified guided catch 62” 44lb longnose gar tying the all tackle world record.
Josh Franklin (Guide, Host, Casting Instructor)
Josh (retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant) will guide and host expeditions starting in 2024. After a military career spanning the breadth of the globe from Afghanistan to Alaska, Josh loves putting clients on fish and filling memory banks with world-class adventures. As a national fly-casting competitor, he also enjoys teaching and sharing his love of fly fishing with clients and friends.
Troy Rudisill (Host)
Currently Active, Navy Command Master Chief and recipient of the Delbert D. Black leadership award.