Rivers Edge Outfitters
280 Oak Avenue
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
828.765.FISH


Whether you're a beginner looking to catch your first trout on a fly or an expert in search of challenging wild browns, River’s Edge Outfitters has the expertise to make your trip a success.

Rivers Edge Outfitters professional guides


Our professional guides specialize in wading for trophy mountain trout and drift boat fishing for trout and smallmouth bass.

Our guides operate in Pisgah National Forest, the Nantahala National Forest, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We also have access to 5 miles of privately managed trophy waters and limited access trout streams.

Meet Our staff of professional guides


Jeff Loftin

Guide Jeff Loftin has been fly fishing since he was ten years old. He’s chased salmon on the Pacific, Char in the Rockies, and Red Drum on the Gulf, but his favorite fishing has been right here in the Southeast.
Jeff has been a full-time hunting and fishing guide for over twenty-five years. He is considered to be one of the most experienced fly fishing guides on the legendary South Holston River and on the many fisheries in the Smoky Mountain National Park. His skill for putting people on fish, even under difficult conditions, is extraordinary. Whether teaching beginners the art of fly fishing or helping improve the skills of experienced anglers, Jeff is passionate about promoting the fly fishing experience.
When not guiding, Jeff spends much of his time writing fly fishing articles. He has recently completed his first book, “Fly Fishing – Day One to Die Hard”. If you want to experience fly fishing on a whole different level, Jeff is your man.

Terry Pricthard

Guide Terry Pricthard knows the smallmouth fisheries of Western North Carolina better than anyone. He has fished virtually every mile of smallie waters in WNC and East Tennessee. Whether fly fishing or spin fishing, Terry knows what it takes to catch the most aggressive freshwater fish – the smallmouth bass! Rated by ESPN as one of the top smallie fisheries in the US, The North Toe River/Nolichucky is the place to fish if you are looking for trophy smallmouth bass. If you are ready to experience a trip of a life time, you need to spend a day smallie fishing with Terry.

Steve Mingle

Growing up in Little Switzerland now living in Marion, Steve knows our streams and rivers better than most. When he’s not guiding he’s on the water locating fish, on the river experimenting with new equipment, or in the shop tying flies. With over 20 years guide experience his “fish sense”, local knowledge, and great personality make him a favorite among our repeat clients.

Josh King

Guide Josh King grew up fishing the wild trout waters of Western North Carolina. As far as local knowledge on wild trout waters go, Josh is your guide. In Josh’s words, “There is nothing more exciting than catching wild brown trout on a fly.” If you want to experience fly fishing on remote wilderness fisheries with a guide that is devoted to putting you on good fish, then you’ll want to request Josh. Josh has the experience and knowledge that keeps bringing clients back.

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