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  "In 2008, I had the pleasure of fly fishing four days with Mike Smith of New River Fly Fishing. The first two days were with my fishing partner and friend Lefty Kreh and the second round, a few weeks later, was with C. Boyd Pfeiffer, another old friend. The trips were first class in every respect and we caught some nice fish, particularly on the last day when I was guided to 17, 18, and 20 inch smallmouth! If you want to float some beautiful water and catch some big smallies, you need to give Mike a call."
King Montgomery, Outdoor Writer/Photographer
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 "Mike has been running our smallmouth float trips on the New River for the past 6 years, and we have always had excellent feedback from our customers who fish with with him and his guides. It has been a very pleasant and professional relationship that we look forward to in the future."
Stewart Gordon, Owner/Guide--The Green Drake
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 "As an outdoor writer I have the opportunity to fish in a variety of rivers with multiple guides across the country. I can honestly say that Mike is one of the best guides operating today. He is knowledgeable and hard working and more importantly wants to share his knowledge with everyday anglers. When I'm looking for a shot at trophy smallies, I make a bee line for New River Fly Fishing."
Beau Beasley, director of Virginia Fly Fishing Festival and author of Virginia Fly Fishing
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 "I have worked with Mike Smith for a number of years now and consider him a good friend and one of the best guides out there. A few years ago I had a chance to fish with Mike after the Virginia Fly Fishing Festival, and even though it had been raining for days, we got into some huge smallmouth--one that went 21"--as well as a fine striper. Mike is one of those "fishy" guys, who always knows where the fish are . . . and has put in over 30 years on his fishery as a true student of the New River. I would happily recommend New River Fly Fishing to anyone who wants to improve their skills, as well as catch some trophy class fish."
Shawn Hamilton, Eastern Fly Fishing Magazine
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 "Mike is quietly emerging as one of the leading figures of the next generation of professional fly fishermen. Much more than just a guide, Mike is an incredibly well rounded fly fisherman and demonstrates an amazing insight into all facets of fly fishing, both on-and-off the water. His ongoing contributions towards the development of innovative new fly patterns and tying materials are proving a key factor towards the future success of Flymen Fishing Company."
Martin Bawden, Owner--Flymen Fishing Company
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 "Mike is a great teacher on the water. His equipment is first-rate and his home stretch of the New River is beautiful. Mike is a consummate professional, and that is why I fish with him almost weekly throughout the summer."
Dr. Bill Hylander, Durham, NC |
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"Mike runs a good show. He fishes some of the best smallmouth water in the Southeast, and knows how to put you on fish."
Dr. Carl Hoffman, Wilkesboro, NC
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 "I want to thank you again for four fantastic days of first-class fly fishing. I thought I had a fairly good handle on fly fishing for trout, but you showed me a few new twists a well as how to play and land trophy trout and smallies."
Don Risley, Andover, NJ
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 "Year after year, Mike Smith has put me on trophy fish in lake, river or stream, and each trip has been well planned. He is my choice of professional fishing guides in the New River Valley."
Murry Pitts, Danville, VA
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