Raconteur, musician, photographer, and former Orvis fishing manager. Easily excited by fish, Matthew is the co-owner and lead guide for Mt. Yonder Fly Fishing. He loves teaching new anglers and specializes in trout, with a soft spot for smallmouth bass.

Matthew lives with his wife, Carla, their 19-year-old daughter Scout, 7-year-old son Charlie, and Australian Shepherd, Remy.

Matthew is available for float and wading trips in NC & SC.

While Carla doesn’t guide, she’s an integral part of Mt. Yonder. As co-owner, she handlesgraphic design,marketing, andevent coordination, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. She’s a taco connoisseur with a love forThe A-Team,Dukes of Hazzard, andBaywatch. When time allows, she enjoys fishing and being a welcoming presence for the Mt. Yonder community.

Davis guides creeks and rivers around Boone, NC, in search of trout and smallmouth bass. He can also guide near Asheville with advance notice. A South Carolina native with a love for saltwater fishing, Davis brings local expertise and a friendly attitude to every trip.

Perfect for: Appalachian State fans looking for a fellow Mountaineer to fish with or anyone seeking a mix of expertise and fun.

Davis is available for float and wading trips in NC & SC.

Caleb has over 12 years of fly fishing experience and excels in helping anglers catch their first fish on the fly. He loves chasing native brook trout in high-elevation creeks and creates unforgettable adventures in Western NC.

Fun Fact: Caleb is a co-host of the Dads On The Fly podcast, where he shares his passion for fly fishing, family life, and faith.

Caleb is available for float and wading trips in NC.

Joshua honed his skills on North Carolina’s pristine blue lines and loves sharing the joy of fly fishing with others. Known for his friendly nature, he creates a welcoming environment on the water.

Fun Fact: Joshua is also a co-host of the Dads On The Fly podcast, blending his love of fishing with storytelling.

Joshua is available for float and wading trips in NC.

Based in Columbia, SC, Scott is passionate about native fish conservation and warm water adventures. He’s your go-to guide for completing the SC bass slam on the fly. He chases the striper run, largemouth, smallmouth, spotted bass and his absolute favorite, SC's native redeye bass, the Bartram's bass.

Scott serves as the Chair of the SC chapter of the Native Fish Coalition.

Scott is available for float and wading trips in SC.

With guiding experience in Montana, Western NC, and East Tennessee, Clark knows how to create unforgettable fishing adventures. His float trips on the Watauga River and South Holston River promise a mix of fun, skill-building, and potential trophy catches. If the potential of hooking into the largest trout of your life gets yours blood pumping, visit Clark in Tennessee's year-round fishery.

Clark is available for float and wading trips in TN.

His location in the foothills of the SC mountains provide an ideal location for chasing his favorite quarry-big, trout fed largemouth-along with trout, smallmouth, striped bass, and musky in the nearby rivers and lakes.  Taylor has served as the Vice President for the Greenville, South Carolina chapter of Trout Unlimited and well as Secretary for the Native Fish Coalition - South Carolina chapter. If you would like a shot at the biggest largemouth bass of your life, on either conventional or fly tackle, book Taylor for the prime Spring dates!

Taylor is available for float and wading trips in SC.