I have been going to this place since the mid 1980's as a young boy and we've brought the kids here…read moreseveral times over the past few years. They have both a Gem mine and the trout fishing and in the old days had a mini golf course but that is long gone now. The main guy who operates it, Heath, is super nice and helpful. He got us setup and helped my kids learn to cast the poles and get the hook out once the fish were caught. They charge by the pound and the trout are pretty big so plan a big meal ahead. There's a little extra for cleaning the fish but that's worth it. If you are looking for a fun kid activity this is also a kid friendly place as long as they can hold the pole and reel with your help. The poles, bait, and buckets are supplied so you don't have to bring anything with you. They'll pack it in ice for you also when you leave so you'll be able to keep your fresh catch cold. ----TL;DR----- PROS: plenty of parking, friendly folks, usually it's pretty easy to catch a fish, family run, family oriented and kids will likely enjoy it CONS: none, it's lots of fun BOTTOM LINE: if you like fishing and want to spend a fun few hours, check them out. We've been many times and still love to go back!

They supply everything. Three ponds. The man who works there was very friendly and informative…read more Very nice guy. You don't pay if you don't catch. They even have collapsible chairs. Clean spot. Great time!

We had such an incredible experience here! This is true, authentic BBQ done right!!! The meat was…read moreperfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor, and the sides were just as delicious. You can tell everything is made with care and pride. What truly made the night unforgettable was the hospitality. We came in on New Year's Eve with a party of 9, and the staff graciously stayed open late for us, welcoming us with kindness and warmth instead of rushing us out. That level of service is rare and meant so much to our group. Amazing food, generous portions, and even better people. We had a wonderful time and will absolutely be back. Highly recommend to anyone looking for outstanding BBQ and genuine hospitality!

Wonderful!!! What an experience! So many choices of smoked…read moremeats. All very good!!! Brisket is the best!! Love the corn pudding and collards. Visiting the area and our first visit we will be back! Enjoy the pics!!! We ordered such a variety of tender ribs!! Sweet tea!! Check out the outhouse door indoors!

I called prior to the weekend and asked if I needed a reservation and was told it was fine to…read morewalk-in too. We walked in on Friday night around 9pm and was greeted with friendly and fast service. They also made sure our gear fit well (boots). I was wondering why they were not as busy and the other place nearby was packed but I'm not complaining about that. We were very pleased with the rental skis and boards and will definitely go back again. The service was equally friendly and fast when we returned our gear when we were done. Highly recommend.

We made reservations. Reservations mean nothing. They were out of everything when we went to pick…read moreup our equipment and left us scrambling.

Although I'm not big into fishing, I went there for kayaks. Good prices and absolutely great…read moreservice. Lots of stock on the shelves.

From the owner: We specialize in all your Fishing Needs! Tackle, Reels, Rods, etc.read more

FIRST CLASS GUIDE AND TEACHER First time fly fishing and…read moreyears since fishing with a reel, I came in with little to no experience but a lot of curiosity. Not only is Ellis Ward incredibly knowledgeable from all aspects of the sport, but he is also an incredible teacher, guide, and all around human being. As an Engineer, I ask a lot of questions and am generally curious. Ellis' knowledge of the sport (from the environmental conditions and their impact on fishing to the physics of rod, line, and lure movement) was impressive. He caters his instruction to your learning style and he is patient with practice and questions. We had a fantastic day on the Watauga River catching trout. And by the end of the day, I was streamer fishing with bomb casts on the bank. Definite testimonial to Ellis' skill and passion as a guide and instructor!

As a seasoned spin/baitcaster with zero fly experience, fishing with Ellis was a very educational…read moreand fun day. From my first communications with him, the primary discussion was around goals - of which mine were nebulous. Learn everything there is to know about fly fishing, and also catch some fish. Tall order, but he delivered. I was able to try out tons of techniques, get coached on the few I found most interesting, and also catch a healthy trout on the local bite of the day - which, from my experience, is knowledge that only the better guides in a given area are able to actively source. Ellis taught me how to throw dry flies and streamers, on both floating and weighted line, as well as a few other techniques I forget - but all in all I learned a ton and had a blast. I have lots of experience on 'traditional' tackle, and I could tell that while of a different stripe, Ellis is a strong fisherman and even better guide. Looking forward to booking him again and catching even bigger fish.

Tyler took us out for a full day float trip on the Watauga River. We had a wonderful day landing 34…read moretrout in the boat. Tyler provided expert fly fishing guidance, was quick to tie on the best suited flies, and quickly untied air knots and tangles for us with a positive attitude. His Sage rods and reels and hand tied flies performed perfectly. Tyler worked hard in the wind to put us in advantageous spots to catch fish. We had a fantastic day on the river.

Awesome day wade fishing with Paco and Owen. Both guys were great with the 10 and 14 year old boys…read morewe had with us. Super patient and knowledgeable. Went out of their way to coach up the young boys and work with them all day. Nice guys and a great experience. Will definitely be back. Caught about 20 fish. Browns, rainbows and brook trout.

Considering brick and mortar stores as in short supply I was glad to find somewhere to get sports…read moregear and where I could try on sizes and have a selection. This store was as expected for what it was and there were some really good deals on name brand clothing, better than the other big chain that rhymes with "sticks". So that impressed me. They have good coupons on the register receipt too, ones that you'll seriously consider returning for (typically I'm not impressed by those types of coupons).

Always have issues finding an employee. Was looking at the guns. I was gonna in the store for over…read more10 minutes and not once saw an employee. I suppose I will just stay local when making my firearm purchase.