If you have any questions, please email me.  Billy@meltonhillbill.com

Welcome to meltonhillbill.com.  My name is USCG Licensed Captain Billy Davis, and I have taken great pride in fishing these waters over the past two decades and now I want to let others get out and share in some of the adventures I take.  I was born and raised in Knoxville, went to Karns High School, and I am graduate of the University of Tennessee with a bachelor's of science degree in geology.  I worked for 10 years as an environmental geologist studying water quality all over east Tennessee.  After realizing my heart is on the water and fishing is my true passion, I took the leap and decided to go all in as a full time fishing guide. The results of my adventure are on the next few pages.  I offer what I believe are the most unique striper fishing adventures in east Tennessee.

You have many options when choosing a fishing guide.  I can go ahead and tell you that I may not be the flashiest or boastful guide out there, but nobody will work harder into finding unique fishing experiences than I do. I am not a booking service that sticks you with random guides that you do not even know, I am your fishing guide and will do what it takes to show your group a really good time.  I take my fishing and guiding very seriously and my main goal is to have you come back and tell your buddies about my services.  

Norris Dam - compeleted in 1936

Melton Hill Dam - completed in 1963



Being a geologist/angler, I have an indepth understanding about the earth's cyclical patterns and I have a unique understand of the river systems in Tennessee. Each river system is unique based on the environmental factors.  I am never satisfied with just finding fish, I strive to learn exactly why a fish is at a certain location at a certain time of the day. The TVA river system is complex and it takes someone that understands these patterns to effectively keep their clients on fish.  I will help to teach you why certain stretches of waters are more effective than others. I will put forth the effort to ensure your trip is informational and enjoyalbe as possible.  My clients come from all over the country.  When we are out on the water, all you get is hard nosed fishing mixed with fun and alittle education.  Fishing for apex predators isn't just a pasttime or hobby, it really is a science, a passion, and my way of life.  



I use methods that are different than other guides in the area.  For the most part, we target large stripers with large live baits, which I believe is the most effective method.  I do offer artificial lure only trips if you want to fish this way.

I do not fish for deep fish unless I have to and always try and bring the action up towards the surface.  This gives you more of a show and a great experience.  

 I can assure you that I have productive methods that will put you in front of quality fish.  I don't chase schooling fish and I won't rush you back to the dock after a limit of fish.  There are plenty of other guides that will do that.  Sometimes we may hit several reservoirs or rivers in a given day to find these fish.