You can now pay the down payment with Paypal or credit card.  If you are booking multiple days, simply choose the number of days.  If you have any questions, feel free to let me know.

I do not catch your limit then take you back to the ramp.  I am a catch and release fishing guide and will do everything I can to provide you with a chance at a trophy fish.

 

2021 Rates.  I may charge more than some of the other guides, but I can promise you we catch more quality fish than the others.  Other guides can try to copy my style, but we do things differently.

Half day trips $400 up to 2 people and each additional angler over 16 years old is and additional $50.  These are typically first light until around noon or the fish quit biting or the last few hours of daylight.  If we have to stay out alittle longer to get a fish, I will take care of you.

Full day trips $500 up to 2 people each additional angler over 16 years old is an additional $50. Typically my full day trips consist of a morning and evening session and are around 8-10 hours in duration. Sometimes we can split the day when applicable as often the middle of the day is less productive.  

Trophy striper trips $550 up to 2 people and additional angler over 16 years old is an additional $50. Your best shot at a trophy striper in excess of 35 lbs.  I go all out with the best baits and I have some of the best spots located for some really nice fish.  I can guarantee you nobody will give you a better chance at one of these fish.  Travel is typically involved with these trips, hence the upcharge. 
 

More Information

It is good to be busy but sometimes I am too busy.  If you call me on the phone to book a trip, please follow up with an email.  Email is a great tool to help me stay organized.  Following the booking of the trip, please help me out to keep everything straight and send me an email with the following information:

• Names of anglers and where you are coming from

• Dates fishing
  

• Will you require lodging?
  

• Species intended to fish for
  

• Right or left handed reel preference
  

• Will you want a cooler?
  

• Full or half Day?

• Ages of children (all children 12 and under must have a life jacket on at all times)
  

• Special requests

If you mail a deposit please send it to:

Billy Davis

P.O. Box 703

Powell, TN 37849 

The price is for the boat not per angler.  Please let me know the anticipated duration of the trip prior.  If you wish to fish a half day, I sometimes will try and book a second trip that evening during the peak seasons. 

I require a $100.00 deposit for all trips.

I have a few friends that are also licensed captains and we can provide multi boat parties for corporate functions are larger groups. 

For more information, please send me an email or give me a call.

Billy@meltonhillbill.com

865-300-0392

Please refrain from wearing bright orange or chartruese shirts or jackets!!!  They key to catching these fish is to not be noticed by the fish.  Most of the fish I target are feeding up near the surface so keep that in mind when preparing for the trip.

Many of the fish we target are on the surface so if they see you they will shy away.

What to expect on a striper trip. 

I fish for stripers totally different as other guides in the area.  Bait catching is part of my trips.  I have the freshest bait and thus the best opportunity to catch trophies on my trips.  When it comes to 30 lb fish, nobody comes close to doing what I do unless they are doing the same and catching the bait during the trip.  I will go ahead and say it that sometimes the fishing can be more difficult than other days.  I will make every effort to put a nice fish in the boat. Patience is needed and please understand that every spot we fish will have fish but it is up to the fish to feed. 

 

What to bring:

Your favorite drinks or snacks

A valid TN fishing licence

Sunscreen if applicable

Patience

Cameras

Questions

What I provide:

The boat

A cooler with ice if requested

All tackle and gear needed

Answers to your questions

Thousands of hours of trophy fishing experience.

An opportunity to land the large freshwater fish on a consistent basis.