Wesley Hodges Fly Fishing, VA

The water was low and clear, but Wesley still put us on multiple rainbows using dry droppers—his local knowledge really paid off. My dad, a total beginner, landed his first fish within the first hour. Absolutely worth the early morning drive to Lexington.

Wesley knew exactly where the trout were holding, and his Orvis-endorsed expertise showed from the first cast—he adjusted my technique in minutes. The scenic Lexington waters made the whole trip feel like a postcard, and I landed more fish than I have in years.

Wesley knows his stuff, and the Orvis gear he provided was in great shape. The trip was solid, though I felt the pace was a bit slow for intermediate anglers. Still, a good day on the water near Lexington.