Wesley Hodges Fly Fishing, VA

Booked a half-day trip near Lexington not knowing what to expect, and Wesley had me casting into rising trout within the first hour. He’s patient with beginners but still pushes you to read the water better, and the scenic river stretches alone were worth it. Left with sore arms and a huge grin.

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.