Our Guides

Paul Kisielewski

A true fishing fanatic, Paul is from Asheville, NC and has grown up fishing for musky, bass and trout all around Western North Carolina and East Tennessee. Paul is one of the most down to earth people you will meet. He is very patient, and is an excellent instructor, whether you are fly fishing for musky or using finesse techniques for trophy smallmouth. 

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Ethan Hollifield

Ethan Hollifield has been an avid sportsman, and conservationist in WNC at a young age. His charismatic personality, and attention to detail will help you strive at accomplishing your goals on the water. Ethan has been with Southern Appalachian Anglers LLC for many years and helped create French Broad Musky Co. with one thing in mind: helping clients catch giant smallmouth bass and monster muskie in WNC.  

Our Guides

Ethan Hollifield

Mitch Carter has been with Southern Appalachian Anglers LLC for many years and is an incredible addition to our French Broad Musky Co. team. Mitch has earned his stripes by smallmouth fishing with professional guides that have been in the industry for over 10 years. An excellent angler and an even better personality to help put you on trophy smallmouth bass. Mitch’s calm personality and professionalism is unmatched.