ABOUT OUR OUTFITTER
Ethan Stone, owner and guide, has spent his life chasing after monster smallies. His passion, talent, and technique are simply unmatched - and he delivers the results to back it up. After eight years of guiding on the New River, Ethan rounded up the best guides in the industry and started a new outfitter, Virginia Smallmouth Chasers.
At Virginia Smallmouth Chasers, we are committed to the client experience. From your first phone call to your final cast of the day, and everything in between, our team will go above and beyond to make your dream trip a reality.
Our team is composed of the most talented, experienced, and professional guides in the region. With over 30 years of combined experience fishing the New River, our guides know the river like no other. While they each have their own secret honey holes and favorite baits, our guides all have one thing in common that truly sets them apart from the competition - their exceptional work ethic and commitment to putting clients on big fish.
Whether you are an experienced angler or still learning the ropes, our outfitter will provide you with the gear, coaching, and positioning for you to have a successful and enjoyable trip. Give us a call or message us today - we would love to fish with you!
Our GUIDES
ETHAN STONE
Owner and Guide
Ethan has dedicated his career to chasing smallmouth bass across the great state of Virginia. With over 8 years of experience guiding on the New River, Ethan prides himself on creating an excellent client experience, and has provided countless customers with the trip of a lifetime. As a full time guide, Ethan is out on the water daily - he is always up to date on the current bite pattern and river conditions. His passion for fishing is unmatchable; and his technical expertise, local knowledge, and strong work ethic make him an excellent guide. When he isn’t fishing for smallmouth, you can find him cheering on the Hokies, spending time with his family, and checking the latest water conditions.
RANDY FUQUA
Guide
Randy is an experienced angler with over 20 years of experience guiding on the New River and James River. Randy is skilled in many fishing techniques, and is never afraid to experiment with new strategies - he is constantly searching far and wide for the newest baits and tackle. He is dedicated to his clients’ success, and loves to put clients on trophy smallmouth. When he isn’t fishing for smallmouth, you can find him cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers and spending time with his wife, Cheryl.
MATT TUGGLE
Guide
Matt is highly experienced in both spin fishing and fly fishing, and has fished the waters of Southwest Virginia for his whole life. Clients love Matt for his easy-going attitude, helpful guidance, and genuine enthusiasm for putting clients on their next personal best. A teacher by trade, Matt is especially skilled at providing tailored coaching and advice to anglers of all skill levels and ages. When he isn’t fishing for smallmouth, you can find him trout fishing, teaching high school biology, and coaching high school baseball.
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