Meet the Beast
Charles Humphrey III, founder of Beast Coast Anglers LLC, discovered fly fishing as a teenager and has been chasing trout ever since. After moving to Asheville, North Carolina, in 1999, he found his home on the legendary rivers and streams of Western North Carolina and East Tennessee, where he has spent decades exploring, learning, and sharing his passion with others.
Charles guides from a Boulder Boat Works Drifter and trusts Douglas and Orvis rods paired with Hatch and Orvis reels. His fly fishing adventures have taken him across North America and Canada, giving him a broad perspective while remaining deeply rooted in the fisheries of Southern Appalachia.
Beyond the river, Charles is a Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer, a finisher of the Western States 100 Endurance Run, a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, a touring musician with Asheville's acclaimed bluegrass band Songs From The Road Band, and most importantly, a proud husband and father.
Whether he's standing on stage or knee-deep in a mountain stream, Charles believes the greatest experiences come from genuine connection. His two lifelong passions are sharing the joy of music and introducing others to the unforgettable experience of fly fishing.
Beast Coast Anglers LLC is fully licensed and insured. Every guide is CPR and First Aid certified, and Beast Coast Anglers is an officially permitted guide service for Pisgah National Forest. When you book with Beast Coast Anglers, you're not just hiring a guide, you're fishing with the BEAST!
Meet The Guides
Tyler Bowlin
As an Asheville native, Tyler grew up fishing the lakes, streams, and rivers of Western North Carolina and East Tennessee since he could walk searching for smallmouth bass, native brook trout and everything in between.
In Addition to the rivers of the Southeast, Tyler also has extensive fly fishing experience on the Upper Colorado, the Blue, the Eagle river, the Green River (UT), Henry's Fork (ID), Yellowstone, Flat Creek/ Snake River (Jackson, WY), and the North Platte (WY) to name a few.
Tyler is also a fireman in Asheivlle, NC! He looks forward to using his 30+ years fishing, 20+ years in Hospitality, and a lifetime of local knowledge to make your trip an authentic and fun experience for the ages.
Fly Fishing Lessons
Our guides instruct the indicator, streamer, dry fly, wet fly, mousing, and tight line nymphing fishing techniques.
Waters We Fish
We specialize in guided float trips across East Tennessee, Western North Carolina, and North Georgia, with every outing tailored to your experience level and fishing goals.
In East Tennessee, we float the Watauga and South Holston Rivers for trout. In Western North Carolina, we specialize in French Broad River smallmouth bass trips. Seasonal opportunities may also be available on the Tuckasegee, Soque, Pigeon, and other regional rivers.
Call for current conditions, seasonal availability, and information about specific rivers.
