High Country Guide Service

Our Team

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We offer guided fishing trips year round!


This awesome staff allows for it!

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Skye Kreis-Potgieter


SKP
Head Guide
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Skye grew up in Watauga County and enjoys sharing this special area with everyone. He is a streamer specialist with experience pursuing multiple species on both the South Holston and Watauga Tailwater Rivers. With multiple years guiding in Alaska under his belt and a plethora of local knowledge to pull from Skye is sure to produce!

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Alyssa Adcock

Lyss
Professional Untangler
​Lead Float/Wade Guide
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Alyssa joined the crew in 2018 with experience fishing and guiding in the High Country. A self taught Angler and Tyer from the Asheville area, Alyssa came to Boone as a student, was once the President of the Appalachian State Fly Fishing Club and recently graduated in 2019. Lyss loves to share the overall excitement and education that a guided trip affords to guests of all skill levels.
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Collin Kreis-Potgieter

KP

Float Guide

Collin joined the team with Alyssa in 2018 completing our 4 boat brigade. KP is a workhorse for us and is up for any trip any time any day!
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Nate Fordyce

Nate Dogg
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Wade Guide
Videographer/Photographer

Nate came to us from Appalachian State University and is our video and media specialist. Nate is well rounded in our local streams and can make trips happen for all skill levels. Wild trout fishing in small creeks is Nate's specialty - if youre looking for a wilderness wade Nate is your leader!
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Kole Ulveling

Wade Guide
Educator

Kole came on board working in the shop and quickly adapted to the wade fishing programs.  He is tireless in his pursuit of a professional trip and excels with family groups.  As a recent graduate of Appalachian State University Kole is also among the ranks of our proud Alum network.  Nate and Kole make an incredible wade fishing duo embracing each and every technique and watershed to show their guests the best trip possible.
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David Stelling


​Davo
Owner
Operations Manager

​Captain David Stelling has lived in the Boone area since 2001. He graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Recreation Management and since fished and guided in a variety of locales but is proud to call Boone home. He has guided locally since 2005 and has been floating the Kanektok since 2006 and took over as Head Guide in 2017. He is a licensed OUPV Charter boat captain in SE Alaska and carries that professionalism with him wherever his guiding takes him. David taught himself how to fish and encourages anglers to find their own path and truly become a more competent angler.

USCG 3164122
Alaska Outfitter 17629
Pisgah Special Use Permit 
Member Scott Rods Pro Staff
Member RO Drift Boats Pro Staff
2020 Recipient "Best of The Blue Ridge"
2021 Recipient "Best of The Blue Ridge"
High Country Guide Service
Boone's Fly Shop
140 S Depot St. #1
Boone, NC 28607

​highcountryguides@gmail.com
​828-386-6216
  • High Country Guide Service
  • BOOK ONLINE NOW!
  • Local Trips
    • Float Trips
    • Wade Trips
    • Private Waters
    • Streamer Trips
    • Wild Trout Camp
  • Alaska Trips
    • Alaska Float Trip
    • Kanektok River Float Info >
      • Float Photos
    • Goodnews River Float Info
  • About
    • Rates
    • Meet The Team
    • Reviews
  • FAQ'S
  • Blog
  • Contact
    • Links