Josh Hedrick has always been rooted deeply in the outdoors, for he’s a native to the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia. Before receiving his Bachelors degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from West Virginia University, he went to Idaho and Montana to Erv Malnrichs Outfitting and Guide School in the Selway–Bitteroot Wilderness in the summer of 1997. Josh completed the course with World Class Outfitters from Arlee, Montana. With the blessings of God, Josh has made his passion into a way of life by creating Smoke Hole Outfitters. His outdoor hub is located in the heart of his family-owned caverns and log cabin lodging business, Smoke Hole Resort, located riverside in Cabins, West Virginia.
At Smoke Hole Outfitters, Josh and his wife, Rachelle, operate a Trophy Trout fishing experience. Although open year-round, the fishing is almost non-stop from spring to fall, while guiding on their private spring creek and the North Fork River, known for the best trout fishing in WV. Josh is a fully licensed and bonded outfitter/guide in the state of WV. They also keep themselves busy while teaching fly fishing lessons and hosting many annual outdoor events at their resort for all ages; including Fly Fishing retreats to Long Range Shooting Schools. They are passionate about including youth in most everything they teach. Josh says, “My wife tells me I’m a kid magnet! I guess I just have the patience that it takes. Our youth are our future and I enjoy teaching them everything there is to learn about the outdoors.”
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