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DCFF Guide Partners

Cumberland Bottom Ticklers

Greg Williams offers half and full day adventures on the Cumberland River, (Kentucky and Tennessee). Greg has been fly fishing since his youth, and has had the opportunity to fish internationally. Greg also holds certifications in adult and pediatric first aid.

  • cumberlandbottomticklers.com
  • 859-475-3088
  • gregwilliams615@gmail.com

Cumberland Valley Fly Fishing

Jim Sauerheber has been a lifelong fisherman who as a guide calls the Cumberland and Barren River his home waters. Jim offers half and full day adventures, as well as fly casting lessons. Bill has presented at our meetings and offers lodging suggestions.

  • cumberlandvalleyflyfishing.com
  • 270-779-7589
  • jim.sauerheber@gmail.com

Kentucky Wild Outdoor Adventures

Fly fishing adventures with Bill Carmen. Bill offers half, full, and multi-day guide trips for multiple species across the state offering opportunities for cold and warm water species. Bill enjoys introducing people to the joys of the outdoors.

  • kentuckywildoutdoors.com
  • 859-489-1593
  • kentuckywildbill@gmail.com

Little Miami River Outfitters

LMRO offers guiding services as well as guide lessons, casting lessons and SUP rentals. They offer half and full day services on local waters, and host travel trips as well. Guide Ron Kornrumph has been involved with us at our regular meetings.

  • littlemiamiriveroutfitters.com/
  • 513-720-3032
  • littlemiamiriveroutfitters@gmail.com

String Slingers Guide Service

Jesse James Vault Jr. offers guided services for half and full day adventures, but also wading, and Musky specific trips. Jesse also offer fly tying lessons, as well as a variety of flies for sale.

  • stringslingersgs.com/
  • 270-599-4346
  • stringslingersgs@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

Apr 18
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Quest Outdoors Fly Tying

Apr 20
April 20 - April 21

Spring 2026 Bardstown Bluegill Trip

Apr 22
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Fly Tying – Cabela’s

Apr 23
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Fly Tying – Bass Pro

Apr 29
5:15 pm - 8:00 pm

Spring 2026 DCFF Golf Scramble

Apr 29
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

5th Wednesday Fly Fishing 101, “Knots and Leaders”

May 6
May 6 - May 9

Green-Sullivan State Forest & Shakamak State Park 2026

May 6
May 6 - May 8

Green River Float Trip

May 6
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Board of Directors Meeting

May 7
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Kentuckiana Fly Tyers Fly Tying Night

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