Meet The Team

Due South Outfitters is a professional fly fishing guide service and full service fly shop located in Boone, North Carolina, servicing the High Country and surrounding areas. Due South Outfitters was the recipient of the 2017 Best of the Blue Ridge Fly Fishing Outfitters award.

Whether you are a seasoned veteran or have never held a fly rod in your life, it is our goal at Due South Outfitters to take the guess work out of learning to fish, or to catch more fish. With our approach toward fly fishing, we work diligently to shorten the learning curve and to help advance you as a fly angler. Here at Due South, we strive to provide our clients with a truly unforgettable fly fishing experience. Let your worries go, throw the cell phone to the curb, grab your fishing buddy and head Due South for memories that will last a lifetime.

Our Story

Due South Outfitters was originally started by Patrick and Meredith Sessoms. They laid the ground work to create one of the most prestigious outfitters in Western North Carolina. In 2020 they passed the business on to a member of the Due South family, Max Beck and his wife Macy (pictured above). Max started his guiding career under Patrick at the age of 19 years old and guided full time throughout his years at Appalachian State University, where he received a degree in Business Management. He is now the head guide and owner, averaging over 200 days on the water each year. Macy became part of the Due South family after meeting Max and the crew at ASU and volunteering at the first Due South Classic tournament in 2018. She has a degree in Business Marketing from Appalachian State University and is now the business and marketing manager of Due South Outfitters, ensuring that everything runs smoothy in the shop as well as behind the scenes. Together they offer the only fly shop in the Boone Area that is owned and operated by a full-time fly fishing guide. Whether you are an advanced angler or simply looking into entering the sport of Fly Fishing, Max and Macy will gladly share their experiences and expertise with you!

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Owen Swavely

Local Guide

Owen also grew up in Charlotte, NC. Though he is one of the newer additions to the Due South crew, it feels like he's been here forever. You will not leave a trip with Owen without a smile on your face. He is an excellent fisherman, natural guide and extremely kind person that we are very lucky to have.

Max Beck

Owner & Head Guide

Max is our head guide at Due South, averaging over 200 on the water each year. His favorite thing to do is chasing picky tailwater trout on flies he tied the night before. Max really values teaching beginners as well as seasoned anglers.

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Drayton Moore

Float Guide

Euro Nymphing Specialist

Drayton is from Morganton, NC and is the swiss army knife of Due South. Whether you want to explore local creeks, stalk elusive tailwater trout or learn to euro nymph, he is your guy. His work ethic will become evident when he gives everything he has to ensure that his guests have a great day.

*Ask about our Euro Nymph trips*

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Karson Decker

Local & Float Guide

Karson is a native of Boone, NC. His local knowledge of everything involving fishing in the High Country is not something that could ever be taught. Rather, only learned through years of experience and countless hours of exploration in the Boone area.

Paco Eby

Local Guide

Paco is another native of Boone and a true expert on our areas local creeks. Joining Due South in 2020, Paco has quickly become the person we rely on to take clients to some of our most secluded and pristine waters. He is also an expert fly tyer, and can often be found tying his new creations in the shop.

Lucas Jenkins

Local Guide

Lucas is a native of Buladean, NC. He has spent his childhood in the woods hunting trout in the mountains of Appalachia. His appreciation and knowledge of the outdoors will be seen when you take a trip with him. Lucas is extremely hardworking and will go leaps and bounds to ensure you have a great day on the water.