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Thank you so much!
Pappaw, Thanks so much for your hospitality. We loved staying here and meeting you and your family. Please keep our Marshmellow girl and boy for us & think of the fun we had at the firepit.
Guest:
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Date of Stay: August, 2022 |
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A Wonderful Vacation
Pappaw, The entire family had a wonderful vacation & it was great to meet you. You were such a gracious host. Thank you for the extra cookies that you brought us. They were delicious. Both fishing Pad 1 and Pad 2 were beautiful. This was our first time staying at Pappaw's Fishing Pads. Fishing wasn't the best, but it was enjoyable being with family, relaxing and listening to the river as it burbled along over rocks and branches, while watching wildlife gather along the river bank. Both homes & property are beautiful and well stocked with whatever you may need. A special bonus to our stay was getting to see the beautiful eagle twice. God Bless you Pappaw "Bob".
Be Safe & God Bless!
The Bishop's, Bowen's and Lane's
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Date of Stay: 8/17/22-8/21/22 |
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Coming Back Next Year!
Thank you. We had a great time, fishing was not to good caught 2 small trout but returned them to get bigger for our next trip. Thank you Bob for having dinner with us and we had an awesome break away. Be blessed till we meet again.
Guest:
Sidney and Marc (South Africa)
Date of Stay: July 25-29, 2022
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We had a great time!
We will be back!
Thanks Bob!
Guest:
Linda and James
Date of Stay: June 26, 2022
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Daughter, Grand Sons, and Grand Dogs had fun
Pad 1 was wonderful. It was very clean. We had enough space for everyone. Our grandsons with were 8,8 and 7 enjoyed every moment. The washer and dry made life very comfortable. Bob was a joy. He came by to meet and greet us. Thank you Bob
Guest:
Mitch(Hogansville, GA 30230)
Date of Stay: June 22-26, 2022 |
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Very Nice!
Enjoyed the time here and talking to Pappaw. Hope to see you again soon at your little piece of Heaven!
Guest:
Tom and Julie
Date of Stay: June 16, 2022 |
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Great time on the River
We had a great time on the river today. Enjoyed the place and you as always. Look forward to next time. Thanks for Everything!
Guest:
John
Date of Stay: June 15th, 2022 |
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Beautiful Space
Thank You for allowing us to enjoy this Beautiful space. I look forward to staying again in the near future.
Guest:
Sue Malloy
Date of Stay: June 12, 2022 |
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Great Fishing
We had a great time! Great Fishing! Can't wait until next year! We love you Pappaw!
Guest:
The Parks
Date of Stay: June 5, 2022 |
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5 Star ***** reviews are well deserved!
Thoroughly enjoyed my 4 night 5 day stay!
It’s very obvious Bob cares about his guests. Every little detail is thought through.
All his guests love him. And almost all are repeat customers!
This was my first time and I will be back!
Thanks Bob!
Guest:
JP (New Orleans, LA 70115 USA)
Date of Stay: June 2, 2022
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Life Is Good
Mom, Dad, Son and Wife. We had an awesome time. Caught several brownies right off the stairs. Thank you very much for a wonderful time.
Guest:
Tony & Carol Sparacio
Mike & Tammy Sparacio (Bristol)
Thanks Mr Bob.
Mike's Mom (Covington LA)
Date of Stay: May 16-18, 2022 |
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I can't thank you enough
I can't thank you enough for my time on the river. The fishing this year wasn't great but the memories with my four friends are priceless. I can't wait to come back next year and stand in the water and forget all my worries.
Guest:
Steven Azzarella
Date of Stay: May 13-16, 2022 |
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Great Place
Great place, so beautiful. We had a wonderful time. Great weather and fellowship. 5 guys from Chas SC Loved it. Thank you so much.
Guest:
Travis (Chas SC)
Date of Stay: May 13-16, 2022 |
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Awesome Place!
Great Cabin, Great Fishing! Will be back next year!
Guest:
Daphyn, Bradly, Tajen
Date of Stay: January 1, 2022
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DID NOT DISAPOINT!
Made a spur of the moment decision to fish the South
Holston and Watauga for New Years. It did not
disapoint. We really enjoyed our stay and cannot
wait to come back!
Guest:
Michael A Gentry
Date of Stay: January 1, 2022
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3rd Trip Back!
We love it here. We are
celebrating a birthday and wedding anniversary. Well as
hard as we tried, we had no luck with the fish. :( We
had a lovely time and we will be back again. Thank you
Pappaw Bob!
Guest:
Christi & Alan Hinote (Knoxville, TN)
Date of Stay: 10/17/2021
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Raining Trout!
Our grandson had his first float trip. Court and Pop
each caught 6 brook trout even in the rain! Had a great
time.
Guest:
Jay, Katy & Court White
Date of Stay: 10/17/2021 |
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Caught 50 when on the move!
No fish afternoon of 8th - great place! Saturday: tough
morning but great float - caught 50!
Guest:
Robert Shy (Memphis, TN) and Bill Mathis & Reid Mitchell
(Nashville, TN)
Date of
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It was so good to be back! Thankful to be able to come
back and look forward to returning! We had such a good
time! Love you all!
Guest:
Keg & Tom Grott
Date of Stay: 10/8/2021 |
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Had a Great Time!
Guest:
John, Allen, Sarah, Kylie Nelson
Date of Stay: 10/1/2021 |
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Fishing and-a cookin' and "Uh, can you say SMORES?"
Had a great time fishing and cooking on the grill and
also making smores with the kids. We would stay again.
They provided everything you need in the kitchen.
Guest:
Jeannie Ruschak
Date of Stay: 9/19/2021 |
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I'm their kid:
(WINS THE AWARD FOR THE SWEETEST REVIEW EVER!!!)
Hi, I'm in Catlin. This is my first night staying here.
It's a very beautiful place. I'm not the ones who rented
this place. I'm their kid. It felt kind a like home.
Guest: Red
Date of Stay: 8/15/2021 |
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Great area and
great river.
Enjoyed the fishing, the quiet, and had great weather
too. House had everything we could have asked for. We
promise to tell others about this place. Our dog Lacey
enjoyed it as well. Thank you very much for a most
relaxing stay.
Guest: Gene and Marcia
from Harrison Tennessee
Date of Stay: 8/1-8/3/2021 |
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Laura and I came to fish, relax, have fun and
fellowship. We accomplished all. Your place is beautiful
and we will be back.
Guest: Laura Kennedy
and Mary Clonal
Date of Stay: 7/29/2021 |
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Three loves?
Wow!
We love this place and the owner is a wonderful man. We
love him very much! Absolutely love this place. Thanks!
Guest: The Keys
Date of Stay: 7/23/2021 |
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Loved it! Will be back.
Guest: John and
Jeannie Mauldin
Date of Stay: 7/12/2021 |
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Bob, take a
squat:
Bob, Thank you so much for the use of your wonderful
place. And thanks for joining us for dinner. Hope to see
you again soon.
Guest: Gary and Sean
Date of Stay: 6/30/2021 |
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Thank you so much for your hospitality. This is a
beautiful place and we look forward to visiting again.
Guest: Cook family
Leroy, Mary, Andy, Tammy and Mylo
Date of Stay: 6/27/2021 |
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Fishing at
Pappaw's can also take care of your sweet tooth!
We had a great time! Great fishing! We will visit again
soon! Thanks for the cookies and strawberries! See you
soon!
Guest: Ken - Angie
Parks and Wesley, Amy, Judson, Houston Griffin
Date of Stay: 6/21-6/27/2021 |
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Great stay as always. Always a good getaway from the
grind - we will be back again. Cannot beat the
accommodations and great service. See you next year!!
Guest: Jared, Chuck,
Chuck Jr., Glen, Tom, John
Date of Stay: 5/31-6/5/2021 |
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Bob! Wow, I have been here before but it's been about 5
years ago. This place is amazing! You have attended to
every detail! I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Good fishing
too!! God bless!
Guest: David Hill
Date of Stay: 5/29-5/30/2021 |
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Bob, Gene here parentheses (Glen) We love you and your
home. Thank you always for having us and being so kind.
Guest: Gene (Glen)
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We really enjoyed our stay, beautiful home, and
wonderful location. Pappaw went above and beyond to make
our stay nice. We will definitely be back. Thanks!
Guest: Betty P
Date of Stay: 5/18/2021 |
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You're so amazing Pappaw. The cookies were absolutely
delightful!! Was a perfect weekend coming into town for
wedding and fishing! We will be back! Thank you so much.
*God bless always!!
Guest: Wendy and
Rodger Whaley, Sevierville Tennessee
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WOW! This place was phenomenal! We came for a wedding
and this was just convenient but turned out it was the
best decision ever! Pappaw you have a beautiful place,
and we enjoyed every single little detail! We will be
back!!
Guest: Amanda and
Trevor Parton, Knoxville Tennessee ô¿ô
Date of Stay: 5/14-5/17/2021 |
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Good times on the SOHO
Guest:
Richard Hirth (Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay:
4/29/21 to 5/2/21
Best spot we've found on the SOHO/Watauga for a guys trip!!! Pappaw is the
best and he keeps his property in pristine condition. We had 9 guys in Pad 1
and 2 and it was perfect. Will be back again next year!!!
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Had a super time (again!) Great accommodations and super
Hospitality from Bob (Pappaw)! Looking forward to our
next stay already!
Guest: Mark Thuler
Date of Stay: 4/6/2021 |
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Pappaw's fishing pad is a heaven on Earth! Got to meet
Pappaw, himself, and catch lots of fish! Although short
lived here - we will definitely find our way back here
as often as possible! Thanks for all the hospitality —
we've absolutely adored our stay
Guest: Kelly, Aaron,
and Logan
Date of Stay: 3/25/2021 |
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We enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful home, very clean.
Thanks Pappaw!
Guest: The Heimels
Date of Stay: 3/14-3/17/2021 |
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Lovely home, couldn't have asked for anything better.
Learned how to fly fish with my dad. Taylor - 7 Dad -
3 :-)
Guest: The Yonemura's :)
Date of Stay: 1/1-1/3/2021 |
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Loved our time at Pappaw's. Caught fish, played in the
snow, and made great memories. Hope to come back soon.
Thank you from Mississippi.
Guest: The McCann's
and the Anderson's
Date of Stay: 12/23-12/28/2020 |
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Enjoyed our stay at Pappaw's as always. Want to make it
a yearly tradition. Plenty of Fish, loads of fun, lots
of love and family. Thank you all very much. God
bless!!!
Guest: The Brown's and
Taylor's
Date of Stay: 9/12-9/16/2020 |
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Wonderful Time
Guest:
Chris Stanley
Wonderful Time! Great place to stay. Will be back! Thanks so much.
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RV Rental on South Holston River
Guest:
Wanda and Faith
Date of Stay:
6/26/2020
Our unit, bathroom, kitchen and staff members were excellent.
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Best Place on the River
Guest:
Jimmy Edwards (Spartanburg, SC 29302 USA)
Date of Stay:
6/10/2020
Fish this area often. Pappaw's is a great find. I will return often. 5 Stars
all around!
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The most comfortable fishing rental I've every stayed in!
Guest:
Frank Paisley (Lexington, KY 40502 USA)
Date of Stay:
12/27/2019-12/8/2019
The unit was spotless. The beds were very comfortable and sheets were clean
and nice. The kitchen was better equipped than mine! We'll be back!
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Always Great
Guest:
Galen Kipar (Asheville Fly Fishing Co.)
Date of Stay:
12/16-12/17/19
We love Pappaw's! It is always a comfortable, clean, relaxing place to enjoy
our evening time inbetween fishing. Thank you!
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Great Trip! Tons of Fun!
Guest:
Luke Kirkman (Mount Airy, NC 27030 USA)
Date of Stay:
11/14/2019
Great trip, very clean and lots of fish to catch. We would stay here again.
Rainbow and brown trout are abundant. Great fishing.
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Can't wait +.22 next time
Guest:
Ron Wheeler and Jeanne (Maryville, TN 37801 USA)
Date of Stay:
10/25-27/2019
Cabin was clean, comfortable, down home atmosphere. Very friendly and
cookies were good! Will be coming back.
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Was in the R.V. and glad someone told me to rent this!
Guest:
Billy - Ray (Crossville, TN Austin, TX 78747 USA)
Date of Stay:
10/8-10/2019
Great place to spend a couple of days just fishing and relaxing.
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A Ten Star Review for a Rental on the South Holston
Guest:
Jack and Betsy
Date of Stay:
9/26/2019
Incredibly well stocked was Pad #2! You have everything needed plus more!
Thank you Pappaw! Enjoyed the stay and of course the cookies. Our 1st visit
here in 2018, Patrick Fulkrod recommended Pappaw's. We hiked the 1st time
and enjoyed it this time as well.
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Fishing on the South Holston and eating cookies!
Guest:
Chris and Cliff Collier (Austin, TX 78747 USA)
Date of Stay:
9/15-9/20/19
We spent 6 glorius days on the unbelievable fishing river - the South
Holston, wading & floating. To make it even more special was that we stayed
at Pappaw's Fishing Pad, which sits right on the bank of one of the best
fishing spots right outside our front door. The Pad was very comfortable
with very nice furniture, and had all the comforts of a well stocked kitchen
of dishes and appliances. We were told by one of the guides about Pappaw's
and we couldn't have bee happier. It was very clean and welcoming with
comfortable beds. Our host, Bob Light, check in with us to make sure all
was well - and delivered fresh cookies!
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Fly Fishing Guide said Pappaw's is Great!
Guest:
Jim & John (Raleigh, NC 27615 USA)
Date of Stay:
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Booked upon recommendation of Fly Fishing Guide. Very pleased with unit.
Clean, Comfortable AND Right on the Water! Will be back! Thanks!
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Great spot on the South Holston
Guest:
Beth M. (Charlotte, NC USA)
Date of Stay:
8/25-8/27/2019
This is a great spot right on the river. There is good fishing 75ft from the
backdoor and a great yard to play horseshoes with friends or family.
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What a Hidden Gem!
Guest:
The Gregg Family
Date of Stay:
08/11/2019
Thank you so much. What a hidden Gem. Lots of fishing and wonderful rest. So
perfectly laid out for us. Clean. Comfortable. Just Perfect.
See you again! Thanks!
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Spotless & comfortable Rental unit on the South Holston for Fishing
Guest:
Tony Brancaccio (Cary, NC 27518 USA)
Date of Stay:
May 7-9, 2019
We really enjoy Pad #2. We love your location. Also we never have had a
problem with noise and the view is spectacular. Everything works and the
bathrooms are really clean. Booking again for 2020. That's the biggest
compliment.
Tony
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Would Pappaw adopt me?
Guest:
Chuck Traylor (Crossville, TN 38571 USA)
Date of Stay:
October 21-22, 2018
Pappaw's Fishing Pad is the dream home I've always wanted! Wonderful
accommodations with a fully stocked kitchen, wireless internet, and 75' to
the South Holston River! Pappaw (Bob Light) and his staff are constantly
working to make the Fishing Pads inviting and welcoming.Easy access from
Bristol and Bluff City, 10 minutes from the South Holston Fly Shop. Guide
Brody Green put us on many fish and we also fished right there at the
Fishing Pad!
I can't recommend Pappaw's highly enough. We will be back -SOON!
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Would Recommend to Anyone
Guest:
The Holt's
Date of Stay:
10/07/2018
My son, Danny Holt, and I stayed at Pawpaws this weekend. Loved it. Great
facilities, clean, modern (for a fishing "pad"), and very comfortable.
Owner, Bob Light (aka Pawpaw) is very easy to work with. It's also right in
the middle of some great trout fishing. Would recommend to anyone.
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We've Become Pappaw's Regulars
Guest:
John F. Carson (North Canton USA)
Date of Stay:
7/11/18-7/13/18
This is our third year at Pappaw's and frankly, we can't imagine staying
anywhere else on the river.
It is seldom that you encounter accommodations so clean, well-kept, and
professionally managed.
How pleasant it is to sit by the water after a good dinner with a glass of
wine and watch your cares drift away with the current!
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Planning to come back!!!!
Guest:
Susan Moore (Radford, VA 24141 USA)
Date of Stay:
June 2018
Great place to get away and relax from the stress of everyday life - we had
an amazing time! It was a pleasure to actually meet Bob. He is so wonderful
to make your accomodations and vacation great even down to the best fishing
spots. My son was very appreciative :) We were welcomed with homemade
cookies in our rental and it couldn't have been any cleaner or nicer - thank
you Linda! I don't normally ever post reviews but this is worth posting and
definitely a place we will return!
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Our 3rd Anniversary
Guest:
Buffalo Soldiers (USA)
Date of Stay:
April 2016, 2017, 2018
Well we're back home again after spending our 3rd year in a row at Pappaws
camp fly fishing the SoHo. Lynn left Pad#2 spotless as always. Before the
trip I had inquired about the smoker that was onsite last year, on its last
legs. Bob purchased a brand new smoker for us! and we were very
appreciative. Bob is the perfect host, leaving the trademark cookies as
always. In our case the river was not the same, as the dam was sluicing lake
water causing the usual wade-able water to flow at an unusually high/fast
rate, which affected the hatches (not Bob's fault of course). We made the
best of it by visiting the Watauga where we had better luck. In any event,
Bob has a winning combination of fine quality premises where everything is
supplied for you - all you need is your food and drink, rods/reels/&flies.
Looking forward to next year!
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 Muscovy
duck & more
Guest:
Donald Hogsed
Date of Review:
3/24/2018 on Google Reviews
(Read
more HERE)
Out of the way but beautiful, enjoyed a quiet, peaceful and solitary lunch
break here. One of lost adventures back before the days of GPS and caring
about schedule. A great memory we have of that day. First time seeing a
Muscovy duck and it was a sight for sure! Plenty to explore. Have often
thought of this place.
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Beauty in Bluff City
Guest:
Christina Capps (Birmingham)
Date of Stay:
July 13-15, 2017
My mother and I had the privilege of staying at PawPaw's Fishing Pad #2 on
July 13-15, 2017. Located just steps from the river, the scenery in every
direction is beautiful and relaxing! We were extremely pleased with how
large Pad #2 was, while still giving you a cozy, quaint atmosphere. Plus, it
was immaculate and offered every amenity you could possibly want. Bobby
Light and his staff were amazingly kind, helpful and most welcoming.
Fisherman or just traveling in general, I would highly recommend PawPaw's
Fishing Pad to anyone planning a visit to the TriCities area. I know we will
definitely be back soon and plan to stay longer and enjoy that beautiful
view!
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Awesome!!
Guest:
Howard and Shirley (Afton, VA 22920 USA)
Date of Stay:
Feb 2017 & June 2017
What a great place to relax, fish & just sit on the bank of the river &
enjoy the peace & quiet!! Fishing was great!! Campfire was great!! We stayed
in Pad #2 & it was spotless! Thank you, Lynn, for keeping it so clean & tidy
& well-stocked!! Howard & his fishing buddy, Frank, stayed there again in
June 2017 & caught so many fish with their fishing guide Jimmy Cheers!! We
all will be back again soon!!
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Happy Place
Guest:
Bob, Maryann (Cartersville, Ga 30121 USA)
Date of Stay:
5/18-21/2017
Been coming to Pappaws for several years. The fishing is outstanding and
accommodations are great! Always a relaxing time when we come and always get
into some Big fish. Thanks for having us again looking forward to our next
visit.
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Great for everybody - even Pappaw's Webmaster!
Guest:
The Whittimore Family (Elizabethton, TN 37643 USA)
Date of Stay:
4/28/17 - 4/29/17
I built Pappaw's Fishing Pad website back in 2010 and still remain his loyal
webmaster. My husband was on vacation and it was also my youngest daughter's
18th birthday (that's her big sister in the header above under Honeymoon, by
the way), so we drug the boyfriend along and headed to Pappaw's for the
weekend. The guys enjoyed fishing right outside the door of the R.V. and we
all enjoyed the rest of the family who came to the fire-pit and picnic area
for hotdogs and S'mores the first evening for the birthday celebration. We
rented the R.V. and were allowed to take our two dogs. The R.V. was
extremely clean and had everything we needed, including the cookies, of
course. :) We sent my poor husband on a wild goose chase trying to find some
firewood for the fire pit. He got lost. Ha Ha! So finally I called Pappaw
and asked if there were any places that sold firewood. He said, "It's there
under the bridge." Pappaw really took care of all our needs! It was pretty
funny when my husband returned and we showed it to him only a few feet from
where he had been fishing. Pappaw's is a really quiet and nice place to stay
and I'm glad we were finally able to stay there and get away for a weekend.
I would recommend to anyone any of the beautiful units as well as the R.V.
(especially when I'm the one that gets your emailed reviews and post them
and I know they're real reviews, so that speaks volumes to me as far as
staying here and recommending Pappaw's).
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Very Relaxing
Guest:
The Middletons (Lancaster, Ky 40444 USA)
Date of Stay:
6/16/16 - 6/19/16
There were three of us that stayed: my husband, my brother-in law and
myself. We purchased tickets to NHR drag races in Bristol. We were tired of
staying at motels, so found PaPaws on line and we stayed in Pad 1. It was
very clean and all the comforts of home. The first night we were there we
sat on the deck and listened to the water run. Very relaxing, very nice
place to stay just to get away from all the hustle and bustle of the
business world.
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A little slice of Heaven
Guest:
David Spatz (Peachtree City, USA)
Date of Stay:
6/9-6/12/16
My 2 sons and I rented the RV for our annual Father's Day fishing trip. The
RV is situated right on the SOHO so all we had to do was step off the deck
and we were fishing. Everything was great, very clean, very comfy beds and
Bob even had cookies waiting for us. The RV even has a radio system that is
hooked up in every room, flat screen TV, fire pit that we used every night,
a full sized shower, great AC and a picnic table right by the river. Who
could ask for anything more?
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Just can't say enough about this little slice of heaven!
Guest:
Vanessa & Ken (Charleston, SC 29492 USA)
Date of Stay:
Memorial Weekend 2016
We just can't say enough good things about Pappaw's wonderful fishing pad!
My family and I spent Memorial weekend there and we couldn't be happier!
Stocked with everything you need, great customer service, beautiful view and
more. Thanks so much Pappaw for your hospitality. We can't wait to come back
in July for another fun weekend visit!
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FLY FISHERMAN.....RENT THIS CABIN!!
Guest:
Paul Melgaard (Brentwood, TN USA)
Date of Stay:
5/24/16 to 5/26/16
A buddy and I were planning a quick fly fishing trip to the South Holston
and our guide recommended we try to stay at Pappaw's. Fortunately Bob had a
vacancy.
The property sits on great water. In fact, our guide picked us up on our
first full day and we did not move more than 500 yards from Pappaw's. We
fished from his drift boat and landed 30+ nice trout including several in
the 20" range. Evenings and mornings were spent wading in the channel in
front of the property catching healthy, strong fish. I'd estimate there is
200 yards of wadable water in front of the property including a few nice
channels, runs, pools and riffles.
The cabin is great, beds are comfortable, all appliances first class (our
unit even had a dishwasher), plenty of hot water, all utensils and linens.
Heck, the gas grill even had plenty of gas for steaks and burgers.
You may pay a few bucks less in town but the value of being on the water,
close to fish in a spectacular setting is WELL worth the added cost.
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20th anniversary delight
Guest:
Mark & Penny Gardner (Akron , Ohio 44320 USA)
Date of Stay:
4/15 thru 4/20/2016
This was our 20th anniversary get away. We came for Bristol NASCAR and was
so blessed to get to stay at Pappaw's fishing pad. It was so relaxing being
right on the river... I mean just steps from our deck to the river. Sitting
by the fire and listening to the river at night ..just heaven. Bob was such
a pleasure. He was on top of everything..he said all you need is your hubby
and food and he meant it..everything provided. We are already planning on
coming next year. Thank you Bob. !! If you're looking for a great place to
fish and relax. This is it...don't hesitate .. This paradise goes fast..!!
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Great weekend of racing and fishing!
Guest:
Kent & Lisa Rowley (Maine, USA)
Date of Stay:
4/15-4/18 2016
We had a great stay in Pad #2! The place was clean and had all the comforts
of home. Even some welcome cookies! Steps from the water and a wonderful
fly-fishing spot and just a short drive to Bristol Motor Speedway. The
kitchen was well stocked and we used the grill a number of times. We also
enjoyed a few evening fires in the fire pit on the shore of the river. Truly
a wonderful place! Thanks, Bob!
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Blows tent camping away !!
Guest:
Mike Faracca (Williamsville)
Date of Stay:
3/31 - 4/4/2016
I booked Pad#1 after surfing for other places to stay on the SoHo, the
website is a good tool to make the sale. However my 2 buddies never really
checked out the website, and when we all arrived at Pappaw's, they were
completely blown away by how great the place is. Truly, the home setting
exceeds expectations. Every single thing that you could want is provided. No
exceptions. The fact that it sits within spittin' distance of maybe the best
run on the river is icing on the cake. The fact that you don't have to load
up your backpack for a day on the river and get a backache - just bring your
stuff from the pad down to the fire pit table and make your gear changes.
And stop up to the pad for a noon break and a beer (or a nap!). Words cannot
describe how convenient everything is. Bob has thought of everything and
this is probably the best value I have ever experienced. We are already
talking about next years trip. And the cookies left by Bob disappeared over
the course of our stay. Pappaw's is over the top.
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Our Favorite Place on the South Holston
Guest:
Lance Mitchell (Mooresville, NC, USA)
Date of Stay:
3/11-3/14 2016
We have been staying at Papaws' for several years. We love it for many
reasons. It is the nicest place on the river, and is centrally located to
all of the best fishing areas. The river at the cabin is also one of the
best fishing spots. The accommodations are like being at home, but cleaner,
with great kitchens and unlike anywhere else...nice gas and charcoal grills.
They have all of the cooking utensils that you could ever need, which is
always an issue at other cabins. There is a nice fire pit beside the river
with nice chairs, and they have an abundant supply of firewood. It makes our
fishing trips even more like a vacation. We look forward to many more trips
to Papaws'.
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Tough fish but lots of them!
Guest:
Pete (Pinehurst, USA)
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Date of Stay:
9/8-9/15
Stayed in RV--very very clean and comfortable--Bob is great to work
with--terrific communication--we'll return for sure!
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Clean and all the comforts of Home!
Guest:
Greg and Melanie Morrett (Lancaster, KY 40444 USA)
Date of Stay:
8/12-8/14/2015
Couldn't believe just how clean Papaw's pad #1 was, seriously clean :) Very
comfortable, had all the comforts of home and was so nice to come back to
after a long day of fishing. The river was very beautiful where the pad sits
and I caught my first nice brown trout within 10 minutes of wetting a line
that first evening. It was really nice to get to meet Papaw and Mrs. Papaw
during our stay and Papaw was very helpful giving us some tips on when and
where to fish while we were there. Good folks, very kind, really sweet,
especially the delicious bag of cookies they left for us! Thanks again for a
great stay and we will definitely stay at Papaw's pad again when we find
ourselves back in town. :) By the way, met a guy at the South Holston Fly
Shop who was staying at a place across the river from us and he said it was
so dirty he wouldn't dream of bringing his wife there on his next trip. We
gave him Papaw's number :)
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Can't Wait To Come Back!
Guest:
Abby Goss (Trinity, NC 27370 USA)
Date of Stay:
8/6/15-8/9/2015
I came here with my mom and dad. We can't wait to come back . We stayed in
pad 1 and it was like we were at home. Bob gave us cookies when we met. Bob
is very kind and sweet he tries his hardest to make you comfortable. This
was my first time fly fishing. Bob has helped us so much. He helped find
places we were looking for. I lost my grandpa in 2008 and Bob has reminded
me of grandpa and all the good memories. I love this place and I will be
coming back in a couple of weeks. I hope you have a great time when you come
stay like we did.
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Cookies and Hospitality
Guest:
Jan and Mike (Holland Patent, NY USA)
Date of Stay:
5/8-5/9/2015
Hey Bob, Thanks for the cookies and this was our better spot of the 2 we
chose to stay in TN. Accommodations fit us well. So close to the river and
at a great fishing hole in the river as all seemed to congregate in that
spot. Good spot to get to know the waters of the SO HO RIVER. If we come
your way again we would definitely book your fishing Pad. Thanks for the TN
hospitality as well, made us feel like home!
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SPRING FISHING FLING
Guest:
TONY BRANCACCIO (Cary, NC 27518 USA)
Date of Stay:
4/14-4/15/2015
GREAT PLACE TO STAY. EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS RIGHT THERE. VERY CLEAN ROOMS,
BEDS, UTENSILS, GLASSES, POTS & PANS. CAUGHT A FEW TROUT OFF THE BANK.
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Fantastic place on the river!
Guest:
Mark Theiler (Euharlee, GA 30145 USA)
Date of Stay:
4/7/15-4/10/15
Stayed for 4 nights in Pad#1 with 3 fishing buddies. The accommodations were
more than comfortable. Bob Light is a great guy and a pleasure to do
business with. Great fishing area right outside your door. What more could
you ask for? Had a wonderful time and can't wait to go back!
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Tough Fishing and Great Living
Guest:
Robert Andrews (Cartersville, GA USA)
Date of Stay:
April 7th - 11th 2015
If you know the SoHo, you know it can be tough fishing with two inches of
rain in one day and lots of generation. As far as the accommodations at
Pappaw's, it was great. Bob has a great place with some great fishing right
out the door. It is very easy, just bring your fishing gear, stop for some
groceries and you are ready. Both pad 1 and 2 have every thing you need from
pots and pans to a washer and dryer. Both are very clean and the grounds are
great. Easy access to the river. Many of the guides will drop anchor right
there and pick up a few fish. The local Ospreys also love the fishing at
Pappaw's and you have a very good chance to see a Bald Eagle. We met some
great guys while we were there and Bob is a great guy also. A great place
for families or a group of fishing friends. I will try to stay there every
time I go to the South Holston river.
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Fisherman
Guest:
Jordan Sweany (Washington, PA USA)
Date of Stay:
3/26-28 2015
This was my second time at pap paws and both were great stays. The
accommodations are the best. Clean, warm, comfortable, and convenient for
fishing. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice
play to stay and enjoy some fishing.
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A Review found on Google
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Fly Fisherman
Guest:
Kevin Crowe (Charlotte, NC 28277 USA)
Date of Stay:
9/30/14 - 10/2/14
This was our third visit to Pappaw's. As usual we enjoyed ourselves
immensely. Bob Light is a gracious host and gentleman. We will continue to
come back and look forward to booking another trip soon.
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Wonderful weekend at Pappaw's!
Guest:
Laura J. (Mount Juliet, TN 37122 USA)
Date of Stay:
7/3-7/5/14
This is our third time at Pappaw's and we cannot wait to come back next year
(maybe this Fall)! We stayed in Pad 2. It was very clean, well stocked with
the necessities, and was very comfortable. Bob has done a lot of work on the
bank of the river and it was very user friendly. The fishing was
outstanding! We saw a neighbor catch a MONSTER trout one night! We highly
recommend this for couples, families, guy trips, etc. Thanks Bob for taking
good care of us! The cookies were great!
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Loved it!
Guest:
Linda Cobb (Walhalla, SC 29691 USA)
Date of Stay:
6/14-15
We stayed in the RV and loved it! Very clean and accessible. Hopefully we
will get to return soon!
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Awesome weekend at Pappaw's!
Guest:
James C., Tennessee
Date of Stay:
April 2014
What a great place to spend a weekend fishing the S Fork of the Holston.
This place has everything you need! You could go the whole weekend without
ever having to get in the car. Great fishing within walking distance. We
will be back for sure!! Thanks Bob!!
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Great Winter Fishing Spot
Guest:
The Stones (Taft, TN 38488 USA)
Date of Stay:
2/14/2014
Enjoyed a long weekend stay at Pad #1. We were worried the fishing would
not be good because of the cold weather (it had snowed the day before we
arrived), but we had great luck, catching lots of browns and a few
rainbows. At the advice of a friend that lives locally, we only fished when
no generation was taking place, but that still left hours throughout the
days we were there to be on the river. Our accommodations were first
rate-clean, spacious, and stocked with all the kitchen gear we could
possibly need. We got in later than we had planned the first night, so
finding the cookies waiting for us was a welcome treat. Mr. Light was a
delight to talk to and very helpful. We look forward to staying at Pappaw's
many more times in the future.
Referral Source: We booked because we were immediately impressed with Mr.
Light after talking to him on the phone. It wasn't until we talked to our
friend that lives in the area that we realized that Pappaw's is located in
one of the best fishing areas on the river.
The Stones
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Great Place to Stay!
Guest:
Ralph Mueller (Apex, NC 27502 USA)
Date of Stay:
Thanksgiving Weekend 2013
I met Mr. Light the day he moved his travel trailer onto his property on the
river. He showed several of the guys I was fishing with Pad 1 and Pad 2 even
though we had just come out of the river with wet wading boots and all.
Stayed there this past Thanksgiving weekend. Great accommodations and met
the folks staying in the lower unit and enjoyed fire river side with them.
Wading and fishing were not possible this trip because of the generation
schedules. Great place to stay and great fishing to be had in the south
Holston River.
I have run into Mr. Light several times while fishing the river and even in
Winston Salem at the Fly Fishing Show and he is a joy to talk with and
always willing to help.
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Beautiful, peaceful place!
Guest:
Debbie Spencer (Jacksboro, TN. 37757 USA)
Date of Stay:
8/30/13 - 9/3/13
What a pleasant surprise! My husband and I were headed to the NC Mountains
and couldn't check in until a Tuesday. I had heard of Pappaw's and knew my
husband would be beyond pleased to get to fish a few days on the South
Holston. So we stayed at Pad #1 for 3 nights. In hindsight, I wish we had
just stayed at Papaw's the whole week! When we arrived, Pappaw (Bob) had
already been there to leave homemade cookies on the table! What a treat! Had
to go out and buy milk! Wasn't a problem, there's a nice little country
store not even 5 minutes away. My husband was up before daylight wading out
into the water. Later I walked down to the picnic table with my coffee while
he fished. I could just sit there for days! It was so tranquil and just
simply a beautiful place. The pad had everything we needed and I was very
impressed with how clean everything was. When you think of a "fishing pad",
your not sure what to expect. But let me assure the ladies who may be
staying that you will be pleased with the accommodations. Bob is just a
treasure, and the perfect host. We will definitely be back!
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August 9th Long Weekend Vacation
Guest:
Mitchell Key (Jackson, SC. 29831 USA)
Date of Stay:
(4) Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon.
This is my second visit to Pappaw's Fishing Pad. The first visit was two
years ago nearly to the day. I met the property owner Bob and was
immediately impressed by his warm hospitality and caring attitude. His
accommodations were great as well. Pad 1 is great for parties of 5 or less
and I really like the upstairs view of the river but Pad 2 is absolutely
awesome and can handle as many as 7-9 people and is beautiful.
This last visit was a different experience than the first. On my first
visit I was only able to fish one day for trout and had the most fun of my
life. I caught nearly 30 trout in a 4 hour period and I couldn't believe it.
I had health problems when I came back home that prevented me from coming
back last year but could not get the fishing experience out of my conscious.
I had been hooked by some of the best trout fishing that could be had and it
all took place right at the river's edge on Pappaw's lot. I never waded or
left the bank and it was amazing.
This last visit my brother came with me and Bob (property owner)
arranged for us to take a canoe ride from the S. Holston Weir (just below
the dam) to the river's edge of the property. I have been on many canoe
journeys but none cut through the mountains and offer the scenery we were
gifted with last Sunday. It was breathtakingly beautiful.
On this trip we met some friends (the people around the river seem to
know no strangers and everyone is a potential friend) we were getting our
fishing license at a local retail store and met a gentleman by the name of
Kevin. We asked questions about what we should fish with and where to fish
and he helped us tremendously. He also asked us if we were interested in
striper fishing and we arranged an absolutely fabulous fishing trip to the
exit of the Holston River at Boone Lake. My brother and I enjoyed two
fantastic days of striper fishing then landed many fish and also allowed us
the opportunity to meet two fine Tennessee gentleman that will, no doubt,
become like family in the years to come. The names of the two guys are Kevin
and Matt and the experience will be remembered for all our days. Thanks Bob
(Pappaw's Fishing Pad) for again hosting and facilitating one of the best
vacations we could have hoped for. Sincerely, Mitchell Key (Mitch)
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Fly Fishing Paradise
Guest:
Penny Perez (Corryton, TN 37721 USA)
Date of Stay:
not given
This place on the South Holston is absolutely amazing. The property is very
well kept. We have stayed in both # 1 & # 2, and thoroughly enjoyed each of
them. I was very pleased with each place, as they were both very clean and
comfortable. Mr. Light ( the owner ) is very kind and accommodating. I
would and have recommended Pappaw's Fishing Pad to all of
our fishing friends. The fishing at this part of the South Holston River is
THE BEST....we will stay at Pappaw's Fishing Pad every
chance we get. As a matter of fact, I just reserved the RV for my husband
for the weekend. If you are looking for a little piece of heaven on earth,
then just book a stay at Pappaw's. Thank you Mr. Light for sharing your
amazing property with my family. See you real soon. The Perez Family
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Great Time and Great Fishing
Guest:
Todd
Date of Stay:
4/10-4/14/13
Great place to stay. Very clean and comfortable. Bob is always there if you
need something. Thanks for everything. Can't say enough. See you next year.
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What a FABULOUS TWO WEEKS!
Date of Stay:
11/11/2012
We had the privilege to fly fish for two weeks while staying in pad number
2. What a wonderful place we had! This is our way of "Camping": hot water,
dishwasher, Kitchen Aid Mixer no doubt! ... Washer and Dryer!!! What a
luxury to be away from home and have the capability to keep your clothes
clean! The listing description was spot on including the pictures given. The
property was clean and well maintained. The owner was absolutely FABULOUS!
We would and have already... recommended the property to several people. We
would recommend the Heartwood in as an attraction along with shopping
downtown Bristol.
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Can't wait to come back!!!
Guest:
Fishing Club Friends
Date of Stay:
August 2 - 5, 2012
We had visited Pappaw's when our fly fishing club booked it in June...it was
awesome. So in August we got another trip going and decided to stay there.
Bob was more than hospitable...we stayed downstairs for 3 nights and there
was 7 of us. Very comfortable, clean and spacious. We had a ball from
fishing to eating. The kitchen, ladies,...is stocked with everything
imaginable! Kitchen Aid, George Foreman Grill, Convection oven, every kind
of kitchen utensil you would think of needing is there! Of course there is
also an outdoor grill. We definitely plan on coming back here again and
again. The location couldn't be any more perfect for relaxing but more so
the fishing. If you've got the time this is a place to stay at, you won't
be disappointed.
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Modern Day Mayberry
Guest:
Derek (Blue Ridge, GA 30513 USA)
Date of Stay:
June 19 - June 23
My wife and I were highly encouraged to visit the South Holston River by
several of our friends and boy are we glad that we did! Bob was very
accommodating and willing to do anything and everything to make sure our
anniversary stay was the best. Our stay in Bluff City was like going back in
time with the community fish fry and southern hospitality. The fishing in
the South Holston right outside the door at Pappaw's Fishing Pad was the
best on the whole river out of the several areas that I tried. We will be
going back in the fall! Many thanks to Bob!
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Can't wait to come back!
Guest:
Mt. Juliet Fans (Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 USA)
Date of Stay:
7/4/12-7/8/12
We absolutely loved Pappaw's! Pad #1 was very clean, comfortable and had
everything we needed to make for a wonderful stay. We fished a couple of
days and one day just paddled our tandem kayak up and down the river. It was
perfect. The only thing we recommend is waders if you plan on getting in the
river at all. It was very cold! The Friday night fish fry is awesome too!
Bob was a delightful host and is very concerned with his guests. If you are
looking for a wonderful trip for a couple, family or a group this is
perfect. The river is beautiful!
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Awesome Vacation
Guest:
Steve and Tammy Helton (North Carolina, USA)
Date of Stay:
5/27-6/2/12
Pappaw's Fishing Pad #1 was exactly what we had expected. It was clean, and
the view was breath-taking. It was a great place to fish as well as just sit
back and relax and watch the river rise and fall. We stayed for six days,
and Bob came by frequently to make sure that everything was o.k. He treated
us with down to earth southern hospitality.
We are definitely going to be going back to Bob's Pappaw's Fishing
Pad #1.
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Fly Fishing so good the baby could do it.
Guest:
Mike S. (Cincinnati, OH USA)
Date of Stay:
4/10/12-4/13/12
The Fly Fishing so good the baby could do it, literally. My wife and I
stood on the bank and hook fished with Dry Flies (light Cahills) and Rooster
tails and handed the rod off to the kids, 2, 4, 5 and 6 yr olds. We caught
them with rooster tails, nymphs, red worms. Had a 6 year old with me who
drifted his own red worms and did good.
We never even left the cabin to fish. Didn't need to. The Pad was on the
water, clean, comfortable, loaded with all the amenities you'd expect from
much more expensive places with far inferior fishing. There's a Fish
cleaning station on side of the cabin, if you want to keep them. The fire
pit and gas grill were great! There was some competition for holes on the
water, but more than enough fish to accommodate everyone. I'll be
back.
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Great Place To Stay!
Guest:
Riley Gudakunst (Blue Ridge, GA 30513 USA)
Date of Stay:
04/01/12-04/07/12
Papaw's Fishing Pad is a wonderful place to stay. I have been coming up to
the South Holston River for many years and stayed at several different
places. This one is one of the best. It's clean, convenient, and has great
fishing. I would not hesitate to refer anyone to come and stay here.
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Great Time!
Guest:
John Roegge (Roswell, GA 30075 USA)
Date of Stay:
2/23-2/25/12
Had a wonderful time here. Facilities were clean and comfortable. Will
definitely be coming back.
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Great place to stay to fish
Guest:
Wayne Lewis (Honeoye, New York 14471 USA)
Date of Stay:
2/20-2/21/12
My wife and I enjoyed our stay at pad#1. Was a great place to come back to
after a day on the water. Found everything to be clean and comfortable.
Having the river within casting distance is too cool. We will be using this
place to stay on our next trip. Short drive to Bristol to nice restaurants.
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Angler's paradise on the SoHo
Guest:
Dan Carr (Atlanta, GA 30327 USA)
Date of Stay:
2/3-2/5/12
My brother and I, avid fly anglers both,
made our first pilgrimage to the South Holston without a clue as to where to
stay. The local guides said that there was really only one good place,
Pappaw's Fishing Pad. We stayed in Pad #1 and were completely satisfied with
the accommodations.
It is nicely laid out, clean, comfortable beds
and furniture, great kitchen and bathrooms, and has (most important after a
hard day on the river) a good flat screen TV! Another important advantage
is that Webb's Store, a 5 minute drive away, serves excellent food and is a
downright friendly place (we even had to argue the owner into accepting a
tip for the meals).
What needs to be stressed to the angler is that this place is perfectly
situated at the lower end of a long stretch of world-class year-round trout
water. We were pleased to discover that, after a good day of drift boat
fishing with guides upstream near the dam, the trout were biting even better
right down by water's edge at Pappaw's. A self-guided tube float from
upstream down to Pappaw's, or from there to the next public access just
downstream, or simply wade fishing by the property at low water, are all on
our list of things to do when the little sulfur mayflies begin to come off
this Spring.
Referral Source: The folks at
South Holston River Fly Fishing up in Emmett TN said that this was the
place to stay!
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October 2011 Fly Fishing
Guest:
Manny Wray (Ft. Mill, South Carolina, USA)
Date of Stay:
October 27 thru 30 2011
Five of us arrived for a long weekend of fly
fishing the South Holston.
Upon arrival, I walked down to the river and immediately saw 2 brown
trout(10-inch+) jump clear out of the water! To say I was ready to go
fishing at that point is an understatement.
We were quite impressed with Pad #1 and the spot on the
river. The pictures don't do it justice.
During our stay we found the accommodations to
be excellent. Bob has done a great job in updating the place and making it
quite comfortable. There really wasn't anything we needed, which wasn't
already there. It is also convenient to Webb's store where you can get
breakfast, lunch and dinner if you want. We ate breakfast every morning at
Webb's, they open at 5:30AM and you can't beat the price, food and
hospitality. They even cater in if you want!
Fishing the Holston is completely dependent on the generation
schedule. In the mornings, we fished right there at Pappaw's. At the lower
end of the property the water feeds into a large deep pool, above that it is
a long stretch of medium depth runs and riffles. We caught several trout,
including a couple 15-inchers. The river here, both upstream and at Pappaw's
is very easy for wading, but at the same time it is some very good trout
water.
I was glad to finally meet Bob the last day of our visit. He showed
me around Pad #2 and also the RV, I was equally impressed as we were with
Pad #1. He is a very welcoming and genuine good guy. He even asked me if
there was anything I would add/change to make the place better. Honestly, I
couldn't think of anything.
Pappaw's is definitely on our map as "the place to stay" when we
fish the SoHo. It is comfortable and convenient for fishing anywhere on the
Holston.
We really did enjoy ourselves and will
be back. Bob mentioned wanting to try fly fishing someday. All I
can say is when he decides he's ready, I'd be glad to show him the ropes.
He's already got the location right there at Pappaw's Fishing Pad!
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Fall 2011 group trip
Guest:
Ben (Virginia, USA)
Date of Stay:
October 2011
A group of nine guys
from my local fly tying club booked the larger cabin for a weekend in
October, and couldn't have been more pleased. This is a really nice place!
Not only is it clean, but it is nicely updated and has a kitchen with
everything you could need (just bring the food and drinks!).
We were a little concerned about fitting nine people in, but there
was plenty of room to add some extra army cots and an air mattress in the
bedrooms and living room.
The living room, kitchen, and dining room are all open, which made
for a great area to hang out in the evenings. There were people cooking,
eating, watching football, and tying flies all in the same area.
The setting was also excellent. We could hang waders under the porch
then walk right into the river less than 100 feet from the door. The
location also makes it an easy drive to other access points from the dam
down to Bluff City.
Of course the big draw is trout, and
they did not disappoint.
The owner, Bob, was excellent to deal with. It was clear that he
treats his customers like he would want to be treated. Overall, I would
highly recommend this place to anyone, from groups of 2 or 3 to groups as
large as ours.
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I needed to get a way for a little solitude
Guest:
Mitch (Augusta Ga. 30907 USA)
Date of Stay:
08/14/11-08/18/11
I’m a 49 years old man going through a divorce
after being married to my wife of 30 years and needed desperately to get
away from everything for a little while.
I was looking for peace and quiet not
necessarily a fishing vacation and the property looked appealing on the
internet. I arranged a 4 night stay with the owner who was one of the most
courteous men I have ever met. He didn’t make me secure the property with a
credit card or require me to jump through the many hoops that are typical
for this type of stay. He simply took me at my word – he is a true
gentleman.
I arrived late my first night (1:30am) and had
to call him for specific directions to the house. He helped guide me
straight to the property and wasn’t angry for me waking him up.
The first couple of days I caught up on some
paperwork sitting down by the river on a picnic table while watching a
multitude of fly fisherman catching some of the most beautiful trout I have
ever laid my eyes on.
By my second day I couldn’t stand it any longer
and went for my fishing license. I caught more trout in a day and a half
than I have caught in my entire life and learned soo much from the local
fisherman concerning the river and how to catch the fish. They were all
friendly and courteous.
My stay was absolutely wonderful, the room, the
view and the river were all excellent and the owner even allowed me to use a
spare rod/reel to do my fishing. You simply don’t run across people like
this very often anymore.
I will plan as many trips as possible to
this location in the future. It was great.
Recommended for: Adventure seekers,
romantic getaway, age 55+
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Nice stay on the S Holston River
Guest:
Peter C (Durham, NC)
Date of Stay:
08/26 thru 08/28 Review Submitted: 08/28/11
Nice setting on the river with good fishing access. Clean & comfortable
trailer with very responsive management/owner. Will definitely rent again.
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Husband and wife -- here to fish!
Guest:
Marie (Tampa Bay area - Florida)
Date of Stay:
07/29 thru 08/01 Review Submitted: 08/04/11
My husband and I
recently spent a long weekend (Friday - Monday) at Pawpaw's Fishing Pad. We
travel a lot for business and pleasure and generally stay at very nice
hotels. But this trip was meant to be a fishing trip and we intentionally
selected a location directly on the river we intended to fish.
My initial contact with the owner of this property, Bob Light, was
very positive. He discussed his property's attributes, offered assistance
upon arrival and at any time needed during our stay. Our reservation was set
at that time. Upon arriving about 30 minutes from our cabin, I called Bob as
we had planned and he gave me specific details so that we could locate the
fishing pad. He also gave advice as to where to purchase groceries before
arriving and where to eat locally (for sure at Webb’s!) and he again
sincerely offered that we call him at any time during the stay for any
assistance needed.
Our cabin on the river was all and more than promised/expected. It
was a lovely, comfortable little 2 bedroom, recently renovated and very
clean. It had a large and well equipped kitchen (although I don’t cook) and
It was right on the river. At least once during our stay we connected with
Bob and as he had during previous contacts --- he made sure all was okay and
he offered assistance at any time. Upon departure we coordinated meeting Bob
personally. He was a very gracious host, with a wonderful property, in a
fantastic fishing location. We couldn’t have asked for more.
Our greatest compliment to Bob and to his property is that
we absolutely will return and plan to stay at Pawpaw's Fishing Pad on our
next visit to this area.
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Excellent Place
Guest:
Al (Fincastle, VA)
Date of Stay:
06/21/11 Review Submitted: 06/27/11
Spent two short nights at Pappaw's #2 recently. Have stayed at several
places in the area and this is by far the best. Everything was sparkling
clean and fresh. River access was excellent. Look forward to a return SOON!
One fine facility and one fine person!
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A Place to Relax
Guest:
CM
Date of Stay:
05/21 thru 05/26 Review Submitted: 06/28/11
Our week at the unit on the South Holston River was a peaceful and relaxing
time. At any time we could see wild ducks swimming. In the mornings there
were fishermen in the water pulling in the big ones. When water was released
from the dam in the afternoons we saw people in canoes and rafts. It was
nice sitting and eating by the water. the cabin was comfortable and had all
that we needed.
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Strike Indicator
Guest:
Conley Brown
Date of Stay:
06/18/2011 thru 06/21/2011 Review Submitted: 06/23/11
I stayed with 5 other fishermen for three nights and four days. We found
the accommodations to be excellent. Everything we needed was there and
more, to make our stay comfortable. The view of the river is outstanding and
beautiful. The fishing is very good and right in front of the apartment. I
drove by in January and noticed the sign. We will come again.
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Excellent Place
Guest:
Al (Fincastle, VA)
Date of Stay:
06/21 - 6/23 Review Submitted: 06/27/11
Spent two short nights at Pappaw's #2 recently. Have stayed at several
places in the area and this is by far the best. Everything was sparkling
clean and fresh. River access was excellent. Look forward to a return SOON!
One fine facility and one fine person!
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Fishing Trip - Great Place to Stay
Guest:
tightlines (Glenview, IL)
Date of Stay:
04/13/11 Review Submitted: 05/10/11
We had four guys stay at Pappaw's Fishing Pad for a long weekend in April.
We really enjoyed the place, was right on the river and you can literally
walk out through the yard and fish the river! The owner (Bob) checked in
often and ensured we had everything we needed. We all would very strongly
recommend Pappaw's for a fishing weekend or family stay. Recommended for:
Adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing,
families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.
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Weekend Fishing Trip
Guest:
JG (Georgia)
Date of Stay:
05/29/10 Review Submitted: 05/03/11
This is a great location with easy river access. Didn't spend much time
indoors, fishing was awesome. Cabin was Very clean with everything we
needed. Will definitely use again. Thanks Bob.
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MIKE--BLUFF CITY,TN
Guest:
Mike (Bluff City, TN USA)
Date of Stay:
01/01/11 Review Submitted: 01/28/11
SINCE 1975, MY BROTHERS AND I HAVE ALWAYS FISHED PAPPAW'S FISHING PAD. BEING
FROM HERE HAS GIVEN US THE ADVANTAGE OF KNOWING THE VERY BEST SPOTS ON THE
RIVER AND THIS IS THE BEST. EVEN TWRA CLOSES THE FISHING ON THIS 1/2 MILE
STRETCH DURING JANUARY BECAUSE OF THE VAST NUMBER OF FISH,STOCKING AND
SPAWNING AT THIS PROPERTY. WE HAVE TAKEN SO MANY LARGE TROUT FROM THIS SITE.
THIS YEAR, I GOT A 24INCH BROWN OUT OF THE 2 FOOT RAPIDS. I KNOW THE ENTIRE
RIVER AND IF YOU LET BOB KNOW IN ADVANCE I WOULD BE GLAD TO MEET ANYONE TO
SHOW THEM THE HOT SPOTS .
Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing,
families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.
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Weekend Fishing Trip
Guest:
fatherpaul (Louisville, KY)
Date of Stay:
11/05/10 Review Submitted: 11/09/10
A buddy of mine and I
just stayed at "pappaw's fishing pad" this past weekend and had a great
time. The owner, Bob, really went out of his way to see to it that we had
everything we needed and felt welcomed. The house is situated right on the
banks of the South Holston River at a location known as "Webb Bridge."
The accommodations were quite nice, recently remodeled. Cable TV and
internet hook-up was a real nice extra. There is a charcoal grill and a fire
pit in a nice-sized yard along the river's edge to relax at after a day's
fishing, or to just sit and watch the river go by.
The scenery and wildlife here is quite nice. The fishing on the
South Holston really is exceptional. This was our third trip to the area and
we will definitely be calling Bob again for another reservation in the
future. You will not be disappointed with this rental.
Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway,
sightseeing, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic
getaway.
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Mike & Amy
Guest:
Mike & Amy
Date of Stay:
09/01/10 Review Submitted: 09/12/10
We decided to stay at
Pappaw's Fishing Pad because it seemed to have everything we were looking
for. As it turned out, this place had much more than what we expected.
Thanks to Bob. We had planned to get away for my birthday and wanted to do
nothing but relax and to go fishing every chance we got.
When we arrived, I was so surprised to see that Bob had a birthday
present for me on the table. The place was very clean, cozy and comfortable
inside and out. We had a nice place to sit and grill out on the deck with a
great view of the river. We especially enjoyed having our morning coffee on
the deck watching the fog on the river. Another place we found very relaxing
was the swing below the deck. There is a nice spot down by the river with a
picnic table to enjoy lunch.
Bob had Mike (one of his friends) come by to give us some pointers
on how to hook a trout as long as my leg. Well, it got away, but I'll get
him next time! Thanks Mike for your support and all the laughs. We were
having such a good time we decided to stay an extra night. We highly
recommend this place and we will be back. Thanks Bob, Mike & Amy
Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway,
sightseeing, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic
getaway.
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Great hospitality! Peaceful and relaxing stay!
Guest:
Karoline (Clarksville,TN)
Date of Stay:
08/19/10 Review Submitted: 08/25/10
At Pappaw's Fishing Pad
you get everything listed and more. It's right on the river with plenty of
room to fish, sit around by the fire, or play a game with your kids. We
called a month out and were truly lucky to find this place.
I was a little unsure of what all was provided and what we needed to
bring, but Bob was very helpful in answering all of our questions ahead of
time so we could properly pack. When we arrived he had the lights on for us
(since we came in at night) and he had placed home grown vegetables in the
kitchen for us to eat.
The place was clean and there were plenty of amenities to make it
feel like home including a phone, as cell phone reception isn't always the
best out there. Bob recommended several places to eat in the area and we
checked out the Country Kitchen/Kettle for lunch one day. Absolutely
fabulous country cooking by the nicest ladies. The main reason for our trip
was the NASCAR Sprint Cup in Bristol. Pappaw's Fishing Pad is about 6 miles
from the race track... a perfect driving distance as it is away from the
hustle and bustle of it all. If you're looking for a place to relax, this is
the place.
It's very refreshing to rent a place from someone who treats you
like family from the beginning to the end. I will recommend this place to
all of my family and friends looking to travel to Bristol and intend on
coming to stay here again in the future. Thanks for the wonderful
hospitality Bob!
Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway,
sightseeing, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic
getaway.
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