PRO STAFF
“GO TO” WINSTON PROS, WORLDWIDE.
Our Pro Staff reflect the extremely high standards to which we hold ourselves at Winston. These guides, shop owners and angling professionals live and breathe the sport and are incredibly passionate about Winston rods. Their knowledge of fly fishing and specific fisheries are extraordinary assets to our company and anglers alike.
United States
Alaska
Mark Huber
MARK HUBER
8241 Berry Patch Dr.
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
United States
907-244-2779
Email: mhuber@gci.net
Mark is a FFF Certified Master Casting Instructor and a FFF Certified Two Hand (Spey) Casting Instructor. A Fly fishing enthusiast Mark specializes in fly fishing for Alaska's trophy rainbow trout with two hand (spey) rods. Mark is available for casting instruction, fly fishing workshops and presentations. A long time resident of Alaska, Mark grew up and learned to fly fish in western Montana.

Anchorage, Alaska 99503
United States
907-244-2779
Email: mhuber@gci.net
Mark is a FFF Certified Master Casting Instructor and a FFF Certified Two Hand (Spey) Casting Instructor. A Fly fishing enthusiast Mark specializes in fly fishing for Alaska's trophy rainbow trout with two hand (spey) rods. Mark is available for casting instruction, fly fishing workshops and presentations. A long time resident of Alaska, Mark grew up and learned to fly fish in western Montana.
John Sibert
JOHN SIBERT
PO Box 93
Aleknagik, Alaska 99555
United States
661-916-1027
Email: johnsibert@yahoo.com
Website: www.islandlodgefishing.com
I got my start in the fly fishing industry when I was 16 years old, while working for Virginia Lakes Resort in the Eastern Sierras of California. At 17 I became a guide for the resort and pursued my passion until I was 22 years old. From 23-35 I worked for Northrop and BAE systems in the engineering field. At 35 I returned to the guiding business for Aleknagik Island Lodge in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska. During the off season I attend trade shows to promote the lodge as well as guide waterfowl in Northern California.

Aleknagik, Alaska 99555
United States
661-916-1027
Email: johnsibert@yahoo.com
Website: www.islandlodgefishing.com
I got my start in the fly fishing industry when I was 16 years old, while working for Virginia Lakes Resort in the Eastern Sierras of California. At 17 I became a guide for the resort and pursued my passion until I was 22 years old. From 23-35 I worked for Northrop and BAE systems in the engineering field. At 35 I returned to the guiding business for Aleknagik Island Lodge in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska. During the off season I attend trade shows to promote the lodge as well as guide waterfowl in Northern California.
Arizona
Jonathan Barrett
JONATHAN BARRETT
Peoria, Arizona
United States
602-448-2148
Email: jon@jbflyfishing.com
Website: www.jbflyfishing.com
Jonathan (Jon) is an FFI certified casting instructor and licensed guide. He is a passionate angler and casting instructor that loves teaching and sharing knowledge with experienced anglers as well as newcomers to the sport. Jon is especially fond of fly fishing for warm water species such as Bass, Stripers and Carp, and when not prowling the desert South West you may find him around the Yellowstone area chasing trout. Jon is available for private and small group lessons and seminars.
United States
602-448-2148
Email: jon@jbflyfishing.com
Website: www.jbflyfishing.com
Jonathan (Jon) is an FFI certified casting instructor and licensed guide. He is a passionate angler and casting instructor that loves teaching and sharing knowledge with experienced anglers as well as newcomers to the sport. Jon is especially fond of fly fishing for warm water species such as Bass, Stripers and Carp, and when not prowling the desert South West you may find him around the Yellowstone area chasing trout. Jon is available for private and small group lessons and seminars.
Cinda Howard
CINDA HOWARD
Phoenix, Arizona 85032
United States
480.217.5089
Email: cinda@flyfisharizona.com
Website: www.flyfisharizona.com
Cinda Howard has been an Arizona fly fishing guide for the past eleven years. She picked up a fly rod in 1996 and since then has worked for the Orvis Company and at the time was the only female Fly Fishing Manager before branching off and starting her own business in 2013. Cinda spends a considerable amount of time instructing people in the sport of fly fishing. She has been featured in several fly fishing articles and books including “The Fly Fisher’s Guide to Arizona” by Will Jordan, and “Arizona’s Official Fishing Guide” by Arizona Highways and Arizona Game and Fish Department, as an expert on fly fishing Arizona. Cinda has done a series of intro to fly fishing videos with Arizona Game and Fish featured on PBS and the Arizona Highways channel. In 2022, she was inducted into the Arizona Game and Fish and Wildlife for Tomorrow Hall of Fame. She is the first fly fishing guide to ever have this accomplishment. Cinda's most recent achievement is being featured in a short film by Trout Unlimited on the delisting of Apache trout, which is set to be released in the spring of 2024. Cinda loves to fish for trout, steelhead, pike, carp, bonefish, tarpon and anything else that will eat a fly.

United States
480.217.5089
Email: cinda@flyfisharizona.com
Website: www.flyfisharizona.com
Cinda Howard has been an Arizona fly fishing guide for the past eleven years. She picked up a fly rod in 1996 and since then has worked for the Orvis Company and at the time was the only female Fly Fishing Manager before branching off and starting her own business in 2013. Cinda spends a considerable amount of time instructing people in the sport of fly fishing. She has been featured in several fly fishing articles and books including “The Fly Fisher’s Guide to Arizona” by Will Jordan, and “Arizona’s Official Fishing Guide” by Arizona Highways and Arizona Game and Fish Department, as an expert on fly fishing Arizona. Cinda has done a series of intro to fly fishing videos with Arizona Game and Fish featured on PBS and the Arizona Highways channel. In 2022, she was inducted into the Arizona Game and Fish and Wildlife for Tomorrow Hall of Fame. She is the first fly fishing guide to ever have this accomplishment. Cinda's most recent achievement is being featured in a short film by Trout Unlimited on the delisting of Apache trout, which is set to be released in the spring of 2024. Cinda loves to fish for trout, steelhead, pike, carp, bonefish, tarpon and anything else that will eat a fly.
Henry Wagy
HENRY WAGY
Phoenix, Arizona
United States
Henry Wagy started fly fishing at five years old. He has grown up fishing the trout streams of south western Montana, as well as the canals and golf course ponds of Phoenix, Arizona. He fly fishes for all species of fish in fresh and salt water.
Henry enjoys using dries, streamers and European style nymphing techniques for trout, as much as he likes bending an Alpha plus on a 30 pound carp or a running bonefish.
Henry is a current member of the USA Youth Fly Fishing Team, and the USA Youth World Fly Fishing Team. Henry is a current member of the USA Youth Fly Fishing Team, and the USA Youth World Fly Fishing Team.

United States
Henry Wagy started fly fishing at five years old. He has grown up fishing the trout streams of south western Montana, as well as the canals and golf course ponds of Phoenix, Arizona. He fly fishes for all species of fish in fresh and salt water.
Henry enjoys using dries, streamers and European style nymphing techniques for trout, as much as he likes bending an Alpha plus on a 30 pound carp or a running bonefish.
Henry is a current member of the USA Youth Fly Fishing Team, and the USA Youth World Fly Fishing Team. Henry is a current member of the USA Youth Fly Fishing Team, and the USA Youth World Fly Fishing Team.
Bruce Williams
BRUCE WILLIAMS
Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253
United States
602-339-3793
Email: bruce@loops.fishing
Bruce Williams is a passionate fly fisher and casting instructor. His interest was kindled over 30 years by his late father. His service on the Board of the Arizona Flycasters led Bruce and a partner to establish and oversee a fly shop in Phoenix for almost ten years. During that time, Canyon Creek Anglers was a leading seller of RL Winston fly rods. Bruce considers Joan Wulff to be the greatest influence on his casting and teaching. He is grateful for the opportunity to have attended her Instructor School.
Bruce earned the FlyFishers International Master Casting Instructor designation in 2005, and the Two-Handed Master Casting Instructor certification in 2014. He currently serves as a board member of FFI, the Casting Board of Governors, and Western Rivers Conservancy.

United States
602-339-3793
Email: bruce@loops.fishing
Bruce Williams is a passionate fly fisher and casting instructor. His interest was kindled over 30 years by his late father. His service on the Board of the Arizona Flycasters led Bruce and a partner to establish and oversee a fly shop in Phoenix for almost ten years. During that time, Canyon Creek Anglers was a leading seller of RL Winston fly rods. Bruce considers Joan Wulff to be the greatest influence on his casting and teaching. He is grateful for the opportunity to have attended her Instructor School.
Bruce earned the FlyFishers International Master Casting Instructor designation in 2005, and the Two-Handed Master Casting Instructor certification in 2014. He currently serves as a board member of FFI, the Casting Board of Governors, and Western Rivers Conservancy.
Arkansas
Jeremy Gilmer
JEREMY GILMER
Cotter, Arkansas
United States
970-761-5054
Email: jeremysprings123@icloud.com
Website: www.risingriverguides.com
Jeremy Gilmer grew up with a fishing rod in his hands. His journey began on lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams of central Virginia with his father and uncle. This helped fuel his drive for fishing, which has become his passion and reason to wake up in the morning. Jeremy moved to the Rocky Mountain in 2010, shortly after he became a guide for Yampa Valley Anglers. He guided the Yampa, Colorado and Roaring Forking rivers.
The winter of 2020 he and his family relocated to Cotter Arkansas to escape the harsh winters and start his career with Rising River Guides. Having the White River as his home, Jeremy is fortunate to be able to guide and fish 365 days a year using many different tactics. He loves sharing his knowledge and enjoys interacting with people from all over. Whether fishing with a beginner or an experienced angler you are sure to have a great day on the water using hand crafted Winston rods with Jeremy. The winter of 2020 he and his family relocated to Cotter Arkansas to escape the harsh winters and start his career with Rising River Guides.
Having the White River as his home, Jeremy is fortunate to be able to guide and fish 365 days a year using many different tactics. He loves sharing his knowledge and enjoys interacting with people from all over. Whether fishing with a beginner or an experienced angler you are sure to have a great day on the water using hand crafted Winston rods with Jeremy.

United States
970-761-5054
Email: jeremysprings123@icloud.com
Website: www.risingriverguides.com

Jeremy Gilmer grew up with a fishing rod in his hands. His journey began on lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams of central Virginia with his father and uncle. This helped fuel his drive for fishing, which has become his passion and reason to wake up in the morning. Jeremy moved to the Rocky Mountain in 2010, shortly after he became a guide for Yampa Valley Anglers. He guided the Yampa, Colorado and Roaring Forking rivers.
The winter of 2020 he and his family relocated to Cotter Arkansas to escape the harsh winters and start his career with Rising River Guides. Having the White River as his home, Jeremy is fortunate to be able to guide and fish 365 days a year using many different tactics. He loves sharing his knowledge and enjoys interacting with people from all over. Whether fishing with a beginner or an experienced angler you are sure to have a great day on the water using hand crafted Winston rods with Jeremy. The winter of 2020 he and his family relocated to Cotter Arkansas to escape the harsh winters and start his career with Rising River Guides.
Having the White River as his home, Jeremy is fortunate to be able to guide and fish 365 days a year using many different tactics. He loves sharing his knowledge and enjoys interacting with people from all over. Whether fishing with a beginner or an experienced angler you are sure to have a great day on the water using hand crafted Winston rods with Jeremy.
John Holsten
JOHN HOLSTEN
Cotter, Arkansas 72626
United States
870-706-0820
Email: arkansasflyguide@gmail.com
John has had a life long passion for adventure, Brown Trout and Drift boats.That is what led him to the banks of Arkansas' White and Norfork rivers nearly a decade ago.He now operates Guide services out of Natural State Fly Shop located in Cotter Arkansas.

United States
870-706-0820
Email: arkansasflyguide@gmail.com
John has had a life long passion for adventure, Brown Trout and Drift boats.That is what led him to the banks of Arkansas' White and Norfork rivers nearly a decade ago.He now operates Guide services out of Natural State Fly Shop located in Cotter Arkansas.
Matt Millner
MATT MILLNER
Cotter, Arkansas 72626
United States
501-691-9285
Email: millnermatt@gail.com
Website: www.risingriverguides.com
Matt Millner is the owner of Rising River Guides, based out of Cotter, Arkansas. Matt began his guiding career in 2006 down in central Arkansas on the Little Red River, home of the world record brown trout from 1992-2006. This is where he fell in love with the pursuit of brown trout. He spent several seasons guiding the Iliamna Drainage in Alaska for trophy rainbows and salmon.
The western waters of Colorado pulled Matt to Steamboat Springs where he was a partner in Yampa Valley Anglers, guiding on the Yampa, Colorado, and Roaring Fork, and the Flat Tops Wilderness. Matt still hosts trips out west but the mighty White River, the blood vein of the Arkansas, is now his home water.
The year round float season allows Matt to spend several hundred days a year guiding for some of the country's best brown trout. The White River has one of the countries best caddis hatches as well as an incredible sulphur hatch, not to mention the hopper fishing and streamer chucking. Depending on the flows you'll see Matt rowing his drift boat or blazing up the river in a custom fiber glass jet sled.
The Ozark streams and rivers are special. They are full of brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout and cutthroat, as well as Arkansas' native sons the small mouth bass.
Fly fishing has been a part of Matt's life since he was just a kid. He was comfortable with a fly rod by the third grade, thanks to his father who believed in spending as much time as they could camping, hunting and fishing. You won't find Matt hunting anything anymore but trout. His passion for conservation and teaching radiates out of him.
If you're interested in learning more about southern trout fishing check out risingriverguides.com!

United States
501-691-9285
Email: millnermatt@gail.com
Website: www.risingriverguides.com


Matt Millner is the owner of Rising River Guides, based out of Cotter, Arkansas. Matt began his guiding career in 2006 down in central Arkansas on the Little Red River, home of the world record brown trout from 1992-2006. This is where he fell in love with the pursuit of brown trout. He spent several seasons guiding the Iliamna Drainage in Alaska for trophy rainbows and salmon.
The western waters of Colorado pulled Matt to Steamboat Springs where he was a partner in Yampa Valley Anglers, guiding on the Yampa, Colorado, and Roaring Fork, and the Flat Tops Wilderness. Matt still hosts trips out west but the mighty White River, the blood vein of the Arkansas, is now his home water.
The year round float season allows Matt to spend several hundred days a year guiding for some of the country's best brown trout. The White River has one of the countries best caddis hatches as well as an incredible sulphur hatch, not to mention the hopper fishing and streamer chucking. Depending on the flows you'll see Matt rowing his drift boat or blazing up the river in a custom fiber glass jet sled.
The Ozark streams and rivers are special. They are full of brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout and cutthroat, as well as Arkansas' native sons the small mouth bass.
Fly fishing has been a part of Matt's life since he was just a kid. He was comfortable with a fly rod by the third grade, thanks to his father who believed in spending as much time as they could camping, hunting and fishing. You won't find Matt hunting anything anymore but trout. His passion for conservation and teaching radiates out of him.
If you're interested in learning more about southern trout fishing check out risingriverguides.com!
California
Ray Bianco
RAY BIANCO
New Hall, California 91321
United States
661-600-3692
Email: Flycast7@gmail.com
I have chased everything from Mako to bluegill and never lost my passion for the sport of fly fishing and fly casting. I am a FFF certified Master Instructor and Certified two Hand Instructor. In truth, a big part of that passion is also due to my choice of rods, which are Winston's. Because I teach quite a bit, I get to see this passion grow in my students and clients as well.

United States
661-600-3692
Email: Flycast7@gmail.com
I have chased everything from Mako to bluegill and never lost my passion for the sport of fly fishing and fly casting. I am a FFF certified Master Instructor and Certified two Hand Instructor. In truth, a big part of that passion is also due to my choice of rods, which are Winston's. Because I teach quite a bit, I get to see this passion grow in my students and clients as well.
Scott Flint
SCOTT FLINT
P.O. Box 2727
Olympic Valley, California 96146
United States
530-587-5210
Email: fishwithflint08@gmail.com
I've tied flies and fly fished since I was 9 years old. Since then, I've been chasing every species I can hook taking me to several countries in pursuit of fishy-lips. I'm a proud Clearwater Guide School graduate, instructor and guide. Currently lead guide at Troutfitter/Trout Fly in Mammoth Lakes, California. Freeski/ Race coach at Squaw Valley we I'm not on the water.

Olympic Valley, California 96146
United States
530-587-5210
Email: fishwithflint08@gmail.com
I've tied flies and fly fished since I was 9 years old. Since then, I've been chasing every species I can hook taking me to several countries in pursuit of fishy-lips. I'm a proud Clearwater Guide School graduate, instructor and guide. Currently lead guide at Troutfitter/Trout Fly in Mammoth Lakes, California. Freeski/ Race coach at Squaw Valley we I'm not on the water.
Kesley Gallagher
KESLEY GALLAGHER
Westlake Village, California 91361
UNITED STATES
949-235-9168
Email: steeliechick@yahoo.com
Originally from Florida, Kesley Gallagher is a life-time fly angler and has fished from Labrador for trophy brook trout to Magdalena Bay for roosterfish and striped marlin to jungle tarpon in Costa Rica. She has obtained 17 IGFA records so far and has competed in tournaments such as the Ladies Tarpon Fly Tournament in Islamorada, Florida, which she won in 2018. In 2019, she toured the Fly Fishers International (FFI) affiliated Southern California clubs and presented “Introduction to Flats Fishing” focusing on tactics and skills for taking redfish, bonefish, permit, and tarpon on fly. In February 2021, she presented “From Novice to Champion” in a national FFI webinar and has been featured in numerous fishing magazines. As she is very conservation minded, Kesley currently serves on the California Trout Board of Directors. When she isn’t at work, she can be found stalking the Southern California beaches for the elusive corbina.

UNITED STATES
949-235-9168
Email: steeliechick@yahoo.com

Originally from Florida, Kesley Gallagher is a life-time fly angler and has fished from Labrador for trophy brook trout to Magdalena Bay for roosterfish and striped marlin to jungle tarpon in Costa Rica. She has obtained 17 IGFA records so far and has competed in tournaments such as the Ladies Tarpon Fly Tournament in Islamorada, Florida, which she won in 2018. In 2019, she toured the Fly Fishers International (FFI) affiliated Southern California clubs and presented “Introduction to Flats Fishing” focusing on tactics and skills for taking redfish, bonefish, permit, and tarpon on fly. In February 2021, she presented “From Novice to Champion” in a national FFI webinar and has been featured in numerous fishing magazines. As she is very conservation minded, Kesley currently serves on the California Trout Board of Directors. When she isn’t at work, she can be found stalking the Southern California beaches for the elusive corbina.
Bill Heard
BILL HEARD
9621 Calmeda Ave.
Whittier, California 90605
United States
Email: cardoctor92@msn.com
I am a Master Casting Instructor that's been teaching for 15 years.I also have been working the fishing shows demonstrating Casting for 10 years.I have been Fishing since 1965 and can not get enough!

Whittier, California 90605
United States
Email: cardoctor92@msn.com
I am a Master Casting Instructor that's been teaching for 15 years.I also have been working the fishing shows demonstrating Casting for 10 years.I have been Fishing since 1965 and can not get enough!
Mike Mercer
MIKE MERCER
4140 Churn Creek Rd.
Redding, California 96002
United States
1-800-669-3474
Email: mike@theflyshop.com
Website: www.theflyshop.com
Mike is a well-traveled angler who has fished the world's fly fishing dream destinations over the past 30 years. He is also one of the West's leading fly designers, and an Umpqua Feather Merchants contract tier; many of his fly designs are being used successfully around the world.

Redding, California 96002
United States
1-800-669-3474
Email: mike@theflyshop.com
Website: www.theflyshop.com
Mike is a well-traveled angler who has fished the world's fly fishing dream destinations over the past 30 years. He is also one of the West's leading fly designers, and an Umpqua Feather Merchants contract tier; many of his fly designs are being used successfully around the world.
Bob Middo
BOB MIDDO
600 N. Paulina Ave.
Redondo Beach, California 90277
United States
Email: threemiddos@aol.com
Bob has been fishing, guiding, assessing or teaching worldwide for too many years to mention now. In addition to this, he has also served on the Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF) as a National Director and as a Casting Board of Governor. Bob is a FFF Master Casting Instructor and Certified Two-Hand Instructor as well as an Emeritus Casting Board of Governor. Bob is still active with the FFF and is currently serving as the Chair of the FFF Certified Instructor Program for Two-hand rods and serves on the Examiner review committee. Besides fishing and teaching, Bob also enjoys competing in competitive casting tournaments.

Redondo Beach, California 90277
United States
Email: threemiddos@aol.com
Bob has been fishing, guiding, assessing or teaching worldwide for too many years to mention now. In addition to this, he has also served on the Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF) as a National Director and as a Casting Board of Governor. Bob is a FFF Master Casting Instructor and Certified Two-Hand Instructor as well as an Emeritus Casting Board of Governor. Bob is still active with the FFF and is currently serving as the Chair of the FFF Certified Instructor Program for Two-hand rods and serves on the Examiner review committee. Besides fishing and teaching, Bob also enjoys competing in competitive casting tournaments.
Captain Mac Noble
CAPTAIN MAC NOBLE
766 Mangrove Ave.
Chico, California 95926
United States
530-343-8300
Email: Mac@FishFirst.com
Growing up on the beach in Santa Cruz California, Mac spent his youth fishing the shoreline for surfperch and stripers. After receiving a degree from Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo, moving to a location with the best fly fishing was essential. Mac splits his time with family Kalispell Montana and Chico California where he has lived for more than 27 years.
Life as a trout/steelhead bum is not so bad. Whether pelagic species in the tropics or trout south of the equator, fish don't live in ugly places and his bucket list never gets shorter. Mac became a fly fishing guide in 1999 and started managing Fish First Fly Shop in 2005. When not at Fish First Fly Shop, he can be found swinging the coast with a two handed rod or traveling the western states chasing trout.
Mac guides jet boat trips and drift boat trips hunting fish with two handed rods in the fall and winter and stripping streamers for stripers, smallmouth, and trout in Northern California in the spring and summer. Mac and his Yellow Lab Steelie are always looking forward to the next fish and destination.

Chico, California 95926
United States
530-343-8300
Email: Mac@FishFirst.com
Growing up on the beach in Santa Cruz California, Mac spent his youth fishing the shoreline for surfperch and stripers. After receiving a degree from Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo, moving to a location with the best fly fishing was essential. Mac splits his time with family Kalispell Montana and Chico California where he has lived for more than 27 years.
Life as a trout/steelhead bum is not so bad. Whether pelagic species in the tropics or trout south of the equator, fish don't live in ugly places and his bucket list never gets shorter. Mac became a fly fishing guide in 1999 and started managing Fish First Fly Shop in 2005. When not at Fish First Fly Shop, he can be found swinging the coast with a two handed rod or traveling the western states chasing trout.
Mac guides jet boat trips and drift boat trips hunting fish with two handed rods in the fall and winter and stripping streamers for stripers, smallmouth, and trout in Northern California in the spring and summer. Mac and his Yellow Lab Steelie are always looking forward to the next fish and destination.
Tony Ogden
TONY OGDEN
Porter Ranch, California 91321
United States
Email: 1tonyogden@gmail.com
I grew up fishing for multiple species in central PA since I was about 9 years old. As an adult, I became absolutely hooked on fly fishing, probably spending 100+ days per year in technical PA "limestoner" spring creeks and MD spring creeks.
Tying flies and perfecting my casts to these selective trout became an absolute obsession. This pursuit led to select guiding excursions on spring creeks and introducing everyone I could find to this incredible experience.
After moving to CA, I pursued trout in the Eastern Sierras technical/dry fly fisheries and began swinging files on 2 handed rods for steelhead, salmon and large trout.
Off the water, I spend much of my time in the fly shop, tying trout, salmon and steelhead flies and in mastering fly rod casting. I want to help other fly anglers experience the unparalleled pleasure of fly fishing with a Winston rod just as others did for me. It literally changed the game! Casting a rod with incredible feedback is such a joy that catching fish almost becomes incidental.
If I could only choose one rod brand to fish the rest of my life, it would be a Winston. Period. If I could only choose one rod brand to fish the rest of my life, it would be a Winston. Period.

United States
Email: 1tonyogden@gmail.com
I grew up fishing for multiple species in central PA since I was about 9 years old. As an adult, I became absolutely hooked on fly fishing, probably spending 100+ days per year in technical PA "limestoner" spring creeks and MD spring creeks.
Tying flies and perfecting my casts to these selective trout became an absolute obsession. This pursuit led to select guiding excursions on spring creeks and introducing everyone I could find to this incredible experience.
After moving to CA, I pursued trout in the Eastern Sierras technical/dry fly fisheries and began swinging files on 2 handed rods for steelhead, salmon and large trout.
Off the water, I spend much of my time in the fly shop, tying trout, salmon and steelhead flies and in mastering fly rod casting. I want to help other fly anglers experience the unparalleled pleasure of fly fishing with a Winston rod just as others did for me. It literally changed the game! Casting a rod with incredible feedback is such a joy that catching fish almost becomes incidental.
If I could only choose one rod brand to fish the rest of my life, it would be a Winston. Period. If I could only choose one rod brand to fish the rest of my life, it would be a Winston. Period.
Mike Powers
MIKE POWERS
Sacremento, California 95826
United States
916-606-5558
Email: mikepowersphoto@gmail.com
I have been with American Fly Fishing Co. since 2002. I have progressed from shop rat to paid janitor, to retail sales, and everything in-between. Currently I am teaching beginners the passion of Fly Fishing. Concentrating on a solid foundation and understanding of the sport (ie: Lifestyle) I love the balance of fly fishing from adrenalin packed salt water, to spring creek Trout. Or combine the two and throw mice at night and hold on. My first exposure to RL Winston Rods was at a trade show, and I bought a pink cap with the Winston Logo on it for $10.00 and I filled out a raffle card that was included. Two days later I was informed I won the 75th year limited addition 9 foot B2x 5 weight. To this day all rods must compare to this rod. Which makes me the biggest Winston fan ever!

United States
916-606-5558
Email: mikepowersphoto@gmail.com
I have been with American Fly Fishing Co. since 2002. I have progressed from shop rat to paid janitor, to retail sales, and everything in-between. Currently I am teaching beginners the passion of Fly Fishing. Concentrating on a solid foundation and understanding of the sport (ie: Lifestyle) I love the balance of fly fishing from adrenalin packed salt water, to spring creek Trout. Or combine the two and throw mice at night and hold on. My first exposure to RL Winston Rods was at a trade show, and I bought a pink cap with the Winston Logo on it for $10.00 and I filled out a raffle card that was included. Two days later I was informed I won the 75th year limited addition 9 foot B2x 5 weight. To this day all rods must compare to this rod. Which makes me the biggest Winston fan ever!
Leigh Ann Swanson
LEIGH ANN SWANSON
Altadina, California
United States
310-741-7645
Email: lacraven22@hotmail.com
Website: www.pasadenacastingclub.org
Leigh Ann Swanson is an IFFF Certified Casting Instructor and a graduate of the Joan Wulff Fly Fishing School for Instructors. She also is a member of the Pasadena Casting Club, where she currently serves as President as well as Director of the Casting Program. She comes from a family with a long history of fly fishing and enjoys sharing her passion for fly fishing and casting with children and adults of all ages. In 2015 Leigh Ann received the Award of Excellence from the Southwest Council of the International Fly Fishing Federation.

United States
310-741-7645
Email: lacraven22@hotmail.com
Website: www.pasadenacastingclub.org
Leigh Ann Swanson is an IFFF Certified Casting Instructor and a graduate of the Joan Wulff Fly Fishing School for Instructors. She also is a member of the Pasadena Casting Club, where she currently serves as President as well as Director of the Casting Program. She comes from a family with a long history of fly fishing and enjoys sharing her passion for fly fishing and casting with children and adults of all ages. In 2015 Leigh Ann received the Award of Excellence from the Southwest Council of the International Fly Fishing Federation.
Zack Thurman
ZACK THURMAN
4140 Churn Creek Rd.
Redding, California 96002
United States
1-800-669-3474
Email: zack@theflyshop.com
Website: www.theflyshop.com
A home grown fly rodder, Zack started fly-fishing and tying flies at an early age and entered the fly-fishing industry while in high school. As he finished high school and through the first years of college Zack worked retail part time for three years in a local fly shop, as well as teaching fly-fishing schools and fly-tying classes. During that same time he ran his own commercial fly-tying business.
In 2007 Zack joined The Fly Shop, where he is now currently the buyer for the store. He has designed around two dozen patterns that are tied commercially, and his Stillwater Patterns are considered staples for lakes. Zack and his flies have been featured in fly-fishing publications in the United States and abroad, as well as two DVD's featuring Zack tying some of his proven patterns.
He has also written for several fly-fishing and tying websites. Around Northern California, Southern Oregon, and Nevada Zack has become known to be one of the top Stillwater Guru's.
In his spare time Zack will be found fishing Stillwaters for massive trout, Carp fishing throughout the spring and summer, and even targeting Steelhead in the fall and winter. Besides his fly-fishing accomplishments Zack also has a Business Degree from Chico State University.

Redding, California 96002
United States
1-800-669-3474
Email: zack@theflyshop.com
Website: www.theflyshop.com
A home grown fly rodder, Zack started fly-fishing and tying flies at an early age and entered the fly-fishing industry while in high school. As he finished high school and through the first years of college Zack worked retail part time for three years in a local fly shop, as well as teaching fly-fishing schools and fly-tying classes. During that same time he ran his own commercial fly-tying business.
In 2007 Zack joined The Fly Shop, where he is now currently the buyer for the store. He has designed around two dozen patterns that are tied commercially, and his Stillwater Patterns are considered staples for lakes. Zack and his flies have been featured in fly-fishing publications in the United States and abroad, as well as two DVD's featuring Zack tying some of his proven patterns.
He has also written for several fly-fishing and tying websites. Around Northern California, Southern Oregon, and Nevada Zack has become known to be one of the top Stillwater Guru's.
In his spare time Zack will be found fishing Stillwaters for massive trout, Carp fishing throughout the spring and summer, and even targeting Steelhead in the fall and winter. Besides his fly-fishing accomplishments Zack also has a Business Degree from Chico State University.
T.C. Valentine
T.C. VALENTINE
Fullerton, California
United States
(714) 473-0386
Email: Tc.valentine@yahoo.com
Website: www.bobmarriottsflyfishingstore.com
A Pro Staff member at Bob Marriot's Fly-fishing Store, ties local patterns for salt and freshwater fly fishing. T.C. is best known for casting smooth progressive fly rods in salt, offshore in southern California and throwing tiny flies for big trout on Hot Creek in Mammoth Lakes, CA.
A scientist who teaches kinesiology at a local community college and uses fly casting to explain the human movement experience, he collaborates with anglers to find their finest fly-fishing experiences. Fly fishing since age 9, helped Trout Unlimited plant Dave Whitlock trout in the San Gabriel Mountain streams, continues to seek education, conservation and the lived fly-fishing experience since 1983. Has fished R.L. Winston fly rods most of his life, confidentially with enthusiasm.
"Growing up in southern California is wonderful as the Eastern Sierra Mountains are 6 hours away. While trout fishing remains my passion, the big blue Pacific Ocean is right out my front door. With a little more opportunity to fish in the ocean, I have made the switch. Now, we fish trout and salt."

United States
(714) 473-0386
Email: Tc.valentine@yahoo.com
Website: www.bobmarriottsflyfishingstore.com
A Pro Staff member at Bob Marriot's Fly-fishing Store, ties local patterns for salt and freshwater fly fishing. T.C. is best known for casting smooth progressive fly rods in salt, offshore in southern California and throwing tiny flies for big trout on Hot Creek in Mammoth Lakes, CA.
A scientist who teaches kinesiology at a local community college and uses fly casting to explain the human movement experience, he collaborates with anglers to find their finest fly-fishing experiences. Fly fishing since age 9, helped Trout Unlimited plant Dave Whitlock trout in the San Gabriel Mountain streams, continues to seek education, conservation and the lived fly-fishing experience since 1983. Has fished R.L. Winston fly rods most of his life, confidentially with enthusiasm.
"Growing up in southern California is wonderful as the Eastern Sierra Mountains are 6 hours away. While trout fishing remains my passion, the big blue Pacific Ocean is right out my front door. With a little more opportunity to fish in the ocean, I have made the switch. Now, we fish trout and salt."
John Van Derhoof
JOHN VAN DERHOOF
3921 East 1st Street #3
Long Beach, California 90803
United States
562-424-7313
Email: jvanderhoof1@gmail.com
John has been happily occupied with fly fishing and fly tying since 1963 and he has been teaching casting and fishing in earnest since 1979. He is a tournament caster and was a member of the original FFF Casting Instructor Advisory Committee. He is now a FFF Master Single-Handed Certified and a Two-Handed Certified Casting Instructor as well as an Emeritus Member of the program's Board of Governors.
John was also honored by the FFF with the prestigious Buz Buszek Fly Tying Award in 2007 becoming the only person to have received that award, while also serving as a past or present Board of Governor and holding all levels of Casting Instructor Certification.
John is a huge fan of Winston's BIII series of rods and loves to spend time casting his BIIx and BII-MX two-handers. John has been happily occupied with fly fishing and fly tying since 1963 and he has been teaching casting and fishing in earnest since 1979. He is a tournament caster and was a member of the original FFF Casting Instructor Advisory Committee. He is now a FFF Master Single-Handed Certified and a Two-Handed Certified Casting Instructor as well as an Emeritus Member of the program's Board of Governors.

Long Beach, California 90803
United States
562-424-7313
Email: jvanderhoof1@gmail.com
John has been happily occupied with fly fishing and fly tying since 1963 and he has been teaching casting and fishing in earnest since 1979. He is a tournament caster and was a member of the original FFF Casting Instructor Advisory Committee. He is now a FFF Master Single-Handed Certified and a Two-Handed Certified Casting Instructor as well as an Emeritus Member of the program's Board of Governors.
John was also honored by the FFF with the prestigious Buz Buszek Fly Tying Award in 2007 becoming the only person to have received that award, while also serving as a past or present Board of Governor and holding all levels of Casting Instructor Certification.
John is a huge fan of Winston's BIII series of rods and loves to spend time casting his BIIx and BII-MX two-handers. John has been happily occupied with fly fishing and fly tying since 1963 and he has been teaching casting and fishing in earnest since 1979. He is a tournament caster and was a member of the original FFF Casting Instructor Advisory Committee. He is now a FFF Master Single-Handed Certified and a Two-Handed Certified Casting Instructor as well as an Emeritus Member of the program's Board of Governors.
Jim Wigington
JIM WIGINGTON
Redding, California 96001
United States
541-231-5923
Email: pjwigington@gmail.com
Along with raising trout on dry flies and swinging for steelhead, Jim has a passion for fly fishers learning to become good casters. Jim is a Fly Fishers International (FFI) Master Casting Instructor and the current Editor-in-Chief of The Loop, FFI’s journal for fly casting professionals. He is an examiner for Casting Instructor exams and has helped develop Casting Instructor exams and study materials. He regularly teaches single-hand and two-hand casting in the Redding area of northern California.

United States
541-231-5923
Email: pjwigington@gmail.com
Along with raising trout on dry flies and swinging for steelhead, Jim has a passion for fly fishers learning to become good casters. Jim is a Fly Fishers International (FFI) Master Casting Instructor and the current Editor-in-Chief of The Loop, FFI’s journal for fly casting professionals. He is an examiner for Casting Instructor exams and has helped develop Casting Instructor exams and study materials. He regularly teaches single-hand and two-hand casting in the Redding area of northern California.
Colorado
Captain Rob Burden
CAPTAIN ROB BURDEN
Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80487
United States
814-512-1511
Email: rob@steamboatflyfisher.com
Website: steamboatflyfisher.com
Capt Rob Burden moved to Steamboat Springs, Colorado in 2007 from Western Pennsylvania where he grew up fly fishing. That year he began his guiding career at Steamboat Flyfisher and in 2013 became a Co Owner of the shop. Rob spends most days of the year guiding both float and wade trips for Steamboat Flyfisher. He is also a licensed Capt with the USCG and in the fall Rob heads to Louisiana where he guides clients to redfish on the fly.

United States
814-512-1511
Email: rob@steamboatflyfisher.com
Website: steamboatflyfisher.com
Capt Rob Burden moved to Steamboat Springs, Colorado in 2007 from Western Pennsylvania where he grew up fly fishing. That year he began his guiding career at Steamboat Flyfisher and in 2013 became a Co Owner of the shop. Rob spends most days of the year guiding both float and wade trips for Steamboat Flyfisher. He is also a licensed Capt with the USCG and in the fall Rob heads to Louisiana where he guides clients to redfish on the fly.
Jin Choi
JIN CHOI
202 Remington St
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
United States
970-498-8968
Email: jin@stpetes.com
Website: www.stpetes.com
For as long as he can remember, fishing has been a part of Jin's life. His fondest childhood memories are of fishing with his older brother in Georgia, but his true passion for fishing was ignited when he moved to Colorado and put a fly rod in his hand. He began his work in the fly fishing industry in 2000 as a fly fishing buyer, went on to guide along Colorado's Western Slope, and today can be found in his college stomping ground as a manager of St. Peter's Fly Shop in Fort Collins, CO. He feels fortunate to have both a passion and a profession that allows him to explore the globe making memorable connections with good people and wild fish.
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Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
United States
970-498-8968
Email: jin@stpetes.com
Website: www.stpetes.com
For as long as he can remember, fishing has been a part of Jin's life. His fondest childhood memories are of fishing with his older brother in Georgia, but his true passion for fishing was ignited when he moved to Colorado and put a fly rod in his hand. He began his work in the fly fishing industry in 2000 as a fly fishing buyer, went on to guide along Colorado's Western Slope, and today can be found in his college stomping ground as a manager of St. Peter's Fly Shop in Fort Collins, CO. He feels fortunate to have both a passion and a profession that allows him to explore the globe making memorable connections with good people and wild fish.
Scott Dickson
SCOTT DICKSON
Denver, Colorado 80218
United States
303-906-3928
Email: scott@troutsflyfishing.com
Website: www.troutsflyfishing.com
Orginally from Washington state, I moved to Colorado in the early 90's and knew this was my new home. I started in the fly fishing industry in 1999. At the time, I thought working in a shop and guiding would be an incredible job, I didn't realize it would become my career. Currently, I'm the head guide and guide manager for Trouts Fly Fishing in Denver. My shop days are behind me and now I am mainly walking or floating many of Colorado's quality rivers. I'm so fortunate to be able to share this sport with others. As a guide I love instructing, and many times being the person reasonable for creating a passion for fly fishing that wasn't there before our trip began. I'm on the water more than ever but still will always find a way to wet a line when I have free time. When I'm not on the water, I'm usually enjoying time with my wife and our 2 boys.

United States
303-906-3928
Email: scott@troutsflyfishing.com
Website: www.troutsflyfishing.com
Orginally from Washington state, I moved to Colorado in the early 90's and knew this was my new home. I started in the fly fishing industry in 1999. At the time, I thought working in a shop and guiding would be an incredible job, I didn't realize it would become my career. Currently, I'm the head guide and guide manager for Trouts Fly Fishing in Denver. My shop days are behind me and now I am mainly walking or floating many of Colorado's quality rivers. I'm so fortunate to be able to share this sport with others. As a guide I love instructing, and many times being the person reasonable for creating a passion for fly fishing that wasn't there before our trip began. I'm on the water more than ever but still will always find a way to wet a line when I have free time. When I'm not on the water, I'm usually enjoying time with my wife and our 2 boys.
Greg Garcia
GREG GARCIA
1125 S. Garfield Street
Denver, Colorado 80210
United States
Greg has been working in the Fly Fishing Industry since 1994. Starting out as a guide, he soon realized he enjoyed the Retail side of the industry! " I enjoy working with people, and getting them the best product for their next fishing adventure. He is the manager at Anglers All, the oldest shop in the Denver metro area. Greg is also a member of Umpqua's contract tyers, and has several patterns being produced.

Denver, Colorado 80210
United States
Greg has been working in the Fly Fishing Industry since 1994. Starting out as a guide, he soon realized he enjoyed the Retail side of the industry! " I enjoy working with people, and getting them the best product for their next fishing adventure. He is the manager at Anglers All, the oldest shop in the Denver metro area. Greg is also a member of Umpqua's contract tyers, and has several patterns being produced.
Keith Hale
KEITH HALE
70 Anglers Dr. #35
Steamboat, Colorado 80488
United States
Email: keith@steamboatflyfisher.com
Website: www.steamboatflyfisher.com
Keith moved to Steamboat Springs Co in 1987 with thoughts of only skiing, but soon found another hobby and lifelong career. Growing up a fisherman in Michigan, Keith quickly learned how fun and exciting fly fishing truly is. A few years later he picked up his job with Steamboat Flyfisher and has been an influential part of the company ever since. Keith has a passion for catching anything that swims on a fly rod and always knows how to keep the sport fun.

Steamboat, Colorado 80488
United States
Email: keith@steamboatflyfisher.com
Website: www.steamboatflyfisher.com
Keith moved to Steamboat Springs Co in 1987 with thoughts of only skiing, but soon found another hobby and lifelong career. Growing up a fisherman in Michigan, Keith quickly learned how fun and exciting fly fishing truly is. A few years later he picked up his job with Steamboat Flyfisher and has been an influential part of the company ever since. Keith has a passion for catching anything that swims on a fly rod and always knows how to keep the sport fun.
Blake Katchur
BLAKE KATCHUR
Denver, Colorado
United States
720-291-4557
Email: blake@anglersall.com
Website: www.anglersall.com
Blake is a Colorado native and lifelong fly angler. At 7 years old he walked through the storied doors of Anglers All with his Father for his first fly rod and now 25 years later he finds himself managing the eCommerce website in the very same building. He approaches fly fishing and his business in very similar ways. Always pushing, always detailed and always taking good care of people, whether it is on the water, or through anglersall.com.
United States
720-291-4557
Email: blake@anglersall.com
Website: www.anglersall.com
Blake is a Colorado native and lifelong fly angler. At 7 years old he walked through the storied doors of Anglers All with his Father for his first fly rod and now 25 years later he finds himself managing the eCommerce website in the very same building. He approaches fly fishing and his business in very similar ways. Always pushing, always detailed and always taking good care of people, whether it is on the water, or through anglersall.com.
Andy Leister
ANDY LEISTER
97 Main St E102
Edwards, Colorado 81632
United States
970-926-0900
Email: andy@vailvalleyanglers.com
Website: www.vailvalleyanglers.com
Edwards, Colorado 81632
United States
970-926-0900
Email: andy@vailvalleyanglers.com
Website: www.vailvalleyanglers.com
John "bearcub" Livingston
JOHN "BEARCUB" LIVINGSTON
Steamboat Springs, COLORADO
UNITED STATES
Captain John Livingston, aka “bearcub”, grew up in Texas where he was introduced to fishing at a very early age. His passion for fishing was ignited from his grandmother. She would take him fishing for bass, coastal flats fishing for redfish and speckled trout, and eventually fly fishing for trout on the storied North Platte River out of Saratoga, WY. Quickly after his first introduction to fly fishing in the west, he was hooked.
After college, John took a guide job in Arkansas where he dipped his toes into the industry. Once he started guiding, there was no looking back. After a couple years in Arkansas, John moved west to Steamboat Springs where he currently calls home. John works as a guide for Steamboat Flyfisher in the spring through fall. Once the snow starts to fall, John heads south to Louisiana to guide for winter Redfish. John is a licensed USCG captain with a great attitude, a quiver of Winston rods and a willingness to teach!

UNITED STATES
Captain John Livingston, aka “bearcub”, grew up in Texas where he was introduced to fishing at a very early age. His passion for fishing was ignited from his grandmother. She would take him fishing for bass, coastal flats fishing for redfish and speckled trout, and eventually fly fishing for trout on the storied North Platte River out of Saratoga, WY. Quickly after his first introduction to fly fishing in the west, he was hooked.
After college, John took a guide job in Arkansas where he dipped his toes into the industry. Once he started guiding, there was no looking back. After a couple years in Arkansas, John moved west to Steamboat Springs where he currently calls home. John works as a guide for Steamboat Flyfisher in the spring through fall. Once the snow starts to fall, John heads south to Louisiana to guide for winter Redfish. John is a licensed USCG captain with a great attitude, a quiver of Winston rods and a willingness to teach!
Lori Nicholson
LORI NICHOLSON
5211 S Sante Fe Dr.
Littleton, Colorado 80120
United States
Email: bucknicholson@msn.com
Website: www.anglersall.com
Lori first stumbled into the local fly shop at the age of 13, accompanied by her grandmother, on a birthday buying expedition. The same stock boy that helped her purchase her first Winston fly rod, became her husband some 20 years later. Together, they have been the owners of Anglers All for nearly 25 years. Their shop, a Colorado icon, has been selling Winston rods since the 50's, a legacy in the fly fishing world that she is extremely proud of. Retirement is just around the corner, with guiding, writing, and lots more opportunities to explore fine rivers in her future.

Littleton, Colorado 80120
United States
Email: bucknicholson@msn.com
Website: www.anglersall.com
Lori first stumbled into the local fly shop at the age of 13, accompanied by her grandmother, on a birthday buying expedition. The same stock boy that helped her purchase her first Winston fly rod, became her husband some 20 years later. Together, they have been the owners of Anglers All for nearly 25 years. Their shop, a Colorado icon, has been selling Winston rods since the 50's, a legacy in the fly fishing world that she is extremely proud of. Retirement is just around the corner, with guiding, writing, and lots more opportunities to explore fine rivers in her future.
Reed Ryan
REED RYAN
Dillon, Colorado 80435
United States
970-926-0900
Email: reed@fishcolorado.com
Website: fishcolorado.com
Reed was born in Salzburg, Austria while his parents were fishing the Lammer River. Rumor has it that a particularly pugnacious brown trout brought about streamside contractions. Reed spent his formative years chasing stripers with a fly rod in the Northeast and considers tying bunker flies under duress his first industry job. A degree at Colorado College brought Reed to the Rockies, where he has been guiding on the Colorado, Arkansas, Roaring Fork, Eagle, and Rio Grande rivers since 2007. Reed is the head guide at Cutthroat Anglers in Silverthorne, CO and boasts an extensive list of loyal clients that enjoy exploring Colorado through the lens of unforgettable fly fishing moments. Reed lives in Dillon, CO with his wife, Taiga, and daughter, Holly. When not fishing, he enjoys trying to keep up with his family on skis.

United States
970-926-0900
Email: reed@fishcolorado.com
Website: fishcolorado.com
Reed was born in Salzburg, Austria while his parents were fishing the Lammer River. Rumor has it that a particularly pugnacious brown trout brought about streamside contractions. Reed spent his formative years chasing stripers with a fly rod in the Northeast and considers tying bunker flies under duress his first industry job. A degree at Colorado College brought Reed to the Rockies, where he has been guiding on the Colorado, Arkansas, Roaring Fork, Eagle, and Rio Grande rivers since 2007. Reed is the head guide at Cutthroat Anglers in Silverthorne, CO and boasts an extensive list of loyal clients that enjoy exploring Colorado through the lens of unforgettable fly fishing moments. Reed lives in Dillon, CO with his wife, Taiga, and daughter, Holly. When not fishing, he enjoys trying to keep up with his family on skis.
Chris Schrantz
CHRIS SCHRANTZ
8801 Rock Hill Road
Loveland, Colorado 80537
United States
Email: schrantzie@gmail.com
I have been in the Fly Fishing industry for some time now. I guided for trout in the Rockies for 15 years and was fortunate enough to guide in Tierra del Fuego in the late 1990's for Sea Run Browns. I managed an A level retail fly shop and guide service for 8 years. I designed and built drift boats for nearly a decade and I am now the Construction Manager for a river/ wet lands restoration firm, FlyWater.Water and it's creatures are home to me, it's where I belong.

Loveland, Colorado 80537
United States
Email: schrantzie@gmail.com
I have been in the Fly Fishing industry for some time now. I guided for trout in the Rockies for 15 years and was fortunate enough to guide in Tierra del Fuego in the late 1990's for Sea Run Browns. I managed an A level retail fly shop and guide service for 8 years. I designed and built drift boats for nearly a decade and I am now the Construction Manager for a river/ wet lands restoration firm, FlyWater.Water and it's creatures are home to me, it's where I belong.
Jon Spiegel
JON SPIEGEL
2344 Pearl st.
Boulder, Colorado 80302
United States
303-494-1375
Email: jon@frontrangeanglers.com
Website: www.frontrangeanglers.com
Colorado native Jon Spiegel started fly fishing at the age of 12, and soon thereafter started his career in the fly fishing business. The last fifteen years have been spent working at Front Range Anglers in Boulder, Colorado, just outside of his hometown. Known to most as the local trout and warm water specialist, Jon has done it all, from throwing dry flies to wary spring creek fish in Montana, or wading a flat staking Bonefish in Belize.
This much can be said; sight fishing too hard to catch fish is what keeps him on the water and behind the vise, creating new patterns for Solitude Fly Company. Now in his thirties you can find him chasing all fins that swim, day or night. He has fished the Bahamas, Belize, Chile, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, South Caroline, and the Rockies, dreaming about the next cast and releasing the next big trophy.
When not fishing you can find Jon sitting in a duck blind or getting lost on the plains looking for pheasants. He currently lives in Louisville, CO with his wife Shannon.
Boulder, Colorado 80302
United States
303-494-1375
Email: jon@frontrangeanglers.com
Website: www.frontrangeanglers.com
Colorado native Jon Spiegel started fly fishing at the age of 12, and soon thereafter started his career in the fly fishing business. The last fifteen years have been spent working at Front Range Anglers in Boulder, Colorado, just outside of his hometown. Known to most as the local trout and warm water specialist, Jon has done it all, from throwing dry flies to wary spring creek fish in Montana, or wading a flat staking Bonefish in Belize.
This much can be said; sight fishing too hard to catch fish is what keeps him on the water and behind the vise, creating new patterns for Solitude Fly Company. Now in his thirties you can find him chasing all fins that swim, day or night. He has fished the Bahamas, Belize, Chile, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, South Caroline, and the Rockies, dreaming about the next cast and releasing the next big trophy.
When not fishing you can find Jon sitting in a duck blind or getting lost on the plains looking for pheasants. He currently lives in Louisville, CO with his wife Shannon.
Jason White
JASON WHITE
264 Cascadilla
Crested Butte, Colorado 81224
United States
970-209-6555
Email: jason@crestedbutteangler.com
Website: www.crestedbutteangler.com
Jason picked up his first fly rod as a young kid. Then came the vise, some basic materials, and the fly fishing obsession was on. Lucky enough, his father would load up a van full of his friends and they would catch trout and camp along the spring creeks of Missouri. After a ski trip to Colorado, the idea to head west became reality.
Jason moved to Colorado, graduated from Western State in 1996, and began his guiding career. You can still find him rowing clients over 100 days per year. During the early 2000's, Jason spent nearly a decade teaching commercial fly tyers in Thailand.
He opened Crested Butte Angler guide service in 2008. A few year later the shop was moved to a more suitable retail location, and Winston Rods was the first manufacture he acquired. The smooth yet powerful Winston is the perfect fit for the waters of Western Colorado.
Jason spends as much time as possible in the salt during the winter months, and he has been hosting trips to Belize and Mexico for years. He and his wife Jenifer operate the shop and guide service along with some help from their kids Vivian and Jake.

Crested Butte, Colorado 81224
United States
970-209-6555
Email: jason@crestedbutteangler.com
Website: www.crestedbutteangler.com
Jason picked up his first fly rod as a young kid. Then came the vise, some basic materials, and the fly fishing obsession was on. Lucky enough, his father would load up a van full of his friends and they would catch trout and camp along the spring creeks of Missouri. After a ski trip to Colorado, the idea to head west became reality.
Jason moved to Colorado, graduated from Western State in 1996, and began his guiding career. You can still find him rowing clients over 100 days per year. During the early 2000's, Jason spent nearly a decade teaching commercial fly tyers in Thailand.
He opened Crested Butte Angler guide service in 2008. A few year later the shop was moved to a more suitable retail location, and Winston Rods was the first manufacture he acquired. The smooth yet powerful Winston is the perfect fit for the waters of Western Colorado.
Jason spends as much time as possible in the salt during the winter months, and he has been hosting trips to Belize and Mexico for years. He and his wife Jenifer operate the shop and guide service along with some help from their kids Vivian and Jake.
Tim Widmer
TIM WIDMER
PO Box 776250
Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80477
United States
Tim Widmer is enthusiastic, knowledgeable and dedicated to his customers; three qualities that have helped him become one of the most highly requested guides at the Steamboat Flyfisher in Steamboat Springs, CO. Tim has fished and led destination trips throughout Rocky Mountain National Park, Northwestern Colorado, New Zealand, Mexico, and Central America. In addition to guiding, Tim is a contract fly designer for Solitude flies and teaches fly tying and fly fishing classes at Colorado Mountain College.

Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80477
United States
Tim Widmer is enthusiastic, knowledgeable and dedicated to his customers; three qualities that have helped him become one of the most highly requested guides at the Steamboat Flyfisher in Steamboat Springs, CO. Tim has fished and led destination trips throughout Rocky Mountain National Park, Northwestern Colorado, New Zealand, Mexico, and Central America. In addition to guiding, Tim is a contract fly designer for Solitude flies and teaches fly tying and fly fishing classes at Colorado Mountain College.
Robert Younghanz
ROBERT YOUNGHANZ
745 Apache Trail
Woodland Park, Colorado 80863
United States
719-313-1910
Email: ryounghanz@msn.com
Website: www.the-bug-guy.com
Robert Younghanz, a.k.a The Bug Guy, is an internationally known Aquatic Entomologist, Fly Fishing Guide and Instructor. Robert has been involved in the Fly Fishing industry for close to 20 years. Having traveled to over 60 countries, he is an accomplished angler, teacher and guide for fresh, salt, tropical and warm water species. His passion and expertise in the field of Aquatic Entomology has enabled him to travel the world collecting Insects, as well as studying, researching, curating and teaching at Colorado State University, and Front Range Community College.
Robert has been a guest lecturer across the Western United States on the topic of Aquatic Entomology. As a contributing writer to Field and Stream's "Fly Talk" with "The Bug Guy" Robert offers helpful advice on entomology and fly selection to fly fishers all over the globe. Also look for Robert's regular article: Hatch Happening: With The Bug Guy featured in Trout Magazine in every issue.
Robert is a Simms Ambassador and Orvis Endorsed Guide and has conducted entomology classes for both Simms and Orvis guides at their national gatherings, as well as for Trout Unlimited and other local organizations across the country. Look for Robert on World Fishing Network, The Fishful Thinker, on Altitude Sports, on ESPN Radio and in Rick Takahashi's new book, Modern Terrestrials. Be sure and check out Robert's nationally best selling 2 set DVD: The Bug Guy: Entomology For The Fly Fisher.
For more information go to Robert's website: www.the-bug-guy.com

Woodland Park, Colorado 80863
United States
719-313-1910
Email: ryounghanz@msn.com
Website: www.the-bug-guy.com
Robert Younghanz, a.k.a The Bug Guy, is an internationally known Aquatic Entomologist, Fly Fishing Guide and Instructor. Robert has been involved in the Fly Fishing industry for close to 20 years. Having traveled to over 60 countries, he is an accomplished angler, teacher and guide for fresh, salt, tropical and warm water species. His passion and expertise in the field of Aquatic Entomology has enabled him to travel the world collecting Insects, as well as studying, researching, curating and teaching at Colorado State University, and Front Range Community College.
Robert has been a guest lecturer across the Western United States on the topic of Aquatic Entomology. As a contributing writer to Field and Stream's "Fly Talk" with "The Bug Guy" Robert offers helpful advice on entomology and fly selection to fly fishers all over the globe. Also look for Robert's regular article: Hatch Happening: With The Bug Guy featured in Trout Magazine in every issue.
Robert is a Simms Ambassador and Orvis Endorsed Guide and has conducted entomology classes for both Simms and Orvis guides at their national gatherings, as well as for Trout Unlimited and other local organizations across the country. Look for Robert on World Fishing Network, The Fishful Thinker, on Altitude Sports, on ESPN Radio and in Rick Takahashi's new book, Modern Terrestrials. Be sure and check out Robert's nationally best selling 2 set DVD: The Bug Guy: Entomology For The Fly Fisher.
For more information go to Robert's website: www.the-bug-guy.com
Colorado
Captain Rob Burden
CAPTAIN ROB BURDEN
Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80487
United States
814-512-1511
Email: rob@steamboatflyfisher.com
Website: steamboatflyfisher.com
Capt Rob Burden moved to Steamboat Springs, Colorado in 2007 from Western Pennsylvania where he grew up fly fishing. That year he began his guiding career at Steamboat Flyfisher and in 2013 became a Co Owner of the shop. Rob spends most days of the year guiding both float and wade trips for Steamboat Flyfisher. He is also a licensed Capt with the USCG and in the fall Rob heads to Louisiana where he guides clients to redfish on the fly.

United States
814-512-1511
Email: rob@steamboatflyfisher.com
Website: steamboatflyfisher.com
Capt Rob Burden moved to Steamboat Springs, Colorado in 2007 from Western Pennsylvania where he grew up fly fishing. That year he began his guiding career at Steamboat Flyfisher and in 2013 became a Co Owner of the shop. Rob spends most days of the year guiding both float and wade trips for Steamboat Flyfisher. He is also a licensed Capt with the USCG and in the fall Rob heads to Louisiana where he guides clients to redfish on the fly.
Jin Choi
JIN CHOI
202 Remington St
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
United States
970-498-8968
Email: jin@stpetes.com
Website: www.stpetes.com
For as long as he can remember, fishing has been a part of Jin's life. His fondest childhood memories are of fishing with his older brother in Georgia, but his true passion for fishing was ignited when he moved to Colorado and put a fly rod in his hand. He began his work in the fly fishing industry in 2000 as a fly fishing buyer, went on to guide along Colorado's Western Slope, and today can be found in his college stomping ground as a manager of St. Peter's Fly Shop in Fort Collins, CO. He feels fortunate to have both a passion and a profession that allows him to explore the globe making memorable connections with good people and wild fish.
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Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
United States
970-498-8968
Email: jin@stpetes.com
Website: www.stpetes.com
For as long as he can remember, fishing has been a part of Jin's life. His fondest childhood memories are of fishing with his older brother in Georgia, but his true passion for fishing was ignited when he moved to Colorado and put a fly rod in his hand. He began his work in the fly fishing industry in 2000 as a fly fishing buyer, went on to guide along Colorado's Western Slope, and today can be found in his college stomping ground as a manager of St. Peter's Fly Shop in Fort Collins, CO. He feels fortunate to have both a passion and a profession that allows him to explore the globe making memorable connections with good people and wild fish.
Scott Dickson
SCOTT DICKSON
Denver, Colorado 80218
United States
303-906-3928
Email: scott@troutsflyfishing.com
Website: www.troutsflyfishing.com
Orginally from Washington state, I moved to Colorado in the early 90's and knew this was my new home. I started in the fly fishing industry in 1999. At the time, I thought working in a shop and guiding would be an incredible job, I didn't realize it would become my career. Currently, I'm the head guide and guide manager for Trouts Fly Fishing in Denver. My shop days are behind me and now I am mainly walking or floating many of Colorado's quality rivers. I'm so fortunate to be able to share this sport with others. As a guide I love instructing, and many times being the person reasonable for creating a passion for fly fishing that wasn't there before our trip began. I'm on the water more than ever but still will always find a way to wet a line when I have free time. When I'm not on the water, I'm usually enjoying time with my wife and our 2 boys.

United States
303-906-3928
Email: scott@troutsflyfishing.com
Website: www.troutsflyfishing.com
Orginally from Washington state, I moved to Colorado in the early 90's and knew this was my new home. I started in the fly fishing industry in 1999. At the time, I thought working in a shop and guiding would be an incredible job, I didn't realize it would become my career. Currently, I'm the head guide and guide manager for Trouts Fly Fishing in Denver. My shop days are behind me and now I am mainly walking or floating many of Colorado's quality rivers. I'm so fortunate to be able to share this sport with others. As a guide I love instructing, and many times being the person reasonable for creating a passion for fly fishing that wasn't there before our trip began. I'm on the water more than ever but still will always find a way to wet a line when I have free time. When I'm not on the water, I'm usually enjoying time with my wife and our 2 boys.
Greg Garcia
GREG GARCIA
1125 S. Garfield Street
Denver, Colorado 80210
United States
Greg has been working in the Fly Fishing Industry since 1994. Starting out as a guide, he soon realized he enjoyed the Retail side of the industry! " I enjoy working with people, and getting them the best product for their next fishing adventure. He is the manager at Anglers All, the oldest shop in the Denver metro area. Greg is also a member of Umpqua's contract tyers, and has several patterns being produced.

Denver, Colorado 80210
United States
Greg has been working in the Fly Fishing Industry since 1994. Starting out as a guide, he soon realized he enjoyed the Retail side of the industry! " I enjoy working with people, and getting them the best product for their next fishing adventure. He is the manager at Anglers All, the oldest shop in the Denver metro area. Greg is also a member of Umpqua's contract tyers, and has several patterns being produced.
Keith Hale
KEITH HALE
70 Anglers Dr. #35
Steamboat, Colorado 80488
United States
Email: keith@steamboatflyfisher.com
Website: www.steamboatflyfisher.com
Keith moved to Steamboat Springs Co in 1987 with thoughts of only skiing, but soon found another hobby and lifelong career. Growing up a fisherman in Michigan, Keith quickly learned how fun and exciting fly fishing truly is. A few years later he picked up his job with Steamboat Flyfisher and has been an influential part of the company ever since. Keith has a passion for catching anything that swims on a fly rod and always knows how to keep the sport fun.

Steamboat, Colorado 80488
United States
Email: keith@steamboatflyfisher.com
Website: www.steamboatflyfisher.com
Keith moved to Steamboat Springs Co in 1987 with thoughts of only skiing, but soon found another hobby and lifelong career. Growing up a fisherman in Michigan, Keith quickly learned how fun and exciting fly fishing truly is. A few years later he picked up his job with Steamboat Flyfisher and has been an influential part of the company ever since. Keith has a passion for catching anything that swims on a fly rod and always knows how to keep the sport fun.
Blake Katchur
BLAKE KATCHUR
Denver, Colorado
United States
720-291-4557
Email: blake@anglersall.com
Website: www.anglersall.com
Blake is a Colorado native and lifelong fly angler. At 7 years old he walked through the storied doors of Anglers All with his Father for his first fly rod and now 25 years later he finds himself managing the eCommerce website in the very same building. He approaches fly fishing and his business in very similar ways. Always pushing, always detailed and always taking good care of people, whether it is on the water, or through anglersall.com.
United States
720-291-4557
Email: blake@anglersall.com
Website: www.anglersall.com
Blake is a Colorado native and lifelong fly angler. At 7 years old he walked through the storied doors of Anglers All with his Father for his first fly rod and now 25 years later he finds himself managing the eCommerce website in the very same building. He approaches fly fishing and his business in very similar ways. Always pushing, always detailed and always taking good care of people, whether it is on the water, or through anglersall.com.
Andy Leister
ANDY LEISTER
97 Main St E102
Edwards, Colorado 81632
United States
970-926-0900
Email: andy@vailvalleyanglers.com
Website: www.vailvalleyanglers.com
Edwards, Colorado 81632
United States
970-926-0900
Email: andy@vailvalleyanglers.com
Website: www.vailvalleyanglers.com
John "bearcub" Livingston
JOHN "BEARCUB" LIVINGSTON
Steamboat Springs, COLORADO
UNITED STATES
Captain John Livingston, aka “bearcub”, grew up in Texas where he was introduced to fishing at a very early age. His passion for fishing was ignited from his grandmother. She would take him fishing for bass, coastal flats fishing for redfish and speckled trout, and eventually fly fishing for trout on the storied North Platte River out of Saratoga, WY. Quickly after his first introduction to fly fishing in the west, he was hooked.
After college, John took a guide job in Arkansas where he dipped his toes into the industry. Once he started guiding, there was no looking back. After a couple years in Arkansas, John moved west to Steamboat Springs where he currently calls home. John works as a guide for Steamboat Flyfisher in the spring through fall. Once the snow starts to fall, John heads south to Louisiana to guide for winter Redfish. John is a licensed USCG captain with a great attitude, a quiver of Winston rods and a willingness to teach!

UNITED STATES
Captain John Livingston, aka “bearcub”, grew up in Texas where he was introduced to fishing at a very early age. His passion for fishing was ignited from his grandmother. She would take him fishing for bass, coastal flats fishing for redfish and speckled trout, and eventually fly fishing for trout on the storied North Platte River out of Saratoga, WY. Quickly after his first introduction to fly fishing in the west, he was hooked.
After college, John took a guide job in Arkansas where he dipped his toes into the industry. Once he started guiding, there was no looking back. After a couple years in Arkansas, John moved west to Steamboat Springs where he currently calls home. John works as a guide for Steamboat Flyfisher in the spring through fall. Once the snow starts to fall, John heads south to Louisiana to guide for winter Redfish. John is a licensed USCG captain with a great attitude, a quiver of Winston rods and a willingness to teach!
Lori Nicholson
LORI NICHOLSON
5211 S Sante Fe Dr.
Littleton, Colorado 80120
United States
Email: bucknicholson@msn.com
Website: www.anglersall.com
Lori first stumbled into the local fly shop at the age of 13, accompanied by her grandmother, on a birthday buying expedition. The same stock boy that helped her purchase her first Winston fly rod, became her husband some 20 years later. Together, they have been the owners of Anglers All for nearly 25 years. Their shop, a Colorado icon, has been selling Winston rods since the 50's, a legacy in the fly fishing world that she is extremely proud of. Retirement is just around the corner, with guiding, writing, and lots more opportunities to explore fine rivers in her future.

Littleton, Colorado 80120
United States
Email: bucknicholson@msn.com
Website: www.anglersall.com
Lori first stumbled into the local fly shop at the age of 13, accompanied by her grandmother, on a birthday buying expedition. The same stock boy that helped her purchase her first Winston fly rod, became her husband some 20 years later. Together, they have been the owners of Anglers All for nearly 25 years. Their shop, a Colorado icon, has been selling Winston rods since the 50's, a legacy in the fly fishing world that she is extremely proud of. Retirement is just around the corner, with guiding, writing, and lots more opportunities to explore fine rivers in her future.
Reed Ryan
REED RYAN
Dillon, Colorado 80435
United States
970-926-0900
Email: reed@fishcolorado.com
Website: fishcolorado.com
Reed was born in Salzburg, Austria while his parents were fishing the Lammer River. Rumor has it that a particularly pugnacious brown trout brought about streamside contractions. Reed spent his formative years chasing stripers with a fly rod in the Northeast and considers tying bunker flies under duress his first industry job. A degree at Colorado College brought Reed to the Rockies, where he has been guiding on the Colorado, Arkansas, Roaring Fork, Eagle, and Rio Grande rivers since 2007. Reed is the head guide at Cutthroat Anglers in Silverthorne, CO and boasts an extensive list of loyal clients that enjoy exploring Colorado through the lens of unforgettable fly fishing moments. Reed lives in Dillon, CO with his wife, Taiga, and daughter, Holly. When not fishing, he enjoys trying to keep up with his family on skis.

United States
970-926-0900
Email: reed@fishcolorado.com
Website: fishcolorado.com
Reed was born in Salzburg, Austria while his parents were fishing the Lammer River. Rumor has it that a particularly pugnacious brown trout brought about streamside contractions. Reed spent his formative years chasing stripers with a fly rod in the Northeast and considers tying bunker flies under duress his first industry job. A degree at Colorado College brought Reed to the Rockies, where he has been guiding on the Colorado, Arkansas, Roaring Fork, Eagle, and Rio Grande rivers since 2007. Reed is the head guide at Cutthroat Anglers in Silverthorne, CO and boasts an extensive list of loyal clients that enjoy exploring Colorado through the lens of unforgettable fly fishing moments. Reed lives in Dillon, CO with his wife, Taiga, and daughter, Holly. When not fishing, he enjoys trying to keep up with his family on skis.
Chris Schrantz
CHRIS SCHRANTZ
8801 Rock Hill Road
Loveland, Colorado 80537
United States
Email: schrantzie@gmail.com
I have been in the Fly Fishing industry for some time now. I guided for trout in the Rockies for 15 years and was fortunate enough to guide in Tierra del Fuego in the late 1990's for Sea Run Browns. I managed an A level retail fly shop and guide service for 8 years. I designed and built drift boats for nearly a decade and I am now the Construction Manager for a river/ wet lands restoration firm, FlyWater.Water and it's creatures are home to me, it's where I belong.

Loveland, Colorado 80537
United States
Email: schrantzie@gmail.com
I have been in the Fly Fishing industry for some time now. I guided for trout in the Rockies for 15 years and was fortunate enough to guide in Tierra del Fuego in the late 1990's for Sea Run Browns. I managed an A level retail fly shop and guide service for 8 years. I designed and built drift boats for nearly a decade and I am now the Construction Manager for a river/ wet lands restoration firm, FlyWater.Water and it's creatures are home to me, it's where I belong.
Jon Spiegel
JON SPIEGEL
2344 Pearl st.
Boulder, Colorado 80302
United States
303-494-1375
Email: jon@frontrangeanglers.com
Website: www.frontrangeanglers.com
Colorado native Jon Spiegel started fly fishing at the age of 12, and soon thereafter started his career in the fly fishing business. The last fifteen years have been spent working at Front Range Anglers in Boulder, Colorado, just outside of his hometown. Known to most as the local trout and warm water specialist, Jon has done it all, from throwing dry flies to wary spring creek fish in Montana, or wading a flat staking Bonefish in Belize.
This much can be said; sight fishing too hard to catch fish is what keeps him on the water and behind the vise, creating new patterns for Solitude Fly Company. Now in his thirties you can find him chasing all fins that swim, day or night. He has fished the Bahamas, Belize, Chile, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, South Caroline, and the Rockies, dreaming about the next cast and releasing the next big trophy.
When not fishing you can find Jon sitting in a duck blind or getting lost on the plains looking for pheasants. He currently lives in Louisville, CO with his wife Shannon.
Boulder, Colorado 80302
United States
303-494-1375
Email: jon@frontrangeanglers.com
Website: www.frontrangeanglers.com
Colorado native Jon Spiegel started fly fishing at the age of 12, and soon thereafter started his career in the fly fishing business. The last fifteen years have been spent working at Front Range Anglers in Boulder, Colorado, just outside of his hometown. Known to most as the local trout and warm water specialist, Jon has done it all, from throwing dry flies to wary spring creek fish in Montana, or wading a flat staking Bonefish in Belize.
This much can be said; sight fishing too hard to catch fish is what keeps him on the water and behind the vise, creating new patterns for Solitude Fly Company. Now in his thirties you can find him chasing all fins that swim, day or night. He has fished the Bahamas, Belize, Chile, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, South Caroline, and the Rockies, dreaming about the next cast and releasing the next big trophy.
When not fishing you can find Jon sitting in a duck blind or getting lost on the plains looking for pheasants. He currently lives in Louisville, CO with his wife Shannon.
Jason White
JASON WHITE
264 Cascadilla
Crested Butte, Colorado 81224
United States
970-209-6555
Email: jason@crestedbutteangler.com
Website: www.crestedbutteangler.com
Jason picked up his first fly rod as a young kid. Then came the vise, some basic materials, and the fly fishing obsession was on. Lucky enough, his father would load up a van full of his friends and they would catch trout and camp along the spring creeks of Missouri. After a ski trip to Colorado, the idea to head west became reality.
Jason moved to Colorado, graduated from Western State in 1996, and began his guiding career. You can still find him rowing clients over 100 days per year. During the early 2000's, Jason spent nearly a decade teaching commercial fly tyers in Thailand.
He opened Crested Butte Angler guide service in 2008. A few year later the shop was moved to a more suitable retail location, and Winston Rods was the first manufacture he acquired. The smooth yet powerful Winston is the perfect fit for the waters of Western Colorado.
Jason spends as much time as possible in the salt during the winter months, and he has been hosting trips to Belize and Mexico for years. He and his wife Jenifer operate the shop and guide service along with some help from their kids Vivian and Jake.

Crested Butte, Colorado 81224
United States
970-209-6555
Email: jason@crestedbutteangler.com
Website: www.crestedbutteangler.com
Jason picked up his first fly rod as a young kid. Then came the vise, some basic materials, and the fly fishing obsession was on. Lucky enough, his father would load up a van full of his friends and they would catch trout and camp along the spring creeks of Missouri. After a ski trip to Colorado, the idea to head west became reality.
Jason moved to Colorado, graduated from Western State in 1996, and began his guiding career. You can still find him rowing clients over 100 days per year. During the early 2000's, Jason spent nearly a decade teaching commercial fly tyers in Thailand.
He opened Crested Butte Angler guide service in 2008. A few year later the shop was moved to a more suitable retail location, and Winston Rods was the first manufacture he acquired. The smooth yet powerful Winston is the perfect fit for the waters of Western Colorado.
Jason spends as much time as possible in the salt during the winter months, and he has been hosting trips to Belize and Mexico for years. He and his wife Jenifer operate the shop and guide service along with some help from their kids Vivian and Jake.
Tim Widmer
TIM WIDMER
PO Box 776250
Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80477
United States
Tim Widmer is enthusiastic, knowledgeable and dedicated to his customers; three qualities that have helped him become one of the most highly requested guides at the Steamboat Flyfisher in Steamboat Springs, CO. Tim has fished and led destination trips throughout Rocky Mountain National Park, Northwestern Colorado, New Zealand, Mexico, and Central America. In addition to guiding, Tim is a contract fly designer for Solitude flies and teaches fly tying and fly fishing classes at Colorado Mountain College.

Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80477
United States
Tim Widmer is enthusiastic, knowledgeable and dedicated to his customers; three qualities that have helped him become one of the most highly requested guides at the Steamboat Flyfisher in Steamboat Springs, CO. Tim has fished and led destination trips throughout Rocky Mountain National Park, Northwestern Colorado, New Zealand, Mexico, and Central America. In addition to guiding, Tim is a contract fly designer for Solitude flies and teaches fly tying and fly fishing classes at Colorado Mountain College.
Robert Younghanz
ROBERT YOUNGHANZ
745 Apache Trail
Woodland Park, Colorado 80863
United States
719-313-1910
Email: ryounghanz@msn.com
Website: www.the-bug-guy.com
Robert Younghanz, a.k.a The Bug Guy, is an internationally known Aquatic Entomologist, Fly Fishing Guide and Instructor. Robert has been involved in the Fly Fishing industry for close to 20 years. Having traveled to over 60 countries, he is an accomplished angler, teacher and guide for fresh, salt, tropical and warm water species. His passion and expertise in the field of Aquatic Entomology has enabled him to travel the world collecting Insects, as well as studying, researching, curating and teaching at Colorado State University, and Front Range Community College.
Robert has been a guest lecturer across the Western United States on the topic of Aquatic Entomology. As a contributing writer to Field and Stream's "Fly Talk" with "The Bug Guy" Robert offers helpful advice on entomology and fly selection to fly fishers all over the globe. Also look for Robert's regular article: Hatch Happening: With The Bug Guy featured in Trout Magazine in every issue.
Robert is a Simms Ambassador and Orvis Endorsed Guide and has conducted entomology classes for both Simms and Orvis guides at their national gatherings, as well as for Trout Unlimited and other local organizations across the country. Look for Robert on World Fishing Network, The Fishful Thinker, on Altitude Sports, on ESPN Radio and in Rick Takahashi's new book, Modern Terrestrials. Be sure and check out Robert's nationally best selling 2 set DVD: The Bug Guy: Entomology For The Fly Fisher.
For more information go to Robert's website: www.the-bug-guy.com

Woodland Park, Colorado 80863
United States
719-313-1910
Email: ryounghanz@msn.com
Website: www.the-bug-guy.com
Robert Younghanz, a.k.a The Bug Guy, is an internationally known Aquatic Entomologist, Fly Fishing Guide and Instructor. Robert has been involved in the Fly Fishing industry for close to 20 years. Having traveled to over 60 countries, he is an accomplished angler, teacher and guide for fresh, salt, tropical and warm water species. His passion and expertise in the field of Aquatic Entomology has enabled him to travel the world collecting Insects, as well as studying, researching, curating and teaching at Colorado State University, and Front Range Community College.
Robert has been a guest lecturer across the Western United States on the topic of Aquatic Entomology. As a contributing writer to Field and Stream's "Fly Talk" with "The Bug Guy" Robert offers helpful advice on entomology and fly selection to fly fishers all over the globe. Also look for Robert's regular article: Hatch Happening: With The Bug Guy featured in Trout Magazine in every issue.
Robert is a Simms Ambassador and Orvis Endorsed Guide and has conducted entomology classes for both Simms and Orvis guides at their national gatherings, as well as for Trout Unlimited and other local organizations across the country. Look for Robert on World Fishing Network, The Fishful Thinker, on Altitude Sports, on ESPN Radio and in Rick Takahashi's new book, Modern Terrestrials. Be sure and check out Robert's nationally best selling 2 set DVD: The Bug Guy: Entomology For The Fly Fisher.
For more information go to Robert's website: www.the-bug-guy.com
CONNECTICUT
CAPTAIN JEFF NORTHROP
CAPTAIN JEFF NORTHROP
WESTPORT, CONNECTICUT 06880
UNITED STATES
203-856-8836
Email: blacktuna300@aol.com
Capt. Jeff Northrop, M.M. is considered by many as a major innovator of current saltwater flyfishing techniques in the Northest as we know it today. Credited with introducing the Northeast to flats boats and flats fishing, his escapades have been featured in every major fishing magazine, books, newspapers, and even TV with his Outdoor Life network, "Tips From the Pros." His second video, "Northeast Saltwater Flyfishing," was hailed as the "Definitive Primer on saltwater flyfishing."

UNITED STATES
203-856-8836
Email: blacktuna300@aol.com
Capt. Jeff Northrop, M.M. is considered by many as a major innovator of current saltwater flyfishing techniques in the Northest as we know it today. Credited with introducing the Northeast to flats boats and flats fishing, his escapades have been featured in every major fishing magazine, books, newspapers, and even TV with his Outdoor Life network, "Tips From the Pros." His second video, "Northeast Saltwater Flyfishing," was hailed as the "Definitive Primer on saltwater flyfishing."
Florida
Capt. Justin Bachert
CAPT. JUSTIN BACHERT
Big Pine Key, Florida
United States
(386) 206-6137
Captain Justin Bachert was born in Carmel, NY and introduced to Bass and Trout fishing at the age of 4. After moving to Marco Island, FL at the age of 13, snook, tarpon and redfish became the fish of choice. He now resides in Big Pine Key, FL and guides in the Lower Keys and Everglades National Park, fishing for Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, Snook and Redfish. He is a Florida Atlantic University Graduate, US Navy Veteran & Full-Time, Year-round guide in the Florida Keys.

United States
(386) 206-6137
Captain Justin Bachert was born in Carmel, NY and introduced to Bass and Trout fishing at the age of 4. After moving to Marco Island, FL at the age of 13, snook, tarpon and redfish became the fish of choice. He now resides in Big Pine Key, FL and guides in the Lower Keys and Everglades National Park, fishing for Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, Snook and Redfish. He is a Florida Atlantic University Graduate, US Navy Veteran & Full-Time, Year-round guide in the Florida Keys.
Capt. Frank Kneeshaw
CAPT. FRANK KNEESHAW
Vero Beach, Florida
United States
(253) 906-7091
Email: yorainbowdude@msn.com
Since 1980 Frank has been involved in various commercial and guide fisheries throughout the country. His experience ranges from commercial fishing for salmon out of Sand Point Alaska on purse seiners, and gillnetting in Bristol Bay Alaska; to Bearing Sea crab fishing; and purse seining in Southern California for squid. Frank has guided fly fishermen on the famed rivers and lakes of Bristol Bay Alaska; steelhead fishing in Washington; tarpon, snook, and redfish in South Florida; and his true passion Montana flyfishing.
Since 2002 Frank has been a licensed guide and outfitter in Montana, and has called the waters around Twin Bridges home. He spends well over 100 days a season guiding on the various waters around Twin Bridges. He loves the Big Hole River, and it shows when he takes you to fish there. He will have you on Montana time before you even leave. Having taught his three sons Axel, Luke, and Jake, and his better half Leslie to fly fish (all of whom also fish Winston Fly Rods); Frank has all the tools of an excellent instructor, and is great when it comes to introducing someone to fly fishing, and getting them hooked. Whether a person is experienced or new to fly fishing, Frank has the skills and experience to make any guide day a great one. Besides being a licensed outfitter in Montana, Frank holds a 100 ton U.S. Coast Guard Master ("Captain") license.
Frank Spends his winters in South Florida taking fly fishermen on custom guided fishing trips, and exploring the waters of South Florida chasing bonefish, permit, snook, tarpon, and redfish. Since 2002 Frank has exclusively fished Winston Fly Rods on all of his fishing adventures from Steelhead in Washington and British Columbia, to trout in Montana, or Tarpon in South Florida.

United States
(253) 906-7091
Email: yorainbowdude@msn.com
Since 1980 Frank has been involved in various commercial and guide fisheries throughout the country. His experience ranges from commercial fishing for salmon out of Sand Point Alaska on purse seiners, and gillnetting in Bristol Bay Alaska; to Bearing Sea crab fishing; and purse seining in Southern California for squid. Frank has guided fly fishermen on the famed rivers and lakes of Bristol Bay Alaska; steelhead fishing in Washington; tarpon, snook, and redfish in South Florida; and his true passion Montana flyfishing.
Since 2002 Frank has been a licensed guide and outfitter in Montana, and has called the waters around Twin Bridges home. He spends well over 100 days a season guiding on the various waters around Twin Bridges. He loves the Big Hole River, and it shows when he takes you to fish there. He will have you on Montana time before you even leave. Having taught his three sons Axel, Luke, and Jake, and his better half Leslie to fly fish (all of whom also fish Winston Fly Rods); Frank has all the tools of an excellent instructor, and is great when it comes to introducing someone to fly fishing, and getting them hooked. Whether a person is experienced or new to fly fishing, Frank has the skills and experience to make any guide day a great one. Besides being a licensed outfitter in Montana, Frank holds a 100 ton U.S. Coast Guard Master ("Captain") license.
Frank Spends his winters in South Florida taking fly fishermen on custom guided fishing trips, and exploring the waters of South Florida chasing bonefish, permit, snook, tarpon, and redfish. Since 2002 Frank has exclusively fished Winston Fly Rods on all of his fishing adventures from Steelhead in Washington and British Columbia, to trout in Montana, or Tarpon in South Florida.
Jesse Males
JESSE MALES
Crystal River, Florida
United States
Email: backwaterflyfishing@yahoo.com
I was first introduced to fly fishing by my father when I was a young boy after watching a few fly fishing VHS tapes that we had laying around the house. As a Florida Native I grew up fishing both fresh and saltwater and have since gone on to guide fly fishing on an international level. Costa Rica is my main focus most of the year while guiding for my company www.506outdoors.com. I also spend summers in Montana with www.gallatinriverguides.com. In addition to guiding I am a fly designer and a passionate outdoor/adventure photographer. You can catch up with me at www.506outdoors.com and www.backwaterflyfishing.com.

United States
Email: backwaterflyfishing@yahoo.com


I was first introduced to fly fishing by my father when I was a young boy after watching a few fly fishing VHS tapes that we had laying around the house. As a Florida Native I grew up fishing both fresh and saltwater and have since gone on to guide fly fishing on an international level. Costa Rica is my main focus most of the year while guiding for my company www.506outdoors.com. I also spend summers in Montana with www.gallatinriverguides.com. In addition to guiding I am a fly designer and a passionate outdoor/adventure photographer. You can catch up with me at www.506outdoors.com and www.backwaterflyfishing.com.
Capt. Mike O'Dell
CAPT. MIKE O'DELL
Marathon, Florida
United States
530-318-5040
Email: captainmikeodell@gmail.com
Website: www.rightoncharters.com
Capt. Mike O'Dell grew up fishing in Michigan. At a young age he developed a passion for all types of fishing. He has guided fly fishing throughout Northern California and Alaska and has spent the last 10 years guiding full time in the Florida keys. He focuses most of his time chasing permit, tarpon, bonefish, redfish and snook from the Big pine Key area north to the Everglades National Park. He is known as being fun and patient to fish with and invites anglers of all ability levels on his charters.

United States
530-318-5040
Email: captainmikeodell@gmail.com
Website: www.rightoncharters.com
Capt. Mike O'Dell grew up fishing in Michigan. At a young age he developed a passion for all types of fishing. He has guided fly fishing throughout Northern California and Alaska and has spent the last 10 years guiding full time in the Florida keys. He focuses most of his time chasing permit, tarpon, bonefish, redfish and snook from the Big pine Key area north to the Everglades National Park. He is known as being fun and patient to fish with and invites anglers of all ability levels on his charters.
Alonzo Sotillo
ALONZO SOTILLO
Miramar, Florida
United States
954-684-2705
Email: tidesrightcharters@gmail.com
Website: www.tidesright.com
My name is Capt Alonzo Sotillo I am a flyfishing guide based out of South Florida, covering the waters from the Middle Keys up to Biscayne Bay in Miami. I specialize in and truly enjoy site fishing the flats looking for Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, Redfish, Snook and everything in between! I really enjoy sharing my passion and my home waters with everyone that steps foot on my skiff!

United States
954-684-2705
Email: tidesrightcharters@gmail.com
Website: www.tidesright.com
My name is Capt Alonzo Sotillo I am a flyfishing guide based out of South Florida, covering the waters from the Middle Keys up to Biscayne Bay in Miami. I specialize in and truly enjoy site fishing the flats looking for Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, Redfish, Snook and everything in between! I really enjoy sharing my passion and my home waters with everyone that steps foot on my skiff!
Captain Tom Stocks
CAPTAIN TOM STOCKS
8472 ridgewood ave #501
Cape Canavural, Florida 32920
United States
321-446-5458
Email: capttomandpam@gmail.com
Tom Stocks began fishing the waters of east central Florida and the keys as a young boy and today as a charter Captain he gets just as excited about each trip as he did as a kid. "When I started Finatic Sportfishing in 1998 I used conventional tackle and techniques most of the time (trolling, chumming, live bait etc) but I always had a fly rod along so that when that "special shot presented itself I was ready." Tom began using Winston rods from the beginning and today uses them exclusively on his nearshore and offshore trips. "I don't use conventional tackle anymore as throwing flies to big gamefish is so much more challenging and fun. My Winston's get used almost daily under all types of conditions and continue to amaze me with not only their functionality but beauty as well. These rods are awesome.

Cape Canavural, Florida 32920
United States
321-446-5458
Email: capttomandpam@gmail.com
Tom Stocks began fishing the waters of east central Florida and the keys as a young boy and today as a charter Captain he gets just as excited about each trip as he did as a kid. "When I started Finatic Sportfishing in 1998 I used conventional tackle and techniques most of the time (trolling, chumming, live bait etc) but I always had a fly rod along so that when that "special shot presented itself I was ready." Tom began using Winston rods from the beginning and today uses them exclusively on his nearshore and offshore trips. "I don't use conventional tackle anymore as throwing flies to big gamefish is so much more challenging and fun. My Winston's get used almost daily under all types of conditions and continue to amaze me with not only their functionality but beauty as well. These rods are awesome.
Alex Zapata
ALEX ZAPATA
Cutler Bay, Florida 33157
United States
786-317-4733
Email: silverkingcharters@yahoo.com
Website: silverkingcharters.com
I am a Flyfishing guide based out of Miami. I guide in the saltwater flats of Biscayne bay, the Everglades and the Florida keys. I have over 15 years of experience fishing for tarpon, bonefish, permit, redfish, snook and sharks from Biscayne bay all the way down to marquesas islands, all in between. I'm also the owner of Orinoco angling and outfitter company that offers seasonal fishing expeditions for peacock bass, payara and jungle species in my native country of Colombia South America.
United States
786-317-4733
Email: silverkingcharters@yahoo.com
Website: silverkingcharters.com
I am a Flyfishing guide based out of Miami. I guide in the saltwater flats of Biscayne bay, the Everglades and the Florida keys. I have over 15 years of experience fishing for tarpon, bonefish, permit, redfish, snook and sharks from Biscayne bay all the way down to marquesas islands, all in between. I'm also the owner of Orinoco angling and outfitter company that offers seasonal fishing expeditions for peacock bass, payara and jungle species in my native country of Colombia South America.
Georgia
Daniel Bowman
DANIEL BOWMAN
Cleveland, Georgia 30528
United States
678-221-7777
Email: Daniel@BowmanFlyFishing.com
Website: www.BowmanFlyFishing.com
Coming from a family that has called the Appalachian Mountains home for over 250 years, Daniel grew up running the mountain rivers and streams rod in hand. He began guiding at age 18 on his home waters of North Georgia but the following years would take him to the Bristol Bay region of Alaska where he would spend the next couple of years guiding for Egdorf's Western Alaska Sportfishing pursuing Rainbows, Pacific salmon, Artic Char and Grayling before returning to guide full time in the Southeast.
In 2017 Daniel formed Bowman Fly Fishing, a North Georgia Outfitter dedicated to providing lifelong fishing experiences throughout North Georgia and North Carolina. Currently he guides all over North Georgia and North Carolina with his top notch team of professional guides for Trout, Striper, and Smallmouth Bass predominately from a drift boat.
Known for targeting big browns on large streamers during the winter months and large river stripers during the spring and summer, Daniel employs a deep knowledge of streamer fishing gathered from time spent in the American West, Northern Michigan, and Arkansas learning from the foremost names in Streamer tactics and design. If going where no drift boat has gone before in pursuit of big fish sounds fun to you, Daniel Might be your guy!
Daniel Currently lives in Cleveland, GA with his amazing wife Haley and their 8 month old son Bear.

United States
678-221-7777
Email: Daniel@BowmanFlyFishing.com
Website: www.BowmanFlyFishing.com
Coming from a family that has called the Appalachian Mountains home for over 250 years, Daniel grew up running the mountain rivers and streams rod in hand. He began guiding at age 18 on his home waters of North Georgia but the following years would take him to the Bristol Bay region of Alaska where he would spend the next couple of years guiding for Egdorf's Western Alaska Sportfishing pursuing Rainbows, Pacific salmon, Artic Char and Grayling before returning to guide full time in the Southeast.
In 2017 Daniel formed Bowman Fly Fishing, a North Georgia Outfitter dedicated to providing lifelong fishing experiences throughout North Georgia and North Carolina. Currently he guides all over North Georgia and North Carolina with his top notch team of professional guides for Trout, Striper, and Smallmouth Bass predominately from a drift boat.
Known for targeting big browns on large streamers during the winter months and large river stripers during the spring and summer, Daniel employs a deep knowledge of streamer fishing gathered from time spent in the American West, Northern Michigan, and Arkansas learning from the foremost names in Streamer tactics and design. If going where no drift boat has gone before in pursuit of big fish sounds fun to you, Daniel Might be your guy!
Daniel Currently lives in Cleveland, GA with his amazing wife Haley and their 8 month old son Bear.
Capt Chad Bryson
CAPT CHAD BRYSON
Taylorsville, Georgia
United States
907-669-0164
Email: etowahvalleyanglers@gmail.com
Website: etowahvalleyanglers.com
Capt Chad Bryson is an accomplished fly fishing guide with more than three decades of guide experience. He began his guide career at a young age in southern Appalachia and it's foothills. From there he traveled to guide in the Florida Keys, to the Rocky Mountain West, Bristol Bay Alaska as well as Patagonia Chile and Argentina. Now in his "retirement from travel guiding," Chad brings a worldly knowledge to his guide trips on the Etowah River System making them truly original. His shore lunches aren't too shabby either.

United States
907-669-0164
Email: etowahvalleyanglers@gmail.com
Website: etowahvalleyanglers.com
Capt Chad Bryson is an accomplished fly fishing guide with more than three decades of guide experience. He began his guide career at a young age in southern Appalachia and it's foothills. From there he traveled to guide in the Florida Keys, to the Rocky Mountain West, Bristol Bay Alaska as well as Patagonia Chile and Argentina. Now in his "retirement from travel guiding," Chad brings a worldly knowledge to his guide trips on the Etowah River System making them truly original. His shore lunches aren't too shabby either.
David and Becky Hulsey
DAVID AND BECKY HULSEY
Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
United States
Email: dryfly66@hotmail.com
Website: www.hulseyflyfishing.com
David and Becky Hulsey grew up fishing the waters of the Southern Appalachians for bass, bluegill, trout, and other species. Both of them were exposed to fly fishing at an early age. David became a full time fly fishing guide in the early 1990s. He continues to guide out of his self-built wooden McKenzie drift boat.
David and Becky have guided on the waters of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Wyoming. Over the years, they have worked and managed fly shops from North Carolina to Florida. David is an IFFF Certified Master Casting Instructor and Becky is an IFFF Certified Casting Instructor. Both of them are graduates of the Wulff School of Fly Fishing Casting Instructors Course.
Through their years of teaching fly fishing schools and classes, David and Becky have shared their passion and addiction for fly fishing. David is a published outdoor photographer and writer. He has been recognized in several publications such as "The Southeast's Best Fly Fishing", by James Buice, "Fly Fishing Georgia, A No Nonsense Guide to Top Waters" book by David Cannon, and other media like "Growing Up Outdoors" and "O'Neill Outside" on ESPN2.
Becky has served on the board of the Southeastern Council of the IFFF and Georgia River Network. She is a past President of Georgia Women Flyfishers. Becky was instrumental in starting the first Casting for Recovery retreat in Georgia. Both David and Becky serve as Simms Guide Ambassadors. They have been presenters at several fly fishing clubs, fishing shows and other various organizations to promote the sport of fly fishing.
David and Becky enjoy traveling the back roads and waters looking for new places to cast a fly with their favorite Winston rods.

United States
Email: dryfly66@hotmail.com
Website: www.hulseyflyfishing.com
David and Becky Hulsey grew up fishing the waters of the Southern Appalachians for bass, bluegill, trout, and other species. Both of them were exposed to fly fishing at an early age. David became a full time fly fishing guide in the early 1990s. He continues to guide out of his self-built wooden McKenzie drift boat.
David and Becky have guided on the waters of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Wyoming. Over the years, they have worked and managed fly shops from North Carolina to Florida. David is an IFFF Certified Master Casting Instructor and Becky is an IFFF Certified Casting Instructor. Both of them are graduates of the Wulff School of Fly Fishing Casting Instructors Course.
Through their years of teaching fly fishing schools and classes, David and Becky have shared their passion and addiction for fly fishing. David is a published outdoor photographer and writer. He has been recognized in several publications such as "The Southeast's Best Fly Fishing", by James Buice, "Fly Fishing Georgia, A No Nonsense Guide to Top Waters" book by David Cannon, and other media like "Growing Up Outdoors" and "O'Neill Outside" on ESPN2.
Becky has served on the board of the Southeastern Council of the IFFF and Georgia River Network. She is a past President of Georgia Women Flyfishers. Becky was instrumental in starting the first Casting for Recovery retreat in Georgia. Both David and Becky serve as Simms Guide Ambassadors. They have been presenters at several fly fishing clubs, fishing shows and other various organizations to promote the sport of fly fishing.
David and Becky enjoy traveling the back roads and waters looking for new places to cast a fly with their favorite Winston rods.
Mack Martin
MACK MARTIN
4116 Brookview Dr SE
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
United States
Email: mack@atlantaflyfishingschool.com
Website: www.atlantaflyfishingschool.com
Mack Martin learned to fly cast with a custom bamboo fly rod given to him at the age of nine by his uncle, while working summers at his shoe store in Windsor, Vermont. The mailman, Win Kenyon, who delivered mail to the store was the Vermont Fly Casting Champion from 1950 to 1955 and taught Mack how to fly cast. This started his interest in fly fishing and later became a life long hobby.
Mack has fished from South America and the Bahamas, throughout the United States to Alaska. He has floated many of the rivers in Alaska and has lead numerous trips to Kodiak Island. He has also fished many locations in Canada and the Arctic regions of the Northwest Territories. He is the past president and education director of the Upper Chattahoochee Chapter of Trout Unlimited and the past Chairman of the Georgia Council of Trout Unlimited.
He is currently the National Leadership Council representative for Georgia TU. Mack is a FFF Master Certified Fly Casting Instructor, a CRBG Master Certified Professional Fly Rod Builder, and a Master scuba diver. Mack manages the Atlanta Fly Fishing School in Cumming, GA.

Atlanta, Georgia 30339
United States
Email: mack@atlantaflyfishingschool.com
Website: www.atlantaflyfishingschool.com
Mack Martin learned to fly cast with a custom bamboo fly rod given to him at the age of nine by his uncle, while working summers at his shoe store in Windsor, Vermont. The mailman, Win Kenyon, who delivered mail to the store was the Vermont Fly Casting Champion from 1950 to 1955 and taught Mack how to fly cast. This started his interest in fly fishing and later became a life long hobby.
Mack has fished from South America and the Bahamas, throughout the United States to Alaska. He has floated many of the rivers in Alaska and has lead numerous trips to Kodiak Island. He has also fished many locations in Canada and the Arctic regions of the Northwest Territories. He is the past president and education director of the Upper Chattahoochee Chapter of Trout Unlimited and the past Chairman of the Georgia Council of Trout Unlimited.
He is currently the National Leadership Council representative for Georgia TU. Mack is a FFF Master Certified Fly Casting Instructor, a CRBG Master Certified Professional Fly Rod Builder, and a Master scuba diver. Mack manages the Atlanta Fly Fishing School in Cumming, GA.
Quint Rogers
QUINT ROGERS
Macon, Georgia 31211
United States
912-269-1464
Email: peachstateflyfishing@gmail.com
Website: www.peachstateflyfishing.com
Quint Rogers is a full time guide for Shoal Bass and other Warmwater species in the Fall Line region of Georgia. A native of the Peach State, Quint cut his teeth as a rookie guide in Southwest Montana before returning to the South to apply the business and angling knowledge he gained to his home waters. He operates his guide service, Peach State Fly Fishing, from his home in Macon.

United States
912-269-1464
Email: peachstateflyfishing@gmail.com
Website: www.peachstateflyfishing.com
Quint Rogers is a full time guide for Shoal Bass and other Warmwater species in the Fall Line region of Georgia. A native of the Peach State, Quint cut his teeth as a rookie guide in Southwest Montana before returning to the South to apply the business and angling knowledge he gained to his home waters. He operates his guide service, Peach State Fly Fishing, from his home in Macon.
Jason Tannehill
JASON TANNEHILL
Cumming, Georgia 30040
United States
770-344-8642
Email: Jason.tannehill7@gmail.com
Website: www.BowmanFlyFishing.com
If there is someone who truly has a passion for what they do and sharing it for others, it's Jason Tannehill. Jason is originally a native of Michigan and like many around him entered into a successful career in the Automotive industry that brought him to the North Atlanta area in the early 2000s. However as a husband and father of 2 girls Jason began to feel the strain of the corporate life and began guiding in 2016.
Jason has been fly fishing for over 20 years and has a passion for sharing the sport and the same joys it brings him. Often remarking on how he sees himself in his former career in the customers he fishes with, Jason knows the making of an unforgettable day on the water.
In the Spring and Summer Jason can typically be found behind the oars of a drift boat or out wading for a mixture of Trout, Striper and Bass all over North Georgia as well as North Carolina. In the winter months he prefers to take advantage of high flows and aggressive brown trout in the pursuit of quality tailwater browns on streamers.
The first original part of the Bowman Fly Fishing family of guides, Jason guides over 200 days a year and is one of the area's best instructors as well!
Jason currently lives in Cumming, Ga with his wife Carrie and his Daughters Stella and Emma.Jason currently lives in Cumming, GA with his wife Carrie and his Daughters Stella and Emma.

United States
770-344-8642
Email: Jason.tannehill7@gmail.com
Website: www.BowmanFlyFishing.com
If there is someone who truly has a passion for what they do and sharing it for others, it's Jason Tannehill. Jason is originally a native of Michigan and like many around him entered into a successful career in the Automotive industry that brought him to the North Atlanta area in the early 2000s. However as a husband and father of 2 girls Jason began to feel the strain of the corporate life and began guiding in 2016.
Jason has been fly fishing for over 20 years and has a passion for sharing the sport and the same joys it brings him. Often remarking on how he sees himself in his former career in the customers he fishes with, Jason knows the making of an unforgettable day on the water.
In the Spring and Summer Jason can typically be found behind the oars of a drift boat or out wading for a mixture of Trout, Striper and Bass all over North Georgia as well as North Carolina. In the winter months he prefers to take advantage of high flows and aggressive brown trout in the pursuit of quality tailwater browns on streamers.
The first original part of the Bowman Fly Fishing family of guides, Jason guides over 200 days a year and is one of the area's best instructors as well!
Jason currently lives in Cumming, Ga with his wife Carrie and his Daughters Stella and Emma.Jason currently lives in Cumming, GA with his wife Carrie and his Daughters Stella and Emma.
Michael Williams
MICHAEL WILLIAMS
Marietta, Georgia 30066
United States
770-315-4873
Email: michaelwilliams@nomadicwaters.com
Website: www.nomadicwaters.com
Michael has been a long-time friend of Winston for many years. He cut his teeth in the Fly Fishing Industry guiding the technical waters of Colorado back in the early '90's. Always drawn to exploration, Michael then guided clients from spike camps in Alaska to the beaches of Baja Mexico. He was helping clients chase an ancient strain of rainbow trout in the Russian Far East back when Boris Yeltsin was still in power, and was exploring the untouched tributaries of the mighty Amazon in the mid 2000's.
On the corporate side, Michael was the Marketing Manager for Patagonia's Fly Fishing and Luggage Teams until 2000, and was the Regional Business Manager for the Orvis Company for the Pacific NW and Western Canada until 2005.
Now Michael is back where he belongs: exploring with his clients. As the Director of Operations for Nomadic Waters, he fishes with his guest every day of the Season deep in the jungles of Brazil. Here his clients chase trophy peacock bass and arapaima in untouched jungle waters, putting our Jungle rods to the test.
Michael is married to his amazing wife Kristi, and is blessed with a 4 year-old explorer named Jackson. If Michael isn't on a flight to Manaus, he can be found chasing stripers on the fly near his home in North Atlanta, GA.

United States
770-315-4873
Email: michaelwilliams@nomadicwaters.com
Website: www.nomadicwaters.com
Michael has been a long-time friend of Winston for many years. He cut his teeth in the Fly Fishing Industry guiding the technical waters of Colorado back in the early '90's. Always drawn to exploration, Michael then guided clients from spike camps in Alaska to the beaches of Baja Mexico. He was helping clients chase an ancient strain of rainbow trout in the Russian Far East back when Boris Yeltsin was still in power, and was exploring the untouched tributaries of the mighty Amazon in the mid 2000's.
On the corporate side, Michael was the Marketing Manager for Patagonia's Fly Fishing and Luggage Teams until 2000, and was the Regional Business Manager for the Orvis Company for the Pacific NW and Western Canada until 2005.
Now Michael is back where he belongs: exploring with his clients. As the Director of Operations for Nomadic Waters, he fishes with his guest every day of the Season deep in the jungles of Brazil. Here his clients chase trophy peacock bass and arapaima in untouched jungle waters, putting our Jungle rods to the test.
Michael is married to his amazing wife Kristi, and is blessed with a 4 year-old explorer named Jackson. If Michael isn't on a flight to Manaus, he can be found chasing stripers on the fly near his home in North Atlanta, GA.
Hawaii
Capt. Jesse Cheape
CAPT. JESSE CHEAPE
Hawaii 96797
United States
808-364-7213
Email: jessecheape@gmail.com
Website: www.hitidefishing.com
Capt. Jesse Cheape Oahu Hawaii fishing guide. Born and raised in Hawaii. A life long fisherman in Hawaiian waters, fishing for offshore pelagic to Bonefish on the flats found. After earning his USCG license Jesse turned his passion for the ocean and fishing into career. guiding anglers form around the world for Bonefish and Giant Trevally. Capt. Jesse has the knowledge and patience to make a great day on the water, works hard to put you on the fish and to make the best possible cast.

United States
808-364-7213
Email: jessecheape@gmail.com
Website: www.hitidefishing.com
Capt. Jesse Cheape Oahu Hawaii fishing guide. Born and raised in Hawaii. A life long fisherman in Hawaiian waters, fishing for offshore pelagic to Bonefish on the flats found. After earning his USCG license Jesse turned his passion for the ocean and fishing into career. guiding anglers form around the world for Bonefish and Giant Trevally. Capt. Jesse has the knowledge and patience to make a great day on the water, works hard to put you on the fish and to make the best possible cast.
Idaho
JAMIE BRISCOE
JAMIE BRISCOE
IDAHO
UNITED STATES
208-309-2621
Email: jamie@castblastcoach.com
Website: vimeo.com/27201950
Jamie Briscoe’s guiding career began in the blue waters of Baja in 1989. After having spent his youth surfing and fishing in the ocean, the mountains called him to Sun Valley, Idaho in 1992 where he began guiding fly fishing trips in the freestone and spring creek venues. He still guides there today.
During relocation to the Pacific Northwest in 2000, Jamie melted into the spey world and took up a guiding gig that would always keep him behind the oars, close to big water and swinging flies on 2-handed rods for anadromous species. He says that will never change.
Even with 30 plus years of guiding behind him, Briscoe is still extremely enthusiastic about teaching. As an avid bird hunter and competitive sporting clays shooter, he formed The Cast & Blast Coach, a virtual guiding tool enabling anglers and hunters to better their techniques through proprietary mobile video coaching.
Briscoe is a pro for Winston Rods, Hatch Fly Reels, Astral footwear & PFD’s, and RO Drift Boats to name a few. He is a CCI (Certified Casting Instructor) through Fly Fishers International and is a shooting instructor for the National Sporting Clays Association. Sun Valley Idaho is home where he sells real estate, guides, skis, and hunts. He has 6 kids that he loves more than anything and carries with him everyday the pride of passing on life’s adventures.
Waters guided: Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, Baja, Yucatan and Belize.

UNITED STATES
208-309-2621
Email: jamie@castblastcoach.com
Website: vimeo.com/27201950
Jamie Briscoe’s guiding career began in the blue waters of Baja in 1989. After having spent his youth surfing and fishing in the ocean, the mountains called him to Sun Valley, Idaho in 1992 where he began guiding fly fishing trips in the freestone and spring creek venues. He still guides there today.
During relocation to the Pacific Northwest in 2000, Jamie melted into the spey world and took up a guiding gig that would always keep him behind the oars, close to big water and swinging flies on 2-handed rods for anadromous species. He says that will never change.
Even with 30 plus years of guiding behind him, Briscoe is still extremely enthusiastic about teaching. As an avid bird hunter and competitive sporting clays shooter, he formed The Cast & Blast Coach, a virtual guiding tool enabling anglers and hunters to better their techniques through proprietary mobile video coaching.
Briscoe is a pro for Winston Rods, Hatch Fly Reels, Astral footwear & PFD’s, and RO Drift Boats to name a few. He is a CCI (Certified Casting Instructor) through Fly Fishers International and is a shooting instructor for the National Sporting Clays Association. Sun Valley Idaho is home where he sells real estate, guides, skis, and hunts. He has 6 kids that he loves more than anything and carries with him everyday the pride of passing on life’s adventures.
Waters guided: Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, Baja, Yucatan and Belize.
Peter Debaun
PETER DEBAUN
1010 Triumph
Hailey, Idaho 83333
United States
Email: peterhdebaun@aol.com
Website: www.silver-creek.com
Peter DeBaun has been fly fishing for 27 years and has fished in 33 countries around the world. He is a FFF Master Casting Instructor and has served as a guide in Ketchum, ID with Silver Creek Outfitters for 14 years.As the owner of African Fly Fishing Safaris, Peter has spent eight years guiding on the Zambezi, Okavango, and other African waters, mainly for tiger fish. He is also the Executive Director of Give Hope for Life, a non-profit in Zambia that provides nutritious food, clothing, health care, and a quality education for 300 orphans. The majority of the organization's funding comes from the contributions of anglers. (www.givehopeforlife.org)

Hailey, Idaho 83333
United States
Email: peterhdebaun@aol.com
Website: www.silver-creek.com
Peter DeBaun has been fly fishing for 27 years and has fished in 33 countries around the world. He is a FFF Master Casting Instructor and has served as a guide in Ketchum, ID with Silver Creek Outfitters for 14 years.As the owner of African Fly Fishing Safaris, Peter has spent eight years guiding on the Zambezi, Okavango, and other African waters, mainly for tiger fish. He is also the Executive Director of Give Hope for Life, a non-profit in Zambia that provides nutritious food, clothing, health care, and a quality education for 300 orphans. The majority of the organization's funding comes from the contributions of anglers. (www.givehopeforlife.org)
Brett Drummond
BRETT DRUMMOND
106 Larkspure
Hailey, Idaho 83333
United States
Email: kimmiebrett@cox.net
I have been fly fishing since I was a little kid. I have been guiding for 20 plus years in the Sun Valley area. I have my CCI casting certification, and I am actively involved in Trout Unlimited and the Nature Conservancy.

Hailey, Idaho 83333
United States
Email: kimmiebrett@cox.net
I have been fly fishing since I was a little kid. I have been guiding for 20 plus years in the Sun Valley area. I have my CCI casting certification, and I am actively involved in Trout Unlimited and the Nature Conservancy.
Bobby Foster
BOBBY FOSTER
500 N. Main St.
Ketchum, Idaho 83340
United States
208-726-5282
Email: bobby.foster@silver-creek.com
Website: theferinestrain.com
Native to the Northwest, Bobby grew up in western Washington, went to school in Montana and has spent summers in Sun Valley, Idaho for as far back as he can remember. Around the same age he was learning to ride a bike he was introduced to fly fishing on Idaho's Silver Creek. Now as a guide for Terry Ring's Silver Creek Outfitters, Bobby spends the summer sharing his knowledge of "the creek" and the surrounding waters of central Idaho that he grew up fishing.
A FFF certified casting instructor, Bobby is also a passionate teacher and is committed to growing the sport of fly fishing. Bobby is excited to engage outdoor enthusiasts, promote conservation and inspire anglers through his films and photography.Look for Bobby on the steelhead rivers of BC or the coastal rivers of Washington when he isn't guiding in central Idaho.

Ketchum, Idaho 83340
United States
208-726-5282
Email: bobby.foster@silver-creek.com
Website: theferinestrain.com
Native to the Northwest, Bobby grew up in western Washington, went to school in Montana and has spent summers in Sun Valley, Idaho for as far back as he can remember. Around the same age he was learning to ride a bike he was introduced to fly fishing on Idaho's Silver Creek. Now as a guide for Terry Ring's Silver Creek Outfitters, Bobby spends the summer sharing his knowledge of "the creek" and the surrounding waters of central Idaho that he grew up fishing.
A FFF certified casting instructor, Bobby is also a passionate teacher and is committed to growing the sport of fly fishing. Bobby is excited to engage outdoor enthusiasts, promote conservation and inspire anglers through his films and photography.Look for Bobby on the steelhead rivers of BC or the coastal rivers of Washington when he isn't guiding in central Idaho.
Patrick Gaffney
PATRICK GAFFNEY
Victor, Idaho 83455
United States
208-716-6208
Email: gaffneypatrickj@gmail.com
Website: www.trouthunt.com
For four years Pat wore a suit and tie, shaved daily, and worked long hours in a tiny, windowless office as an associate attorney. In April 2007, he escaped corporate America, packed his truck and headed West in pursuit of his passion for fly fishing.
By August, he was guiding trips for TroutHunter on waters he first fished as a teenager. In a 2009 riverside ceremony, Pat married a local gal he met at TroutHunter, and together they have two beautiful daughters. He is TroutHunter's busiest guide due to his tireless work ethic, quick smile, endless patience, and an uncanny ability to exceed expectations.
Pat can help you achieve your angling goals whether it's teaching advanced techniques stalking rainbows on the Ranch, introducing basics to beginners, or ripping huge streamers in search of the ultimate predator. Pat is on the Hatch Reels pro staff and is a fly designer for Rainy's Flies.

United States
208-716-6208
Email: gaffneypatrickj@gmail.com
Website: www.trouthunt.com
For four years Pat wore a suit and tie, shaved daily, and worked long hours in a tiny, windowless office as an associate attorney. In April 2007, he escaped corporate America, packed his truck and headed West in pursuit of his passion for fly fishing.
By August, he was guiding trips for TroutHunter on waters he first fished as a teenager. In a 2009 riverside ceremony, Pat married a local gal he met at TroutHunter, and together they have two beautiful daughters. He is TroutHunter's busiest guide due to his tireless work ethic, quick smile, endless patience, and an uncanny ability to exceed expectations.
Pat can help you achieve your angling goals whether it's teaching advanced techniques stalking rainbows on the Ranch, introducing basics to beginners, or ripping huge streamers in search of the ultimate predator. Pat is on the Hatch Reels pro staff and is a fly designer for Rainy's Flies.
John Hudgens
JOHN HUDGENS
2889 Swan Lane
Island Park, Idaho 83429
United States
208-558-7118
Email: john@yellowdogflyfishing.com
Website: www.yellowdogflyfishing.com
John began working in the fly fishing industry at the early age of 16. In 1996, Bob Jacklin of Jacklin's Fly Shop in West Yellowstone, MT hired him to work in his fly shop during John's high-school summers, where he was mentored on the sport of fly fishing by Bob Jacklin. John has a degree in Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana and has worked for Idaho Fish and Game on the Salmon River.
He guides for Mike Lawson's Henry's Fork Anglers and has guided the Henry's Fork, Madison, South Fork of the Snake, and Yellowstone Park since 1998. John has spent 5 seasons as a guide in Chile and several seasons training dogs and guiding bird hunters in Eastern Oregon and parts of Idaho. John is Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventure's program director for South America and hosts fishing trips to Patagonia every season. John serves on the board for the Henrys Fork Foundation, and lives in Island Park, ID during the summer months and Bozeman, MT during the winters.

Island Park, Idaho 83429
United States
208-558-7118
Email: john@yellowdogflyfishing.com
Website: www.yellowdogflyfishing.com
John began working in the fly fishing industry at the early age of 16. In 1996, Bob Jacklin of Jacklin's Fly Shop in West Yellowstone, MT hired him to work in his fly shop during John's high-school summers, where he was mentored on the sport of fly fishing by Bob Jacklin. John has a degree in Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana and has worked for Idaho Fish and Game on the Salmon River.
He guides for Mike Lawson's Henry's Fork Anglers and has guided the Henry's Fork, Madison, South Fork of the Snake, and Yellowstone Park since 1998. John has spent 5 seasons as a guide in Chile and several seasons training dogs and guiding bird hunters in Eastern Oregon and parts of Idaho. John is Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventure's program director for South America and hosts fishing trips to Patagonia every season. John serves on the board for the Henrys Fork Foundation, and lives in Island Park, ID during the summer months and Bozeman, MT during the winters.
Terry Myers
TERRY MYERS
North Fork, Idaho 83466
United States
208-394-2126
Email: jntmyers@gmail.com
Website: ofwildexpectations

United States
208-394-2126
Email: jntmyers@gmail.com
Website: ofwildexpectations
Millie Paini
MILLIE PAINI
Island Park , Idaho
United States
Email: millie@trouthunt.com
Website: www.trouthunt.com
Millie grew up mountain biking and rock climbing but did not discover fly fishing until her mid-twenties, "when she needed to slow things down." A highly sought after casting and fly fishing instructor, Millie has worked with TroutHunter on the Henry's Fork for 15 years and has appeared in fly fishing films and print publications. She lives on the freshwater near Last Chance, Idaho but feels equally at home fishing saltwater.

United States
Email: millie@trouthunt.com
Website: www.trouthunt.com
Millie grew up mountain biking and rock climbing but did not discover fly fishing until her mid-twenties, "when she needed to slow things down." A highly sought after casting and fly fishing instructor, Millie has worked with TroutHunter on the Henry's Fork for 15 years and has appeared in fly fishing films and print publications. She lives on the freshwater near Last Chance, Idaho but feels equally at home fishing saltwater.
Richard (Rick) Wiliams
RICHARD (RICK) WILIAMS
Eagle, Idaho 83616
United States
208-861-1325
Email: troutdna@gmail.com
Rick Williams is a fisheries ecologist and Research Associate in the Department of Biology at The College of Idaho. His research and consulting activities focus on the conservation of native steelhead, redband, and cutthroat trout in western North America. Rick has been active in Columbia River salmon recovery issues since 1987.
Rick and colleagues published a book on Pacific salmon recovery (Return to the River 2006) that describes the century-long decline of Columbia River salmon and steelhead and proposes a new approach to their restoration.
Rick is a Life member of Fly Fishers International (FFI) and Trout Unlimited (TU). He serves as the Senior Conservation Advisor for FFI and is a certified Master Casting Instructor (1998) and a Two-Hand (Spey) Casting Instructor (2007).
Rick is also active in Scouting, serving as Eagle Advisor in a Boise troop, as the Western Region Conservation Representative, and as a member of the National Hornaday Committee and National Conservation Task Force.
Rick and his family (Shauna, 20-year old Christopher, and a black Labrador) live in Eagle, Idaho. Family interests include hiking, river rafting, and trout fishing in the summer, steelhead fishing and bird hunting in the fall, and skiing and bonefishing in the winter months.

United States
208-861-1325
Email: troutdna@gmail.com
Rick Williams is a fisheries ecologist and Research Associate in the Department of Biology at The College of Idaho. His research and consulting activities focus on the conservation of native steelhead, redband, and cutthroat trout in western North America. Rick has been active in Columbia River salmon recovery issues since 1987.
Rick and colleagues published a book on Pacific salmon recovery (Return to the River 2006) that describes the century-long decline of Columbia River salmon and steelhead and proposes a new approach to their restoration.
Rick is a Life member of Fly Fishers International (FFI) and Trout Unlimited (TU). He serves as the Senior Conservation Advisor for FFI and is a certified Master Casting Instructor (1998) and a Two-Hand (Spey) Casting Instructor (2007).
Rick is also active in Scouting, serving as Eagle Advisor in a Boise troop, as the Western Region Conservation Representative, and as a member of the National Hornaday Committee and National Conservation Task Force.
Rick and his family (Shauna, 20-year old Christopher, and a black Labrador) live in Eagle, Idaho. Family interests include hiking, river rafting, and trout fishing in the summer, steelhead fishing and bird hunting in the fall, and skiing and bonefishing in the winter months.
Illinois
Jen Ripple
JEN RIPPLE
63 E. Fox Hill Dr.
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
United States
734-846-3708
Email: jen@dunthemagazine.com
Website: www.dunthemagazine.com
Jen is a self-proclaimed fly fishing addict who claims to have water in her veins. Executive Editor of a Tight Loop Magazine and Editor-in-Chief of Dun Magazine, Jen spends her time engaged in fly fishing issues, as well as teaching women's fly tying and fly casting clinics, speaking nationwide on issues regarding women in fly fishing and devoting her time to conservation efforts through nonprofits. A sounding board for women in this currently male-dominated sport, Jen has created a home base for women worldwide to connect and engage in the fly fishing arena.

Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
United States
734-846-3708
Email: jen@dunthemagazine.com
Website: www.dunthemagazine.com
Jen is a self-proclaimed fly fishing addict who claims to have water in her veins. Executive Editor of a Tight Loop Magazine and Editor-in-Chief of Dun Magazine, Jen spends her time engaged in fly fishing issues, as well as teaching women's fly tying and fly casting clinics, speaking nationwide on issues regarding women in fly fishing and devoting her time to conservation efforts through nonprofits. A sounding board for women in this currently male-dominated sport, Jen has created a home base for women worldwide to connect and engage in the fly fishing arena.
Kansas
Kyle Wilkinson
KYLE WILKINSON
Overland Park, Kansas
United States
785-766-1415
Email: kyle.l.wilkinson@gmail.com
Originally from Southeast Kansas, Kyle received his first fly rod at age 10 and immediately began harassing any available fish that would eat a fly. Now, 20 years later, his love for the sport and passion for sharing the great outdoors with others continues to grow by the day. Kyle has fished extensively throughout the Midwest and Rocky Mountains, as well as nearly a dozen saltwater locations. He is a very patient, energetic and knowledgeable instructor who loves nothing more than helping people catch that first fish on a fly.

United States
785-766-1415
Email: kyle.l.wilkinson@gmail.com
Originally from Southeast Kansas, Kyle received his first fly rod at age 10 and immediately began harassing any available fish that would eat a fly. Now, 20 years later, his love for the sport and passion for sharing the great outdoors with others continues to grow by the day. Kyle has fished extensively throughout the Midwest and Rocky Mountains, as well as nearly a dozen saltwater locations. He is a very patient, energetic and knowledgeable instructor who loves nothing more than helping people catch that first fish on a fly.
Kentucky
David L. Baker III
DAVID L. BAKER III
Louisville, Kentucky 40205
United States
502-290-4589
Email: daveflyfish@gmail.com
Website: www.questoutdoors.com
Some of my first great memories are of sitting on a dock here in Kentucky at the age of 4 with a cane pole catching Sunfish and Bass.My passion for fly fishing took hold in the summer of 1986 at age 16 while visiting Yellowstone N.P. after catching a few trout. And I have been pursuing fly fishing opportunities ever since. I have had the great fortune and opportunity to fish, guide and host in many states, and various international locations. I have worked in outdoor retail and specialty fly fishing shops since 1996. From 2001 to 2011, I lived in the trout mecca of Missoula, MT. It was there that I worked for Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop and took on many roles, including: store manager, buyer, trip outfitter, guide, casting instructor and all around product knowledge expert.
Currently, I am happy to be the fly fishing manager at Quest Fly Shop in my hometown of Louisville, KY. And with this position comes the joy of returning back to my roots of fishing farm ponds, lakes and the hundreds of miles of creeks and rivers here in Kentucky for a variety of warm & cold water fish species.

United States
502-290-4589
Email: daveflyfish@gmail.com
Website: www.questoutdoors.com
Some of my first great memories are of sitting on a dock here in Kentucky at the age of 4 with a cane pole catching Sunfish and Bass.My passion for fly fishing took hold in the summer of 1986 at age 16 while visiting Yellowstone N.P. after catching a few trout. And I have been pursuing fly fishing opportunities ever since. I have had the great fortune and opportunity to fish, guide and host in many states, and various international locations. I have worked in outdoor retail and specialty fly fishing shops since 1996. From 2001 to 2011, I lived in the trout mecca of Missoula, MT. It was there that I worked for Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop and took on many roles, including: store manager, buyer, trip outfitter, guide, casting instructor and all around product knowledge expert.
Currently, I am happy to be the fly fishing manager at Quest Fly Shop in my hometown of Louisville, KY. And with this position comes the joy of returning back to my roots of fishing farm ponds, lakes and the hundreds of miles of creeks and rivers here in Kentucky for a variety of warm & cold water fish species.
Captain Mike Parker
CAPTAIN MIKE PARKER
4600 Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, Kentucky 40207
United States
530-440-5645
Email: kayakonthefly@gmail.com
Website: www.questoutdoors.com
After spending the last 20 years guiding the trout-rich waters ofthe western U.S. working for such notables as Lees Ferry Anglers on the Colorado River and most recently The Fly Shop in Redding,Ca., Captain Mike Parker has joined the team at Quest Outdoors,Louisville, Ky.
While chasing Steelhead and trout on a seasonal basis and Permit,Tarpon, and Bonefish on hosted trips was a blast, returning to the numerous small streams of the midwest has always been a part of the "master plan".
Favorite rods for attempting to fool the trout, bass, and panfish of the local waters include the Winston Pure 7'2wt., 9'4wt. and 5wts.,and adding to the arsenal when a bit more "added punch" is required, the Winston Air 2 in 9'16wt. required, the Winston Air 2 in 9'16wt.

Louisville, Kentucky 40207
United States
530-440-5645
Email: kayakonthefly@gmail.com
Website: www.questoutdoors.com
After spending the last 20 years guiding the trout-rich waters ofthe western U.S. working for such notables as Lees Ferry Anglers on the Colorado River and most recently The Fly Shop in Redding,Ca., Captain Mike Parker has joined the team at Quest Outdoors,Louisville, Ky.
While chasing Steelhead and trout on a seasonal basis and Permit,Tarpon, and Bonefish on hosted trips was a blast, returning to the numerous small streams of the midwest has always been a part of the "master plan".
Favorite rods for attempting to fool the trout, bass, and panfish of the local waters include the Winston Pure 7'2wt., 9'4wt. and 5wts.,and adding to the arsenal when a bit more "added punch" is required, the Winston Air 2 in 9'16wt. required, the Winston Air 2 in 9'16wt.
Louisiana
Dave Best
DAVE BEST
New Orleans, Louisiana 70113
United States
662-315-1514
Email: davebest1@gmail.com
Website: www.thesouthernfly.com
Capt Dave's passion for fly-fishing began as a kid growing up in rural MS. He terrorized bass and bluegill in many different ponds, lakes, creeks and places he probably wasn't supposed to be. Fly fishing became an even bigger obsession while targeting trout in The Smokies, as well as out west in New Mexico. Later, while living in New Orleans, he was introduced to an amazing experience of chasing red fish. After his first trip for reds on fly, he was addicted. Needless to say, the thirty fish he landed helped seal the deal. He loves fly fishing for red fish so much, that it has brought him full circle to the place of becoming a guide for the very same fish he loves to chase.
United States
662-315-1514
Email: davebest1@gmail.com
Website: www.thesouthernfly.com
Capt Dave's passion for fly-fishing began as a kid growing up in rural MS. He terrorized bass and bluegill in many different ponds, lakes, creeks and places he probably wasn't supposed to be. Fly fishing became an even bigger obsession while targeting trout in The Smokies, as well as out west in New Mexico. Later, while living in New Orleans, he was introduced to an amazing experience of chasing red fish. After his first trip for reds on fly, he was addicted. Needless to say, the thirty fish he landed helped seal the deal. He loves fly fishing for red fish so much, that it has brought him full circle to the place of becoming a guide for the very same fish he loves to chase.
Maryland
Rich Dennison
RICH DENNISON
Parkville, Maryland 21234
United States
443-668-3535
Email: richdennisonflyfishing@gmail.com
Website: www.richdennisonflyfishing.com
Rich Dennison is a fly fishing guide and instructor based in central Maryland. At a young age, he learned the art of fly tying and how to cast a fly rod, and began the timeless pursuit of wild trout on Maryland waterways. He turned his passion into a career in 2010 when he entered the fishing industry, managing the fly fishing department at Tochterman's Fishing Tackle in Baltimore, Md. During his time at Tochterman's, he became an advocate for area fisheries and preserving the waterways he grew up fishing by serving as a Maryland Trout Unlimited board member and Costal Conservation Association Baltimore Chapter President and CCA Maryland board member.
In 2018, he founded Fly Anglers Fishing Club with the goal of sharing his love of fly fishing with other like-minded individuals. His knowledge of the sport and its equipment, combined with his passion for teaching others, is something that drives him and makes him a successful guide and instructor. Rich also enjoys working as a fly fishing merit badge counselor for Boy Scouts of America. He is married with two boys who are learning to love the sport as much as he does.

United States
443-668-3535
Email: richdennisonflyfishing@gmail.com
Website: www.richdennisonflyfishing.com
Rich Dennison is a fly fishing guide and instructor based in central Maryland. At a young age, he learned the art of fly tying and how to cast a fly rod, and began the timeless pursuit of wild trout on Maryland waterways. He turned his passion into a career in 2010 when he entered the fishing industry, managing the fly fishing department at Tochterman's Fishing Tackle in Baltimore, Md. During his time at Tochterman's, he became an advocate for area fisheries and preserving the waterways he grew up fishing by serving as a Maryland Trout Unlimited board member and Costal Conservation Association Baltimore Chapter President and CCA Maryland board member.
In 2018, he founded Fly Anglers Fishing Club with the goal of sharing his love of fly fishing with other like-minded individuals. His knowledge of the sport and its equipment, combined with his passion for teaching others, is something that drives him and makes him a successful guide and instructor. Rich also enjoys working as a fly fishing merit badge counselor for Boy Scouts of America. He is married with two boys who are learning to love the sport as much as he does.
Joe McGinley
JOE MCGINLEY
5 Wandsworth Bridge Way
Lutherville, Maryland 21093
United States
610-914-2699
Email: jwmcginley@gmail.com
Joe began fly fishing in Southeastern Pennsylvania at age 14. There, he became addicted to the sport. After graduating from Penn State University in 2008, he spent four years guiding and working as a shop employee. Now, Joe is one of Winston's sales representatives, working under Justin Sterner as his sub-rep. Covering the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region, Joe can be found at any of the Winston Demo days or fishing any of the East's most productive trout waters.

Lutherville, Maryland 21093
United States
610-914-2699
Email: jwmcginley@gmail.com
Joe began fly fishing in Southeastern Pennsylvania at age 14. There, he became addicted to the sport. After graduating from Penn State University in 2008, he spent four years guiding and working as a shop employee. Now, Joe is one of Winston's sales representatives, working under Justin Sterner as his sub-rep. Covering the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region, Joe can be found at any of the Winston Demo days or fishing any of the East's most productive trout waters.
Massachusetts
Samuel Barnard
SAMUEL BARNARD
Bill and Sheila Hassan
BILL AND SHEILA HASSAN
PO BOX 617
Medway, Massachusetts 2053
United States
Email: bill@cast90.com
Website: www.cast90.com
Sheila and Bill are both Federation of Fly Fishers Master Casting Instructors . One of a handful of couples who both have this credential. They conduct both private lessons and group fly-casting classes throughout New England. Sheila is the chief instructor and program director at the Joan Wulff School of Fly Fishing in New York. They have traveled extensively, catching and releasing everything from Bluegill to Blue Marlin! When they are not teaching or travelling, they spend their time chasing Striped bass, bluefish, and Albies off the Massachusetts coast. They teach with and fish with Winston... Everything from 3wt - 12wt!

Medway, Massachusetts 2053
United States
Email: bill@cast90.com
Website: www.cast90.com
Sheila and Bill are both Federation of Fly Fishers Master Casting Instructors . One of a handful of couples who both have this credential. They conduct both private lessons and group fly-casting classes throughout New England. Sheila is the chief instructor and program director at the Joan Wulff School of Fly Fishing in New York. They have traveled extensively, catching and releasing everything from Bluegill to Blue Marlin! When they are not teaching or travelling, they spend their time chasing Striped bass, bluefish, and Albies off the Massachusetts coast. They teach with and fish with Winston... Everything from 3wt - 12wt!
Natty Schneider
NATTY SCHNEIDER
Vineyard haven, Massachusetts 2568
United States
Email: nkschneid@icloud.com
Captain Natty Schneider was raised on Martha's Vineyard. A 4th generation Islander, his parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins and friends, played an integral and long-lasting role in cultivating his passion for the island, fishing, and all kinds of water sports.
Natty learned to fly fish from his grandfather Kib Bramhall, a legendary island angler and IGFA record holder. Since catching his first striper, Natty developed a passion for fly fishing that many would classify as an obsession.
Captain Natty runs an 18 foot Maverick skiff and specializes in sight casting for stripers in Vineyard Sound and the waters around the Elizabeth Islands, and chasing down false albacore and bonito in the late summer and fall. Early mornings and long days on the water are the name of the game when fishing with Natty.
All trips are tailored to meet the demands of the client - whether you want to chase blitzing albies or cast to single stripers on the flats you can rest assured that he will do everything in his power to provide a customized and rewarding Vineyard fishing experience. When you are ready to plan your trip, Natty will discuss what you're looking to accomplish, what your skill level is, and will recommend those options which provide the best opportunity for success at that time, taking into account all of the present and predicted conditions.

United States
Email: nkschneid@icloud.com
Captain Natty Schneider was raised on Martha's Vineyard. A 4th generation Islander, his parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins and friends, played an integral and long-lasting role in cultivating his passion for the island, fishing, and all kinds of water sports.
Natty learned to fly fish from his grandfather Kib Bramhall, a legendary island angler and IGFA record holder. Since catching his first striper, Natty developed a passion for fly fishing that many would classify as an obsession.
Captain Natty runs an 18 foot Maverick skiff and specializes in sight casting for stripers in Vineyard Sound and the waters around the Elizabeth Islands, and chasing down false albacore and bonito in the late summer and fall. Early mornings and long days on the water are the name of the game when fishing with Natty.
All trips are tailored to meet the demands of the client - whether you want to chase blitzing albies or cast to single stripers on the flats you can rest assured that he will do everything in his power to provide a customized and rewarding Vineyard fishing experience. When you are ready to plan your trip, Natty will discuss what you're looking to accomplish, what your skill level is, and will recommend those options which provide the best opportunity for success at that time, taking into account all of the present and predicted conditions.
Michigan
Josh Greenberg
JOSH GREENBERG
2227 S. Wakely Bridge Rd.
Grayling, Michigan 49738
United States
Email: keystoneflies@gmail.com
Josh Greenberg owns and operates Gates Au Sable Lodge in Grayling, Michigan. His favorite Winston is the 9' 6 wt BIIIX. He also has a soft-spot for the old IM6s, of which he owns four. He fishes the Au Sable and Manistee Rivers nearly every evening in the summer. All fishing is fine with him, but the evening rise is the finest.
Grayling, Michigan 49738
United States
Email: keystoneflies@gmail.com
Josh Greenberg owns and operates Gates Au Sable Lodge in Grayling, Michigan. His favorite Winston is the 9' 6 wt BIIIX. He also has a soft-spot for the old IM6s, of which he owns four. He fishes the Au Sable and Manistee Rivers nearly every evening in the summer. All fishing is fine with him, but the evening rise is the finest.
Joe Guild
JOE GUILD
4027 Thundermog Road
Grayling, Michigan 49738
United States
Email: troutfitter@hotmail.com
I have worked 10 plus years as a fly fishing guide/instructor for Gates Au Sable Lodge on Michingan's Au Sable and Manistee rivers. I also have traveled throughout the United States and Canada fly fishing.
Grayling, Michigan 49738
United States
Email: troutfitter@hotmail.com
I have worked 10 plus years as a fly fishing guide/instructor for Gates Au Sable Lodge on Michingan's Au Sable and Manistee rivers. I also have traveled throughout the United States and Canada fly fishing.
Mark Hendricks
MARK HENDRICKS
15054 Riverview Road
Grayling, Michigan 49738
United States
Email: mhendricks@core.com
Website: www.gateslodge.com
Mark started fishing the Au Sable & Manistee River systems in 1973. A six-time President of the Mason Griffith Founders Chapter of Trout Unlimited, he currently serves on the Board of Directors for that chapter as well as the Boards of Directors of the Anglers of the Au Sable, the Au Sable Watershed Restoration Committee and the Upper Manistee River Association.
An FFF Certified Casting Instructor, since retiring in 2005 as Chief of a full-time Metro Detroit Fire Department he's been working at Gates Au Sable Lodge as Head Instructor for all their fly fishing and casting schools as well as guiding on the days he's not teaching.

Grayling, Michigan 49738
United States
Email: mhendricks@core.com
Website: www.gateslodge.com
Mark started fishing the Au Sable & Manistee River systems in 1973. A six-time President of the Mason Griffith Founders Chapter of Trout Unlimited, he currently serves on the Board of Directors for that chapter as well as the Boards of Directors of the Anglers of the Au Sable, the Au Sable Watershed Restoration Committee and the Upper Manistee River Association.
An FFF Certified Casting Instructor, since retiring in 2005 as Chief of a full-time Metro Detroit Fire Department he's been working at Gates Au Sable Lodge as Head Instructor for all their fly fishing and casting schools as well as guiding on the days he's not teaching.
Lance Nelson
LANCE NELSON
Grayling, Michigan 49738
UNITED STATES
(989) 348-8462
Email: riseform.lance@gmail.com
Website: gateslodge.com
Lance Nelson grew up in Michigan and has been chasing various species of fish around ever since he was old enough to ride a bicycle without training wheels. It wasn’t until he moved to South West Michigan in 2010 that he started pursuing trout and steelhead. When it became obvious that his hobby of fly fishing had become a full blown lifestyle, he walked away from his career as a commercial photographer and moved to Grayling, MI.
Lance has been a fly shop employee, commercial fly tyer, guide, instructor and a warm and curious personality at Gates Au Sable Lodge since 2018. He is one to preach versatility and employs many unique styles of fly fishing on his home waters of the Au Sable and Manistee Rivers. Above all, dry fly fishing will always be his favorite, but it is hard to beat breaking down a pool or run with European tight-line nymphing techniques any time of the year.

UNITED STATES
(989) 348-8462
Email: riseform.lance@gmail.com
Website: gateslodge.com
Lance Nelson grew up in Michigan and has been chasing various species of fish around ever since he was old enough to ride a bicycle without training wheels. It wasn’t until he moved to South West Michigan in 2010 that he started pursuing trout and steelhead. When it became obvious that his hobby of fly fishing had become a full blown lifestyle, he walked away from his career as a commercial photographer and moved to Grayling, MI.
Lance has been a fly shop employee, commercial fly tyer, guide, instructor and a warm and curious personality at Gates Au Sable Lodge since 2018. He is one to preach versatility and employs many unique styles of fly fishing on his home waters of the Au Sable and Manistee Rivers. Above all, dry fly fishing will always be his favorite, but it is hard to beat breaking down a pool or run with European tight-line nymphing techniques any time of the year.
Jay Niederstadt
JAY NIEDERSTADT
Manistee, Michigan 49660
United States
231-878-1286
Email: niederiver@gmail.com
Website: www.niederstadtoutfitters.com
Jay has been fishing since he can remember and guiding since 1997. He is the owner of Niederstadt Outfitters guide service in the North West corner of Michigan. The center of his angling world is the Manistee river and the surrounding watersheds. He specializes as a Spey fishing guide for steelhead and loves doing so with the BIIx line of two handed rods. He has worked in the business as a fly shop employee, fly tier, author, boat builder, and product tester. He is happiest when he can simply take people fishing.

United States
231-878-1286
Email: niederiver@gmail.com
Website: www.niederstadtoutfitters.com
Jay has been fishing since he can remember and guiding since 1997. He is the owner of Niederstadt Outfitters guide service in the North West corner of Michigan. The center of his angling world is the Manistee river and the surrounding watersheds. He specializes as a Spey fishing guide for steelhead and loves doing so with the BIIx line of two handed rods. He has worked in the business as a fly shop employee, fly tier, author, boat builder, and product tester. He is happiest when he can simply take people fishing.
Minnesota
Bob Bickford
BOB BICKFORD
Hugo, Minnesota 55038
United States
651-263-1074
Email: info@stcroixvalleyadventures.com
Website: www.stcroixvalleyadventures.com
Bob Bickford has worked in the fly fishing industry and been casting Winston rods since 1998. In 2001 he created St. Croix Valley Adventures and has been guiding clients on Western Wisconsin trout streams or floating them on the St. Croix River. We have good spring creek trout fishing in the northland but what really puts us on the map are the warm water fisheries of the upper Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers.
I think most fly anglers associate Winston rods with trout fishing but the larger weight rods are just as effective and just as enjoyable to cast for warm water species such a Bass, Musky, and Northern Pike. When he's not guiding Bob works part time as an emergency room RN and sits on the board of directors of the St. Croix River Association. Bob is very outspoken in his belief that anybody working in the industry should be actively involved with local conservation organizations that protect the rivers they fish and/or guide.

United States
651-263-1074
Email: info@stcroixvalleyadventures.com
Website: www.stcroixvalleyadventures.com
Bob Bickford has worked in the fly fishing industry and been casting Winston rods since 1998. In 2001 he created St. Croix Valley Adventures and has been guiding clients on Western Wisconsin trout streams or floating them on the St. Croix River. We have good spring creek trout fishing in the northland but what really puts us on the map are the warm water fisheries of the upper Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers.
I think most fly anglers associate Winston rods with trout fishing but the larger weight rods are just as effective and just as enjoyable to cast for warm water species such a Bass, Musky, and Northern Pike. When he's not guiding Bob works part time as an emergency room RN and sits on the board of directors of the St. Croix River Association. Bob is very outspoken in his belief that anybody working in the industry should be actively involved with local conservation organizations that protect the rivers they fish and/or guide.
Mike Dvorak
MIKE DVORAK
Minneapolis, Minnesota
United States
612-801-7867
Email: loopcast@gmail.com
Mike Dvorak was raised in Dillon Montana, where he grew up fishing the Beaverhead River and surrounding lakes and streams. He now lives in Minneapolis Minnesota and has been a professional editorial/documentary photographer for the last 30 years. His images and stories have appeared in many outdoor and fly-fishing magazines, and his black and white documentary work is included in major museum collections.
“I guided in the Wisconsin/Minnesota Driftless region for quite a few years, and I’ve introduced this fishery to many people. Now I’m concentrating on my photography and sharing what I love about this sport through my images. My continuing problem is whether to pick up my fly rod or my camera, not a bad problem to have.”

United States
612-801-7867
Email: loopcast@gmail.com

Mike Dvorak was raised in Dillon Montana, where he grew up fishing the Beaverhead River and surrounding lakes and streams. He now lives in Minneapolis Minnesota and has been a professional editorial/documentary photographer for the last 30 years. His images and stories have appeared in many outdoor and fly-fishing magazines, and his black and white documentary work is included in major museum collections.
“I guided in the Wisconsin/Minnesota Driftless region for quite a few years, and I’ve introduced this fishery to many people. Now I’m concentrating on my photography and sharing what I love about this sport through my images. My continuing problem is whether to pick up my fly rod or my camera, not a bad problem to have.”
Michael Fischer
MICHAEL FISCHER
2719 East 42nd St.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
United States
612-724-4272
Email: mend.provisions@gmail.com
Michael "Fish" Fischer spends most of his angling days in what he calls the "middle-north" region of the U.S. attempting to outwit trout and steelhead in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and he points his wagon west a couple times a year to visit the cutthroat of Yellowstone. Of course, most of his days are spent putting local anglers onto fish from his beer and uv resin soaked bench at Mend Provisions in Minneapolis, MN.

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
United States
612-724-4272
Email: mend.provisions@gmail.com
Michael "Fish" Fischer spends most of his angling days in what he calls the "middle-north" region of the U.S. attempting to outwit trout and steelhead in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and he points his wagon west a couple times a year to visit the cutthroat of Yellowstone. Of course, most of his days are spent putting local anglers onto fish from his beer and uv resin soaked bench at Mend Provisions in Minneapolis, MN.
Lance Prado
LANCE PRADO
Lanesboro, MINNESOTA 55949
UNITED STATES
(507) 467-2101
Email: contact@rootriverrodco.com
Website: rootriverrodco.com
Lance Prado loves to cast at anything that swims. He is the owner and Head guide at Root River Rod co in Lanesboro MN. He spends most of his days rowing a drift boat and putting people on Trout and Small Mouth bass. When he is not guiding, he is helping people in the Fly shop select the right flies and gear and point them in the right direction to have a great day in the Driftless. In his free time, he also likes to fish for muskies with his fly rod and takes trip out west and to the salt a couple times a year.

UNITED STATES
(507) 467-2101
Email: contact@rootriverrodco.com
Website: rootriverrodco.com
Lance Prado loves to cast at anything that swims. He is the owner and Head guide at Root River Rod co in Lanesboro MN. He spends most of his days rowing a drift boat and putting people on Trout and Small Mouth bass. When he is not guiding, he is helping people in the Fly shop select the right flies and gear and point them in the right direction to have a great day in the Driftless. In his free time, he also likes to fish for muskies with his fly rod and takes trip out west and to the salt a couple times a year.
Mississippi
Captain Richard Schmidt
CAPTAIN RICHARD SCHMIDT
ocean springs, Mississippi
UNITED STATES
228-697-7873
Website: www.richardschmidtflyfishing.com
Captain Richard Schmidt has been fishing the Mississippi Gulf Coast for over 40 years and is still poling strong! The natural progression from catching any fish, to big fish, to challenging fish led him to fly fishing at an early age. Richard is passionate about fly fishing and his enthusiasm is contagious.
Richard is also the owner of The Pelican. A secluded, floating fishing lodge in the heart of the Chandeleur Island chain where the sight fishing for bull redfish is second to none!

UNITED STATES
228-697-7873
Website: www.richardschmidtflyfishing.com
Captain Richard Schmidt has been fishing the Mississippi Gulf Coast for over 40 years and is still poling strong! The natural progression from catching any fish, to big fish, to challenging fish led him to fly fishing at an early age. Richard is passionate about fly fishing and his enthusiasm is contagious.
Richard is also the owner of The Pelican. A secluded, floating fishing lodge in the heart of the Chandeleur Island chain where the sight fishing for bull redfish is second to none!
Missouri
Kent Campbell
KENT CAMPBELL
1009 Coho Ct.
Columbia, Missouri 65203
United States
573-424-0790
Email: kozicamp@centurytel.net
An avid fly fisherman for over 50 years, Kent has fished the tail waters, lakes and trout streams of North America. He is currently the lead guide for KoziCamp Guides and Outfitters, serving fishermen on the spring fed streams in the beautiful Ozark Mountains and Lake Taneycomo near Branson, MO. Kent brings the ability to read stream topography, to know where fish will hold and make the proper presentation of the fly to the fish. These traits make him one of the most sought after guides of the Ozarks.

Columbia, Missouri 65203
United States
573-424-0790
Email: kozicamp@centurytel.net
An avid fly fisherman for over 50 years, Kent has fished the tail waters, lakes and trout streams of North America. He is currently the lead guide for KoziCamp Guides and Outfitters, serving fishermen on the spring fed streams in the beautiful Ozark Mountains and Lake Taneycomo near Branson, MO. Kent brings the ability to read stream topography, to know where fish will hold and make the proper presentation of the fly to the fish. These traits make him one of the most sought after guides of the Ozarks.
Matt Hardy
MATT HARDY
St. Louis, Missouri
United States
314-810-7310
Email: mhardy@royal7guides.com
Website: royal7guides.com
Matt is a lifelong passionate angler. He dedicates his time to the exploration, education, sustainability and angling of Missouri and Arkansas moving waters. Matt is the owner and Head Guide for The Royal 7 Guide Company where instruction, memorable experiences and a deep connection to nature are paramount for all of his clients. He strives to put anglers of all skill levels "On the Fish" when he is not fishing himself. He believes that there is no match to the Boron III SX 7wt for turning big browns on a streamer and enjoys nothing more than sharing the experience of it with others.

United States
314-810-7310
Email: mhardy@royal7guides.com
Website: royal7guides.com
Matt is a lifelong passionate angler. He dedicates his time to the exploration, education, sustainability and angling of Missouri and Arkansas moving waters. Matt is the owner and Head Guide for The Royal 7 Guide Company where instruction, memorable experiences and a deep connection to nature are paramount for all of his clients. He strives to put anglers of all skill levels "On the Fish" when he is not fishing himself. He believes that there is no match to the Boron III SX 7wt for turning big browns on a streamer and enjoys nothing more than sharing the experience of it with others.
Ginger Koziatek
GINGER KOZIATEK
1009 Coho Ct.
Columbia, Missouri 65203
United States
Email: kozicamp@centurytel.net
My father enjoyed fishing and as a child I loved to go fishing with him. I began fly fishing in 2000 after taking a Fly Fishing course at a Becoming an Outdoor Woman (BOW) program. Since then I've attended the Joan Wulff School - Techniques of Fly Casting (2004) and received Instructors Certification from the Joan Wulff Casting Instructors School (2005).
Most of my fishing experience includes streams and lakes all over the state of Missouri and Northern Arkansas; but I've also fished streams and lakes in New York, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Iowa and Utah.
I love working with children and women in particular; it's a pleasure to have the opportunity to share the sport I love with others.

Columbia, Missouri 65203
United States
Email: kozicamp@centurytel.net
My father enjoyed fishing and as a child I loved to go fishing with him. I began fly fishing in 2000 after taking a Fly Fishing course at a Becoming an Outdoor Woman (BOW) program. Since then I've attended the Joan Wulff School - Techniques of Fly Casting (2004) and received Instructors Certification from the Joan Wulff Casting Instructors School (2005).
Most of my fishing experience includes streams and lakes all over the state of Missouri and Northern Arkansas; but I've also fished streams and lakes in New York, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Iowa and Utah.
I love working with children and women in particular; it's a pleasure to have the opportunity to share the sport I love with others.
Montana
Ryan Barba
RYAN BARBA
P.O. Box 85
Melrose, Montana 59743
United States
406-835-3474
Email: info@sunriseflyshop.com
Website: www.sunriseflyshop.com
Ryan Barba is Co-owner of the Sunrise Fly Shop, which is located on the banks of the Big Hole River in Southwest Montana. Ryan has been a guide/outfitter for over 8 years. During the season you will find Ryan guiding on the Big Hole and Beaverhead Rivers or giving advise and fishing techniques to customers at his fly shop.

Melrose, Montana 59743
United States
406-835-3474
Email: info@sunriseflyshop.com
Website: www.sunriseflyshop.com
Ryan Barba is Co-owner of the Sunrise Fly Shop, which is located on the banks of the Big Hole River in Southwest Montana. Ryan has been a guide/outfitter for over 8 years. During the season you will find Ryan guiding on the Big Hole and Beaverhead Rivers or giving advise and fishing techniques to customers at his fly shop.
Jamie Benedickt
JAMIE BENEDICKT
3785 Woodbridge Trail
Helena, Montana 59602
United States
Email: mtblackdog@msn.com
Website: www.wildwestflyfishing.com
I caught my first fish on a fly in the bicentennial summer of 1976 while traveling around the west in the back of a pickup camper with my parents. My mom would tie flies at night under the light of a coleman lantern. I was 5 years old and that fly was a McGinty. That started a lifelong obsession with all things that swim. After barely escaping college in Bozeman I cut my teeth guiding in the mountains of Colorado. I moved back to Bozeman in the spring of 1997 where I currently reside as Owner/Outfitter of Wild West Flyfishing. This will be my 20th season guiding and I truly believe I was not only put here to fish but to share what it means with others to be a fisherman.

Helena, Montana 59602
United States
Email: mtblackdog@msn.com
Website: www.wildwestflyfishing.com
I caught my first fish on a fly in the bicentennial summer of 1976 while traveling around the west in the back of a pickup camper with my parents. My mom would tie flies at night under the light of a coleman lantern. I was 5 years old and that fly was a McGinty. That started a lifelong obsession with all things that swim. After barely escaping college in Bozeman I cut my teeth guiding in the mountains of Colorado. I moved back to Bozeman in the spring of 1997 where I currently reside as Owner/Outfitter of Wild West Flyfishing. This will be my 20th season guiding and I truly believe I was not only put here to fish but to share what it means with others to be a fisherman.
Raymond Bernardo
RAYMOND BERNARDO
510 N. 16th Ave.
Bozeman, Montana 59715
United States
406-579-7776
Email: raymondbernardo@gmail.com
Website: www.lonepeakoutfitters.com
I grew up fishing the streams around Vail, Colorado and after spending 10 years meticulously learning the local water around Bozeman, Montana I began guiding to share my local knowledge. I have been guiding based in Bozeman since 2009 as the head guide for Lone Peak Outfitters. One of my favorite things to do is throw dry flies late into the Montana summer evenings on the Yellowstone River.

Bozeman, Montana 59715
United States
406-579-7776
Email: raymondbernardo@gmail.com
Website: www.lonepeakoutfitters.com
I grew up fishing the streams around Vail, Colorado and after spending 10 years meticulously learning the local water around Bozeman, Montana I began guiding to share my local knowledge. I have been guiding based in Bozeman since 2009 as the head guide for Lone Peak Outfitters. One of my favorite things to do is throw dry flies late into the Montana summer evenings on the Yellowstone River.
Dave Blackburn
DAVE BLACKBURN
13546 MT HWY 37
Libby, Montana 59923
United States
406-293-7578
Email: dave@montana-flyfishing.com
Website: goflyfishmontana.com
Dave Blackburn started tying flies and fly fishing at the age of 10 when his sixth grade teacher introduced him to the sport. Having grown up in Pennsylvania he was schooled on many of the classic limestone streams of the east. He graduated from West Virginia University with a BS in Forest Resource Management with an emphasis on water quality and aquatic ecology. He traveled westward chasing wild trout tales; and gained employment as a wilderness ranger in the Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming. In 1981, he ended up in NW Montana on the banks of the Kootenai where he now resides with his wife, Tammy, and three children. He began guiding and and founded Kootenai Angler as the first exclusive fly fishing guide service in the area.
He is on the board of directors of the Kootenai Valley Trout Club. He has been a past director of Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana and the Montana Council of Trout Unlimited. Dave chaired the Upper Kootenai River Preservation Society, which was instrumental in defeating the Jennings Rapids Dam project. Dave is a FFF-certified casting instructor and a contract tier for Umpqua Feather Merchants. He teaches fly tying and fly fishing at Flathead Community College . His photos and articles have appeared in Flyfisherman, Fly Rod and Reel, and The Flyfisher magazines.
Dave is also an accomplished bluegrass musician and entertainer with the Fly Fishing Show. He also travels throughout the country and gives presentations combining fly fishing and bluegrass music. His bluegrass band, Sheldon Mountain Boys, recently released its first album, "Thirty Years on the Mountain."

Libby, Montana 59923
United States
406-293-7578
Email: dave@montana-flyfishing.com
Website: goflyfishmontana.com
Dave Blackburn started tying flies and fly fishing at the age of 10 when his sixth grade teacher introduced him to the sport. Having grown up in Pennsylvania he was schooled on many of the classic limestone streams of the east. He graduated from West Virginia University with a BS in Forest Resource Management with an emphasis on water quality and aquatic ecology. He traveled westward chasing wild trout tales; and gained employment as a wilderness ranger in the Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming. In 1981, he ended up in NW Montana on the banks of the Kootenai where he now resides with his wife, Tammy, and three children. He began guiding and and founded Kootenai Angler as the first exclusive fly fishing guide service in the area.
He is on the board of directors of the Kootenai Valley Trout Club. He has been a past director of Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana and the Montana Council of Trout Unlimited. Dave chaired the Upper Kootenai River Preservation Society, which was instrumental in defeating the Jennings Rapids Dam project. Dave is a FFF-certified casting instructor and a contract tier for Umpqua Feather Merchants. He teaches fly tying and fly fishing at Flathead Community College . His photos and articles have appeared in Flyfisherman, Fly Rod and Reel, and The Flyfisher magazines.
Dave is also an accomplished bluegrass musician and entertainer with the Fly Fishing Show. He also travels throughout the country and gives presentations combining fly fishing and bluegrass music. His bluegrass band, Sheldon Mountain Boys, recently released its first album, "Thirty Years on the Mountain."
Mike Bushly
MIKE BUSHLY
132 1st St. No.
Cascade, Montana 59421
United States
844-468-3597
Email: mike@troutmontana.com
Website: www.troutmontana.com
Mike, a home grown Montanan, starting fly fishing as a child on the Judith River that winds through the family ranch just outside Utica. Furthering his addiction for all things fishy, Mike left his position at the C. M. Russell Museum to work on the Missouri River over a decade ago. Mike has dedicated many years to cold water conservation organizations, including Montana Trout Unlimited and the Missouri River Flyfishers. In 2014, Mike opened "Trout Montana", a preeminent fly shop and lodging facility on the banks of the Missouri, in Cascade. Of course, Trout Montana is proud to feature Winston rods.

Cascade, Montana 59421
United States
844-468-3597
Email: mike@troutmontana.com
Website: www.troutmontana.com
Mike, a home grown Montanan, starting fly fishing as a child on the Judith River that winds through the family ranch just outside Utica. Furthering his addiction for all things fishy, Mike left his position at the C. M. Russell Museum to work on the Missouri River over a decade ago. Mike has dedicated many years to cold water conservation organizations, including Montana Trout Unlimited and the Missouri River Flyfishers. In 2014, Mike opened "Trout Montana", a preeminent fly shop and lodging facility on the banks of the Missouri, in Cascade. Of course, Trout Montana is proud to feature Winston rods.
Bryce Connery
BRYCE CONNERY
PO Box 1366
Bozeman, Montana 59771
United States
406-599-9158
Email: info@lonepeakoutfitters.com
Website: www.lonepeakoutfitters.com
I cut my teeth guiding in Montana at 19. I now own and operate Lone Peak Outfitters based out of Big Sky and Bozeman, Montana. The high concentration of blue-ribbon waters around southwest Montana provide incredible fishing opportunities and make Bozeman a great place to call home.

Bozeman, Montana 59771
United States
406-599-9158
Email: info@lonepeakoutfitters.com
Website: www.lonepeakoutfitters.com
I cut my teeth guiding in Montana at 19. I now own and operate Lone Peak Outfitters based out of Big Sky and Bozeman, Montana. The high concentration of blue-ribbon waters around southwest Montana provide incredible fishing opportunities and make Bozeman a great place to call home.
Jim Cox
JIM COX
926 E. Broadway
Missoula, Montana 59802
United States
Email: jim@kingfisherflyshop.com
Website: www.kingfisherflyshop.com
I caught my first fish on a dry fly in 1968 on the Blackfoot River in Western Montana. It was on a Joe's hopper in fact, and I remember the day like it was yesterday. It's been all downhill from there!In 1982, I began guiding on the area rivers and deep in the back country of The Bob Marshall Wilderness for deer and elk. Upon concluding my U of M degree and an adrenaline fueled lifestyle of riding bulls and bareback horses which beganin the mid 70s, fellow long time guide and friend, Matt Potter and I opened The Kingfisher Fly Shop in Missoula in the winter of '97. The shop is the oldest shop in Missoula under continual ownership and one of the largest internet retailers of fly fishing gear in the country.In the off season, I travel to as many tropical destinations as I can mixing my passion for scuba diving and saltwater fishing.
Missoula, Montana 59802
United States
Email: jim@kingfisherflyshop.com
Website: www.kingfisherflyshop.com
I caught my first fish on a dry fly in 1968 on the Blackfoot River in Western Montana. It was on a Joe's hopper in fact, and I remember the day like it was yesterday. It's been all downhill from there!In 1982, I began guiding on the area rivers and deep in the back country of The Bob Marshall Wilderness for deer and elk. Upon concluding my U of M degree and an adrenaline fueled lifestyle of riding bulls and bareback horses which beganin the mid 70s, fellow long time guide and friend, Matt Potter and I opened The Kingfisher Fly Shop in Missoula in the winter of '97. The shop is the oldest shop in Missoula under continual ownership and one of the largest internet retailers of fly fishing gear in the country.In the off season, I travel to as many tropical destinations as I can mixing my passion for scuba diving and saltwater fishing.
Marc Evans
MARC EVANS
PO Box 190851
Hungry Horse, Montana 59919
United States
Email: driftevans@hotmail.com
Website: www.glacierraftco.com
I have been in the guide business for 16 years on the North Fork and Middle Fork of the Flathead River as well as multi-day wilderness fishing trips in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
Hungry Horse, Montana 59919
United States
Email: driftevans@hotmail.com
Website: www.glacierraftco.com
I have been in the guide business for 16 years on the North Fork and Middle Fork of the Flathead River as well as multi-day wilderness fishing trips in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
Dave Goff
DAVE GOFF
105 Altair Dr.
Livingston, Montana 59047
United States
406-223-5318
Email: dave@acklinsbonefish.com
Website: www.acklinsbonefish.com
I started guiding in MT and tying flies commercially in the early 90's. In 2006, I was one of the founding partners of Sweetwater Fly Shop which I managed until it sold in 2011. I served on the board of directors for the Joe Brooks chapter of Trout Unlimited from 2006-2008. Currently I own and operate Acklins Bonefish Club which is a bonefish lodge on Acklins Island, Bahamas and guide trout fishermen in south central, MT.

Livingston, Montana 59047
United States
406-223-5318
Email: dave@acklinsbonefish.com
Website: www.acklinsbonefish.com
I started guiding in MT and tying flies commercially in the early 90's. In 2006, I was one of the founding partners of Sweetwater Fly Shop which I managed until it sold in 2011. I served on the board of directors for the Joe Brooks chapter of Trout Unlimited from 2006-2008. Currently I own and operate Acklins Bonefish Club which is a bonefish lodge on Acklins Island, Bahamas and guide trout fishermen in south central, MT.
Matt Hargrave
MATT HARGRAVE
640 N. Rodney St. #2
Helena, Montana 59601
United States
406-235-0430
Email: matthrgrv@gmail.com
The first trout I caught was on a bare hook. It wasn't at a lake or on a river. It was at a hatchery. I was 4 years old. The hatchery was just outside of Mammoth, California. My father had taken my brother and I on a camping and fishing trip. My grandfather had told him of a "secret lake" in that area that held monstrous trout. We never found the lake. Instead he took us to the hatchery.
The rainbows had whirling disease, and the hatchery opened itself up for the public to come in, catch the sick fish, clean them and take them home with them. The bare hook had previously been home to a salmon egg. I lost the egg while dropping the line into the concrete holding tank. The fish didn't care that nothing was on the hook. A trout ate it, I reeled it in, and my father cleaned it. This is the birth of my lifetime obsession with all things fish.
I loved the experience. All I wanted to do was camp and go fishing. Fast forward to my 22nd birthday. My brother got a guided trip on the lower Yuba river in California for the two of us. I had already started fly fishing at that point, but still clung to spinning gear when things got tough. The second I stepped into the leg braces of that drift boat, I knew what I wanted to do. I wanted to be a fly fishing guide.
In 2011 I moved to Montana. I started working at a fly shop in Wolf Creek and fishing the Missouri. I also bought my first Winston rod that year. I found my home. I've been guiding the Missouri, the Smith, Blackfoot, and South Fork Flathead river ever since. My clients experience on the water and their expectations of the day come first. I'm happy to being doing that with a green stick in their hand.

Helena, Montana 59601
United States
406-235-0430
Email: matthrgrv@gmail.com
The first trout I caught was on a bare hook. It wasn't at a lake or on a river. It was at a hatchery. I was 4 years old. The hatchery was just outside of Mammoth, California. My father had taken my brother and I on a camping and fishing trip. My grandfather had told him of a "secret lake" in that area that held monstrous trout. We never found the lake. Instead he took us to the hatchery.
The rainbows had whirling disease, and the hatchery opened itself up for the public to come in, catch the sick fish, clean them and take them home with them. The bare hook had previously been home to a salmon egg. I lost the egg while dropping the line into the concrete holding tank. The fish didn't care that nothing was on the hook. A trout ate it, I reeled it in, and my father cleaned it. This is the birth of my lifetime obsession with all things fish.
I loved the experience. All I wanted to do was camp and go fishing. Fast forward to my 22nd birthday. My brother got a guided trip on the lower Yuba river in California for the two of us. I had already started fly fishing at that point, but still clung to spinning gear when things got tough. The second I stepped into the leg braces of that drift boat, I knew what I wanted to do. I wanted to be a fly fishing guide.
In 2011 I moved to Montana. I started working at a fly shop in Wolf Creek and fishing the Missouri. I also bought my first Winston rod that year. I found my home. I've been guiding the Missouri, the Smith, Blackfoot, and South Fork Flathead river ever since. My clients experience on the water and their expectations of the day come first. I'm happy to being doing that with a green stick in their hand.
McKenna Hulslander
MCKENNA HULSLANDER
Kalispell, Montana 59901
United States
406-890-5877
Email: OUTCASTADVENTURES01@GMAIL.COM
Website: mckennahulslander.squarespace.com
McKenna Hulslander is owner and operator of Outcast Adventures where she leads groups of women into northwest Montana to learn the cherished lessons of fly fishing and backcountry expeditions. She created Outcast Adventures to encourage women to jump into the world of fly fishing and to experience the power of connection with wild places and amazing people. McKenna grew up learning to fly fish with her older brother and father who instilled in her early the foundation of western traditions and conservation. She loves to tell a good story, especially one that involves big fish, rivers, and the occasional hint of embellishment.

United States
406-890-5877
Email: OUTCASTADVENTURES01@GMAIL.COM
Website: mckennahulslander.squarespace.com
McKenna Hulslander is owner and operator of Outcast Adventures where she leads groups of women into northwest Montana to learn the cherished lessons of fly fishing and backcountry expeditions. She created Outcast Adventures to encourage women to jump into the world of fly fishing and to experience the power of connection with wild places and amazing people. McKenna grew up learning to fly fish with her older brother and father who instilled in her early the foundation of western traditions and conservation. She loves to tell a good story, especially one that involves big fish, rivers, and the occasional hint of embellishment.
Tom Jenni
TOM JENNI
2512 Wylie Ave
Missoula, Montana 59802
United States
406-493-0782
Email: tom@tomjenni.com
Website: www.tomjenni.cm
This will be my twelfth season as a Montana guide and outfitter. Prior to that I was product manager designing fishing vests and accessories. My favorite rod is the 8'6" 5wt BIIIx. It's the perfect combo of power, feel and easy fishing. Favorite fishing moment: the first cup of coffee at the campfire, next to the river, knowing an entire day of fishing and laughter lies ahead.

Missoula, Montana 59802
United States
406-493-0782
Email: tom@tomjenni.com
Website: www.tomjenni.cm
This will be my twelfth season as a Montana guide and outfitter. Prior to that I was product manager designing fishing vests and accessories. My favorite rod is the 8'6" 5wt BIIIx. It's the perfect combo of power, feel and easy fishing. Favorite fishing moment: the first cup of coffee at the campfire, next to the river, knowing an entire day of fishing and laughter lies ahead.
Christopher Kaufmann
CHRISTOPHER KAUFMANN
20 Cypress
Bozeman, Montana 59715
United States
406-539-0772
Email: ckfishing@yahoo.com
Website: www.mtflyguides.com
I was raised in Southwest Montana in a fishing family. From a young age, fishing chose me and I couldn't get enough. When I graduated high school I started my guiding career. As the years past I found that I always chose the path to keep myself on the water. I guided through college and when I graduated I chose guiding as a permanent career and started Montana Fly Guides in Southwest Montana.
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Bozeman, Montana 59715
United States
406-539-0772
Email: ckfishing@yahoo.com
Website: www.mtflyguides.com
I was raised in Southwest Montana in a fishing family. From a young age, fishing chose me and I couldn't get enough. When I graduated high school I started my guiding career. As the years past I found that I always chose the path to keep myself on the water. I guided through college and when I graduated I chose guiding as a permanent career and started Montana Fly Guides in Southwest Montana.
Bill Kemph
BILL KEMPH
280 Silver Maple Rd.
Dillon, Montana 59725
United States
406-925-0500
Email: mtbad@live.com
Website: www.lilly&kemphoutfitting.com
Bill Kemph is a native Montanan who grew up fishing and hunting the rivers and forests of SW Montana. Following graduation with a degree in education from the University of Montana at Western, Bill decided that he wanted to build a career as a guide and outfitter. Bill has guided both fishermen and hunters in Montana for the last 25 years.
He operates his own hunting outfitting business, Montana Bucks and Ducks, out of the town of Dillon. Bill is a patient and effective teacher of fly fishing and recognized as one of the most knowledgeable guides of SW Montana. He is a superb angler, skilled in all phases of the sport of fly fishing, an accomplished tier and a wonderful streamside companion.

Dillon, Montana 59725
United States
406-925-0500
Email: mtbad@live.com
Website: www.lilly&kemphoutfitting.com
Bill Kemph is a native Montanan who grew up fishing and hunting the rivers and forests of SW Montana. Following graduation with a degree in education from the University of Montana at Western, Bill decided that he wanted to build a career as a guide and outfitter. Bill has guided both fishermen and hunters in Montana for the last 25 years.
He operates his own hunting outfitting business, Montana Bucks and Ducks, out of the town of Dillon. Bill is a patient and effective teacher of fly fishing and recognized as one of the most knowledgeable guides of SW Montana. He is a superb angler, skilled in all phases of the sport of fly fishing, an accomplished tier and a wonderful streamside companion.
Frank Kneeshaw
FRANK KNEESHAW
Trout Central Outfitting
Twin Bridges, Montana
United States
(253) 906-7091
Email: yorainbowdude@msn.com
Since 1980 Frank has been involved in various commercial and guide fisheries throughout the country. His experience ranges from commercial fishing for salmon out of Sand Point Alaska on purse seiners, and gillnetting in Bristol Bay Alaska; to Bearing Sea crab fishing; and purse seining in Southern California for squid. Frank has guided fly fishermen on the famed rivers and lakes of Bristol Bay Alaska; steelhead fishing in Washington; tarpon, snook, and redfish in South Florida; and his true passion Montana flyfishing.
Since 2002 Frank has been a licensed guide and outfitter in Montana, and has called the waters around Twin Bridges home. He spends well over 100 days a season guiding on the various waters around Twin Bridges. He loves the Big Hole River, and it shows when he takes you to fish there. He will have you on Montana time before you even leave. Having taught his three sons Axel, Luke, and Jake, and his better half Leslie to fly fish (all of whom also fish Winston Fly Rods); Frank has all the tools of an excellent instructor, and is great when it comes to introducing someone to fly fishing, and getting them hooked. Whether a person is experienced or new to fly fishing, Frank has the skills and experience to make any guide day a great one. Besides being a licensed outfitter in Montana, Frank holds a 100 ton U.S. Coast Guard Master ("Captain") license.
Frank Spends his winters in South Florida taking fly fishermen on custom guided fishing trips, and exploring the waters of South Florida chasing bonefish, permit, snook, tarpon, and redfish. Since 2002 Frank has exclusively fished Winston Fly Rods on all of his fishing adventures from Steelhead in Washington and British Columbia, to trout in Montana, or Tarpon in South Florida.

Twin Bridges, Montana
United States
(253) 906-7091
Email: yorainbowdude@msn.com
Since 1980 Frank has been involved in various commercial and guide fisheries throughout the country. His experience ranges from commercial fishing for salmon out of Sand Point Alaska on purse seiners, and gillnetting in Bristol Bay Alaska; to Bearing Sea crab fishing; and purse seining in Southern California for squid. Frank has guided fly fishermen on the famed rivers and lakes of Bristol Bay Alaska; steelhead fishing in Washington; tarpon, snook, and redfish in South Florida; and his true passion Montana flyfishing.
Since 2002 Frank has been a licensed guide and outfitter in Montana, and has called the waters around Twin Bridges home. He spends well over 100 days a season guiding on the various waters around Twin Bridges. He loves the Big Hole River, and it shows when he takes you to fish there. He will have you on Montana time before you even leave. Having taught his three sons Axel, Luke, and Jake, and his better half Leslie to fly fish (all of whom also fish Winston Fly Rods); Frank has all the tools of an excellent instructor, and is great when it comes to introducing someone to fly fishing, and getting them hooked. Whether a person is experienced or new to fly fishing, Frank has the skills and experience to make any guide day a great one. Besides being a licensed outfitter in Montana, Frank holds a 100 ton U.S. Coast Guard Master ("Captain") license.
Frank Spends his winters in South Florida taking fly fishermen on custom guided fishing trips, and exploring the waters of South Florida chasing bonefish, permit, snook, tarpon, and redfish. Since 2002 Frank has exclusively fished Winston Fly Rods on all of his fishing adventures from Steelhead in Washington and British Columbia, to trout in Montana, or Tarpon in South Florida.
Chris Knott
CHRIS KNOTT
201 N. Main St.
Twin Bridges, Montana 59754
United States
4066845651
Email: 4r@4riversmontana.com
Website: www.4riversmontana.com
Chris is co-owner of the Four Rivers Fishing Company right here in Twin Bridges. Chris has spent the past 12 years guiding around the SW Montana area. Chris also guided in Chilean Patagonia for a couple winters and also in Washington chasing summer run steelhead. On his off days you can (possibly ?»?ü?á) catch him stripping streamers or fishing dries on his home waters around Twin. Chris has an endless amount of love for teaching novice to expert anglers new techniques and ways to improve their ability. If you happen to hear some loud laughing on the Big Hole or Jefferson rivers, chances are it is Chris showing his clients a great time!

Twin Bridges, Montana 59754
United States
4066845651
Email: 4r@4riversmontana.com
Website: www.4riversmontana.com
Chris is co-owner of the Four Rivers Fishing Company right here in Twin Bridges. Chris has spent the past 12 years guiding around the SW Montana area. Chris also guided in Chilean Patagonia for a couple winters and also in Washington chasing summer run steelhead. On his off days you can (possibly ?»?ü?á) catch him stripping streamers or fishing dries on his home waters around Twin. Chris has an endless amount of love for teaching novice to expert anglers new techniques and ways to improve their ability. If you happen to hear some loud laughing on the Big Hole or Jefferson rivers, chances are it is Chris showing his clients a great time!
Kyle Kolodziejski
KYLE KOLODZIEJSKI
213 South Willson Avenue
Bozeman, Montana 59715
United States
406-581-6956
Email: kyle@yellowdogflyfishing.com
Website: www.yellowdogflyfishing.com
Kyle is Yellow Dog's Program Director for Argentina and Chile. His personal and professional paths in life have always been focused on the outdoors - specifically lodge management, guiding, outdoor education, fly fishing and adventure travel. He has over a dozen years of experience guiding, managing lodges and owning an outfitting business in Alaska, and nearly 25 years of direct travel experience throughout South America.
Kyle has visited and fished in just about every corner of Patagonia and beyond, and has developed a solid reputation for helping his clients select destinations that best fit their travel needs and fishing goals, and cultivated relationships with a wide network of lodges, guides, and outfitters across South America. That said, you'll be hard-pressed to find someone as knowledgeable or passionate about assisting clients in planning and preparing for the best overall fly fishing trip experience. Additionally, Kyle has a huge reservoir of salt and fresh water fly fishing experience as well as strong background in river stewardship and fisheries conservation.

Bozeman, Montana 59715
United States
406-581-6956
Email: kyle@yellowdogflyfishing.com
Website: www.yellowdogflyfishing.com
Kyle is Yellow Dog's Program Director for Argentina and Chile. His personal and professional paths in life have always been focused on the outdoors - specifically lodge management, guiding, outdoor education, fly fishing and adventure travel. He has over a dozen years of experience guiding, managing lodges and owning an outfitting business in Alaska, and nearly 25 years of direct travel experience throughout South America.
Kyle has visited and fished in just about every corner of Patagonia and beyond, and has developed a solid reputation for helping his clients select destinations that best fit their travel needs and fishing goals, and cultivated relationships with a wide network of lodges, guides, and outfitters across South America. That said, you'll be hard-pressed to find someone as knowledgeable or passionate about assisting clients in planning and preparing for the best overall fly fishing trip experience. Additionally, Kyle has a huge reservoir of salt and fresh water fly fishing experience as well as strong background in river stewardship and fisheries conservation.
Art Lacinak
ART LACINAK
Twin Bridges, Montana 59754
United States
414-699-9031
Email: mountain_kiwi@yahoo.com
Website: 4riversmontana.com
United States
414-699-9031
Email: mountain_kiwi@yahoo.com
Website: 4riversmontana.com
Steve Lund
STEVE LUND
PO Box 2528
Columbia Falls, Montana 59912
United States
Email: thewordkind@hotmail.com
I started working in Montana and now I spend summers in western Alaska. Drift boats, Jet boats, Helicopters, Bush planes, brown bears, moose, caribou, elk and BIG FISH. I love what I do.

Columbia Falls, Montana 59912
United States
Email: thewordkind@hotmail.com
I started working in Montana and now I spend summers in western Alaska. Drift boats, Jet boats, Helicopters, Bush planes, brown bears, moose, caribou, elk and BIG FISH. I love what I do.
Craig Mathews
CRAIG MATHEWS
309 N. Canyon
West Yellowstone, Montana 59758
United States
Email: drf@blueribbonflies.com
Craig Mathews, former police chief of West Yellowstone, Mt, and Fly Rod and Reel's Angler of the Year in 2005, is founder and owner of Blue Ribbon Flies and The Yellowstone Park Company, both in West Yellowstone, Mt.In 2001, with Yvon Chouinard, owner of Patagonia Inc, he founded the 1% for the Planet, an alliance of businesses that contribute at least 1 percent of their annual revenues to groups on a list of researched and approved environmental organizations. This organization has over 1600 business members and has funded over $60 million in conservation and environmental programs.
He has fished and studied the Golden Triangle for forty years. He is the author and co-author of 6 important fly fishing books: Western Fly-Fishing Strategies, Yellowstone Fly-Fishing Guide, Fishing Yellowstone Hatches, Fly Patterns of Yellowstone, Fly Fishing the Madison River, and Vol 2 of Fly Patterns of Yellowstone. He has narrated four Telly Award winning DVDs on fly fishing; Fly Fishing Yellowstone Hatches, Fly Tying Yellowstone Hatches, Bone Fishing the Flats and Fly Fishing the Madison River. Blue Ribbon Flies, has been awarded many conservation and environmental awards for helping preserve, protect and enhance western trout waters for future generations.
Awards like the Greater Yellowstone Coalition's Business Award, The Protector of Yellowstone Award from Yellowstone National Park, Trout Unlimited, The Madison River Foundation, and The Nature Conservancy's business awards for Blue Ribbon Flies conservation work, The State of Montana award for their work to preserve The $3.00 Bridge area along the Madison River, and The Federation of Fly Fishers Conservation and Environmental Award for Blue Ribbon Flies work in the Yellowstone area, and many other honors.

West Yellowstone, Montana 59758
United States
Email: drf@blueribbonflies.com
Craig Mathews, former police chief of West Yellowstone, Mt, and Fly Rod and Reel's Angler of the Year in 2005, is founder and owner of Blue Ribbon Flies and The Yellowstone Park Company, both in West Yellowstone, Mt.In 2001, with Yvon Chouinard, owner of Patagonia Inc, he founded the 1% for the Planet, an alliance of businesses that contribute at least 1 percent of their annual revenues to groups on a list of researched and approved environmental organizations. This organization has over 1600 business members and has funded over $60 million in conservation and environmental programs.
He has fished and studied the Golden Triangle for forty years. He is the author and co-author of 6 important fly fishing books: Western Fly-Fishing Strategies, Yellowstone Fly-Fishing Guide, Fishing Yellowstone Hatches, Fly Patterns of Yellowstone, Fly Fishing the Madison River, and Vol 2 of Fly Patterns of Yellowstone. He has narrated four Telly Award winning DVDs on fly fishing; Fly Fishing Yellowstone Hatches, Fly Tying Yellowstone Hatches, Bone Fishing the Flats and Fly Fishing the Madison River. Blue Ribbon Flies, has been awarded many conservation and environmental awards for helping preserve, protect and enhance western trout waters for future generations.
Awards like the Greater Yellowstone Coalition's Business Award, The Protector of Yellowstone Award from Yellowstone National Park, Trout Unlimited, The Madison River Foundation, and The Nature Conservancy's business awards for Blue Ribbon Flies conservation work, The State of Montana award for their work to preserve The $3.00 Bridge area along the Madison River, and The Federation of Fly Fishers Conservation and Environmental Award for Blue Ribbon Flies work in the Yellowstone area, and many other honors.
Brian McGeehan
BRIAN MCGEEHAN
76 Lucille Lane
Bozeman , Montana 59718
United States
406-522-9854
Email: brian@montanaangler.com
Website: www.montanaangler.com
Brian McGeehan is the owner and outfitter of Montana Angler Fly Fishing based in Bozeman, MT which specializes in designing customized fishing packages across Southwest Montana and Yellowstone National Park. He has guided fishing trips for 19 seasons in Colorado, Montana and Wyoming and has fish for a variety of species in destinations around the world.
Montana Angler also partners with multiple international lodges and Brian hosts destination trips annually to locations including Chile, Argentina and the Bahamas.
Brian is also a veteran river runner, and his class-V whitewater training comes in handy for fishing some of Montana's wilderness canyon runs. During the off season, he teaches science at Chief Joseph Middle School in Bozeman, coaches wrestling; and runs a fly fishing club for middle school students.
Brian is regularly featured by Trout TV, Ask About Fly Fishing radio show, Outdoor Life and several online publications.

Bozeman , Montana 59718
United States
406-522-9854
Email: brian@montanaangler.com
Website: www.montanaangler.com
Brian McGeehan is the owner and outfitter of Montana Angler Fly Fishing based in Bozeman, MT which specializes in designing customized fishing packages across Southwest Montana and Yellowstone National Park. He has guided fishing trips for 19 seasons in Colorado, Montana and Wyoming and has fish for a variety of species in destinations around the world.
Montana Angler also partners with multiple international lodges and Brian hosts destination trips annually to locations including Chile, Argentina and the Bahamas.
Brian is also a veteran river runner, and his class-V whitewater training comes in handy for fishing some of Montana's wilderness canyon runs. During the off season, he teaches science at Chief Joseph Middle School in Bozeman, coaches wrestling; and runs a fly fishing club for middle school students.
Brian is regularly featured by Trout TV, Ask About Fly Fishing radio show, Outdoor Life and several online publications.
Seth McLean
SETH MCLEAN
201 N. Main St.
Twin Bridges, Montana 59754
United States
406-684-5651
Email: 4r@4riversmontana.com
Website: www.4riversmontana.com
Born and raised right here in Twin Bridges, Seth is a co-owner of the local Four Rivers Fishing Company. Raised with a green stick in his hand, his roots with Winston run deep. Seth has fished these local waters since he was old enough to walk, and has spent the last 12 years guiding them professionally. On his days off, you will find him throwing the "family secret" steamer, looking for lunkers on his home waters! In the off-season, he's chasing steelhead from BC to the OP, or exploring new fishing destinations from Baja to the Bahamas. Seth's endless passion for the sport, combined with his strong will to share the resource with others makes for an unforgettable time on the water.

Twin Bridges, Montana 59754
United States
406-684-5651
Email: 4r@4riversmontana.com
Website: www.4riversmontana.com
Born and raised right here in Twin Bridges, Seth is a co-owner of the local Four Rivers Fishing Company. Raised with a green stick in his hand, his roots with Winston run deep. Seth has fished these local waters since he was old enough to walk, and has spent the last 12 years guiding them professionally. On his days off, you will find him throwing the "family secret" steamer, looking for lunkers on his home waters! In the off-season, he's chasing steelhead from BC to the OP, or exploring new fishing destinations from Baja to the Bahamas. Seth's endless passion for the sport, combined with his strong will to share the resource with others makes for an unforgettable time on the water.
Eric Mondragon
ERIC MONDRAGON
Montana
United States
406.231.6457
Email: speycaster@netzero.net
Eric C Mondragon is a professional guide on Montana's Missouri River and a proud member of the RL Winston Fly Rod Company Pro Staff. Eric was introduced to fly fishing in 1978. His guide career began in Colorado and New Mexico in 1995.
He fell in love with Montana and made the move to continue his career on the Missouri River in 2003. His 'office' is a forty mile stretch of the Missouri from Holter Dam to his home of Cascade, MT. Dry fly fishing over technical water is his specialty.
As a pro staff member for Hyde Drift Boats, he helped design a boat superior for his specific guiding needs. Many of his suggestions are now offered as part of Hyde's design options.
Eric happily introduces fly fishing and fly tying to new anglers in his community and donates time to the Healing Waters program and Wounded Warriors Foundation. Over the years, he continually provides instruction for several guide schools. He is a guide/instructor for an advanced dry fly program offered by Headhunters Fly Shop in Craig, Montana in the summer of 2019.
Eric C Mondragon takes fly fishing seriously and works hard to maintain the highest professional standards. When he isn't guiding, Eric is on the river with his wife, April and his best girl Rio - a female golden retriever.

United States
406.231.6457
Email: speycaster@netzero.net
Eric C Mondragon is a professional guide on Montana's Missouri River and a proud member of the RL Winston Fly Rod Company Pro Staff. Eric was introduced to fly fishing in 1978. His guide career began in Colorado and New Mexico in 1995.
He fell in love with Montana and made the move to continue his career on the Missouri River in 2003. His 'office' is a forty mile stretch of the Missouri from Holter Dam to his home of Cascade, MT. Dry fly fishing over technical water is his specialty.
As a pro staff member for Hyde Drift Boats, he helped design a boat superior for his specific guiding needs. Many of his suggestions are now offered as part of Hyde's design options.
Eric happily introduces fly fishing and fly tying to new anglers in his community and donates time to the Healing Waters program and Wounded Warriors Foundation. Over the years, he continually provides instruction for several guide schools. He is a guide/instructor for an advanced dry fly program offered by Headhunters Fly Shop in Craig, Montana in the summer of 2019.
Eric C Mondragon takes fly fishing seriously and works hard to maintain the highest professional standards. When he isn't guiding, Eric is on the river with his wife, April and his best girl Rio - a female golden retriever.
Joe Moore
JOE MOORE
39 Madison Avenue
West Yellowstone, Montana 59758
United States
Email: joe@bigskyanglers.com
Website: www.bigskyanglers.com
Joe Moore is the founder and current co-owner and senior guide at Big Sky Anglers in West Yellowstone, Montana. He grew up in the small mid-western town of Quincy, Illinois, along the banks of the Mississippi River. Joe's father introduced him to the art of fly fishing at age six, while on vacation in Yellowstone National Park. After chasing bass, bluegill, channel catfish and trout around the mid-west from his float tube for 10 years, Joe headed west for the second time with his father. That was the summer of 1992, and sometime during a magical three weeks of traveling around Montana and Yellowstone, living in a pop-up camper, and fishing from dawn to well after dusk, it all clicked.
During his college years, Joe began his career working for Montana River Outfitters on the Missouri River in Wolf Creek, MT. Three seasons later he moved to West Yellowstone to work for one of the local shops, and in 2004 he founded a small outfitting business called Big Sky Anglers. How things have grown since then!In all, Joe has been guiding clients on the Madison, Gallatin, Missouri, Yellowstone and the waters of Yellowstone National Park since 1999. He is well regarded by guides and outfitters across SW Montana - a testament to his friendly nature, professionalism, strong work ethic, and outstanding skill as a guide.
Joe is also a member of the R.L. Winston Fly Rods and Hatch Pro Staffs, and a signature fly tier for Montana Fly Company.When he isn't guiding or out fishing himself, he loves adventuring on foot or skis with his awesome wife Molly, or bird hunting with his dog Stella.

West Yellowstone, Montana 59758
United States
Email: joe@bigskyanglers.com
Website: www.bigskyanglers.com
Joe Moore is the founder and current co-owner and senior guide at Big Sky Anglers in West Yellowstone, Montana. He grew up in the small mid-western town of Quincy, Illinois, along the banks of the Mississippi River. Joe's father introduced him to the art of fly fishing at age six, while on vacation in Yellowstone National Park. After chasing bass, bluegill, channel catfish and trout around the mid-west from his float tube for 10 years, Joe headed west for the second time with his father. That was the summer of 1992, and sometime during a magical three weeks of traveling around Montana and Yellowstone, living in a pop-up camper, and fishing from dawn to well after dusk, it all clicked.
During his college years, Joe began his career working for Montana River Outfitters on the Missouri River in Wolf Creek, MT. Three seasons later he moved to West Yellowstone to work for one of the local shops, and in 2004 he founded a small outfitting business called Big Sky Anglers. How things have grown since then!In all, Joe has been guiding clients on the Madison, Gallatin, Missouri, Yellowstone and the waters of Yellowstone National Park since 1999. He is well regarded by guides and outfitters across SW Montana - a testament to his friendly nature, professionalism, strong work ethic, and outstanding skill as a guide.
Joe is also a member of the R.L. Winston Fly Rods and Hatch Pro Staffs, and a signature fly tier for Montana Fly Company.When he isn't guiding or out fishing himself, he loves adventuring on foot or skis with his awesome wife Molly, or bird hunting with his dog Stella.
Graham Murphy
GRAHAM MURPHY
216 S. Main St.
Twin Bridges, Montana 59754
United States
Email: Graham.Murphy.mt@gmail.com
Graham grew up fishing large mouth bass and redfish in the waters of Georgia and Florida. At the age of 15 he made his way to the waters of Montana for the first time and never looked back. He has spent the last 8 years guiding for 4 Rivers Fishing Co. right here in Twin Bridges. Graham has the uncanny ability to bring out the best in his anglers no matter what there skill set level may be. In his off time he is often found on his local waters searching for the "One" or exploring one of his many saltwater destinations from the Bahamas to Christmas Island!

Twin Bridges, Montana 59754
United States
Email: Graham.Murphy.mt@gmail.com
Graham grew up fishing large mouth bass and redfish in the waters of Georgia and Florida. At the age of 15 he made his way to the waters of Montana for the first time and never looked back. He has spent the last 8 years guiding for 4 Rivers Fishing Co. right here in Twin Bridges. Graham has the uncanny ability to bring out the best in his anglers no matter what there skill set level may be. In his off time he is often found on his local waters searching for the "One" or exploring one of his many saltwater destinations from the Bahamas to Christmas Island!
Tom Osen
TOM OSEN
Missoula, Montana
United States
Email: sippingdries@yahoo.com
Website: grizzlyhackle.com
I was born and raised in the great state of Montana. I started fishing at a young age with the help of both of my parents. I have had the fishing bug since I was little and it has continued throughout my life.
I decided to turn my passion of fly fishing into a fulltime job in 2005. I started working at a fly shop which turned into guiding on the Bighorn river. In 2015 the family and I decided to pull up anchor and head west to the Missoula area. I have been guiding on the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, and Clarkfork since then. There is truly nothing better than floating one of the local freestones throwing a dry fly with a "green stick".
A Montana native and a Montana made R.L. Winston fly rod just makes sense. Plain and simple, Winston rods are just fun to fish. A Montana native and a Montana made R.L. Winston fly rod just makes sense. Plain and simple, Winston rods are just fun to fish.

United States
Email: sippingdries@yahoo.com
Website: grizzlyhackle.com
I was born and raised in the great state of Montana. I started fishing at a young age with the help of both of my parents. I have had the fishing bug since I was little and it has continued throughout my life.
I decided to turn my passion of fly fishing into a fulltime job in 2005. I started working at a fly shop which turned into guiding on the Bighorn river. In 2015 the family and I decided to pull up anchor and head west to the Missoula area. I have been guiding on the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, and Clarkfork since then. There is truly nothing better than floating one of the local freestones throwing a dry fly with a "green stick".
A Montana native and a Montana made R.L. Winston fly rod just makes sense. Plain and simple, Winston rods are just fun to fish. A Montana native and a Montana made R.L. Winston fly rod just makes sense. Plain and simple, Winston rods are just fun to fish.
Alice Owsley
ALICE OWSLEY
West Yellowstone, Montana 59758
United States
406-640-1698
Email: trout@riversideanglers.com
Website: www.riversideanglers.com
Alice was born in Ohio and introduced to fly fishing at a young age on the spring creeks of Northeast Ohio. She moved out west after graduating from college to pursue a career in the fly fishing industry. She currently operates Riverside Anglers guide service out of West Yellowstone, Montana. Since 2001, Alice has been guiding on the Madison, Henry's Fork and waters of Yellowstone National Park, teaching clients of all skill levels her trout catching ways. Alice also spent the 1999 summer season on the famed Naknek River of SE Alaska chasing King Salmon and large Rainbow trout. She is a Simms Guide Ambassador and a member of the ClackaCraft pro staff who has been a licensed outfitter in Montana since 2004.

United States
406-640-1698
Email: trout@riversideanglers.com
Website: www.riversideanglers.com
Alice was born in Ohio and introduced to fly fishing at a young age on the spring creeks of Northeast Ohio. She moved out west after graduating from college to pursue a career in the fly fishing industry. She currently operates Riverside Anglers guide service out of West Yellowstone, Montana. Since 2001, Alice has been guiding on the Madison, Henry's Fork and waters of Yellowstone National Park, teaching clients of all skill levels her trout catching ways. Alice also spent the 1999 summer season on the famed Naknek River of SE Alaska chasing King Salmon and large Rainbow trout. She is a Simms Guide Ambassador and a member of the ClackaCraft pro staff who has been a licensed outfitter in Montana since 2004.
Jeff Raddon
JEFF RADDON
Dillon, Montana 59725
United States
Email: raddonjeff@gmail.com
Jeff Raddon, born and raised on the Wasatch Front of the Rocky Mountains, has loved fly fishing since he was a young boy and as he grew, it was with a Winston rod in his hands. As any true fisherman knows, it’s not just the person behind the rod, but the equipment used as well. For Jeff, Winston Fly Rods help make this outdoorsman’s fishing experiences extraordinary.
In Jeff’s words, “Winston has every rod you need with the highest quality. It’s not just the products they offer, but the people who are willing to dedicate their time to making each fishing experience more memorable. The people of Winston are really great to work with. The relationships I share with the staff are so valuable and I enjoy spending quality time with them.”
Over the years, Jeff has been a loyal Winston customer, fishing with their products around the world in places like Haiti, New Zealand, Fiji, Bahamas, and the Dominican Republic. Despite the places he’s traveled, southwest Montana is Jeff’s passion and home. He is proud to fish with the rod from his favorite state.
Jeff is a board member of the Big Hole River Foundation, donates time to water quality sampling, and works to share his love of the earth with the people who mean the most to him. His motto is to “always leave things better than you find them,” and throughout his life, he has allowed his actions to speak for themselves in the kind of person that he is.
“Cheers, Go Team Green!”

United States
Email: raddonjeff@gmail.com
Jeff Raddon, born and raised on the Wasatch Front of the Rocky Mountains, has loved fly fishing since he was a young boy and as he grew, it was with a Winston rod in his hands. As any true fisherman knows, it’s not just the person behind the rod, but the equipment used as well. For Jeff, Winston Fly Rods help make this outdoorsman’s fishing experiences extraordinary.
In Jeff’s words, “Winston has every rod you need with the highest quality. It’s not just the products they offer, but the people who are willing to dedicate their time to making each fishing experience more memorable. The people of Winston are really great to work with. The relationships I share with the staff are so valuable and I enjoy spending quality time with them.”
Over the years, Jeff has been a loyal Winston customer, fishing with their products around the world in places like Haiti, New Zealand, Fiji, Bahamas, and the Dominican Republic. Despite the places he’s traveled, southwest Montana is Jeff’s passion and home. He is proud to fish with the rod from his favorite state.
Jeff is a board member of the Big Hole River Foundation, donates time to water quality sampling, and works to share his love of the earth with the people who mean the most to him. His motto is to “always leave things better than you find them,” and throughout his life, he has allowed his actions to speak for themselves in the kind of person that he is.
“Cheers, Go Team Green!”
Tony Reinhardt
TONY REINHARDT
6108 Raelene Ct.
Missoula, Montana 59803
United States
Email: mttroutoutfitters@gmail.com
Website: www.mttroutguides.com
I have been guiding the rivers of Western Montana since 1998. I currently work for the Grizzly Hackle Fly shop and operate Montana Trout Outfitters, both based in Missoula. My main focus is on the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Clark Fork and Rock Creek, but adventurous clients have joined me in all corners of Montana. During the off season you'll find me putting Winston rods through their paces in as many saltwater fly fishing destinations as possible.

Missoula, Montana 59803
United States
Email: mttroutoutfitters@gmail.com
Website: www.mttroutguides.com
I have been guiding the rivers of Western Montana since 1998. I currently work for the Grizzly Hackle Fly shop and operate Montana Trout Outfitters, both based in Missoula. My main focus is on the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Clark Fork and Rock Creek, but adventurous clients have joined me in all corners of Montana. During the off season you'll find me putting Winston rods through their paces in as many saltwater fly fishing destinations as possible.
Travis Rydberg
TRAVIS RYDBERG
Billings, Montana 59102
United States
406-640-1680
Email: travisrydberg@gmail.com
Website: www.trouthunt.com
Travis Rydberg's passion for fly fishing began at a very early age, and soon after a never ending love affair with Winston was born. A fifth generation Montanan, Travis was raised fishing the same rivers of southern Montana as his great-great-grandfather. Since then, Travis has added 30+ years of experience fishing the famed waters of Yellowstone country and has been blessed over those years by adding many other regions to the list. Including waters along the Rockies, Northwest, Southwest, Argentina, and various salt water locations to name only a few. Travis has been guiding anglers in Montana, Idaho, and Yellowstone National Park since 2000 and currently guides at Trouthunter on the Henry's Fork. .

United States
406-640-1680
Email: travisrydberg@gmail.com
Website: www.trouthunt.com
Travis Rydberg's passion for fly fishing began at a very early age, and soon after a never ending love affair with Winston was born. A fifth generation Montanan, Travis was raised fishing the same rivers of southern Montana as his great-great-grandfather. Since then, Travis has added 30+ years of experience fishing the famed waters of Yellowstone country and has been blessed over those years by adding many other regions to the list. Including waters along the Rockies, Northwest, Southwest, Argentina, and various salt water locations to name only a few. Travis has been guiding anglers in Montana, Idaho, and Yellowstone National Park since 2000 and currently guides at Trouthunter on the Henry's Fork. .
John Sindland
JOHN SINDLAND
PO Box 7741
Ft. Smith, Montana 59035
United States
Email: brittdogs@hotmail.com
Website: bighorntroutshop.com
I have been fly fishing for 25 years. I have been guiding for 12 years. I am also involved with the Bighorn River Alliance and the Henry's Fork Foundation.

Ft. Smith, Montana 59035
United States
Email: brittdogs@hotmail.com
Website: bighorntroutshop.com
I have been fly fishing for 25 years. I have been guiding for 12 years. I am also involved with the Bighorn River Alliance and the Henry's Fork Foundation.
Greg Smith
GREG SMITH
5162 Hwy 41
Silverstar, Montana 59751
United States
406-498-4992
Email: smith.greg1966@gmail.com
Greg spends over 200 days on the water. He takes a special pleasure in fishing off the beaten path. It's no secret that Greg loves to fish on his days "off". You can usually find him rowing and throwing streamers on the Pennington to High Road run on the Big Hole. If you are tired of talking to him about fishing rattle his photographic memory with sports, music, or history of the Ruby Valley trivia. Greg is that unique guide that is as good with beginners as he is with expert fisherman.

Silverstar, Montana 59751
United States
406-498-4992
Email: smith.greg1966@gmail.com
Greg spends over 200 days on the water. He takes a special pleasure in fishing off the beaten path. It's no secret that Greg loves to fish on his days "off". You can usually find him rowing and throwing streamers on the Pennington to High Road run on the Big Hole. If you are tired of talking to him about fishing rattle his photographic memory with sports, music, or history of the Ruby Valley trivia. Greg is that unique guide that is as good with beginners as he is with expert fisherman.
Michael Stack
MICHAEL STACK
5 Wilson Lane
Sheridan, Montana 59749
United States
406-451-2074
Email: flyguide95@gmail.com
Website: mtfishtales.com
I have been guiding and outfitting in SW Montana since 1995 after a rookie season in SW Alaska. 27 plus years of experience on the rivers of SW Montana has afforded me a unique level of experience and know how. From The Yellowstone, Madison, Ruby, Jefferson, Big Hole, Beaverhead, Missouri, Blackfoot, Bitterroot, and Clark Fork rivers are all available to you as a guest of Fishtales Outfitting, making us one of the most diverse fly fishing outfitters in Montana.

Sheridan, Montana 59749
United States
406-451-2074
Email: flyguide95@gmail.com
Website: mtfishtales.com

I have been guiding and outfitting in SW Montana since 1995 after a rookie season in SW Alaska. 27 plus years of experience on the rivers of SW Montana has afforded me a unique level of experience and know how. From The Yellowstone, Madison, Ruby, Jefferson, Big Hole, Beaverhead, Missouri, Blackfoot, Bitterroot, and Clark Fork rivers are all available to you as a guest of Fishtales Outfitting, making us one of the most diverse fly fishing outfitters in Montana.
Pat Straub
PAT STRAUB
716 N. Warren
Helena, Montana 59601
United States
406-439-4545
Email: flyfishpat@yahoo.com
Website: www.dragfreedrift.com
One of the few guides and outfitters in Montana who actually grew up in Montana, I've seen fly fishing in Montana grow and change over the years. The soul of Winston remains the same" Montana folk who desire to personally produce the best fly rods on the market today. Before I could row a boat I spent my days on the creeks of Gallatin Valley and the Gallatin River from Belgrade to Big Sky. Today I own and operate two successful Montana fly fishing businesses, Gallatin River Guides fly shop in Big Sky and Montana Fishing Outfitters guide service in southwest and central Montana. My homewaters are the Missouri, Gallatin, Yellowstone, Madison, Paradise Valley Spring Creeks and all the waters in-between.
My favorite Winston rods are the new Boron III LS , a WT for delicate dry fly presentations, and any Boron IIIx for bigger rivers. I'm the author of four books on fly fishing, including my most recent work, Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Fly Fishing.
When I'm not rowing, walking-and-wading, or running a fly shop, I spend time with my wife, daughter, and our dog at our house near the Gallatin River at the mouth of Gallatin Canyon.

Helena, Montana 59601
United States
406-439-4545
Email: flyfishpat@yahoo.com
Website: www.dragfreedrift.com
One of the few guides and outfitters in Montana who actually grew up in Montana, I've seen fly fishing in Montana grow and change over the years. The soul of Winston remains the same" Montana folk who desire to personally produce the best fly rods on the market today. Before I could row a boat I spent my days on the creeks of Gallatin Valley and the Gallatin River from Belgrade to Big Sky. Today I own and operate two successful Montana fly fishing businesses, Gallatin River Guides fly shop in Big Sky and Montana Fishing Outfitters guide service in southwest and central Montana. My homewaters are the Missouri, Gallatin, Yellowstone, Madison, Paradise Valley Spring Creeks and all the waters in-between.
My favorite Winston rods are the new Boron III LS , a WT for delicate dry fly presentations, and any Boron IIIx for bigger rivers. I'm the author of four books on fly fishing, including my most recent work, Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Fly Fishing.
When I'm not rowing, walking-and-wading, or running a fly shop, I spend time with my wife, daughter, and our dog at our house near the Gallatin River at the mouth of Gallatin Canyon.
Steve Summerhill
STEVE SUMMERHILL
2012 N. 7TH AVE.
BOZEMAN, Montana 59715
United States
Email: info@theriversedge.com
Website: www.theriversedge.com
I have been a fishing guide and outfitter for the past 17 years. I am now the co-owner of The River's Edge Fly Shop in Bozeman, MT. I am also on the board of the Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana (FOAM)
BOZEMAN, Montana 59715
United States
Email: info@theriversedge.com
Website: www.theriversedge.com
I have been a fishing guide and outfitter for the past 17 years. I am now the co-owner of The River's Edge Fly Shop in Bozeman, MT. I am also on the board of the Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana (FOAM)
Tim Tollett
TIM TOLLETT
PO Box 11
DILLON, Montana 59725
United States
Email: frontieranglers@mcn.net
Website: www.frontieranglers.com
I have been involved in fly fishing since 1972 when I started tying flies professionally. From there I went to work for Powell Rod Company in 1975. In 1977 I started guiding for Al Troth, and in 1980, my wife, Teresa, and I opened Frontier Anglers in Dillon, MT. Recently I have helped serve, by invitation, to help fight oil drilling as a spokesman for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership in Southwest Montana.

DILLON, Montana 59725
United States
Email: frontieranglers@mcn.net
Website: www.frontieranglers.com
I have been involved in fly fishing since 1972 when I started tying flies professionally. From there I went to work for Powell Rod Company in 1975. In 1977 I started guiding for Al Troth, and in 1980, my wife, Teresa, and I opened Frontier Anglers in Dillon, MT. Recently I have helped serve, by invitation, to help fight oil drilling as a spokesman for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership in Southwest Montana.
Geoff Unger
GEOFF UNGER
PO Box 160413
Big Sky, Montana 59716
United States
406-539-3051
Email: geoff.unger@yellowstoneclub.com
Website: blueribbonflies.com
I started guiding in 1994. Three years after, I was gifted my first Winston rod. I still have it and pull it out to fish on occasion. I've guided in Montana, Yellowstone National Park, Idaho, New York, Pennsylvania, and Colorado. Trout is my livelihood but fishing two-handers to sea run fish and saltwater fishing to the "big three" are included in my passion. I've been a Simms Ambassador for three years. R.L. Winston has been a part of my life since 1991 and I'd rather be casting a Winston.

Big Sky, Montana 59716
United States
406-539-3051
Email: geoff.unger@yellowstoneclub.com
Website: blueribbonflies.com
I started guiding in 1994. Three years after, I was gifted my first Winston rod. I still have it and pull it out to fish on occasion. I've guided in Montana, Yellowstone National Park, Idaho, New York, Pennsylvania, and Colorado. Trout is my livelihood but fishing two-handers to sea run fish and saltwater fishing to the "big three" are included in my passion. I've been a Simms Ambassador for three years. R.L. Winston has been a part of my life since 1991 and I'd rather be casting a Winston.
Joseph Willauer
JOSEPH WILLAUER
Twin Bridges, Montana 59754
United States
509-429-8326
Email: joewillauer@gmail.com
Website: www.evoanglers.com
Joe began fly fishing at the age of 12 with a fly rod inherited from his grandfather and a lot of patience and instruction from his Dad. After graduating from high school, Joe began working as a shop rat in Ellensburg, WA while attending CWU. Planning on working the shop while he attended college, Joe quickly started putting a lot of time on the water (and enough in class) and after buying an old drift boat and an even older explorer was guiding the Yakima the following spring. Steelhead fishing soon followed, and he began spending his falls swinging for Eastern Washington's grabby summer runs and the Olympic Peninsula's giant winter fish.
Travels led Joe to Twin Bridges, Montana where he now lives with his wife, daughter and their two dogs. After a dozen years guiding and becoming the head guide at one of Montana's premier lodges, as well as a Pro-Staff member for several companies,
Joe got a "real job" this past year and continues to guide in Southwestern Montana for several licensed outfitters. His guide days fill up quick, so if you want a spot in his boat you need to contact him during the winter months.

United States
509-429-8326
Email: joewillauer@gmail.com
Website: www.evoanglers.com
Joe began fly fishing at the age of 12 with a fly rod inherited from his grandfather and a lot of patience and instruction from his Dad. After graduating from high school, Joe began working as a shop rat in Ellensburg, WA while attending CWU. Planning on working the shop while he attended college, Joe quickly started putting a lot of time on the water (and enough in class) and after buying an old drift boat and an even older explorer was guiding the Yakima the following spring. Steelhead fishing soon followed, and he began spending his falls swinging for Eastern Washington's grabby summer runs and the Olympic Peninsula's giant winter fish.
Travels led Joe to Twin Bridges, Montana where he now lives with his wife, daughter and their two dogs. After a dozen years guiding and becoming the head guide at one of Montana's premier lodges, as well as a Pro-Staff member for several companies,
Joe got a "real job" this past year and continues to guide in Southwestern Montana for several licensed outfitters. His guide days fill up quick, so if you want a spot in his boat you need to contact him during the winter months.
Montana
Ryan Barba
RYAN BARBA
P.O. Box 85
Melrose, Montana 59743
United States
406-835-3474
Email: info@sunriseflyshop.com
Website: www.sunriseflyshop.com
Ryan Barba is Co-owner of the Sunrise Fly Shop, which is located on the banks of the Big Hole River in Southwest Montana. Ryan has been a guide/outfitter for over 8 years. During the season you will find Ryan guiding on the Big Hole and Beaverhead Rivers or giving advise and fishing techniques to customers at his fly shop.

Melrose, Montana 59743
United States
406-835-3474
Email: info@sunriseflyshop.com
Website: www.sunriseflyshop.com
Ryan Barba is Co-owner of the Sunrise Fly Shop, which is located on the banks of the Big Hole River in Southwest Montana. Ryan has been a guide/outfitter for over 8 years. During the season you will find Ryan guiding on the Big Hole and Beaverhead Rivers or giving advise and fishing techniques to customers at his fly shop.
Jamie Benedickt
JAMIE BENEDICKT
3785 Woodbridge Trail
Helena, Montana 59602
United States
Email: mtblackdog@msn.com
Website: www.wildwestflyfishing.com
I caught my first fish on a fly in the bicentennial summer of 1976 while traveling around the west in the back of a pickup camper with my parents. My mom would tie flies at night under the light of a coleman lantern. I was 5 years old and that fly was a McGinty. That started a lifelong obsession with all things that swim. After barely escaping college in Bozeman I cut my teeth guiding in the mountains of Colorado. I moved back to Bozeman in the spring of 1997 where I currently reside as Owner/Outfitter of Wild West Flyfishing. This will be my 20th season guiding and I truly believe I was not only put here to fish but to share what it means with others to be a fisherman.

Helena, Montana 59602
United States
Email: mtblackdog@msn.com
Website: www.wildwestflyfishing.com
I caught my first fish on a fly in the bicentennial summer of 1976 while traveling around the west in the back of a pickup camper with my parents. My mom would tie flies at night under the light of a coleman lantern. I was 5 years old and that fly was a McGinty. That started a lifelong obsession with all things that swim. After barely escaping college in Bozeman I cut my teeth guiding in the mountains of Colorado. I moved back to Bozeman in the spring of 1997 where I currently reside as Owner/Outfitter of Wild West Flyfishing. This will be my 20th season guiding and I truly believe I was not only put here to fish but to share what it means with others to be a fisherman.
Raymond Bernardo
RAYMOND BERNARDO
510 N. 16th Ave.
Bozeman, Montana 59715
United States
406-579-7776
Email: raymondbernardo@gmail.com
Website: www.lonepeakoutfitters.com
I grew up fishing the streams around Vail, Colorado and after spending 10 years meticulously learning the local water around Bozeman, Montana I began guiding to share my local knowledge. I have been guiding based in Bozeman since 2009 as the head guide for Lone Peak Outfitters. One of my favorite things to do is throw dry flies late into the Montana summer evenings on the Yellowstone River.

Bozeman, Montana 59715
United States
406-579-7776
Email: raymondbernardo@gmail.com
Website: www.lonepeakoutfitters.com
I grew up fishing the streams around Vail, Colorado and after spending 10 years meticulously learning the local water around Bozeman, Montana I began guiding to share my local knowledge. I have been guiding based in Bozeman since 2009 as the head guide for Lone Peak Outfitters. One of my favorite things to do is throw dry flies late into the Montana summer evenings on the Yellowstone River.
Dave Blackburn
DAVE BLACKBURN
13546 MT HWY 37
Libby, Montana 59923
United States
406-293-7578
Email: dave@montana-flyfishing.com
Website: goflyfishmontana.com
Dave Blackburn started tying flies and fly fishing at the age of 10 when his sixth grade teacher introduced him to the sport. Having grown up in Pennsylvania he was schooled on many of the classic limestone streams of the east. He graduated from West Virginia University with a BS in Forest Resource Management with an emphasis on water quality and aquatic ecology. He traveled westward chasing wild trout tales; and gained employment as a wilderness ranger in the Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming. In 1981, he ended up in NW Montana on the banks of the Kootenai where he now resides with his wife, Tammy, and three children. He began guiding and and founded Kootenai Angler as the first exclusive fly fishing guide service in the area.
He is on the board of directors of the Kootenai Valley Trout Club. He has been a past director of Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana and the Montana Council of Trout Unlimited. Dave chaired the Upper Kootenai River Preservation Society, which was instrumental in defeating the Jennings Rapids Dam project. Dave is a FFF-certified casting instructor and a contract tier for Umpqua Feather Merchants. He teaches fly tying and fly fishing at Flathead Community College . His photos and articles have appeared in Flyfisherman, Fly Rod and Reel, and The Flyfisher magazines.
Dave is also an accomplished bluegrass musician and entertainer with the Fly Fishing Show. He also travels throughout the country and gives presentations combining fly fishing and bluegrass music. His bluegrass band, Sheldon Mountain Boys, recently released its first album, "Thirty Years on the Mountain."

Libby, Montana 59923
United States
406-293-7578
Email: dave@montana-flyfishing.com
Website: goflyfishmontana.com
Dave Blackburn started tying flies and fly fishing at the age of 10 when his sixth grade teacher introduced him to the sport. Having grown up in Pennsylvania he was schooled on many of the classic limestone streams of the east. He graduated from West Virginia University with a BS in Forest Resource Management with an emphasis on water quality and aquatic ecology. He traveled westward chasing wild trout tales; and gained employment as a wilderness ranger in the Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming. In 1981, he ended up in NW Montana on the banks of the Kootenai where he now resides with his wife, Tammy, and three children. He began guiding and and founded Kootenai Angler as the first exclusive fly fishing guide service in the area.
He is on the board of directors of the Kootenai Valley Trout Club. He has been a past director of Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana and the Montana Council of Trout Unlimited. Dave chaired the Upper Kootenai River Preservation Society, which was instrumental in defeating the Jennings Rapids Dam project. Dave is a FFF-certified casting instructor and a contract tier for Umpqua Feather Merchants. He teaches fly tying and fly fishing at Flathead Community College . His photos and articles have appeared in Flyfisherman, Fly Rod and Reel, and The Flyfisher magazines.
Dave is also an accomplished bluegrass musician and entertainer with the Fly Fishing Show. He also travels throughout the country and gives presentations combining fly fishing and bluegrass music. His bluegrass band, Sheldon Mountain Boys, recently released its first album, "Thirty Years on the Mountain."
Mike Bushly
MIKE BUSHLY
132 1st St. No.
Cascade, Montana 59421
United States
844-468-3597
Email: mike@troutmontana.com
Website: www.troutmontana.com
Mike, a home grown Montanan, starting fly fishing as a child on the Judith River that winds through the family ranch just outside Utica. Furthering his addiction for all things fishy, Mike left his position at the C. M. Russell Museum to work on the Missouri River over a decade ago. Mike has dedicated many years to cold water conservation organizations, including Montana Trout Unlimited and the Missouri River Flyfishers. In 2014, Mike opened "Trout Montana", a preeminent fly shop and lodging facility on the banks of the Missouri, in Cascade. Of course, Trout Montana is proud to feature Winston rods.

Cascade, Montana 59421
United States
844-468-3597
Email: mike@troutmontana.com
Website: www.troutmontana.com
Mike, a home grown Montanan, starting fly fishing as a child on the Judith River that winds through the family ranch just outside Utica. Furthering his addiction for all things fishy, Mike left his position at the C. M. Russell Museum to work on the Missouri River over a decade ago. Mike has dedicated many years to cold water conservation organizations, including Montana Trout Unlimited and the Missouri River Flyfishers. In 2014, Mike opened "Trout Montana", a preeminent fly shop and lodging facility on the banks of the Missouri, in Cascade. Of course, Trout Montana is proud to feature Winston rods.
Bryce Connery
BRYCE CONNERY
PO Box 1366
Bozeman, Montana 59771
United States
406-599-9158
Email: info@lonepeakoutfitters.com
Website: www.lonepeakoutfitters.com
I cut my teeth guiding in Montana at 19. I now own and operate Lone Peak Outfitters based out of Big Sky and Bozeman, Montana. The high concentration of blue-ribbon waters around southwest Montana provide incredible fishing opportunities and make Bozeman a great place to call home.

Bozeman, Montana 59771
United States
406-599-9158
Email: info@lonepeakoutfitters.com
Website: www.lonepeakoutfitters.com
I cut my teeth guiding in Montana at 19. I now own and operate Lone Peak Outfitters based out of Big Sky and Bozeman, Montana. The high concentration of blue-ribbon waters around southwest Montana provide incredible fishing opportunities and make Bozeman a great place to call home.
Jim Cox
JIM COX
926 E. Broadway
Missoula, Montana 59802
United States
Email: jim@kingfisherflyshop.com
Website: www.kingfisherflyshop.com
I caught my first fish on a dry fly in 1968 on the Blackfoot River in Western Montana. It was on a Joe's hopper in fact, and I remember the day like it was yesterday. It's been all downhill from there!In 1982, I began guiding on the area rivers and deep in the back country of The Bob Marshall Wilderness for deer and elk. Upon concluding my U of M degree and an adrenaline fueled lifestyle of riding bulls and bareback horses which beganin the mid 70s, fellow long time guide and friend, Matt Potter and I opened The Kingfisher Fly Shop in Missoula in the winter of '97. The shop is the oldest shop in Missoula under continual ownership and one of the largest internet retailers of fly fishing gear in the country.In the off season, I travel to as many tropical destinations as I can mixing my passion for scuba diving and saltwater fishing.
Missoula, Montana 59802
United States
Email: jim@kingfisherflyshop.com
Website: www.kingfisherflyshop.com
I caught my first fish on a dry fly in 1968 on the Blackfoot River in Western Montana. It was on a Joe's hopper in fact, and I remember the day like it was yesterday. It's been all downhill from there!In 1982, I began guiding on the area rivers and deep in the back country of The Bob Marshall Wilderness for deer and elk. Upon concluding my U of M degree and an adrenaline fueled lifestyle of riding bulls and bareback horses which beganin the mid 70s, fellow long time guide and friend, Matt Potter and I opened The Kingfisher Fly Shop in Missoula in the winter of '97. The shop is the oldest shop in Missoula under continual ownership and one of the largest internet retailers of fly fishing gear in the country.In the off season, I travel to as many tropical destinations as I can mixing my passion for scuba diving and saltwater fishing.
Marc Evans
MARC EVANS
PO Box 190851
Hungry Horse, Montana 59919
United States
Email: driftevans@hotmail.com
Website: www.glacierraftco.com
I have been in the guide business for 16 years on the North Fork and Middle Fork of the Flathead River as well as multi-day wilderness fishing trips in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
Hungry Horse, Montana 59919
United States
Email: driftevans@hotmail.com
Website: www.glacierraftco.com
I have been in the guide business for 16 years on the North Fork and Middle Fork of the Flathead River as well as multi-day wilderness fishing trips in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
Dave Goff
DAVE GOFF
105 Altair Dr.
Livingston, Montana 59047
United States
406-223-5318
Email: dave@acklinsbonefish.com
Website: www.acklinsbonefish.com
I started guiding in MT and tying flies commercially in the early 90's. In 2006, I was one of the founding partners of Sweetwater Fly Shop which I managed until it sold in 2011. I served on the board of directors for the Joe Brooks chapter of Trout Unlimited from 2006-2008. Currently I own and operate Acklins Bonefish Club which is a bonefish lodge on Acklins Island, Bahamas and guide trout fishermen in south central, MT.

Livingston, Montana 59047
United States
406-223-5318
Email: dave@acklinsbonefish.com
Website: www.acklinsbonefish.com
I started guiding in MT and tying flies commercially in the early 90's. In 2006, I was one of the founding partners of Sweetwater Fly Shop which I managed until it sold in 2011. I served on the board of directors for the Joe Brooks chapter of Trout Unlimited from 2006-2008. Currently I own and operate Acklins Bonefish Club which is a bonefish lodge on Acklins Island, Bahamas and guide trout fishermen in south central, MT.
Matt Hargrave
MATT HARGRAVE
640 N. Rodney St. #2
Helena, Montana 59601
United States
406-235-0430
Email: matthrgrv@gmail.com
The first trout I caught was on a bare hook. It wasn't at a lake or on a river. It was at a hatchery. I was 4 years old. The hatchery was just outside of Mammoth, California. My father had taken my brother and I on a camping and fishing trip. My grandfather had told him of a "secret lake" in that area that held monstrous trout. We never found the lake. Instead he took us to the hatchery.
The rainbows had whirling disease, and the hatchery opened itself up for the public to come in, catch the sick fish, clean them and take them home with them. The bare hook had previously been home to a salmon egg. I lost the egg while dropping the line into the concrete holding tank. The fish didn't care that nothing was on the hook. A trout ate it, I reeled it in, and my father cleaned it. This is the birth of my lifetime obsession with all things fish.
I loved the experience. All I wanted to do was camp and go fishing. Fast forward to my 22nd birthday. My brother got a guided trip on the lower Yuba river in California for the two of us. I had already started fly fishing at that point, but still clung to spinning gear when things got tough. The second I stepped into the leg braces of that drift boat, I knew what I wanted to do. I wanted to be a fly fishing guide.
In 2011 I moved to Montana. I started working at a fly shop in Wolf Creek and fishing the Missouri. I also bought my first Winston rod that year. I found my home. I've been guiding the Missouri, the Smith, Blackfoot, and South Fork Flathead river ever since. My clients experience on the water and their expectations of the day come first. I'm happy to being doing that with a green stick in their hand.

Helena, Montana 59601
United States
406-235-0430
Email: matthrgrv@gmail.com
The first trout I caught was on a bare hook. It wasn't at a lake or on a river. It was at a hatchery. I was 4 years old. The hatchery was just outside of Mammoth, California. My father had taken my brother and I on a camping and fishing trip. My grandfather had told him of a "secret lake" in that area that held monstrous trout. We never found the lake. Instead he took us to the hatchery.
The rainbows had whirling disease, and the hatchery opened itself up for the public to come in, catch the sick fish, clean them and take them home with them. The bare hook had previously been home to a salmon egg. I lost the egg while dropping the line into the concrete holding tank. The fish didn't care that nothing was on the hook. A trout ate it, I reeled it in, and my father cleaned it. This is the birth of my lifetime obsession with all things fish.
I loved the experience. All I wanted to do was camp and go fishing. Fast forward to my 22nd birthday. My brother got a guided trip on the lower Yuba river in California for the two of us. I had already started fly fishing at that point, but still clung to spinning gear when things got tough. The second I stepped into the leg braces of that drift boat, I knew what I wanted to do. I wanted to be a fly fishing guide.
In 2011 I moved to Montana. I started working at a fly shop in Wolf Creek and fishing the Missouri. I also bought my first Winston rod that year. I found my home. I've been guiding the Missouri, the Smith, Blackfoot, and South Fork Flathead river ever since. My clients experience on the water and their expectations of the day come first. I'm happy to being doing that with a green stick in their hand.
McKenna Hulslander
MCKENNA HULSLANDER
Kalispell, Montana 59901
United States
406-890-5877
Email: OUTCASTADVENTURES01@GMAIL.COM
Website: mckennahulslander.squarespace.com
McKenna Hulslander is owner and operator of Outcast Adventures where she leads groups of women into northwest Montana to learn the cherished lessons of fly fishing and backcountry expeditions. She created Outcast Adventures to encourage women to jump into the world of fly fishing and to experience the power of connection with wild places and amazing people. McKenna grew up learning to fly fish with her older brother and father who instilled in her early the foundation of western traditions and conservation. She loves to tell a good story, especially one that involves big fish, rivers, and the occasional hint of embellishment.

United States
406-890-5877
Email: OUTCASTADVENTURES01@GMAIL.COM
Website: mckennahulslander.squarespace.com
McKenna Hulslander is owner and operator of Outcast Adventures where she leads groups of women into northwest Montana to learn the cherished lessons of fly fishing and backcountry expeditions. She created Outcast Adventures to encourage women to jump into the world of fly fishing and to experience the power of connection with wild places and amazing people. McKenna grew up learning to fly fish with her older brother and father who instilled in her early the foundation of western traditions and conservation. She loves to tell a good story, especially one that involves big fish, rivers, and the occasional hint of embellishment.
Tom Jenni
TOM JENNI
2512 Wylie Ave
Missoula, Montana 59802
United States
406-493-0782
Email: tom@tomjenni.com
Website: www.tomjenni.cm
This will be my twelfth season as a Montana guide and outfitter. Prior to that I was product manager designing fishing vests and accessories. My favorite rod is the 8'6" 5wt BIIIx. It's the perfect combo of power, feel and easy fishing. Favorite fishing moment: the first cup of coffee at the campfire, next to the river, knowing an entire day of fishing and laughter lies ahead.

Missoula, Montana 59802
United States
406-493-0782
Email: tom@tomjenni.com
Website: www.tomjenni.cm
This will be my twelfth season as a Montana guide and outfitter. Prior to that I was product manager designing fishing vests and accessories. My favorite rod is the 8'6" 5wt BIIIx. It's the perfect combo of power, feel and easy fishing. Favorite fishing moment: the first cup of coffee at the campfire, next to the river, knowing an entire day of fishing and laughter lies ahead.
Christopher Kaufmann
CHRISTOPHER KAUFMANN
20 Cypress
Bozeman, Montana 59715
United States
406-539-0772
Email: ckfishing@yahoo.com
Website: www.mtflyguides.com
I was raised in Southwest Montana in a fishing family. From a young age, fishing chose me and I couldn't get enough. When I graduated high school I started my guiding career. As the years past I found that I always chose the path to keep myself on the water. I guided through college and when I graduated I chose guiding as a permanent career and started Montana Fly Guides in Southwest Montana.
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Bozeman, Montana 59715
United States
406-539-0772
Email: ckfishing@yahoo.com
Website: www.mtflyguides.com
I was raised in Southwest Montana in a fishing family. From a young age, fishing chose me and I couldn't get enough. When I graduated high school I started my guiding career. As the years past I found that I always chose the path to keep myself on the water. I guided through college and when I graduated I chose guiding as a permanent career and started Montana Fly Guides in Southwest Montana.
Bill Kemph
BILL KEMPH
280 Silver Maple Rd.
Dillon, Montana 59725
United States
406-925-0500
Email: mtbad@live.com
Website: www.lilly&kemphoutfitting.com
Bill Kemph is a native Montanan who grew up fishing and hunting the rivers and forests of SW Montana. Following graduation with a degree in education from the University of Montana at Western, Bill decided that he wanted to build a career as a guide and outfitter. Bill has guided both fishermen and hunters in Montana for the last 25 years.
He operates his own hunting outfitting business, Montana Bucks and Ducks, out of the town of Dillon. Bill is a patient and effective teacher of fly fishing and recognized as one of the most knowledgeable guides of SW Montana. He is a superb angler, skilled in all phases of the sport of fly fishing, an accomplished tier and a wonderful streamside companion.

Dillon, Montana 59725
United States
406-925-0500
Email: mtbad@live.com
Website: www.lilly&kemphoutfitting.com
Bill Kemph is a native Montanan who grew up fishing and hunting the rivers and forests of SW Montana. Following graduation with a degree in education from the University of Montana at Western, Bill decided that he wanted to build a career as a guide and outfitter. Bill has guided both fishermen and hunters in Montana for the last 25 years.
He operates his own hunting outfitting business, Montana Bucks and Ducks, out of the town of Dillon. Bill is a patient and effective teacher of fly fishing and recognized as one of the most knowledgeable guides of SW Montana. He is a superb angler, skilled in all phases of the sport of fly fishing, an accomplished tier and a wonderful streamside companion.
Frank Kneeshaw
FRANK KNEESHAW
Trout Central Outfitting
Twin Bridges, Montana
United States
(253) 906-7091
Email: yorainbowdude@msn.com
Since 1980 Frank has been involved in various commercial and guide fisheries throughout the country. His experience ranges from commercial fishing for salmon out of Sand Point Alaska on purse seiners, and gillnetting in Bristol Bay Alaska; to Bearing Sea crab fishing; and purse seining in Southern California for squid. Frank has guided fly fishermen on the famed rivers and lakes of Bristol Bay Alaska; steelhead fishing in Washington; tarpon, snook, and redfish in South Florida; and his true passion Montana flyfishing.
Since 2002 Frank has been a licensed guide and outfitter in Montana, and has called the waters around Twin Bridges home. He spends well over 100 days a season guiding on the various waters around Twin Bridges. He loves the Big Hole River, and it shows when he takes you to fish there. He will have you on Montana time before you even leave. Having taught his three sons Axel, Luke, and Jake, and his better half Leslie to fly fish (all of whom also fish Winston Fly Rods); Frank has all the tools of an excellent instructor, and is great when it comes to introducing someone to fly fishing, and getting them hooked. Whether a person is experienced or new to fly fishing, Frank has the skills and experience to make any guide day a great one. Besides being a licensed outfitter in Montana, Frank holds a 100 ton U.S. Coast Guard Master ("Captain") license.
Frank Spends his winters in South Florida taking fly fishermen on custom guided fishing trips, and exploring the waters of South Florida chasing bonefish, permit, snook, tarpon, and redfish. Since 2002 Frank has exclusively fished Winston Fly Rods on all of his fishing adventures from Steelhead in Washington and British Columbia, to trout in Montana, or Tarpon in South Florida.

Twin Bridges, Montana
United States
(253) 906-7091
Email: yorainbowdude@msn.com
Since 1980 Frank has been involved in various commercial and guide fisheries throughout the country. His experience ranges from commercial fishing for salmon out of Sand Point Alaska on purse seiners, and gillnetting in Bristol Bay Alaska; to Bearing Sea crab fishing; and purse seining in Southern California for squid. Frank has guided fly fishermen on the famed rivers and lakes of Bristol Bay Alaska; steelhead fishing in Washington; tarpon, snook, and redfish in South Florida; and his true passion Montana flyfishing.
Since 2002 Frank has been a licensed guide and outfitter in Montana, and has called the waters around Twin Bridges home. He spends well over 100 days a season guiding on the various waters around Twin Bridges. He loves the Big Hole River, and it shows when he takes you to fish there. He will have you on Montana time before you even leave. Having taught his three sons Axel, Luke, and Jake, and his better half Leslie to fly fish (all of whom also fish Winston Fly Rods); Frank has all the tools of an excellent instructor, and is great when it comes to introducing someone to fly fishing, and getting them hooked. Whether a person is experienced or new to fly fishing, Frank has the skills and experience to make any guide day a great one. Besides being a licensed outfitter in Montana, Frank holds a 100 ton U.S. Coast Guard Master ("Captain") license.
Frank Spends his winters in South Florida taking fly fishermen on custom guided fishing trips, and exploring the waters of South Florida chasing bonefish, permit, snook, tarpon, and redfish. Since 2002 Frank has exclusively fished Winston Fly Rods on all of his fishing adventures from Steelhead in Washington and British Columbia, to trout in Montana, or Tarpon in South Florida.
Chris Knott
CHRIS KNOTT
201 N. Main St.
Twin Bridges, Montana 59754
United States
4066845651
Email: 4r@4riversmontana.com
Website: www.4riversmontana.com
Chris is co-owner of the Four Rivers Fishing Company right here in Twin Bridges. Chris has spent the past 12 years guiding around the SW Montana area. Chris also guided in Chilean Patagonia for a couple winters and also in Washington chasing summer run steelhead. On his off days you can (possibly ?»?ü?á) catch him stripping streamers or fishing dries on his home waters around Twin. Chris has an endless amount of love for teaching novice to expert anglers new techniques and ways to improve their ability. If you happen to hear some loud laughing on the Big Hole or Jefferson rivers, chances are it is Chris showing his clients a great time!

Twin Bridges, Montana 59754
United States
4066845651
Email: 4r@4riversmontana.com
Website: www.4riversmontana.com
Chris is co-owner of the Four Rivers Fishing Company right here in Twin Bridges. Chris has spent the past 12 years guiding around the SW Montana area. Chris also guided in Chilean Patagonia for a couple winters and also in Washington chasing summer run steelhead. On his off days you can (possibly ?»?ü?á) catch him stripping streamers or fishing dries on his home waters around Twin. Chris has an endless amount of love for teaching novice to expert anglers new techniques and ways to improve their ability. If you happen to hear some loud laughing on the Big Hole or Jefferson rivers, chances are it is Chris showing his clients a great time!
Kyle Kolodziejski
KYLE KOLODZIEJSKI
213 South Willson Avenue
Bozeman, Montana 59715
United States
406-581-6956
Email: kyle@yellowdogflyfishing.com
Website: www.yellowdogflyfishing.com
Kyle is Yellow Dog's Program Director for Argentina and Chile. His personal and professional paths in life have always been focused on the outdoors - specifically lodge management, guiding, outdoor education, fly fishing and adventure travel. He has over a dozen years of experience guiding, managing lodges and owning an outfitting business in Alaska, and nearly 25 years of direct travel experience throughout South America.
Kyle has visited and fished in just about every corner of Patagonia and beyond, and has developed a solid reputation for helping his clients select destinations that best fit their travel needs and fishing goals, and cultivated relationships with a wide network of lodges, guides, and outfitters across South America. That said, you'll be hard-pressed to find someone as knowledgeable or passionate about assisting clients in planning and preparing for the best overall fly fishing trip experience. Additionally, Kyle has a huge reservoir of salt and fresh water fly fishing experience as well as strong background in river stewardship and fisheries conservation.

Bozeman, Montana 59715
United States
406-581-6956
Email: kyle@yellowdogflyfishing.com
Website: www.yellowdogflyfishing.com
Kyle is Yellow Dog's Program Director for Argentina and Chile. His personal and professional paths in life have always been focused on the outdoors - specifically lodge management, guiding, outdoor education, fly fishing and adventure travel. He has over a dozen years of experience guiding, managing lodges and owning an outfitting business in Alaska, and nearly 25 years of direct travel experience throughout South America.
Kyle has visited and fished in just about every corner of Patagonia and beyond, and has developed a solid reputation for helping his clients select destinations that best fit their travel needs and fishing goals, and cultivated relationships with a wide network of lodges, guides, and outfitters across South America. That said, you'll be hard-pressed to find someone as knowledgeable or passionate about assisting clients in planning and preparing for the best overall fly fishing trip experience. Additionally, Kyle has a huge reservoir of salt and fresh water fly fishing experience as well as strong background in river stewardship and fisheries conservation.
Art Lacinak
ART LACINAK
Twin Bridges, Montana 59754
United States
414-699-9031
Email: mountain_kiwi@yahoo.com
Website: 4riversmontana.com
United States
414-699-9031
Email: mountain_kiwi@yahoo.com
Website: 4riversmontana.com
Steve Lund
STEVE LUND
PO Box 2528
Columbia Falls, Montana 59912
United States
Email: thewordkind@hotmail.com
I started working in Montana and now I spend summers in western Alaska. Drift boats, Jet boats, Helicopters, Bush planes, brown bears, moose, caribou, elk and BIG FISH. I love what I do.

Columbia Falls, Montana 59912
United States
Email: thewordkind@hotmail.com
I started working in Montana and now I spend summers in western Alaska. Drift boats, Jet boats, Helicopters, Bush planes, brown bears, moose, caribou, elk and BIG FISH. I love what I do.
Craig Mathews
CRAIG MATHEWS
309 N. Canyon
West Yellowstone, Montana 59758
United States
Email: drf@blueribbonflies.com
Craig Mathews, former police chief of West Yellowstone, Mt, and Fly Rod and Reel's Angler of the Year in 2005, is founder and owner of Blue Ribbon Flies and The Yellowstone Park Company, both in West Yellowstone, Mt.In 2001, with Yvon Chouinard, owner of Patagonia Inc, he founded the 1% for the Planet, an alliance of businesses that contribute at least 1 percent of their annual revenues to groups on a list of researched and approved environmental organizations. This organization has over 1600 business members and has funded over $60 million in conservation and environmental programs.
He has fished and studied the Golden Triangle for forty years. He is the author and co-author of 6 important fly fishing books: Western Fly-Fishing Strategies, Yellowstone Fly-Fishing Guide, Fishing Yellowstone Hatches, Fly Patterns of Yellowstone, Fly Fishing the Madison River, and Vol 2 of Fly Patterns of Yellowstone. He has narrated four Telly Award winning DVDs on fly fishing; Fly Fishing Yellowstone Hatches, Fly Tying Yellowstone Hatches, Bone Fishing the Flats and Fly Fishing the Madison River. Blue Ribbon Flies, has been awarded many conservation and environmental awards for helping preserve, protect and enhance western trout waters for future generations.
Awards like the Greater Yellowstone Coalition's Business Award, The Protector of Yellowstone Award from Yellowstone National Park, Trout Unlimited, The Madison River Foundation, and The Nature Conservancy's business awards for Blue Ribbon Flies conservation work, The State of Montana award for their work to preserve The $3.00 Bridge area along the Madison River, and The Federation of Fly Fishers Conservation and Environmental Award for Blue Ribbon Flies work in the Yellowstone area, and many other honors.

West Yellowstone, Montana 59758
United States
Email: drf@blueribbonflies.com
Craig Mathews, former police chief of West Yellowstone, Mt, and Fly Rod and Reel's Angler of the Year in 2005, is founder and owner of Blue Ribbon Flies and The Yellowstone Park Company, both in West Yellowstone, Mt.In 2001, with Yvon Chouinard, owner of Patagonia Inc, he founded the 1% for the Planet, an alliance of businesses that contribute at least 1 percent of their annual revenues to groups on a list of researched and approved environmental organizations. This organization has over 1600 business members and has funded over $60 million in conservation and environmental programs.
He has fished and studied the Golden Triangle for forty years. He is the author and co-author of 6 important fly fishing books: Western Fly-Fishing Strategies, Yellowstone Fly-Fishing Guide, Fishing Yellowstone Hatches, Fly Patterns of Yellowstone, Fly Fishing the Madison River, and Vol 2 of Fly Patterns of Yellowstone. He has narrated four Telly Award winning DVDs on fly fishing; Fly Fishing Yellowstone Hatches, Fly Tying Yellowstone Hatches, Bone Fishing the Flats and Fly Fishing the Madison River. Blue Ribbon Flies, has been awarded many conservation and environmental awards for helping preserve, protect and enhance western trout waters for future generations.
Awards like the Greater Yellowstone Coalition's Business Award, The Protector of Yellowstone Award from Yellowstone National Park, Trout Unlimited, The Madison River Foundation, and The Nature Conservancy's business awards for Blue Ribbon Flies conservation work, The State of Montana award for their work to preserve The $3.00 Bridge area along the Madison River, and The Federation of Fly Fishers Conservation and Environmental Award for Blue Ribbon Flies work in the Yellowstone area, and many other honors.
Brian McGeehan
BRIAN MCGEEHAN
76 Lucille Lane
Bozeman , Montana 59718
United States
406-522-9854
Email: brian@montanaangler.com
Website: www.montanaangler.com
Brian McGeehan is the owner and outfitter of Montana Angler Fly Fishing based in Bozeman, MT which specializes in designing customized fishing packages across Southwest Montana and Yellowstone National Park. He has guided fishing trips for 19 seasons in Colorado, Montana and Wyoming and has fish for a variety of species in destinations around the world.
Montana Angler also partners with multiple international lodges and Brian hosts destination trips annually to locations including Chile, Argentina and the Bahamas.
Brian is also a veteran river runner, and his class-V whitewater training comes in handy for fishing some of Montana's wilderness canyon runs. During the off season, he teaches science at Chief Joseph Middle School in Bozeman, coaches wrestling; and runs a fly fishing club for middle school students.
Brian is regularly featured by Trout TV, Ask About Fly Fishing radio show, Outdoor Life and several online publications.

Bozeman , Montana 59718
United States
406-522-9854
Email: brian@montanaangler.com
Website: www.montanaangler.com
Brian McGeehan is the owner and outfitter of Montana Angler Fly Fishing based in Bozeman, MT which specializes in designing customized fishing packages across Southwest Montana and Yellowstone National Park. He has guided fishing trips for 19 seasons in Colorado, Montana and Wyoming and has fish for a variety of species in destinations around the world.
Montana Angler also partners with multiple international lodges and Brian hosts destination trips annually to locations including Chile, Argentina and the Bahamas.
Brian is also a veteran river runner, and his class-V whitewater training comes in handy for fishing some of Montana's wilderness canyon runs. During the off season, he teaches science at Chief Joseph Middle School in Bozeman, coaches wrestling; and runs a fly fishing club for middle school students.
Brian is regularly featured by Trout TV, Ask About Fly Fishing radio show, Outdoor Life and several online publications.
Seth McLean
SETH MCLEAN
201 N. Main St.
Twin Bridges, Montana 59754
United States
406-684-5651
Email: 4r@4riversmontana.com
Website: www.4riversmontana.com
Born and raised right here in Twin Bridges, Seth is a co-owner of the local Four Rivers Fishing Company. Raised with a green stick in his hand, his roots with Winston run deep. Seth has fished these local waters since he was old enough to walk, and has spent the last 12 years guiding them professionally. On his days off, you will find him throwing the "family secret" steamer, looking for lunkers on his home waters! In the off-season, he's chasing steelhead from BC to the OP, or exploring new fishing destinations from Baja to the Bahamas. Seth's endless passion for the sport, combined with his strong will to share the resource with others makes for an unforgettable time on the water.

Twin Bridges, Montana 59754
United States
406-684-5651
Email: 4r@4riversmontana.com
Website: www.4riversmontana.com
Born and raised right here in Twin Bridges, Seth is a co-owner of the local Four Rivers Fishing Company. Raised with a green stick in his hand, his roots with Winston run deep. Seth has fished these local waters since he was old enough to walk, and has spent the last 12 years guiding them professionally. On his days off, you will find him throwing the "family secret" steamer, looking for lunkers on his home waters! In the off-season, he's chasing steelhead from BC to the OP, or exploring new fishing destinations from Baja to the Bahamas. Seth's endless passion for the sport, combined with his strong will to share the resource with others makes for an unforgettable time on the water.
Eric Mondragon
ERIC MONDRAGON
Montana
United States
406.231.6457
Email: speycaster@netzero.net
Eric C Mondragon is a professional guide on Montana's Missouri River and a proud member of the RL Winston Fly Rod Company Pro Staff. Eric was introduced to fly fishing in 1978. His guide career began in Colorado and New Mexico in 1995.
He fell in love with Montana and made the move to continue his career on the Missouri River in 2003. His 'office' is a forty mile stretch of the Missouri from Holter Dam to his home of Cascade, MT. Dry fly fishing over technical water is his specialty.
As a pro staff member for Hyde Drift Boats, he helped design a boat superior for his specific guiding needs. Many of his suggestions are now offered as part of Hyde's design options.
Eric happily introduces fly fishing and fly tying to new anglers in his community and donates time to the Healing Waters program and Wounded Warriors Foundation. Over the years, he continually provides instruction for several guide schools. He is a guide/instructor for an advanced dry fly program offered by Headhunters Fly Shop in Craig, Montana in the summer of 2019.
Eric C Mondragon takes fly fishing seriously and works hard to maintain the highest professional standards. When he isn't guiding, Eric is on the river with his wife, April and his best girl Rio - a female golden retriever.

United States
406.231.6457
Email: speycaster@netzero.net
Eric C Mondragon is a professional guide on Montana's Missouri River and a proud member of the RL Winston Fly Rod Company Pro Staff. Eric was introduced to fly fishing in 1978. His guide career began in Colorado and New Mexico in 1995.
He fell in love with Montana and made the move to continue his career on the Missouri River in 2003. His 'office' is a forty mile stretch of the Missouri from Holter Dam to his home of Cascade, MT. Dry fly fishing over technical water is his specialty.
As a pro staff member for Hyde Drift Boats, he helped design a boat superior for his specific guiding needs. Many of his suggestions are now offered as part of Hyde's design options.
Eric happily introduces fly fishing and fly tying to new anglers in his community and donates time to the Healing Waters program and Wounded Warriors Foundation. Over the years, he continually provides instruction for several guide schools. He is a guide/instructor for an advanced dry fly program offered by Headhunters Fly Shop in Craig, Montana in the summer of 2019.
Eric C Mondragon takes fly fishing seriously and works hard to maintain the highest professional standards. When he isn't guiding, Eric is on the river with his wife, April and his best girl Rio - a female golden retriever.
Joe Moore
JOE MOORE
39 Madison Avenue
West Yellowstone, Montana 59758
United States
Email: joe@bigskyanglers.com
Website: www.bigskyanglers.com
Joe Moore is the founder and current co-owner and senior guide at Big Sky Anglers in West Yellowstone, Montana. He grew up in the small mid-western town of Quincy, Illinois, along the banks of the Mississippi River. Joe's father introduced him to the art of fly fishing at age six, while on vacation in Yellowstone National Park. After chasing bass, bluegill, channel catfish and trout around the mid-west from his float tube for 10 years, Joe headed west for the second time with his father. That was the summer of 1992, and sometime during a magical three weeks of traveling around Montana and Yellowstone, living in a pop-up camper, and fishing from dawn to well after dusk, it all clicked.
During his college years, Joe began his career working for Montana River Outfitters on the Missouri River in Wolf Creek, MT. Three seasons later he moved to West Yellowstone to work for one of the local shops, and in 2004 he founded a small outfitting business called Big Sky Anglers. How things have grown since then!In all, Joe has been guiding clients on the Madison, Gallatin, Missouri, Yellowstone and the waters of Yellowstone National Park since 1999. He is well regarded by guides and outfitters across SW Montana - a testament to his friendly nature, professionalism, strong work ethic, and outstanding skill as a guide.
Joe is also a member of the R.L. Winston Fly Rods and Hatch Pro Staffs, and a signature fly tier for Montana Fly Company.When he isn't guiding or out fishing himself, he loves adventuring on foot or skis with his awesome wife Molly, or bird hunting with his dog Stella.

West Yellowstone, Montana 59758
United States
Email: joe@bigskyanglers.com
Website: www.bigskyanglers.com
Joe Moore is the founder and current co-owner and senior guide at Big Sky Anglers in West Yellowstone, Montana. He grew up in the small mid-western town of Quincy, Illinois, along the banks of the Mississippi River. Joe's father introduced him to the art of fly fishing at age six, while on vacation in Yellowstone National Park. After chasing bass, bluegill, channel catfish and trout around the mid-west from his float tube for 10 years, Joe headed west for the second time with his father. That was the summer of 1992, and sometime during a magical three weeks of traveling around Montana and Yellowstone, living in a pop-up camper, and fishing from dawn to well after dusk, it all clicked.
During his college years, Joe began his career working for Montana River Outfitters on the Missouri River in Wolf Creek, MT. Three seasons later he moved to West Yellowstone to work for one of the local shops, and in 2004 he founded a small outfitting business called Big Sky Anglers. How things have grown since then!In all, Joe has been guiding clients on the Madison, Gallatin, Missouri, Yellowstone and the waters of Yellowstone National Park since 1999. He is well regarded by guides and outfitters across SW Montana - a testament to his friendly nature, professionalism, strong work ethic, and outstanding skill as a guide.
Joe is also a member of the R.L. Winston Fly Rods and Hatch Pro Staffs, and a signature fly tier for Montana Fly Company.When he isn't guiding or out fishing himself, he loves adventuring on foot or skis with his awesome wife Molly, or bird hunting with his dog Stella.
Graham Murphy
GRAHAM MURPHY
216 S. Main St.
Twin Bridges, Montana 59754
United States
Email: Graham.Murphy.mt@gmail.com
Graham grew up fishing large mouth bass and redfish in the waters of Georgia and Florida. At the age of 15 he made his way to the waters of Montana for the first time and never looked back. He has spent the last 8 years guiding for 4 Rivers Fishing Co. right here in Twin Bridges. Graham has the uncanny ability to bring out the best in his anglers no matter what there skill set level may be. In his off time he is often found on his local waters searching for the "One" or exploring one of his many saltwater destinations from the Bahamas to Christmas Island!

Twin Bridges, Montana 59754
United States
Email: Graham.Murphy.mt@gmail.com
Graham grew up fishing large mouth bass and redfish in the waters of Georgia and Florida. At the age of 15 he made his way to the waters of Montana for the first time and never looked back. He has spent the last 8 years guiding for 4 Rivers Fishing Co. right here in Twin Bridges. Graham has the uncanny ability to bring out the best in his anglers no matter what there skill set level may be. In his off time he is often found on his local waters searching for the "One" or exploring one of his many saltwater destinations from the Bahamas to Christmas Island!
Tom Osen
TOM OSEN
Missoula, Montana
United States
Email: sippingdries@yahoo.com
Website: grizzlyhackle.com
I was born and raised in the great state of Montana. I started fishing at a young age with the help of both of my parents. I have had the fishing bug since I was little and it has continued throughout my life.
I decided to turn my passion of fly fishing into a fulltime job in 2005. I started working at a fly shop which turned into guiding on the Bighorn river. In 2015 the family and I decided to pull up anchor and head west to the Missoula area. I have been guiding on the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, and Clarkfork since then. There is truly nothing better than floating one of the local freestones throwing a dry fly with a "green stick".
A Montana native and a Montana made R.L. Winston fly rod just makes sense. Plain and simple, Winston rods are just fun to fish. A Montana native and a Montana made R.L. Winston fly rod just makes sense. Plain and simple, Winston rods are just fun to fish.

United States
Email: sippingdries@yahoo.com
Website: grizzlyhackle.com
I was born and raised in the great state of Montana. I started fishing at a young age with the help of both of my parents. I have had the fishing bug since I was little and it has continued throughout my life.
I decided to turn my passion of fly fishing into a fulltime job in 2005. I started working at a fly shop which turned into guiding on the Bighorn river. In 2015 the family and I decided to pull up anchor and head west to the Missoula area. I have been guiding on the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, and Clarkfork since then. There is truly nothing better than floating one of the local freestones throwing a dry fly with a "green stick".
A Montana native and a Montana made R.L. Winston fly rod just makes sense. Plain and simple, Winston rods are just fun to fish. A Montana native and a Montana made R.L. Winston fly rod just makes sense. Plain and simple, Winston rods are just fun to fish.
Alice Owsley
ALICE OWSLEY
West Yellowstone, Montana 59758
United States
406-640-1698
Email: trout@riversideanglers.com
Website: www.riversideanglers.com
Alice was born in Ohio and introduced to fly fishing at a young age on the spring creeks of Northeast Ohio. She moved out west after graduating from college to pursue a career in the fly fishing industry. She currently operates Riverside Anglers guide service out of West Yellowstone, Montana. Since 2001, Alice has been guiding on the Madison, Henry's Fork and waters of Yellowstone National Park, teaching clients of all skill levels her trout catching ways. Alice also spent the 1999 summer season on the famed Naknek River of SE Alaska chasing King Salmon and large Rainbow trout. She is a Simms Guide Ambassador and a member of the ClackaCraft pro staff who has been a licensed outfitter in Montana since 2004.

United States
406-640-1698
Email: trout@riversideanglers.com
Website: www.riversideanglers.com
Alice was born in Ohio and introduced to fly fishing at a young age on the spring creeks of Northeast Ohio. She moved out west after graduating from college to pursue a career in the fly fishing industry. She currently operates Riverside Anglers guide service out of West Yellowstone, Montana. Since 2001, Alice has been guiding on the Madison, Henry's Fork and waters of Yellowstone National Park, teaching clients of all skill levels her trout catching ways. Alice also spent the 1999 summer season on the famed Naknek River of SE Alaska chasing King Salmon and large Rainbow trout. She is a Simms Guide Ambassador and a member of the ClackaCraft pro staff who has been a licensed outfitter in Montana since 2004.
Jeff Raddon
JEFF RADDON
Dillon, Montana 59725
United States
Email: raddonjeff@gmail.com
Jeff Raddon, born and raised on the Wasatch Front of the Rocky Mountains, has loved fly fishing since he was a young boy and as he grew, it was with a Winston rod in his hands. As any true fisherman knows, it’s not just the person behind the rod, but the equipment used as well. For Jeff, Winston Fly Rods help make this outdoorsman’s fishing experiences extraordinary.
In Jeff’s words, “Winston has every rod you need with the highest quality. It’s not just the products they offer, but the people who are willing to dedicate their time to making each fishing experience more memorable. The people of Winston are really great to work with. The relationships I share with the staff are so valuable and I enjoy spending quality time with them.”
Over the years, Jeff has been a loyal Winston customer, fishing with their products around the world in places like Haiti, New Zealand, Fiji, Bahamas, and the Dominican Republic. Despite the places he’s traveled, southwest Montana is Jeff’s passion and home. He is proud to fish with the rod from his favorite state.
Jeff is a board member of the Big Hole River Foundation, donates time to water quality sampling, and works to share his love of the earth with the people who mean the most to him. His motto is to “always leave things better than you find them,” and throughout his life, he has allowed his actions to speak for themselves in the kind of person that he is.
“Cheers, Go Team Green!”

United States
Email: raddonjeff@gmail.com
Jeff Raddon, born and raised on the Wasatch Front of the Rocky Mountains, has loved fly fishing since he was a young boy and as he grew, it was with a Winston rod in his hands. As any true fisherman knows, it’s not just the person behind the rod, but the equipment used as well. For Jeff, Winston Fly Rods help make this outdoorsman’s fishing experiences extraordinary.
In Jeff’s words, “Winston has every rod you need with the highest quality. It’s not just the products they offer, but the people who are willing to dedicate their time to making each fishing experience more memorable. The people of Winston are really great to work with. The relationships I share with the staff are so valuable and I enjoy spending quality time with them.”
Over the years, Jeff has been a loyal Winston customer, fishing with their products around the world in places like Haiti, New Zealand, Fiji, Bahamas, and the Dominican Republic. Despite the places he’s traveled, southwest Montana is Jeff’s passion and home. He is proud to fish with the rod from his favorite state.
Jeff is a board member of the Big Hole River Foundation, donates time to water quality sampling, and works to share his love of the earth with the people who mean the most to him. His motto is to “always leave things better than you find them,” and throughout his life, he has allowed his actions to speak for themselves in the kind of person that he is.
“Cheers, Go Team Green!”
Tony Reinhardt
TONY REINHARDT
6108 Raelene Ct.
Missoula, Montana 59803
United States
Email: mttroutoutfitters@gmail.com
Website: www.mttroutguides.com
I have been guiding the rivers of Western Montana since 1998. I currently work for the Grizzly Hackle Fly shop and operate Montana Trout Outfitters, both based in Missoula. My main focus is on the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Clark Fork and Rock Creek, but adventurous clients have joined me in all corners of Montana. During the off season you'll find me putting Winston rods through their paces in as many saltwater fly fishing destinations as possible.

Missoula, Montana 59803
United States
Email: mttroutoutfitters@gmail.com
Website: www.mttroutguides.com
I have been guiding the rivers of Western Montana since 1998. I currently work for the Grizzly Hackle Fly shop and operate Montana Trout Outfitters, both based in Missoula. My main focus is on the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Clark Fork and Rock Creek, but adventurous clients have joined me in all corners of Montana. During the off season you'll find me putting Winston rods through their paces in as many saltwater fly fishing destinations as possible.
Travis Rydberg
TRAVIS RYDBERG
Billings, Montana 59102
United States
406-640-1680
Email: travisrydberg@gmail.com
Website: www.trouthunt.com
Travis Rydberg's passion for fly fishing began at a very early age, and soon after a never ending love affair with Winston was born. A fifth generation Montanan, Travis was raised fishing the same rivers of southern Montana as his great-great-grandfather. Since then, Travis has added 30+ years of experience fishing the famed waters of Yellowstone country and has been blessed over those years by adding many other regions to the list. Including waters along the Rockies, Northwest, Southwest, Argentina, and various salt water locations to name only a few. Travis has been guiding anglers in Montana, Idaho, and Yellowstone National Park since 2000 and currently guides at Trouthunter on the Henry's Fork. .

United States
406-640-1680
Email: travisrydberg@gmail.com
Website: www.trouthunt.com
Travis Rydberg's passion for fly fishing began at a very early age, and soon after a never ending love affair with Winston was born. A fifth generation Montanan, Travis was raised fishing the same rivers of southern Montana as his great-great-grandfather. Since then, Travis has added 30+ years of experience fishing the famed waters of Yellowstone country and has been blessed over those years by adding many other regions to the list. Including waters along the Rockies, Northwest, Southwest, Argentina, and various salt water locations to name only a few. Travis has been guiding anglers in Montana, Idaho, and Yellowstone National Park since 2000 and currently guides at Trouthunter on the Henry's Fork. .
John Sindland
JOHN SINDLAND
PO Box 7741
Ft. Smith, Montana 59035
United States
Email: brittdogs@hotmail.com
Website: bighorntroutshop.com
I have been fly fishing for 25 years. I have been guiding for 12 years. I am also involved with the Bighorn River Alliance and the Henry's Fork Foundation.

Ft. Smith, Montana 59035
United States
Email: brittdogs@hotmail.com
Website: bighorntroutshop.com
I have been fly fishing for 25 years. I have been guiding for 12 years. I am also involved with the Bighorn River Alliance and the Henry's Fork Foundation.
Greg Smith
GREG SMITH
5162 Hwy 41
Silverstar, Montana 59751
United States
406-498-4992
Email: smith.greg1966@gmail.com
Greg spends over 200 days on the water. He takes a special pleasure in fishing off the beaten path. It's no secret that Greg loves to fish on his days "off". You can usually find him rowing and throwing streamers on the Pennington to High Road run on the Big Hole. If you are tired of talking to him about fishing rattle his photographic memory with sports, music, or history of the Ruby Valley trivia. Greg is that unique guide that is as good with beginners as he is with expert fisherman.

Silverstar, Montana 59751
United States
406-498-4992
Email: smith.greg1966@gmail.com
Greg spends over 200 days on the water. He takes a special pleasure in fishing off the beaten path. It's no secret that Greg loves to fish on his days "off". You can usually find him rowing and throwing streamers on the Pennington to High Road run on the Big Hole. If you are tired of talking to him about fishing rattle his photographic memory with sports, music, or history of the Ruby Valley trivia. Greg is that unique guide that is as good with beginners as he is with expert fisherman.
Michael Stack
MICHAEL STACK
5 Wilson Lane
Sheridan, Montana 59749
United States
406-451-2074
Email: flyguide95@gmail.com
Website: mtfishtales.com
I have been guiding and outfitting in SW Montana since 1995 after a rookie season in SW Alaska. 27 plus years of experience on the rivers of SW Montana has afforded me a unique level of experience and know how. From The Yellowstone, Madison, Ruby, Jefferson, Big Hole, Beaverhead, Missouri, Blackfoot, Bitterroot, and Clark Fork rivers are all available to you as a guest of Fishtales Outfitting, making us one of the most diverse fly fishing outfitters in Montana.

Sheridan, Montana 59749
United States
406-451-2074
Email: flyguide95@gmail.com
Website: mtfishtales.com

I have been guiding and outfitting in SW Montana since 1995 after a rookie season in SW Alaska. 27 plus years of experience on the rivers of SW Montana has afforded me a unique level of experience and know how. From The Yellowstone, Madison, Ruby, Jefferson, Big Hole, Beaverhead, Missouri, Blackfoot, Bitterroot, and Clark Fork rivers are all available to you as a guest of Fishtales Outfitting, making us one of the most diverse fly fishing outfitters in Montana.
Pat Straub
PAT STRAUB
716 N. Warren
Helena, Montana 59601
United States
406-439-4545
Email: flyfishpat@yahoo.com
Website: www.dragfreedrift.com
One of the few guides and outfitters in Montana who actually grew up in Montana, I've seen fly fishing in Montana grow and change over the years. The soul of Winston remains the same" Montana folk who desire to personally produce the best fly rods on the market today. Before I could row a boat I spent my days on the creeks of Gallatin Valley and the Gallatin River from Belgrade to Big Sky. Today I own and operate two successful Montana fly fishing businesses, Gallatin River Guides fly shop in Big Sky and Montana Fishing Outfitters guide service in southwest and central Montana. My homewaters are the Missouri, Gallatin, Yellowstone, Madison, Paradise Valley Spring Creeks and all the waters in-between.
My favorite Winston rods are the new Boron III LS , a WT for delicate dry fly presentations, and any Boron IIIx for bigger rivers. I'm the author of four books on fly fishing, including my most recent work, Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Fly Fishing.
When I'm not rowing, walking-and-wading, or running a fly shop, I spend time with my wife, daughter, and our dog at our house near the Gallatin River at the mouth of Gallatin Canyon.

Helena, Montana 59601
United States
406-439-4545
Email: flyfishpat@yahoo.com
Website: www.dragfreedrift.com
One of the few guides and outfitters in Montana who actually grew up in Montana, I've seen fly fishing in Montana grow and change over the years. The soul of Winston remains the same" Montana folk who desire to personally produce the best fly rods on the market today. Before I could row a boat I spent my days on the creeks of Gallatin Valley and the Gallatin River from Belgrade to Big Sky. Today I own and operate two successful Montana fly fishing businesses, Gallatin River Guides fly shop in Big Sky and Montana Fishing Outfitters guide service in southwest and central Montana. My homewaters are the Missouri, Gallatin, Yellowstone, Madison, Paradise Valley Spring Creeks and all the waters in-between.
My favorite Winston rods are the new Boron III LS , a WT for delicate dry fly presentations, and any Boron IIIx for bigger rivers. I'm the author of four books on fly fishing, including my most recent work, Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Fly Fishing.
When I'm not rowing, walking-and-wading, or running a fly shop, I spend time with my wife, daughter, and our dog at our house near the Gallatin River at the mouth of Gallatin Canyon.
Steve Summerhill
STEVE SUMMERHILL
2012 N. 7TH AVE.
BOZEMAN, Montana 59715
United States
Email: info@theriversedge.com
Website: www.theriversedge.com
I have been a fishing guide and outfitter for the past 17 years. I am now the co-owner of The River's Edge Fly Shop in Bozeman, MT. I am also on the board of the Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana (FOAM)
BOZEMAN, Montana 59715
United States
Email: info@theriversedge.com
Website: www.theriversedge.com
I have been a fishing guide and outfitter for the past 17 years. I am now the co-owner of The River's Edge Fly Shop in Bozeman, MT. I am also on the board of the Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana (FOAM)
Tim Tollett
TIM TOLLETT
PO Box 11
DILLON, Montana 59725
United States
Email: frontieranglers@mcn.net
Website: www.frontieranglers.com
I have been involved in fly fishing since 1972 when I started tying flies professionally. From there I went to work for Powell Rod Company in 1975. In 1977 I started guiding for Al Troth, and in 1980, my wife, Teresa, and I opened Frontier Anglers in Dillon, MT. Recently I have helped serve, by invitation, to help fight oil drilling as a spokesman for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership in Southwest Montana.

DILLON, Montana 59725
United States
Email: frontieranglers@mcn.net
Website: www.frontieranglers.com
I have been involved in fly fishing since 1972 when I started tying flies professionally. From there I went to work for Powell Rod Company in 1975. In 1977 I started guiding for Al Troth, and in 1980, my wife, Teresa, and I opened Frontier Anglers in Dillon, MT. Recently I have helped serve, by invitation, to help fight oil drilling as a spokesman for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership in Southwest Montana.
Geoff Unger
GEOFF UNGER
PO Box 160413
Big Sky, Montana 59716
United States
406-539-3051
Email: geoff.unger@yellowstoneclub.com
Website: blueribbonflies.com
I started guiding in 1994. Three years after, I was gifted my first Winston rod. I still have it and pull it out to fish on occasion. I've guided in Montana, Yellowstone National Park, Idaho, New York, Pennsylvania, and Colorado. Trout is my livelihood but fishing two-handers to sea run fish and saltwater fishing to the "big three" are included in my passion. I've been a Simms Ambassador for three years. R.L. Winston has been a part of my life since 1991 and I'd rather be casting a Winston.

Big Sky, Montana 59716
United States
406-539-3051
Email: geoff.unger@yellowstoneclub.com
Website: blueribbonflies.com
I started guiding in 1994. Three years after, I was gifted my first Winston rod. I still have it and pull it out to fish on occasion. I've guided in Montana, Yellowstone National Park, Idaho, New York, Pennsylvania, and Colorado. Trout is my livelihood but fishing two-handers to sea run fish and saltwater fishing to the "big three" are included in my passion. I've been a Simms Ambassador for three years. R.L. Winston has been a part of my life since 1991 and I'd rather be casting a Winston.
Joseph Willauer
JOSEPH WILLAUER
Twin Bridges, Montana 59754
United States
509-429-8326
Email: joewillauer@gmail.com
Website: www.evoanglers.com
Joe began fly fishing at the age of 12 with a fly rod inherited from his grandfather and a lot of patience and instruction from his Dad. After graduating from high school, Joe began working as a shop rat in Ellensburg, WA while attending CWU. Planning on working the shop while he attended college, Joe quickly started putting a lot of time on the water (and enough in class) and after buying an old drift boat and an even older explorer was guiding the Yakima the following spring. Steelhead fishing soon followed, and he began spending his falls swinging for Eastern Washington's grabby summer runs and the Olympic Peninsula's giant winter fish.
Travels led Joe to Twin Bridges, Montana where he now lives with his wife, daughter and their two dogs. After a dozen years guiding and becoming the head guide at one of Montana's premier lodges, as well as a Pro-Staff member for several companies,
Joe got a "real job" this past year and continues to guide in Southwestern Montana for several licensed outfitters. His guide days fill up quick, so if you want a spot in his boat you need to contact him during the winter months.

United States
509-429-8326
Email: joewillauer@gmail.com
Website: www.evoanglers.com
Joe began fly fishing at the age of 12 with a fly rod inherited from his grandfather and a lot of patience and instruction from his Dad. After graduating from high school, Joe began working as a shop rat in Ellensburg, WA while attending CWU. Planning on working the shop while he attended college, Joe quickly started putting a lot of time on the water (and enough in class) and after buying an old drift boat and an even older explorer was guiding the Yakima the following spring. Steelhead fishing soon followed, and he began spending his falls swinging for Eastern Washington's grabby summer runs and the Olympic Peninsula's giant winter fish.
Travels led Joe to Twin Bridges, Montana where he now lives with his wife, daughter and their two dogs. After a dozen years guiding and becoming the head guide at one of Montana's premier lodges, as well as a Pro-Staff member for several companies,
Joe got a "real job" this past year and continues to guide in Southwestern Montana for several licensed outfitters. His guide days fill up quick, so if you want a spot in his boat you need to contact him during the winter months.
Nevada
Arlo Townsend
ARLO TOWNSEND
1640 Hanover Dr.
Reno, Nevada 89523
United States
775-997-4883
Email: arlotownsend@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.arlosflyfishingservices.com
Arlo Townsend operates Arlo's Fly Fishing Services in Reno, NV. He has been guiding year round in the Reno/Tahoe area for over a decade. Premier waters include the Truckee River system and Pyramid Lake. Services include instruction for anglers of all skill levels. Find online at www.arlosflyfishingservices.com or call (775) 997 4883.

Reno, Nevada 89523
United States
775-997-4883
Email: arlotownsend@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.arlosflyfishingservices.com
Arlo Townsend operates Arlo's Fly Fishing Services in Reno, NV. He has been guiding year round in the Reno/Tahoe area for over a decade. Premier waters include the Truckee River system and Pyramid Lake. Services include instruction for anglers of all skill levels. Find online at www.arlosflyfishingservices.com or call (775) 997 4883.
New Mexico
Nick Streit
NICK STREIT
5015 NDCBU
Taos, New Mexico 87571
United States
575-751-1312
Email: info@taosflyshop.com
Website: www.taosflyshop.com
Nick Streit owns Taos Fly Shop and has been guiding since he was a teenager. When he was 17 he was on the Junior US Fly Fishing team that placed 2nd in Europe. Nick has guided and fished all over the world, cutting his teeth on rivers from Alaska to Argentina, not to mention the salt flats of the Caribbean. He continues to guide his home waters of Northern New Mexico and teach fly fishing through courses at the University of New Mexico. When not fishing or running his shop, Nick is usually wandering around the woods trying to shoot critters, either with his bow or his camera.

Taos, New Mexico 87571
United States
575-751-1312
Email: info@taosflyshop.com
Website: www.taosflyshop.com
Nick Streit owns Taos Fly Shop and has been guiding since he was a teenager. When he was 17 he was on the Junior US Fly Fishing team that placed 2nd in Europe. Nick has guided and fished all over the world, cutting his teeth on rivers from Alaska to Argentina, not to mention the salt flats of the Caribbean. He continues to guide his home waters of Northern New Mexico and teach fly fishing through courses at the University of New Mexico. When not fishing or running his shop, Nick is usually wandering around the woods trying to shoot critters, either with his bow or his camera.
New York
Capt. Peter Douma
CAPT. PETER DOUMA
New York
United States
Email: windwardoutfitters@gmail.com
Website: windwardoutfitters.com
Capt. Peter Douma has been fly fishing along the coast of the Northeast his whole life. Growing up, having spent, most of his time fishing the waters of Montauk, NY he realised a passion for catching stripers on the fly. After graduating college, and a few years as a craft beer brewer, Peter got his USCG license and went after his dream of becoming a fly fishing guide. You can find him in Montauk chasing stripers, blues, albies, and even some pelagics, but his passion is truly big stripers on the fly at night.

United States
Email: windwardoutfitters@gmail.com
Website: windwardoutfitters.com
Capt. Peter Douma has been fly fishing along the coast of the Northeast his whole life. Growing up, having spent, most of his time fishing the waters of Montauk, NY he realised a passion for catching stripers on the fly. After graduating college, and a few years as a craft beer brewer, Peter got his USCG license and went after his dream of becoming a fly fishing guide. You can find him in Montauk chasing stripers, blues, albies, and even some pelagics, but his passion is truly big stripers on the fly at night.
North Carolina
David Bender
DAVID BENDER
85 Sunset Valley Drive
Etowah, North Carolina 28729
United States
Email: davidebender@bellsouth.net
Website: davidsonriverflyfishing.com
I've been into fly fishing for trout for over 40 years. I was introduced to fly fishing in the Limestone Streams in South Central Pennsylvania on to the Western NC mountain streams about 15 years ago. I am past president of the CSRA Fly Fishers in Augusta, GA. I am a lifetime member of TU, member of FFF, and a current fly fishing guide for Davidson River Outfitters.

Etowah, North Carolina 28729
United States
Email: davidebender@bellsouth.net
Website: davidsonriverflyfishing.com
I've been into fly fishing for trout for over 40 years. I was introduced to fly fishing in the Limestone Streams in South Central Pennsylvania on to the Western NC mountain streams about 15 years ago. I am past president of the CSRA Fly Fishers in Augusta, GA. I am a lifetime member of TU, member of FFF, and a current fly fishing guide for Davidson River Outfitters.
Wilson Gabriel
WILSON GABRIEL
2535 Hatherly Rd.
Charlotte, North Carolina 28209
United States
704-564-0913
Email: wilsongabrieliv@gmail.com
Website: dryflyanglers.com
Wilson has been fly fishing since he was 9 years old. He volunteers for TU every summer with Rivercourse for youth. He started his own guide service called Dry Fly Anglers in 2010.

Charlotte, North Carolina 28209
United States
704-564-0913
Email: wilsongabrieliv@gmail.com
Website: dryflyanglers.com
Wilson has been fly fishing since he was 9 years old. He volunteers for TU every summer with Rivercourse for youth. He started his own guide service called Dry Fly Anglers in 2010.
Galen Kipar
GALEN KIPAR
Ashville , North Carolina
United States
706-513-5869
Email: flyfishingasheville@gmail.com
Website: ashevilleflyfishingco.com
I am a full time guide and owner at Asheville Fly Fishing Company in Asheville, NC and love bringing anglers to the finest waters this area has to offer. I enjoy the variety of water and fish species in this area and the close proximity to many waters. Guiding and teaching fly fishing is my passion. Sure I love catching fish on my days off, but sharing the experience is far more rewarding. I am a problem solver who enjoys the connections and process just as much as the pull. Fly fishing has taken me to many exciting destinations and I enjoy the adventure of it all.
I am originally from Georgia and grew up spotting fish throughout the Savannah River watershed from the coast to southern Appalachia. I moved to the Asheville area in 2000 to study music composition at Brevard College and begin guiding the local waters. When I am not on the water, I compose and perform music of various styles, including fishing music, www.galenkipar.com. Like a musical instrument, a fly rod is an extension of one's self where "feel" is extremely important. I prefer Winston rods because they have a very responsive, powerful yet sensitive feel.

United States
706-513-5869
Email: flyfishingasheville@gmail.com
Website: ashevilleflyfishingco.com
I am a full time guide and owner at Asheville Fly Fishing Company in Asheville, NC and love bringing anglers to the finest waters this area has to offer. I enjoy the variety of water and fish species in this area and the close proximity to many waters. Guiding and teaching fly fishing is my passion. Sure I love catching fish on my days off, but sharing the experience is far more rewarding. I am a problem solver who enjoys the connections and process just as much as the pull. Fly fishing has taken me to many exciting destinations and I enjoy the adventure of it all.
I am originally from Georgia and grew up spotting fish throughout the Savannah River watershed from the coast to southern Appalachia. I moved to the Asheville area in 2000 to study music composition at Brevard College and begin guiding the local waters. When I am not on the water, I compose and perform music of various styles, including fishing music, www.galenkipar.com. Like a musical instrument, a fly rod is an extension of one's self where "feel" is extremely important. I prefer Winston rods because they have a very responsive, powerful yet sensitive feel.
Morgan Mattioli
MORGAN MATTIOLI
Califon, North Carolina 7830
United States
Email: Mattioli.morgan@gmail.com
I grew up along the Raritan River in central Jersey. Growing up, I always tagged along with my dad on his surf fishing adventures along the New Jersey shore, fishing for striped bass and bluefish. Through middle school, I got involved with several sports and didn't have as much time for fishing. In high school, I came back to the sport and began fly fishing for striped bass along the Northeast coast. In the past few years, I've traveled to Chile, Honduras, and the Bahamas for fishing. While striped bass will always be my favorite species to target, I enjoy fishing for everything and anything, including bonefish, false albacore, bluefish, carp, trout, and bass.

United States
Email: Mattioli.morgan@gmail.com
I grew up along the Raritan River in central Jersey. Growing up, I always tagged along with my dad on his surf fishing adventures along the New Jersey shore, fishing for striped bass and bluefish. Through middle school, I got involved with several sports and didn't have as much time for fishing. In high school, I came back to the sport and began fly fishing for striped bass along the Northeast coast. In the past few years, I've traveled to Chile, Honduras, and the Bahamas for fishing. While striped bass will always be my favorite species to target, I enjoy fishing for everything and anything, including bonefish, false albacore, bluefish, carp, trout, and bass.
Steve Mingle
STEVE MINGLE
37 Westwood Estates Drive
Marion, North Carolina 28752
United States
Email: steve@flyshopnc.com
Website: www.riversedgeoutfittersnc.com
I have been fishing for 30 years and guiding for the last 20. I am an active guide for Rivers Edge Outfitters in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. I have worked with children and female anglers and I also work with Healing Waters.

Marion, North Carolina 28752
United States
Email: steve@flyshopnc.com
Website: www.riversedgeoutfittersnc.com
I have been fishing for 30 years and guiding for the last 20. I am an active guide for Rivers Edge Outfitters in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. I have worked with children and female anglers and I also work with Healing Waters.
Joe Street
JOE STREET
280 Oak Avenue
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
United States
Email: Joe_Street@bellsouth.net
Website: www.riversedgeoutfittersnc.com
Joe has been fly fishing for over 30 years. He spent 6 years as a professional guide and now owns River's Edge Outfitters in North Carolina. Joe is also an active member of TU and FFF. Joe has been fly fishing for over 30 years. He spent 6 years as a professional guide and now owns River's Edge Outfitters in North Carolina. Joe is also an active member of TU and FFF.

Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
United States
Email: Joe_Street@bellsouth.net
Website: www.riversedgeoutfittersnc.com
Joe has been fly fishing for over 30 years. He spent 6 years as a professional guide and now owns River's Edge Outfitters in North Carolina. Joe is also an active member of TU and FFF. Joe has been fly fishing for over 30 years. He spent 6 years as a professional guide and now owns River's Edge Outfitters in North Carolina. Joe is also an active member of TU and FFF.
Ed Welborn
ED WELBORN
28 Woodcreek Cir.
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
United States
Email: flyfish122@yahoo.com
Website: www.oneflyoutfitters.com
Ed has been in the angling world for 20 years and now guides for One Fly Outfitters in Black Mountain, N.C. Ed has been in the angling world for 20 years and now guides for One Fly Outfitters in Black Mountain, N.C.

Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
United States
Email: flyfish122@yahoo.com
Website: www.oneflyoutfitters.com
Ed has been in the angling world for 20 years and now guides for One Fly Outfitters in Black Mountain, N.C. Ed has been in the angling world for 20 years and now guides for One Fly Outfitters in Black Mountain, N.C.
Ohio
Gary Frankowski
GARY FRANKOWSKI
Sandusky , Ohio
United States
419-627-8254
Email: nrthcoastgunner@aol.com
I have fly fished for over fifty years. As a young boy I started fly fishing for bluegills and bass. My real passion is trout fishing. I manage to get on the streams over two hundred days a year. I offer fly casting lessons and do guiding on some of our local waters. I am fortunate to have my wife as my favorite fishing partner and we strive to travel and explore new waters every year.

United States
419-627-8254
Email: nrthcoastgunner@aol.com
I have fly fished for over fifty years. As a young boy I started fly fishing for bluegills and bass. My real passion is trout fishing. I manage to get on the streams over two hundred days a year. I offer fly casting lessons and do guiding on some of our local waters. I am fortunate to have my wife as my favorite fishing partner and we strive to travel and explore new waters every year.
Ontario
Oregon
Doug Brady
DOUG BRADY
64830 Half Mile Ln.
Bend, Oregon 97701
United States
888-344-0441
Email: doug@flytreks.com
Website: www.flytreks.com
Doug has been running a fly fishing travel business since 2002. He has hosted groups of anglers all over the world from Alaska to the Seychelles. His experiences abroad allow him to assess the expertise and professionalism of guides and outfitters the world over and hand select those that he wants to do business with and trust with his clients.

Bend, Oregon 97701
United States
888-344-0441
Email: doug@flytreks.com
Website: www.flytreks.com
Doug has been running a fly fishing travel business since 2002. He has hosted groups of anglers all over the world from Alaska to the Seychelles. His experiences abroad allow him to assess the expertise and professionalism of guides and outfitters the world over and hand select those that he wants to do business with and trust with his clients.
Chris Daughters
CHRIS DAUGHTERS
168 West 6th Ave.
Eugene, Oregon 97401
United States
541-342-7005
Email: caddiseug@yahoo.com
Website: www.caddisflyshop.com
Chris has been in the fly fishing industry since he was 12. He lives, eats, and breathes fly fishing. He loves his work both in the shop and guiding on Oregon's many great rivers. For local fishing on the McKenzie river, he thinks the 9' 5wt BIIx is "absolutely perfect!" Chris is involved with Trout Unlimited, Oregon Native Fish Guides Association, McKenzie River Guides Association and the McKenzie River Trust. He is currently working with the McKenzie River Trust to improve salmon and trout habitat on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers.

Eugene, Oregon 97401
United States
541-342-7005
Email: caddiseug@yahoo.com
Website: www.caddisflyshop.com
Chris has been in the fly fishing industry since he was 12. He lives, eats, and breathes fly fishing. He loves his work both in the shop and guiding on Oregon's many great rivers. For local fishing on the McKenzie river, he thinks the 9' 5wt BIIx is "absolutely perfect!" Chris is involved with Trout Unlimited, Oregon Native Fish Guides Association, McKenzie River Guides Association and the McKenzie River Trust. He is currently working with the McKenzie River Trust to improve salmon and trout habitat on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers.
Capt. Jad Donaldson
CAPT. JAD DONALDSON
4110 SE Hawthorne #442
Portland, Oregon 97214
United States
503-799-1498
Email: info@opportunityflyfishing.com
Website: www.opportunityflyfishing.com
Capt. Jad Donaldson has been guiding for the last 21 years. He started out his fishing career in Upstate New York, guiding and fishing the rivers of the Great Lakes and fabled trout waters of the Delaware River system. In 1999, he headed to the west coast on a steelhead adventure at the recommendation of Dec Hogan... never to look back. Now he guides for winter steelhead in the Portland area, chases Roosterfish from the beaches of Baja, fly fishes for Tuna off the Oregon coast and finishes the year running multi-day steelhead trips on the Grand Ronde and John Day rivers.

Portland, Oregon 97214
United States
503-799-1498
Email: info@opportunityflyfishing.com
Website: www.opportunityflyfishing.com
Capt. Jad Donaldson has been guiding for the last 21 years. He started out his fishing career in Upstate New York, guiding and fishing the rivers of the Great Lakes and fabled trout waters of the Delaware River system. In 1999, he headed to the west coast on a steelhead adventure at the recommendation of Dec Hogan... never to look back. Now he guides for winter steelhead in the Portland area, chases Roosterfish from the beaches of Baja, fly fishes for Tuna off the Oregon coast and finishes the year running multi-day steelhead trips on the Grand Ronde and John Day rivers.
Mary Ann Dozer
MARY ANN DOZER
Sisters, Oregon 97759
United States
541-760-6057
Email: flyfishingpursuits@gmail.com
Website: flyfishersplace.com
Mary Ann is an International Federation of Fly Fishers Master Casting Instructor. Her first fly fishing experience was in 1995 in Yellowstone Park and her passion for the sport took hold. When her high tech career wound down after 20 years, Mary Ann opted to pursue her passion for fly fishing and share it with others. She considers casting an art form. Mary Ann has been teaching & guiding for 10 years in Oregon and Idaho. She currently guides full-time in Central Oregon for the Fly Fishers Place in Sisters, Oregon. She loves to introduce new anglers to fly fishing or take anglers' skill to that next level. Mary Ann is available for casting instruction, fly fishing workshops, and presentations.

United States
541-760-6057
Email: flyfishingpursuits@gmail.com
Website: flyfishersplace.com
Mary Ann is an International Federation of Fly Fishers Master Casting Instructor. Her first fly fishing experience was in 1995 in Yellowstone Park and her passion for the sport took hold. When her high tech career wound down after 20 years, Mary Ann opted to pursue her passion for fly fishing and share it with others. She considers casting an art form. Mary Ann has been teaching & guiding for 10 years in Oregon and Idaho. She currently guides full-time in Central Oregon for the Fly Fishers Place in Sisters, Oregon. She loves to introduce new anglers to fly fishing or take anglers' skill to that next level. Mary Ann is available for casting instruction, fly fishing workshops, and presentations.
Bob Guard
BOB GUARD
PO Box 226
Maupin, Oregon 97037
United States
Email: bguard0maupin@yahoo.com
I was a fly shop owner and guide for 35 years. I now focus on fly fishing schools and I am still a guide in Central Oregon.

Maupin, Oregon 97037
United States
Email: bguard0maupin@yahoo.com
I was a fly shop owner and guide for 35 years. I now focus on fly fishing schools and I am still a guide in Central Oregon.
Rick Hafele
RICK HAFELE
2915 SE Cleveland Dr.
Gresham, Oregon 97080
United States
Email: hayflea@verizon.net
Website: www.laughingrivers.com
Rick Hafele has a Masters degree in aquatic entomology and a minor in fisheries biology, and has worked as a professional aquatic biologist for over 30 years. Books to his credit include An Angler's Guide to Aquatic Insects and Their Imitations (with Scott Roederer, Johnson Books, 1995), Western Mayfly Hatches (with Dave Hughes, Amato Pub, 2005), The Complete Book of Western Hatches (with Dave Hughes, Amato Pub, 1981), and most recently Nymph Fishing Rivers and Streams (Stackpole Books, 2006).
Rick is also well known for instructional DVD's that include the 1983 classic Anatomy of a Trout Stream and more recently the four volume set titled, Fly Fishing Large Western Rivers, plus Nymph Fishing Basics (included with his latest book or sold separately) and the 2-disc set titled Advanced Nymph Fishing. He also penned the Entomology column for American Angler magazine for over 30 years.
Few fly fishermen have Rick's knowledge about the world in which trout live, and for many years he has been sharing that knowledge with fly fishermen through books, articles, slide shows and seminars.
More info about Rick and his programs can be found at his website: www.laughingrivers.com

Gresham, Oregon 97080
United States
Email: hayflea@verizon.net
Website: www.laughingrivers.com
Rick Hafele has a Masters degree in aquatic entomology and a minor in fisheries biology, and has worked as a professional aquatic biologist for over 30 years. Books to his credit include An Angler's Guide to Aquatic Insects and Their Imitations (with Scott Roederer, Johnson Books, 1995), Western Mayfly Hatches (with Dave Hughes, Amato Pub, 2005), The Complete Book of Western Hatches (with Dave Hughes, Amato Pub, 1981), and most recently Nymph Fishing Rivers and Streams (Stackpole Books, 2006).
Rick is also well known for instructional DVD's that include the 1983 classic Anatomy of a Trout Stream and more recently the four volume set titled, Fly Fishing Large Western Rivers, plus Nymph Fishing Basics (included with his latest book or sold separately) and the 2-disc set titled Advanced Nymph Fishing. He also penned the Entomology column for American Angler magazine for over 30 years.
Few fly fishermen have Rick's knowledge about the world in which trout live, and for many years he has been sharing that knowledge with fly fishermen through books, articles, slide shows and seminars.
More info about Rick and his programs can be found at his website: www.laughingrivers.com
Ben Kittell
BEN KITTELL
Sisters, Oregon 97759
United States
541-241-0277
Email: benjkitt@gmail.com
Website: flyfishersplace.com/guide-service
Ben Kittell is a fly fishing guide based out of Central Oregon. After being raised on small streams in Colorado, he moved to fish the diverse waters of Oregon and work for the long standing fly shop and outfitter, The Fly Fishers Place. As his guiding career has progressed, Ben has had the fortunate opportunity to work in Southern Chilean Patagonia and still dreams of big mouse eating brown trout. He now spends most of his days floating the McKenzie and Deschutes River along with teaching modern European Style Nymphing techniques. With a dedication to conserving and sharing a resource he has come to love, Ben is a passionate instructor and fishing guide.

United States
541-241-0277
Email: benjkitt@gmail.com
Website: flyfishersplace.com/guide-service
Ben Kittell is a fly fishing guide based out of Central Oregon. After being raised on small streams in Colorado, he moved to fish the diverse waters of Oregon and work for the long standing fly shop and outfitter, The Fly Fishers Place. As his guiding career has progressed, Ben has had the fortunate opportunity to work in Southern Chilean Patagonia and still dreams of big mouse eating brown trout. He now spends most of his days floating the McKenzie and Deschutes River along with teaching modern European Style Nymphing techniques. With a dedication to conserving and sharing a resource he has come to love, Ben is a passionate instructor and fishing guide.
Matt McCrary
MATT MCCRARY
1722 SE 143 Ave.
Portland, Oregon 97233
United States
503-927-3676
Email: flychukar@yahoo.com
Website: www.flyshopnw.com
Matt runs his own fly fishing guide service and works at Northwest Flyfishing Outfitters. He has been guiding for 8 years and spends 200 days a year on the water. His favorite Winston rods are the 13'3" 7/8wt BIIx and the 12'6" 6/7 BIIx. "There is not another rod on the market that even comes close!"

Portland, Oregon 97233
United States
503-927-3676
Email: flychukar@yahoo.com
Website: www.flyshopnw.com
Matt runs his own fly fishing guide service and works at Northwest Flyfishing Outfitters. He has been guiding for 8 years and spends 200 days a year on the water. His favorite Winston rods are the 13'3" 7/8wt BIIx and the 12'6" 6/7 BIIx. "There is not another rod on the market that even comes close!"
Captain James Nash
CAPTAIN JAMES NASH
Enterprise, Oregon 97828
United States
(406) 925-2108
Email: lt.james.nash@gmail.com
Website: windingwatersrafting.com
Captain James Nash, USMC, (Ret.) is a fifth generation resident of Wallowa County in Northeast Oregon and started guiding at age 14. He guides for Winding Waters River Expeditions on the Snake, Salmon, Grande Ronde and the Wallowa River. The Wallowa bisects his property, the 6 Ranch, where the ranch has done two large scale river restoration projects to improve trout, steelhead and salmon habitat.
James is passionate about conservation and is an equal opportunity fly fisherman utilizing spey, switch and single handed rods as the situation dictates, but above all, he likes nymphing with lots of split shot and big strike indicators.

United States
(406) 925-2108
Email: lt.james.nash@gmail.com
Website: windingwatersrafting.com
Captain James Nash, USMC, (Ret.) is a fifth generation resident of Wallowa County in Northeast Oregon and started guiding at age 14. He guides for Winding Waters River Expeditions on the Snake, Salmon, Grande Ronde and the Wallowa River. The Wallowa bisects his property, the 6 Ranch, where the ranch has done two large scale river restoration projects to improve trout, steelhead and salmon habitat.
James is passionate about conservation and is an equal opportunity fly fisherman utilizing spey, switch and single handed rods as the situation dictates, but above all, he likes nymphing with lots of split shot and big strike indicators.
Jason Osborn
JASON OSBORN
10910 NE Halsey
Portland, Oregon 97220
United States
503-252-1529
Email: ozcast@yahoo.com
Website: www.flyshopnw.com
Born in Portland, growing up in SW Washington, I am Pacific NW to the bone. You can have your 90 degree sunny perfect days, sign me up for 60 degrees overcast with a 50% chance of rain. I'm happiest wearing layers. For the last 20 years I have chased Pacific NW Steelhead and Salmon all over Washington State, met a ton of great people, seen a lot of amazing nature scenes, and look forward to each new day I get to spend in the greatest corner of the globe.
I manage Northwest Flyfishing Outfitters, based in Portland, Oregon" the best fly shop in the country (in my humble opinion), and guide SW Washington under my own business, Ozcast outfitters. I have been very fortunate for the last 8 years guiding and working in the shop to have been surrounded by some truly amazing people who have helped me and my business along the way. Without them I would have flopped within my first year. Any and all my success belongs to my family and friends.

Portland, Oregon 97220
United States
503-252-1529
Email: ozcast@yahoo.com
Website: www.flyshopnw.com
Born in Portland, growing up in SW Washington, I am Pacific NW to the bone. You can have your 90 degree sunny perfect days, sign me up for 60 degrees overcast with a 50% chance of rain. I'm happiest wearing layers. For the last 20 years I have chased Pacific NW Steelhead and Salmon all over Washington State, met a ton of great people, seen a lot of amazing nature scenes, and look forward to each new day I get to spend in the greatest corner of the globe.
I manage Northwest Flyfishing Outfitters, based in Portland, Oregon" the best fly shop in the country (in my humble opinion), and guide SW Washington under my own business, Ozcast outfitters. I have been very fortunate for the last 8 years guiding and working in the shop to have been surrounded by some truly amazing people who have helped me and my business along the way. Without them I would have flopped within my first year. Any and all my success belongs to my family and friends.
Marlon Rampy
MARLON RAMPY
PO Box 4222
Medford, Oregon 97501
United States
541-660-3780
Email: marlon@flyfishoregon.net
Website: www.flyfishoregon.net
Marlon has been a full-time fly fishing guide since 1995. He enjoys chasing the wonderful wild trout in the Klamath basin, specifically the Williamson River with a BIIIx as a weapon. Marlon has been a full-time fly fishing guide since 1995. He enjoys chasing the wonderful wild trout in the Klamath basin, specifically the Williamson River with a BIIIx as a weapon.

Medford, Oregon 97501
United States
541-660-3780
Email: marlon@flyfishoregon.net
Website: www.flyfishoregon.net
Marlon has been a full-time fly fishing guide since 1995. He enjoys chasing the wonderful wild trout in the Klamath basin, specifically the Williamson River with a BIIIx as a weapon. Marlon has been a full-time fly fishing guide since 1995. He enjoys chasing the wonderful wild trout in the Klamath basin, specifically the Williamson River with a BIIIx as a weapon.
Jack Schlotter
JACK SCHLOTTER
3114 Salishan Court
Medford, Oregon 97504
United States
541-779-2259
Email: jschlot333@aol.com
Jack has been a fly tying instructor for over 15 years and has worked retail sales for 12. He is a signature fly tier for Umpqua Feather Merchants and a demonstration tier for the Pacific Northwest FFF. Jack is an active member of FFF, Rogue Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited. His favorite fly rod is the 9' 6wt BIIx.

Medford, Oregon 97504
United States
541-779-2259
Email: jschlot333@aol.com
Jack has been a fly tying instructor for over 15 years and has worked retail sales for 12. He is a signature fly tier for Umpqua Feather Merchants and a demonstration tier for the Pacific Northwest FFF. Jack is an active member of FFF, Rogue Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited. His favorite fly rod is the 9' 6wt BIIx.
Paul Snowbeck
PAUL SNOWBECK
Redmond, Oregon
United States
541-548-1503
Email: paul@finandfire.com
I am an instructor, guide and staff member with the amazing Fin and Fire Fly Shop in Redmond Oregon. I have spent the better part of the last 3 decades chasing salmon, steelhead and trout across the Pacific Northwest. It all started in Alaska where I was rasied and cut my teeth on tossing glo-bugs to Dolly Varden and later shifted to my current home of Central Oregon where I spend much of my time on the Deschutes and Metolius Rivers.
Regular road trips thoroughout the west have helped gain an appreciation for our beautiful region and its diverse angling opportunities and styles. Swinging classic flies on a dry line for summer steelhead, matching wits with the pickiest of spring creek risers or ripping a cast underneath the overhanging bushes for a stonefly eating redside, I love the challenge and excitement of chasing wild fish wherever they swim . I take pride in enthusiastically promoting and teaching about our fisheries and the techniques to find success. My favorite rods are the Winston BIIIx 486 and the Winston BIII TH in the incredible 7129.

United States
541-548-1503
Email: paul@finandfire.com
I am an instructor, guide and staff member with the amazing Fin and Fire Fly Shop in Redmond Oregon. I have spent the better part of the last 3 decades chasing salmon, steelhead and trout across the Pacific Northwest. It all started in Alaska where I was rasied and cut my teeth on tossing glo-bugs to Dolly Varden and later shifted to my current home of Central Oregon where I spend much of my time on the Deschutes and Metolius Rivers.
Regular road trips thoroughout the west have helped gain an appreciation for our beautiful region and its diverse angling opportunities and styles. Swinging classic flies on a dry line for summer steelhead, matching wits with the pickiest of spring creek risers or ripping a cast underneath the overhanging bushes for a stonefly eating redside, I love the challenge and excitement of chasing wild fish wherever they swim . I take pride in enthusiastically promoting and teaching about our fisheries and the techniques to find success. My favorite rods are the Winston BIIIx 486 and the Winston BIII TH in the incredible 7129.
J. Dorian Thompson
J. DORIAN THOMPSON
815 NW 14th Street
Bend, Oregon 97701
United States
Email: troutbumdt@hotmail.com
Website: www.rainbowriverlodge.com
When not grinding out endless hours as the operating manager at Iliamna River Lodge in western Alaska, you can find Dorian in Oregon, owner of River Gold Outfitters. Dorian guides and fishes many of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska's most prized trout and steelhead fisheries. He enjoys sharing his love of fly fishing and the regions he guides with others. His formal experiences with these watersheds give him a great understanding of what is needed to get an angler into to fish of life time"

Bend, Oregon 97701
United States
Email: troutbumdt@hotmail.com
Website: www.rainbowriverlodge.com
When not grinding out endless hours as the operating manager at Iliamna River Lodge in western Alaska, you can find Dorian in Oregon, owner of River Gold Outfitters. Dorian guides and fishes many of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska's most prized trout and steelhead fisheries. He enjoys sharing his love of fly fishing and the regions he guides with others. His formal experiences with these watersheds give him a great understanding of what is needed to get an angler into to fish of life time"
Stuart Warren
STUART WARREN
PO Box 2053
Phoenix, Oregon 97535
United States
Email: stuswarren@gmail.com
Website: roguespey.com
Stuart was born and raised in Southern Oregon. His passion for pursuing wild steelhead with a fly and two-handed rod has driven his guiding career into his 11th season in Oregon and Washington. When not on the river, Stuart works with local conservation groups to protect salmon, steelhead and public lands and serves as a City Councilor in Phoenix, Oregon.

Phoenix, Oregon 97535
United States
Email: stuswarren@gmail.com
Website: roguespey.com
Stuart was born and raised in Southern Oregon. His passion for pursuing wild steelhead with a fly and two-handed rod has driven his guiding career into his 11th season in Oregon and Washington. When not on the river, Stuart works with local conservation groups to protect salmon, steelhead and public lands and serves as a City Councilor in Phoenix, Oregon.
Rich Youngers
RICH YOUNGERS
350 Liberty St SE
Salem, Oregon 97301
United States
Email: rich@creeksideflyfishing.com
Website: www.creeksideflyfishing.com
I have been a fly fishing guide for 17 years and a shop owner, Creekside Fly Fishing in Salem, OR. I am a life member Federation of Fly Fishers, and I travel annually across Oregon doing slide programs to various fly fishing clubs.

Salem, Oregon 97301
United States
Email: rich@creeksideflyfishing.com
Website: www.creeksideflyfishing.com
I have been a fly fishing guide for 17 years and a shop owner, Creekside Fly Fishing in Salem, OR. I am a life member Federation of Fly Fishers, and I travel annually across Oregon doing slide programs to various fly fishing clubs.
Pennsylvania
Paul Antolosky
PAUL ANTOLOSKY
1260 Fairview Drive
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania 16823
United States
814-355-2776
Email: pma3@psu.edu
I have been fly fishing for 58 years, since age 5. I credit my father and George Harvey for my early teachings and making fly fishing a way of life not just a hobby. I was a conservation officer for 20 years and have been guiding for the last 15 years.

Bellefonte, Pennsylvania 16823
United States
814-355-2776
Email: pma3@psu.edu
I have been fly fishing for 58 years, since age 5. I credit my father and George Harvey for my early teachings and making fly fishing a way of life not just a hobby. I was a conservation officer for 20 years and have been guiding for the last 15 years.
Ray Miller
RAY MILLER
4110 Whiting Rd
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19154
United States
Email: riversage@me.com
Website: www.riversageoutfitters.com
Ray Miller has been fly fishing for over 20 years. The past 15 years he has been an integral part of the fly fishing community as a guide on the Upper Delaware River, fly fishing and casting instructor to many beginning and advanced students, Ray was also the assistant to the National Fly Fishing Show Director and past president of Pennsylvania's largest teaching fly fishing club.
Ray Currently hosts international and domestic trips to such exciting locations as Chile, Argentina, Alaska, Canada, Belize, Upper Delaware River, South Andros, Bahamas, and others. Ray currently is involved in video production and is presently working on a series instructional videos for fly fishing and wing shooting, promotional videos for outdoor lodges, a fly fishing documentary and a television series.
Ray's passion is fly fishing and bird hunting and he likes teaching the sports to anyone who is interested. Ray lives just outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with his wife Michelle, daughter Ashlee and his bird dog Winston, of course!

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19154
United States
Email: riversage@me.com
Website: www.riversageoutfitters.com
Ray Miller has been fly fishing for over 20 years. The past 15 years he has been an integral part of the fly fishing community as a guide on the Upper Delaware River, fly fishing and casting instructor to many beginning and advanced students, Ray was also the assistant to the National Fly Fishing Show Director and past president of Pennsylvania's largest teaching fly fishing club.
Ray Currently hosts international and domestic trips to such exciting locations as Chile, Argentina, Alaska, Canada, Belize, Upper Delaware River, South Andros, Bahamas, and others. Ray currently is involved in video production and is presently working on a series instructional videos for fly fishing and wing shooting, promotional videos for outdoor lodges, a fly fishing documentary and a television series.
Ray's passion is fly fishing and bird hunting and he likes teaching the sports to anyone who is interested. Ray lives just outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with his wife Michelle, daughter Ashlee and his bird dog Winston, of course!
Neil Sunday
NEIL SUNDAY
Pennsylvania
United States
717-503-1168
Email: neilsunday@gmail.com
Website: www.relentlessflyfishing.com
Neil Sunday is a Cumberland Valley, PA native that calls the Yellow Breeches Creek and the infamous Letort Spring Run “home”.
He’s the Head Trout Guide for Relentless Fly Fishing based out of TCO Fly Shop in Boiling Springs, PA.
Throughout the year, you can find him guiding the Cumberland Valley and West Branch of the Delaware River for trout, The Susquehanna or Juanita Rivers for Smallmouth Bass or Lake Ontario tributaries for Great Lakes Steelhead.
Neil leads the Stream Improvements Committee and is currently a nine-year Board of Director for Cumberland Valley Trout Unlimited. He organizes work parties on the Letort Spring Run to improve habitat for wild trout.

United States
717-503-1168
Email: neilsunday@gmail.com
Website: www.relentlessflyfishing.com
Neil Sunday is a Cumberland Valley, PA native that calls the Yellow Breeches Creek and the infamous Letort Spring Run “home”.
He’s the Head Trout Guide for Relentless Fly Fishing based out of TCO Fly Shop in Boiling Springs, PA.
Throughout the year, you can find him guiding the Cumberland Valley and West Branch of the Delaware River for trout, The Susquehanna or Juanita Rivers for Smallmouth Bass or Lake Ontario tributaries for Great Lakes Steelhead.
Neil leads the Stream Improvements Committee and is currently a nine-year Board of Director for Cumberland Valley Trout Unlimited. He organizes work parties on the Letort Spring Run to improve habitat for wild trout.
South Carolina
Captain Ed Humphries
CAPTAIN ED HUMPHRIES
402 Spartanburg Rd.
Lyman, South Carolina
United States
843-843-0233
Email: hed1@bellsouth.net
Captain Ed has been associated with Winston rods since the 1990's. First, as owner of Captain Ed's Fly Fishing Shop in Charleston,S.C,and as a guide and Pro Staffer. He has been a USCG Master for the past twenty years. Captain Ed resides in South Carolina and currently fishes freshwater for trout in Western North Carolina and East Tennessee and fishes saltwater on the S.C. coast for sea trout and Redfish (Spottail Bass),where he specializes in wading the shallow water coastal flats. In the fall, he joins others at Harkers Island,N.C. for the Albacore run. Summertime can find Captain Ed in Montana fishing the Big Hole and Beaverhead Rivers.His favorite rods are the Boron III and Boron III SX models.

Lyman, South Carolina
United States
843-843-0233
Email: hed1@bellsouth.net
Captain Ed has been associated with Winston rods since the 1990's. First, as owner of Captain Ed's Fly Fishing Shop in Charleston,S.C,and as a guide and Pro Staffer. He has been a USCG Master for the past twenty years. Captain Ed resides in South Carolina and currently fishes freshwater for trout in Western North Carolina and East Tennessee and fishes saltwater on the S.C. coast for sea trout and Redfish (Spottail Bass),where he specializes in wading the shallow water coastal flats. In the fall, he joins others at Harkers Island,N.C. for the Albacore run. Summertime can find Captain Ed in Montana fishing the Big Hole and Beaverhead Rivers.His favorite rods are the Boron III and Boron III SX models.
South Dakota
Karl Stephenson
KARL STEPHENSON
1010 Jackson Blvd
Rapid City, South Dakota 57702
United States
605-341-2450
Email: orders@flyfishsd.com
Website: flyfishsd.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorgSQx6Rxwkb6ir1WSC_EIm5iSeDV30J-t1f4WbAsJUq_B9vbJV
Karl Stephenson is an avid fly fisherman and the manager of Dakota Angler & Outfitter. Based in the scenic Black Hills of South Dakota, Karl's passion extends across all species, from trout to smallmouth bass and even carp. When he's not exploring his home waters, he ventures out to fish for steelhead in Idaho or chase bonefish and permit in the tropical waters of Mexico.

Rapid City, South Dakota 57702
United States
605-341-2450
Email: orders@flyfishsd.com
Website: flyfishsd.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorgSQx6Rxwkb6ir1WSC_EIm5iSeDV30J-t1f4WbAsJUq_B9vbJV
Karl Stephenson is an avid fly fisherman and the manager of Dakota Angler & Outfitter. Based in the scenic Black Hills of South Dakota, Karl's passion extends across all species, from trout to smallmouth bass and even carp. When he's not exploring his home waters, he ventures out to fish for steelhead in Idaho or chase bonefish and permit in the tropical waters of Mexico.
Tennessee
Christine McReynolds
CHRISTINE MCREYNOLDS
Bristol, Tennessee 37617
UNITED STATES
(423) 534-0806
Email: sohobrown12@yahoo.com
Website: www.flyingsoho.com
My name is Christine McReynolds, and I am self-taught in streamer fly-fishing. I have always found fly-fishing fascinating and therapeutic. Born and raised in East Tennessee, fishing has always been a childhood passage and favorite pastime. From age three, I was introduced to fishing through my father. By age nine, he also introduced me to the basic of fly-fishing and fly tying. Fishing the Watauga and South Holston Rivers became a hobby I soon shared with my husband, Jason. Together since 2000, we shared the same enjoyment of fly-fishing.
Over the years of streamer fishing with many different fly rods, I have found Winston to be an exquisite tool. Due to my physical limitations, the action of the Winston is less taxing, which leaves more energy to just fish. The fact that Winston rods are made in the United States is to boot. I’m proud to call East Tennessee my home, and I support the use of American made products.

UNITED STATES
(423) 534-0806
Email: sohobrown12@yahoo.com
Website: www.flyingsoho.com
My name is Christine McReynolds, and I am self-taught in streamer fly-fishing. I have always found fly-fishing fascinating and therapeutic. Born and raised in East Tennessee, fishing has always been a childhood passage and favorite pastime. From age three, I was introduced to fishing through my father. By age nine, he also introduced me to the basic of fly-fishing and fly tying. Fishing the Watauga and South Holston Rivers became a hobby I soon shared with my husband, Jason. Together since 2000, we shared the same enjoyment of fly-fishing.
Over the years of streamer fishing with many different fly rods, I have found Winston to be an exquisite tool. Due to my physical limitations, the action of the Winston is less taxing, which leaves more energy to just fish. The fact that Winston rods are made in the United States is to boot. I’m proud to call East Tennessee my home, and I support the use of American made products.
Jonathan Neyman
JONATHAN NEYMAN
Bristol, Tennessee 37620
United States
Email: jonathan@theflyboxtn.com
Website: www.theflyboxtn.com
I was fortunate enough to grow up in Northern California in the early 80s and was influenced right away by the large rivers out of my back door. I was introduced to fly fishing at a very young age. My curiosity was peaked by watching drift boats and wade anglers targeting salmon
and steelhead with a fly rod on the South Fork of the Eel River.
I love every aspect of fly fishing and it amazes me the places that it has taken me. I want every one of our customers and clients to experience that along with the amazing community of fly fishers I have met.
Moving east in the late 80’s to attend college I discovered the small streams of the Great Smoky Mountains and the few tailwaters that were available in my area. I stumbled upon the South Holston and the Watauga rivers in the mid 2000’s and fell in love with them immediately. Myself and my family spent every weekend we could on these tailwaters and small streams in East Tennessee.
My wife and I opened our shop to help spread the passion I have for this area, its rivers, and the fish that live in them. The philosophy of The Fly Box is “if it’s on the wall to sell, we fish it” so selling Winston and having my customers and clients fish Winston was a perfect fit. Winston
rods have always been a benchmark of quality and feel for me, my family, and staff.

United States
Email: jonathan@theflyboxtn.com
Website: www.theflyboxtn.com
I was fortunate enough to grow up in Northern California in the early 80s and was influenced right away by the large rivers out of my back door. I was introduced to fly fishing at a very young age. My curiosity was peaked by watching drift boats and wade anglers targeting salmon
and steelhead with a fly rod on the South Fork of the Eel River.
I love every aspect of fly fishing and it amazes me the places that it has taken me. I want every one of our customers and clients to experience that along with the amazing community of fly fishers I have met.
Moving east in the late 80’s to attend college I discovered the small streams of the Great Smoky Mountains and the few tailwaters that were available in my area. I stumbled upon the South Holston and the Watauga rivers in the mid 2000’s and fell in love with them immediately. Myself and my family spent every weekend we could on these tailwaters and small streams in East Tennessee.
My wife and I opened our shop to help spread the passion I have for this area, its rivers, and the fish that live in them. The philosophy of The Fly Box is “if it’s on the wall to sell, we fish it” so selling Winston and having my customers and clients fish Winston was a perfect fit. Winston
rods have always been a benchmark of quality and feel for me, my family, and staff.
Gary Troutman
GARY TROUTMAN
Tennessee
UNITED STATES
Email: gltroutman@gmail.com
Website: www.frontieranglerstn.com
Gary Troutman is a USCG licensed captain and expert trout and smallmouth guide for Frontier Anglers TN.
Gary grew up on the rivers and lakes of east Tennessee before serving 12 years in the U.S. military (Army and Navy). Utilizing years of experience in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the nearby rivers, Gary started guiding in 2017.
"I love to take new fly-fishers out on my drift boat and share in their enthusiasm for learning to cast a fly rod, and eventually catching their first fish," Gary said. "Spending days on the river, rowing the boat and helping clients develop new skills — and possibly catching their own personal best — brings me a lot of satisfaction at the end of each trip."

UNITED STATES
Email: gltroutman@gmail.com
Website: www.frontieranglerstn.com
Gary Troutman is a USCG licensed captain and expert trout and smallmouth guide for Frontier Anglers TN.
Gary grew up on the rivers and lakes of east Tennessee before serving 12 years in the U.S. military (Army and Navy). Utilizing years of experience in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the nearby rivers, Gary started guiding in 2017.
"I love to take new fly-fishers out on my drift boat and share in their enthusiasm for learning to cast a fly rod, and eventually catching their first fish," Gary said. "Spending days on the river, rowing the boat and helping clients develop new skills — and possibly catching their own personal best — brings me a lot of satisfaction at the end of each trip."
Texas
Lee Blanton
LEE BLANTON
Weatherford, Texas 76085
United States
817-688-0809
Email: leeblanton@icloud.com
Website: www.featherandfly.net
I am an educator by trade and a fly fisher at heart. I began fly fishing 23 years ago, fishing the creek that flows through my parent's property in North Alabama. Torturing those sunfish was the main goal of my summers growing up. Currently I work at Backwoods Equipment in Fort Worth, TX as a fly fishing Sales Associate, Teach Fly Fishing through TCU Extended Education, teach private lessons and classes (both fly tying and fishing), and tie custom flies. As an educator, I have a true passion for teaching individuals young and old about fly fishing.
United States
817-688-0809
Email: leeblanton@icloud.com
Website: www.featherandfly.net
I am an educator by trade and a fly fisher at heart. I began fly fishing 23 years ago, fishing the creek that flows through my parent's property in North Alabama. Torturing those sunfish was the main goal of my summers growing up. Currently I work at Backwoods Equipment in Fort Worth, TX as a fly fishing Sales Associate, Teach Fly Fishing through TCU Extended Education, teach private lessons and classes (both fly tying and fishing), and tie custom flies. As an educator, I have a true passion for teaching individuals young and old about fly fishing.
Captain Baron Boyette
CAPTAIN BARON BOYETTE
107 Stratmore Dr
Friendswood, Texas 77546
United States
Email: baron@3bflycharters.com
Website: www.3Bflycharters.com
Capt. Baron Boyette grew up chasing bass in the lakes and bayous of northeast Louisiana. He discovered his love for fly fishing while working in New Mexico during summer breaks from college and never turned back. After guiding and ski patrolling for several seasons in New Mexico, he returned to the South to pursue the redfish he first cut his saltwater teeth on. Capt. Baron currently guides spring through fall on the middle and upper Texas coasts for redfish, seatrout, black drum, jacks and tarpon, as well as winters in Louisiana for bull reds.

Friendswood, Texas 77546
United States
Email: baron@3bflycharters.com
Website: www.3Bflycharters.com
Capt. Baron Boyette grew up chasing bass in the lakes and bayous of northeast Louisiana. He discovered his love for fly fishing while working in New Mexico during summer breaks from college and never turned back. After guiding and ski patrolling for several seasons in New Mexico, he returned to the South to pursue the redfish he first cut his saltwater teeth on. Capt. Baron currently guides spring through fall on the middle and upper Texas coasts for redfish, seatrout, black drum, jacks and tarpon, as well as winters in Louisiana for bull reds.
Peter Breeden
PETER BREEDEN
217 Sunray Ln.
Sunnyvale, Texas
United States
972-768-4753
Email: pbreeden2009@yahoo.com
Peter has been fly fishing for more than 15 years. He began his fly fishing career in Lake City, Colorado, on the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, The Taylor River, and the Rio Grande River. He has dedicated countless hours on the water to perfect all of the techniques needed for landing trophy fish. His focus on the techniques of casting and presentation constantly drives his obsession.
Peter spends his summer guiding for the Sportsman Outdoors and Fly Shop in Lake City, Colorado where he helps beginners and experts alike hone their fly fishing skills on beautiful freestone streams filled with brown, rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout. From the fall through the spring, Peter guides on the Lower Mountain Fork River for Beavers Bend Fly Shop in Beavers Bend State Park, Oklahoma. Peter volunteers for Reel Recovery, an organization dedicated to giving men battling cancer the opportunity to fly fish. He also volunteers for Tomorrow's Hunter, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing kids the opportunity to fish and hunt, as well as providing wounded veterans and their children the opportunity to fish and hunt.
Peter is proud to represent R.L. Winston while fishing, guiding and through volunteering.
Sunnyvale, Texas
United States
972-768-4753
Email: pbreeden2009@yahoo.com
Peter has been fly fishing for more than 15 years. He began his fly fishing career in Lake City, Colorado, on the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, The Taylor River, and the Rio Grande River. He has dedicated countless hours on the water to perfect all of the techniques needed for landing trophy fish. His focus on the techniques of casting and presentation constantly drives his obsession.
Peter spends his summer guiding for the Sportsman Outdoors and Fly Shop in Lake City, Colorado where he helps beginners and experts alike hone their fly fishing skills on beautiful freestone streams filled with brown, rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout. From the fall through the spring, Peter guides on the Lower Mountain Fork River for Beavers Bend Fly Shop in Beavers Bend State Park, Oklahoma. Peter volunteers for Reel Recovery, an organization dedicated to giving men battling cancer the opportunity to fly fish. He also volunteers for Tomorrow's Hunter, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing kids the opportunity to fish and hunt, as well as providing wounded veterans and their children the opportunity to fish and hunt.
Peter is proud to represent R.L. Winston while fishing, guiding and through volunteering.
Johnny Quiroz II
JOHNNY QUIROZ II
807 Miguel Hidalgo
San Juan, Texas 78589
United States
Email: johnny.quiroz@gmail.com
Website: www.guidesoftexas.com
San Juan, Texas 78589
United States
Email: johnny.quiroz@gmail.com
Website: www.guidesoftexas.com
Marcus Rodriquez
MARCUS RODRIQUEZ
11702 Lone Shadow Trail
Live Oak, Texas 78233
United States
Email: theguidesoftexas@gmail.com
Website: www.guidesoftexas.com
Marcus has been a fly fishing guide in the Texas Hill Country for eleven years. He has promoted fly fishing in the Hill Country by giving presentations at fly shops and fly fishing clubs about the challenge and beauty of fly fishing in Texas. He has been featured in several newspapers and magazines. He loves to chase the warm water species that live in his local rivers. His focus in the fly fishing world is casting to and catching Largemouth, Smallmouth, and the wonderful Guadalupe Bass.
Live Oak, Texas 78233
United States
Email: theguidesoftexas@gmail.com
Website: www.guidesoftexas.com
Marcus has been a fly fishing guide in the Texas Hill Country for eleven years. He has promoted fly fishing in the Hill Country by giving presentations at fly shops and fly fishing clubs about the challenge and beauty of fly fishing in Texas. He has been featured in several newspapers and magazines. He loves to chase the warm water species that live in his local rivers. His focus in the fly fishing world is casting to and catching Largemouth, Smallmouth, and the wonderful Guadalupe Bass.
Danny Soltau
DANNY SOLTAU
1404 Vontress Rd #2123
Plano, Texas 75074
United States
Email: dan@dirtywaterflyco.com
Website: www.dirtywaterflyco.com
Danny has been a member of the fly industry since 2004, originally at Creekside Angling Company in Seattle and River's Edge Outfitters in Bozeman. Born in Dallas, Texas and having lived in seven different states, Dan is fortunate to have fished and experienced many different cultures. His fly designs offer unique concepts not seen anywhere else, and are trusted by some of the worlds finest anglers and new anglers alike. They can be traced back to largemouth bass fishing in the lone star state as a kid using a baitcaster and a football head jig.
Despite being in the promised land of southwest Montana since 2007, trophy bass fishing with a topwater fly is his passion that leads him to stateside fisheries as well as the worlds finest bass fishing in Mexico. While he his known for streamers, Dan dreams of big trout eating bugs in the surface of a great western waterway. As a member of the 2005 United States Youth Fly Fishing team, he learned the concepts of Polish nymphing from Vladi Trezbunia in the streams of the Czech Republic.
Understanding of different tactics, techniques, and fisheries is something that has kept Dan driven since the beginning. His great grandfather, O.J. Blake, built nets and leather goods for Dan Bailey's, Bud Lilly's, and a number of east coast fishing stores. Blake also helped an early Scientific Anglers develop fly lines as we know them over 50 years ago. You could say it runs in his genes.
Dirty Water has recently moved shop south to Plano, Texas smack dab in the middle of bass country. Dirty Water Fly & Tackle is a fly tying studio and teaching facility that invites folks to learn fly tying and fly fishing using simplistic methods that instill fun. Since his early days at Creekside Angling, he has outfitted folks into the right Winston and been a friend of the brand through out his tenure in the industry. Few people are as passionate about how a fly rod and fly line work together to make fishing experiences better.

Plano, Texas 75074
United States
Email: dan@dirtywaterflyco.com
Website: www.dirtywaterflyco.com
Danny has been a member of the fly industry since 2004, originally at Creekside Angling Company in Seattle and River's Edge Outfitters in Bozeman. Born in Dallas, Texas and having lived in seven different states, Dan is fortunate to have fished and experienced many different cultures. His fly designs offer unique concepts not seen anywhere else, and are trusted by some of the worlds finest anglers and new anglers alike. They can be traced back to largemouth bass fishing in the lone star state as a kid using a baitcaster and a football head jig.
Despite being in the promised land of southwest Montana since 2007, trophy bass fishing with a topwater fly is his passion that leads him to stateside fisheries as well as the worlds finest bass fishing in Mexico. While he his known for streamers, Dan dreams of big trout eating bugs in the surface of a great western waterway. As a member of the 2005 United States Youth Fly Fishing team, he learned the concepts of Polish nymphing from Vladi Trezbunia in the streams of the Czech Republic.
Understanding of different tactics, techniques, and fisheries is something that has kept Dan driven since the beginning. His great grandfather, O.J. Blake, built nets and leather goods for Dan Bailey's, Bud Lilly's, and a number of east coast fishing stores. Blake also helped an early Scientific Anglers develop fly lines as we know them over 50 years ago. You could say it runs in his genes.
Dirty Water has recently moved shop south to Plano, Texas smack dab in the middle of bass country. Dirty Water Fly & Tackle is a fly tying studio and teaching facility that invites folks to learn fly tying and fly fishing using simplistic methods that instill fun. Since his early days at Creekside Angling, he has outfitted folks into the right Winston and been a friend of the brand through out his tenure in the industry. Few people are as passionate about how a fly rod and fly line work together to make fishing experiences better.
Utah
Dudley Campbell
DUDLEY CAMPBELL
Utah
United States
Email: dudleyc70@gmail.com
Dudley Campbell grew up in the small fishing village of Leland MI. Fishing and skiing became his first love at a young age. He started skiing at age three and caught his first fish (rock bass) with nothing but a string and hook at age six. While running around and fishing many different types of water gave him valuable experience and the necessary tools for a lifetime of chasing fins.
Dudley has been in the Fly Fishing Industry for over 15 years. He has owned and operated a fly fishing outfitting service in Utah. As a professional guide he strives to be the best everyday he is on the water. He loves to see other's skills improve through his teachings. Fly Fishing is a forever sport and he is trying to give forever skills to make the journey a fun one.
Dudley resides in Salt Lake City, UT. His daughter and his wife are his biggest inspirations in life. Family is first and foremost for Dudley and all the fun he has comes second to his family. Both of his ladies are dry fly snobs.
Dudley's hobbies include: Photography, Skiing, Hiking, Camping, Mountain Biking, Ice climbing, and of course, all forms of fly fishing. You can find Dudley fishing small mountain streams in Utah, to the remote backcountry rivers of New Zealand sight fishing for double digit wild Browns.

United States
Email: dudleyc70@gmail.com
Dudley Campbell grew up in the small fishing village of Leland MI. Fishing and skiing became his first love at a young age. He started skiing at age three and caught his first fish (rock bass) with nothing but a string and hook at age six. While running around and fishing many different types of water gave him valuable experience and the necessary tools for a lifetime of chasing fins.
Dudley has been in the Fly Fishing Industry for over 15 years. He has owned and operated a fly fishing outfitting service in Utah. As a professional guide he strives to be the best everyday he is on the water. He loves to see other's skills improve through his teachings. Fly Fishing is a forever sport and he is trying to give forever skills to make the journey a fun one.
Dudley resides in Salt Lake City, UT. His daughter and his wife are his biggest inspirations in life. Family is first and foremost for Dudley and all the fun he has comes second to his family. Both of his ladies are dry fly snobs.
Dudley's hobbies include: Photography, Skiing, Hiking, Camping, Mountain Biking, Ice climbing, and of course, all forms of fly fishing. You can find Dudley fishing small mountain streams in Utah, to the remote backcountry rivers of New Zealand sight fishing for double digit wild Browns.
Charles Card
CHARLES CARD
South Boulevard #16
Dutch John, Utah 84023
United States
Email: ifishitup@yahoo.com
Website: www.ourdamwater.org
Charles is a national Trout Unlimited staff member. He is currently working to stop the Million Pipeline that would, if built, take 81 billion gallons from the Green river at the Utah/Wyoming line.
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Dutch John, Utah 84023
United States
Email: ifishitup@yahoo.com
Website: www.ourdamwater.org
Charles is a national Trout Unlimited staff member. He is currently working to stop the Million Pipeline that would, if built, take 81 billion gallons from the Green river at the Utah/Wyoming line.
Chance Cole
CHANCE COLE
185 N 800 West
Cleveland, Utah 84518
United States
435-749-0190
Email: s4chance4@yahoo.com
I currently guiding for the Quite Fly Fisher in Loa Utah.
I grew up in Cleveland Utah and have fished the local rivers for 15 years.
Cleveland, Utah 84518
United States
435-749-0190
Email: s4chance4@yahoo.com
I currently guiding for the Quite Fly Fisher in Loa Utah.
I grew up in Cleveland Utah and have fished the local rivers for 15 years.
Ben Diamond
BEN DIAMOND
Heber, Utah 84032
United States
435-503-1535
Email: info@utahflyfish.com
Website: utahflyfish.com
Ben Diamond grew up in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, in the Heber Valley. He started fly fishing at an early age on the Provo River with his father. Ben's passion for the sport has grown over the years. He is the owner of Fish Heads Fly shop in Heber City, Utah. He is a respected guide in the area, guiding on the Provo River as well as many other local fisheries. His love of fly fishing spans from dry fly fishing, to swinging flies for steelhead and wading the flats in salt water. His quiet and kind nature has become his calling card. Ben not enjoys sharing his knowledge of the sport, but also the respect of nature, the environment and public lands.

United States
435-503-1535
Email: info@utahflyfish.com
Website: utahflyfish.com
Ben Diamond grew up in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, in the Heber Valley. He started fly fishing at an early age on the Provo River with his father. Ben's passion for the sport has grown over the years. He is the owner of Fish Heads Fly shop in Heber City, Utah. He is a respected guide in the area, guiding on the Provo River as well as many other local fisheries. His love of fly fishing spans from dry fly fishing, to swinging flies for steelhead and wading the flats in salt water. His quiet and kind nature has become his calling card. Ben not enjoys sharing his knowledge of the sport, but also the respect of nature, the environment and public lands.
Curtis Fry
CURTIS FRY
Orem, Utah
United States
801-615-6055
Website: www.flyfishfood.com
Curtis Fry is an OCD fly tier living along the Wasatch Mountains in Utah. He grew up in Western Idaho and the high deserts of Eastern Oregon fishing for bass, trout, carp, catfish, whitefish and anything else that would play along. One of his favorite alpine lakes housed some giant-black-ant-eating high mountain brook trout, which served as the catalyst for his tying obsession. He learned to tie flies while in high school in the 80's and has been tying ever since.
Together with Clark "Cheech" Pierce, Curtis runs the popular website and fly shop, Fly Fish Food, as well as one of the more popular fly tying tutorial channels on YouTube, and other social media outlets. Much of his time is spent chasing bugs and other critters around streams and lakes, ducking out of the way as Cheech hucks enormously large flies on small streams, constantly working on new or improved fly patterns, and his most important job as a dad and husband to a very understanding and awesome wife.

United States
801-615-6055
Website: www.flyfishfood.com
Curtis Fry is an OCD fly tier living along the Wasatch Mountains in Utah. He grew up in Western Idaho and the high deserts of Eastern Oregon fishing for bass, trout, carp, catfish, whitefish and anything else that would play along. One of his favorite alpine lakes housed some giant-black-ant-eating high mountain brook trout, which served as the catalyst for his tying obsession. He learned to tie flies while in high school in the 80's and has been tying ever since.
Together with Clark "Cheech" Pierce, Curtis runs the popular website and fly shop, Fly Fish Food, as well as one of the more popular fly tying tutorial channels on YouTube, and other social media outlets. Much of his time is spent chasing bugs and other critters around streams and lakes, ducking out of the way as Cheech hucks enormously large flies on small streams, constantly working on new or improved fly patterns, and his most important job as a dad and husband to a very understanding and awesome wife.
Nick Granato
NICK GRANATO
Utah
United States
Website: flyobsession.com
Based out of Salt Lake City, Utah, Nick Granato started fly fishing when he was 13 years old. Over the last several years he has quietly waded into position as one of themost respected, innovative fly tiers and fly fishermen in the country. Said Hatches Magazine Editor, WillMullis, "Nick brings a unique and creative style to the cardboard personality of the fly tying world that is desperately needed."
Granato first began tying because he couldn't find patterns commercially available that were designed for many of the conditions he was facing on the water.
Nick is a Fly Designer for Rainy's Flies & Supplies and a Pro Staffer for Ross Worldwide Outdoors,Scientific Anglers, William Joseph, and Clear Cure Goo. He has had articles published in Hatches Magazine, with more on the way elsewhere. Ask those who fish with him, and they'll tell you that Nick has an uncanny obsession with creating flypatterns that do what other patterns can't.
"Nick knows what he wants in a fly and he gets after it with no BS," said Clint Goodman. "His attention to detail in the application of material on a fly is incredible." Said Granato, "I've never lost the gratification you get from catching a fish on your own pattern."

United States
Website: flyobsession.com
Based out of Salt Lake City, Utah, Nick Granato started fly fishing when he was 13 years old. Over the last several years he has quietly waded into position as one of themost respected, innovative fly tiers and fly fishermen in the country. Said Hatches Magazine Editor, WillMullis, "Nick brings a unique and creative style to the cardboard personality of the fly tying world that is desperately needed."
Granato first began tying because he couldn't find patterns commercially available that were designed for many of the conditions he was facing on the water.
Nick is a Fly Designer for Rainy's Flies & Supplies and a Pro Staffer for Ross Worldwide Outdoors,Scientific Anglers, William Joseph, and Clear Cure Goo. He has had articles published in Hatches Magazine, with more on the way elsewhere. Ask those who fish with him, and they'll tell you that Nick has an uncanny obsession with creating flypatterns that do what other patterns can't.
"Nick knows what he wants in a fly and he gets after it with no BS," said Clint Goodman. "His attention to detail in the application of material on a fly is incredible." Said Granato, "I've never lost the gratification you get from catching a fish on your own pattern."
Logan Griffith
LOGAN GRIFFITH
1071 E 900 S
Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
United States
Email: loganagriffith@gmail.com
Website: www.westernriversflyfishing.com
Logan is a Maryland native, though he has resided in Salt Lake City, UT since 2010 when he was drawn to the Wasatch using the University of Utah as an excuse to move west. While he grew up minutes from the Gunpowder River, he only discovered fly-fishing during his first year in Utah, finding passion and quickly translating in to his current position as a shop manager for Western Rivers Flyfisher.
Learning from the classic approach of his shop cohorts, Logan prefers spending his time rambling around the intermountain west, sleeping in the dirt and searching for snobby, dry-fly sipping trout. As the seasons change, so does his focus not only to the snow, but also to swinging flies and most recently, the salt.
Viewing the sport as more of a large puzzle, he finds enjoyment daily getting people excited to get out there and teaching them how to enjoy the game from an ethical and conservation based perspective.

Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
United States
Email: loganagriffith@gmail.com
Website: www.westernriversflyfishing.com
Logan is a Maryland native, though he has resided in Salt Lake City, UT since 2010 when he was drawn to the Wasatch using the University of Utah as an excuse to move west. While he grew up minutes from the Gunpowder River, he only discovered fly-fishing during his first year in Utah, finding passion and quickly translating in to his current position as a shop manager for Western Rivers Flyfisher.
Learning from the classic approach of his shop cohorts, Logan prefers spending his time rambling around the intermountain west, sleeping in the dirt and searching for snobby, dry-fly sipping trout. As the seasons change, so does his focus not only to the snow, but also to swinging flies and most recently, the salt.
Viewing the sport as more of a large puzzle, he finds enjoyment daily getting people excited to get out there and teaching them how to enjoy the game from an ethical and conservation based perspective.
Asher Koles
ASHER KOLES
1071 E. 900 S.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
United States
801-633-7201
Email: bloodknotsflyfishing@gmail.com
Website: www.bloodknots.com
Asher's obsession with the world of fly-fishing began with his father and brother on the banks of the Henry's Fork and it's tributaries. Cutting his teeth on the Idaho spring creeks was the start of his love affair with the sport. His devotion and artistic passion for the fly fishing lifestyle and culture continues to inspire him 15 years later.
Tradition guides his technique, teaching, guiding style, and ethical beliefs surrounding the fly fishing industry. Asher's broad and diverse background in conservation, film and photography, action sports culture (skate and snow), fashion, design, and detailed explorations into the fly fishing world have provided him with a unique lens on how to view, promote, and capture the essence of the fly-fishing experience.
Asher guides out of Salt Lake City for Western Rivers Flyfisher during the warm season, and documents his travels, catches and inspirations via film and photo through his popular digital fly-fishing journal www.bloodknots.com.

Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
United States
801-633-7201
Email: bloodknotsflyfishing@gmail.com
Website: www.bloodknots.com
Asher's obsession with the world of fly-fishing began with his father and brother on the banks of the Henry's Fork and it's tributaries. Cutting his teeth on the Idaho spring creeks was the start of his love affair with the sport. His devotion and artistic passion for the fly fishing lifestyle and culture continues to inspire him 15 years later.
Tradition guides his technique, teaching, guiding style, and ethical beliefs surrounding the fly fishing industry. Asher's broad and diverse background in conservation, film and photography, action sports culture (skate and snow), fashion, design, and detailed explorations into the fly fishing world have provided him with a unique lens on how to view, promote, and capture the essence of the fly-fishing experience.
Asher guides out of Salt Lake City for Western Rivers Flyfisher during the warm season, and documents his travels, catches and inspirations via film and photo through his popular digital fly-fishing journal www.bloodknots.com.
Clark Pierce
CLARK PIERCE
Orem, Utah
United States
801-615-6055
Website: www.flyfishfood.com
Clark (Cheech) along with Curtis Fry, is an owner of Fly Fish Food. He'll fish for anything that swims, and he ties a few flies now and again when he's not busy modeling plus size clothing and messing up inventory at the fly shop. He has tied and fished for many years and is a contract fly designer for Fulling Mill. Many of his flies, such as the Baby Fat Minnow, the Cheech Leech, and the award winning Mousey McMouseface are commercially available throughout the world.
Cheech resides in Riverton, Utah with his Wife, 3 kids who are infinitely smarter than him, and a loveable Wirehaired Pointing Griffon named Squatch. Cheech resides in Riverton, Utah with his Wife, 3 kids who are infinitely smarter than him, and a loveable Wirehaired Pointing Griffon named Squatch.

United States
801-615-6055
Website: www.flyfishfood.com

Clark (Cheech) along with Curtis Fry, is an owner of Fly Fish Food. He'll fish for anything that swims, and he ties a few flies now and again when he's not busy modeling plus size clothing and messing up inventory at the fly shop. He has tied and fished for many years and is a contract fly designer for Fulling Mill. Many of his flies, such as the Baby Fat Minnow, the Cheech Leech, and the award winning Mousey McMouseface are commercially available throughout the world.
Cheech resides in Riverton, Utah with his Wife, 3 kids who are infinitely smarter than him, and a loveable Wirehaired Pointing Griffon named Squatch. Cheech resides in Riverton, Utah with his Wife, 3 kids who are infinitely smarter than him, and a loveable Wirehaired Pointing Griffon named Squatch.
JC Weeks
JC WEEKS
Salt Lake City, Utah 84109
United States
801-617-1225
Email: jc@fishwest.com
Website: www.fishwest.com
JC has always viewed fly fishing as a form of therapy both physical and mental. Angling pursuits on the fly quickly became a passion of his due to the challenging nature of the sport itself. He has always viewed fly fishing as a form of continuing education. His passion for fly fishing started at a young age in Utah area waters. Once he joined the staff at Fishwest, his angling worldview changed dramatically. These days the scope of his angling pursuits now includes Carp, Steelhead, Muskie, Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit and anything else that will chase a fly.

United States
801-617-1225
Email: jc@fishwest.com
Website: www.fishwest.com
JC has always viewed fly fishing as a form of therapy both physical and mental. Angling pursuits on the fly quickly became a passion of his due to the challenging nature of the sport itself. He has always viewed fly fishing as a form of continuing education. His passion for fly fishing started at a young age in Utah area waters. Once he joined the staff at Fishwest, his angling worldview changed dramatically. These days the scope of his angling pursuits now includes Carp, Steelhead, Muskie, Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit and anything else that will chase a fly.
Virginia
William Heresniak
WILLIAM HERESNIAK
Virginia
United States
My name is William Heresniak and I own Eastern Trophies Fly Fishing. I have been guiding with Winston Fly Rods for over 20 years. Winston Rods are able to deliver anything we fish from #2 double streamer rigs for trout, to 6” long Bluegill Flies and Cork Bugs we use to catch huge Smallmouth and the 40”+ Grass Carp we target during the Brood Cicada hatches. Each day I am on the river I know I can depend on our Winston rods to put fish in the boat. When our clients experience the performance and quality of these rods, they often end up owning at least one if not a few of these incredible rods. Hats off to the staff at Winston for their quality and service over the years. You can’t find a better fly rod company.

United States
My name is William Heresniak and I own Eastern Trophies Fly Fishing. I have been guiding with Winston Fly Rods for over 20 years. Winston Rods are able to deliver anything we fish from #2 double streamer rigs for trout, to 6” long Bluegill Flies and Cork Bugs we use to catch huge Smallmouth and the 40”+ Grass Carp we target during the Brood Cicada hatches. Each day I am on the river I know I can depend on our Winston rods to put fish in the boat. When our clients experience the performance and quality of these rods, they often end up owning at least one if not a few of these incredible rods. Hats off to the staff at Winston for their quality and service over the years. You can’t find a better fly rod company.
Harry Robertson
HARRY ROBERTSON
7470 Cadys Mill Road
Hanover, Virginia 23069
United States
(804) 537-5036
Email: harry@hanoverfly.com
Website: www.hanoverfly.com
Born: Covington, Virginia, 1936
Attended Randolph Macon Academy 1953, 1954 BFA Degree conferred, William & Mary College 1960
Supervisor Art Services, Virginia Museum of Fine Art 1961-1965
Managed Upper Brandon Gunning Club (waterfowl hunting on a major tributary of Chesapeake Bay). 1966-1977
Returned to fly fishing which I had enjoyed as youth in the mountains of Virginia. Began a long term study of coaching entry level fly fishers.
Frequent speaker attending shows and privately studying with coaches such as Jerry Siem.
Present: own and operate Hanover Fly Fishers, Ltd LLC in Hanover, Virginia offering a casting school and gear for fly fishers. Host worldwide fly fishing adventures monthly to such locations as Labrador, Alaska, Montana, Mongolia, Africa, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Brazil, Argentina and Chile.

Hanover, Virginia 23069
United States
(804) 537-5036
Email: harry@hanoverfly.com
Website: www.hanoverfly.com
Born: Covington, Virginia, 1936
Attended Randolph Macon Academy 1953, 1954 BFA Degree conferred, William & Mary College 1960
Supervisor Art Services, Virginia Museum of Fine Art 1961-1965
Managed Upper Brandon Gunning Club (waterfowl hunting on a major tributary of Chesapeake Bay). 1966-1977
Returned to fly fishing which I had enjoyed as youth in the mountains of Virginia. Began a long term study of coaching entry level fly fishers.
Frequent speaker attending shows and privately studying with coaches such as Jerry Siem.
Present: own and operate Hanover Fly Fishers, Ltd LLC in Hanover, Virginia offering a casting school and gear for fly fishers. Host worldwide fly fishing adventures monthly to such locations as Labrador, Alaska, Montana, Mongolia, Africa, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Brazil, Argentina and Chile.
Washington
Kelby Braun
KELBY BRAUN
Odessa, Washington 99159
United States
509-988-7021
Email: kelby@silverbowflyshop.com
Website: www.silverbowflyshop.com
I started fly fishing when I was 12 years old at Bear Trail Lodge in King Salmon, AK at my aunt and uncle's lodge. Every summer I flew up and spent two months fishing and helping the older guides and learning everything I possibly could about the business and industry. Fly fishing the Naknek, Alagnek, Nushagak, rivers provided me with countless opportunity's and learning experiences.
When I turned 16, my aunt Nanci handed me the paper work for a guide license, and now, 10 years later, I still can't imagine life without guiding. I currently live in a small farming town in Eastern Washington and guide steelhead in the fall on the Grande Ronde River for Silver Bow Fly Shop.
When I'm not farming or guiding, you can find me searching for steelhead in the fall and winter. During the spring and summer I love to chase stone fly hatches in North Idaho and Montana.

United States
509-988-7021
Email: kelby@silverbowflyshop.com
Website: www.silverbowflyshop.com
I started fly fishing when I was 12 years old at Bear Trail Lodge in King Salmon, AK at my aunt and uncle's lodge. Every summer I flew up and spent two months fishing and helping the older guides and learning everything I possibly could about the business and industry. Fly fishing the Naknek, Alagnek, Nushagak, rivers provided me with countless opportunity's and learning experiences.
When I turned 16, my aunt Nanci handed me the paper work for a guide license, and now, 10 years later, I still can't imagine life without guiding. I currently live in a small farming town in Eastern Washington and guide steelhead in the fall on the Grande Ronde River for Silver Bow Fly Shop.
When I'm not farming or guiding, you can find me searching for steelhead in the fall and winter. During the spring and summer I love to chase stone fly hatches in North Idaho and Montana.
Joe Ewing
JOE EWING
Monroe, Washington 98272
United States
425-742-2402
Email: joe@pacificflyfishers.com
Website: www.pacificflyfishers.com
I've been chasing the elusive steelhead with a fly rod for over 25 years, a guide for 10 years and working full time at Pacific Fly Fishers in Mill Creek, WA. Although I have been known to chase other species in the salt, rivers and lakes; steelhead will always be my fish of choice. My home river is the Skykomish River. Steelheading to me is an insatiable passion; a passion that can only be temporarily fulfilled by spending the day on the river, swinging for the bruisers in the cold waters of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and B.C.
My guide service Northwest Steelheading was started to share my knowledge of the local rivers and steelhead with other anglers who share my passion or anglers who are looking to experience the exhilaration of their first steelhead taken on the fly. I am a guide dedicated to swinging steelhead with Spey rods. The rivers I guide include the Skykomish in the summer and winter; the Hoh, Bogachiel, Skagit and Sauk in the winter and spring. Best Spey rods for Steelhead: BIIITH 13'3 7wt and 13'6 8wt.

United States
425-742-2402
Email: joe@pacificflyfishers.com
Website: www.pacificflyfishers.com
I've been chasing the elusive steelhead with a fly rod for over 25 years, a guide for 10 years and working full time at Pacific Fly Fishers in Mill Creek, WA. Although I have been known to chase other species in the salt, rivers and lakes; steelhead will always be my fish of choice. My home river is the Skykomish River. Steelheading to me is an insatiable passion; a passion that can only be temporarily fulfilled by spending the day on the river, swinging for the bruisers in the cold waters of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and B.C.
My guide service Northwest Steelheading was started to share my knowledge of the local rivers and steelhead with other anglers who share my passion or anglers who are looking to experience the exhilaration of their first steelhead taken on the fly. I am a guide dedicated to swinging steelhead with Spey rods. The rivers I guide include the Skykomish in the summer and winter; the Hoh, Bogachiel, Skagit and Sauk in the winter and spring. Best Spey rods for Steelhead: BIIITH 13'3 7wt and 13'6 8wt.
Curtis Frisbie
CURTIS FRISBIE
Ellensburg, Washington
United States
Email: curtis@redsflyshop.com
Curtis Frisbie is a full time trout guide on the Yakima River in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State at Red's Fly Shop. The Yak is a technical and challenging fishery that leaves many DIY anglers and less ambitious guides licking their wounds at day's end. Fall through winter Curtis shifts gears and guides steelhead on the rugged Klickitat River in south central Washington with a mix of both two-handed and single-hand rod techniques. Same goes for his winter gig on the Oregon coast guiding the Alsea River. Guides here must be proficient with all strategies.
On the river he is easy to spot with his upland dog and best pal, Ryder, often pointing fish and sitting shotgun. Curtis finds fish and success no matter where he is. Whether it's pursuing a tropical Grand Slam or on a freezing steelhead river, his background as a high-level athlete and determined nature feed success. For all of his angling prowess however, Curtis has a contagious laugh and knows when to chill out and just have some fun too. His skill set and passion for everything fly fishing is in one word, legit.
Winston 8'6 4wt favorite dry rod AirTH 13'3 6wt favorite two handerAlpha+ 8/9wt saltAlpha+ 8/9wt salt

United States
Email: curtis@redsflyshop.com
Curtis Frisbie is a full time trout guide on the Yakima River in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State at Red's Fly Shop. The Yak is a technical and challenging fishery that leaves many DIY anglers and less ambitious guides licking their wounds at day's end. Fall through winter Curtis shifts gears and guides steelhead on the rugged Klickitat River in south central Washington with a mix of both two-handed and single-hand rod techniques. Same goes for his winter gig on the Oregon coast guiding the Alsea River. Guides here must be proficient with all strategies.
On the river he is easy to spot with his upland dog and best pal, Ryder, often pointing fish and sitting shotgun. Curtis finds fish and success no matter where he is. Whether it's pursuing a tropical Grand Slam or on a freezing steelhead river, his background as a high-level athlete and determined nature feed success. For all of his angling prowess however, Curtis has a contagious laugh and knows when to chill out and just have some fun too. His skill set and passion for everything fly fishing is in one word, legit.
Winston 8'6 4wt favorite dry rod AirTH 13'3 6wt favorite two handerAlpha+ 8/9wt saltAlpha+ 8/9wt salt
Gus Garcia
GUS GARCIA
3100 Harborview Dr.
Gig Harbor, Washington 98332
United States
253-381-8105
Email: greenwater54@gmail.com
I am a Washington State fishing guide and the owner and head guide of Sweetwater Angling. We specialize in guiding the waters of the Pacific Northwest for Salmon, Trout and Steelhead on the fly. The 5 WT BIIIx and 4 WT BIII LS are the work horse and go to rods for all of our trout fishing and the we use the 9' 8WT BIIIx and 9.5' BIII Plus for all of our salmon and steelhead trips.

Gig Harbor, Washington 98332
United States
253-381-8105
Email: greenwater54@gmail.com

I am a Washington State fishing guide and the owner and head guide of Sweetwater Angling. We specialize in guiding the waters of the Pacific Northwest for Salmon, Trout and Steelhead on the fly. The 5 WT BIIIx and 4 WT BIII LS are the work horse and go to rods for all of our trout fishing and the we use the 9' 8WT BIIIx and 9.5' BIII Plus for all of our salmon and steelhead trips.
Britten Jay
BRITTEN JAY
Spokane, Washington 99205
United States
Britten Jay has been fly fishing since the age of 9. He teaches 7th and 8th grade Science full time in Spokane, WA. He has been doing this since 2000. When he isn't teaching you'll probably spot him on one of the many rivers in Washington, Idaho, and Montana in search of trophy trout. He is also a guide for the Silver Bow Fly Shop for both trout and steelhead. Along with being a guide, he is also is a Fly Designer and Pro Staff for Catch Fly Fishing. One of several of his flies he designed was featured in the Northwest Fly Fishing Magazine, the "RL Tweaker". His Skwala, Golden Stone, and Salmon Fly patterns continue to be fly shop's favorites and continue to be some of the best sellers for Catch Fly Fishing.
Britten's Favorite Winston'sTrout Dry Fly: 9ft 5wt BIIX or BIIIXTrout Nymph Rod: 9.6ft 6wt BIIIXSteelhead Nymph Rod: 9.6ft 7wt BIIIXTrout Streamer Rod: 9ft 6wt BIIMX or 9ft 6wt Boron PlusSteelhead Spey Rods: 6126 TH or 7133 BIIX or 7133 TH

United States
Britten Jay has been fly fishing since the age of 9. He teaches 7th and 8th grade Science full time in Spokane, WA. He has been doing this since 2000. When he isn't teaching you'll probably spot him on one of the many rivers in Washington, Idaho, and Montana in search of trophy trout. He is also a guide for the Silver Bow Fly Shop for both trout and steelhead. Along with being a guide, he is also is a Fly Designer and Pro Staff for Catch Fly Fishing. One of several of his flies he designed was featured in the Northwest Fly Fishing Magazine, the "RL Tweaker". His Skwala, Golden Stone, and Salmon Fly patterns continue to be fly shop's favorites and continue to be some of the best sellers for Catch Fly Fishing.
Britten's Favorite Winston'sTrout Dry Fly: 9ft 5wt BIIX or BIIIXTrout Nymph Rod: 9.6ft 6wt BIIIXSteelhead Nymph Rod: 9.6ft 7wt BIIIXTrout Streamer Rod: 9ft 6wt BIIMX or 9ft 6wt Boron PlusSteelhead Spey Rods: 6126 TH or 7133 BIIX or 7133 TH
Todd Somsel
TODD SOMSEL
19645 SE 127th St.
Issaquah, Washington 98027
United States
425-277-5088
Email: azfishandhunt@aol.com
Todd is an IFFF Certified Master Casting Instructor and Certified Two Hand (Spey) Casting Instructor. A fly fishing enthusiast for 40 years, Todd specializes in fly fishing for trout, steelhead, salmon and saltwater species with both single hand and two hand Winston rods. Todd is available for casting instruction, fly fishing workshops and presentations.

Issaquah, Washington 98027
United States
425-277-5088
Email: azfishandhunt@aol.com
Todd is an IFFF Certified Master Casting Instructor and Certified Two Hand (Spey) Casting Instructor. A fly fishing enthusiast for 40 years, Todd specializes in fly fishing for trout, steelhead, salmon and saltwater species with both single hand and two hand Winston rods. Todd is available for casting instruction, fly fishing workshops and presentations.
Justin Tenzler
JUSTIN TENZLER
PO Box 944
Gig Harbor, Washington 98335
United States
253-227-5236
Email: catcheroffish@yahoo.com
Website: www.olympicpenninsuloutfitters.net
I have been fly fishing and tying flies since the 6th grade and have spent the last 6 years guiding the waters of Bristol Bay Alaska and Washington's Olympic Peninsula. I also work at the Gig Harbor Fly Shop as a guide and shop employee.

Gig Harbor, Washington 98335
United States
253-227-5236
Email: catcheroffish@yahoo.com
Website: www.olympicpenninsuloutfitters.net
I have been fly fishing and tying flies since the 6th grade and have spent the last 6 years guiding the waters of Bristol Bay Alaska and Washington's Olympic Peninsula. I also work at the Gig Harbor Fly Shop as a guide and shop employee.
Sean Visintainer
SEAN VISINTAINER
13210 E. Indiana Ave.
Spokane, Washington 99216
United States
509-924-9998
Email: flyfish@silverbowflyshop.com
Website: www.silverbowflyshop.com
Sean has been the owner of Silver Bow Fly Shop since 2005. In addition to owning/managing the shop, he guides trips for both trout and steelhead. Through the shop he also teaches classes and clinics on all subjects of fly fishing and spey casting. He is a member of the Inland Empire Fly Fishing Club as well as a member of Scientific Anglers Pro Staff. His favorite trout rod is the 9' 6wt BIIx and his favorite steelhead rod is the 13'3" 7/8wt BIIx.

Spokane, Washington 99216
United States
509-924-9998
Email: flyfish@silverbowflyshop.com
Website: www.silverbowflyshop.com
Sean has been the owner of Silver Bow Fly Shop since 2005. In addition to owning/managing the shop, he guides trips for both trout and steelhead. Through the shop he also teaches classes and clinics on all subjects of fly fishing and spey casting. He is a member of the Inland Empire Fly Fishing Club as well as a member of Scientific Anglers Pro Staff. His favorite trout rod is the 9' 6wt BIIx and his favorite steelhead rod is the 13'3" 7/8wt BIIx.
Brett Wedeking
BRETT WEDEKING
Seattle, Washington
United States
Email: Brett@tailoutanglers.com
Website: www.tailoutanglers.com
Brett Wedeking grew up in the Seattle area and has fished all across the West since he was a kid. At age 20 he began working in a fly shop and then started guiding a few years later. Now, 20 years on, he's spent almost his entire adult life avoiding a real job so he can chase fish with a fly rod. Still residing in the Seattle area, Brett spends much of the year guiding for sea-run cutthroat on Puget Sound, one of the most underrated trout fisheries in the country.
He spends his winters standing in the rain watching clients swing flies for steelhead on the Skagit and Washington coast.
For guide trip info go to his website: http://www.tailoutanglers.com. For guide trip info go to his website: http://www.tailoutanglers.com.

United States
Email: Brett@tailoutanglers.com
Website: www.tailoutanglers.com
Brett Wedeking grew up in the Seattle area and has fished all across the West since he was a kid. At age 20 he began working in a fly shop and then started guiding a few years later. Now, 20 years on, he's spent almost his entire adult life avoiding a real job so he can chase fish with a fly rod. Still residing in the Seattle area, Brett spends much of the year guiding for sea-run cutthroat on Puget Sound, one of the most underrated trout fisheries in the country.
He spends his winters standing in the rain watching clients swing flies for steelhead on the Skagit and Washington coast.
For guide trip info go to his website: http://www.tailoutanglers.com. For guide trip info go to his website: http://www.tailoutanglers.com.
Wisconsin
Bob Blumreich
BOB BLUMREICH
PO BOX 105
Viroqua, Wisconsin 54665
United States
Email: silverdoc@silverdoctor.net
Website: www.silverdoctor.net
I have a full time guide service on Wisconsin's spring creeks and Great Lakes tributaries during the "off" season. I am a webmaster for Badger Fly Fishers, a FFF club in Madison, WI. I am also the president of West Fork Sportsman's Club (Top 100 Trout Stream). I am also an FFF certified casting instructor, and been teaching spey casting lessons since 1997.

Viroqua, Wisconsin 54665
United States
Email: silverdoc@silverdoctor.net
Website: www.silverdoctor.net
I have a full time guide service on Wisconsin's spring creeks and Great Lakes tributaries during the "off" season. I am a webmaster for Badger Fly Fishers, a FFF club in Madison, WI. I am also the president of West Fork Sportsman's Club (Top 100 Trout Stream). I am also an FFF certified casting instructor, and been teaching spey casting lessons since 1997.
A.J. Dudek
A.J. DUDEK
Wisconsin
United States
920-819-4800
Email: firstadventuretrips@gmail.com
Website: www.firstadventuretrips.com
Over the past eight years, I've been involved in the fly fishing industry. I've worked in shops and have guided in Wisconsin, Oregon, and Colorado. I've spent the last five years guiding in Rocky Mountain National Park. I'm currently on Team Caddis (a competitive fly fishing team), and have done many slideshows, clinics, and classes for local chapters of TU. Along with being a professional guide, I also volunteer for Casting for Recovery.
United States
920-819-4800
Email: firstadventuretrips@gmail.com
Website: www.firstadventuretrips.com
Over the past eight years, I've been involved in the fly fishing industry. I've worked in shops and have guided in Wisconsin, Oregon, and Colorado. I've spent the last five years guiding in Rocky Mountain National Park. I'm currently on Team Caddis (a competitive fly fishing team), and have done many slideshows, clinics, and classes for local chapters of TU. Along with being a professional guide, I also volunteer for Casting for Recovery.
GABE PARK
GABE PARK
105 E Main St.
Waunakee, Wisconsin 53597
UNITED STATES
(608) 399-2809
Email: gabe@muskyfool.com
Website: muskyfool.com
Gabe was born and raised in Neenah, WI where he fell in love with the diverse fisheries of his home state. He was 12 years old when he got his first fly rod and quickly became the weird guy in the friend group who preferred casting fur and feathers rather than bait. Gabe’s love of the Wisconsin fly fishing scene led him to wear many hats in the local industry. He is both manager and lead bucktail dye expert for Musky Fool Fly fishing Company. He also hosts guided trips for trout, smallmouth, and musky with Hunter Dorn at Wisconsin Fly Fishing Company. He is passionate about teaching local Wisconsin angler’s that there is unbelievable fishing right out their back door where you can watch muskies refuse flies, smallies hunt down murdich minnows, and driftless trout fight over crane flies all in the same day. . He’ll tell you that it doesn’t get much better than the upper Midwest.

Waunakee, Wisconsin 53597
UNITED STATES
(608) 399-2809
Email: gabe@muskyfool.com
Website: muskyfool.com
Gabe was born and raised in Neenah, WI where he fell in love with the diverse fisheries of his home state. He was 12 years old when he got his first fly rod and quickly became the weird guy in the friend group who preferred casting fur and feathers rather than bait. Gabe’s love of the Wisconsin fly fishing scene led him to wear many hats in the local industry. He is both manager and lead bucktail dye expert for Musky Fool Fly fishing Company. He also hosts guided trips for trout, smallmouth, and musky with Hunter Dorn at Wisconsin Fly Fishing Company. He is passionate about teaching local Wisconsin angler’s that there is unbelievable fishing right out their back door where you can watch muskies refuse flies, smallies hunt down murdich minnows, and driftless trout fight over crane flies all in the same day. . He’ll tell you that it doesn’t get much better than the upper Midwest.
Wyoming
Blake Jackson
BLAKE JACKSON
240 South Center St.
Casper, Wyoming 82601
United States
Email: jacksonflyfishing@hotmail.com
Website: www.crazyrainbow.net
Born and raised in Glenrock Wyoming, (if you only have one day to live, spend it in Glenrock, it will be the longest day of your life), I was introduced to the sport of fishing by family at a very young age. It didn't take long to realize that fishing was more than a hobby, it was a passion I wished to share with others.
I started my guide career in Bozeman, Montana working legendary fisheries such as the Yellowstone, Madison, Gallatin, Missouri and Big Horn rivers. Most recently, I have moved back to my home state of Wyoming and another extraordinary river, the North Platte. I am currently the assistant manager and a fishing guide for the Ugly Bug Fly Shop and Crazy Rainbow Fly Fishing and Wing Shooting in Casper, WY.
I am pro staff members of Winston fly rods and Ross Reels and worked closely with cliff outdoors on product design. One must have fly rod: 9ft 6 wt BIIx

Casper, Wyoming 82601
United States
Email: jacksonflyfishing@hotmail.com
Website: www.crazyrainbow.net
Born and raised in Glenrock Wyoming, (if you only have one day to live, spend it in Glenrock, it will be the longest day of your life), I was introduced to the sport of fishing by family at a very young age. It didn't take long to realize that fishing was more than a hobby, it was a passion I wished to share with others.
I started my guide career in Bozeman, Montana working legendary fisheries such as the Yellowstone, Madison, Gallatin, Missouri and Big Horn rivers. Most recently, I have moved back to my home state of Wyoming and another extraordinary river, the North Platte. I am currently the assistant manager and a fishing guide for the Ugly Bug Fly Shop and Crazy Rainbow Fly Fishing and Wing Shooting in Casper, WY.
I am pro staff members of Winston fly rods and Ross Reels and worked closely with cliff outdoors on product design. One must have fly rod: 9ft 6 wt BIIx
Jesse McGregor
JESSE MCGREGOR
Casper, Wyoming 82604
United States
406-570-4285
Email: jessewmcgregor@yahoo.com
I grew up in Northwestern Montana chasing fish on the North Fork of the Flathead River. Back then it was still just logging towns and dirt roads, but the fish didn't seem to mind. Spending my days on the riverbank, even then, I knew that's where I was at home. A few years, a few miles, and a few grey hairs later I'm still just that kid spending his days on the river, but now it's as a professional guide for the Ugly Bug Fly Shop and Crazy Rainbow Fly Fishing in Casper Wyoming.
I spend around 170 days a year guiding and most of the rest I'm out fishing with my wife and daughters. As much as I love my job nothing beats sharing my love of the outdoors with my kids and watching them find that love for themselves.
I started my career in central Montana on the legendary rivers of the west before moving to Wyoming full time and guiding here for the past six years or so. I have the privilege of working full time for a highly respected award winning outfitter and feel that I have found my place with them. Crazy Rainbow keeps a very high standard for their clientele and is very active with charitable and veterans organizations.
My favorite part of the job is teaching people about the sport I am so passionate about. For some people it's a few new tricks and for others it's a whole new world. Meanwhile I get to watch new clients become old friends. As a guide I approach each day with the mindset to give my clients the best day possible on the river, which is why I only carry Winston fly rods in my boat.
United States
406-570-4285
Email: jessewmcgregor@yahoo.com
I grew up in Northwestern Montana chasing fish on the North Fork of the Flathead River. Back then it was still just logging towns and dirt roads, but the fish didn't seem to mind. Spending my days on the riverbank, even then, I knew that's where I was at home. A few years, a few miles, and a few grey hairs later I'm still just that kid spending his days on the river, but now it's as a professional guide for the Ugly Bug Fly Shop and Crazy Rainbow Fly Fishing in Casper Wyoming.
I spend around 170 days a year guiding and most of the rest I'm out fishing with my wife and daughters. As much as I love my job nothing beats sharing my love of the outdoors with my kids and watching them find that love for themselves.
I started my career in central Montana on the legendary rivers of the west before moving to Wyoming full time and guiding here for the past six years or so. I have the privilege of working full time for a highly respected award winning outfitter and feel that I have found my place with them. Crazy Rainbow keeps a very high standard for their clientele and is very active with charitable and veterans organizations.
My favorite part of the job is teaching people about the sport I am so passionate about. For some people it's a few new tricks and for others it's a whole new world. Meanwhile I get to watch new clients become old friends. As a guide I approach each day with the mindset to give my clients the best day possible on the river, which is why I only carry Winston fly rods in my boat.
Greg Mueller
GREG MUELLER
8550 Bessomer Bend South Road
Casper, Wyoming 82604
United States
307-267-5494
Email: wyogilley@aol.com
Website: www.wyomingflyfishing.com
Fly fishing is not a hobby for me, it is a way of life. I love every aspect of this wonderful sport, the river, the fish, and the feeling of peace. I spend around 150 days on the river and I am as excited every time I hit the river as if it was the first time." Greg is an experienced North Platte guide with more than 15 years of guiding experience under his wading belt. He has been floating the North Platte for more than 19 years and knows the river very well.
Casper, Wyoming 82604
United States
307-267-5494
Email: wyogilley@aol.com
Website: www.wyomingflyfishing.com
Fly fishing is not a hobby for me, it is a way of life. I love every aspect of this wonderful sport, the river, the fish, and the feeling of peace. I spend around 150 days on the river and I am as excited every time I hit the river as if it was the first time." Greg is an experienced North Platte guide with more than 15 years of guiding experience under his wading belt. He has been floating the North Platte for more than 19 years and knows the river very well.
International
Argentina
Agustin Fox
AGUSTIN FOX
Argentina
+54 9 2945 412274
Email: agustinfox@laspampaslodge.com
Website: www.laspampaslodge.com
I have been living in the Rio Pico Region for the last 16 years, being the first 'not gaucho' to settle in the area. Friendships developed with the locals gave me the possibility to get to know the area completely. Winters used to be all about ridding houses, running cattle, and paying special attention to everything that swam in the hundreds of waters we cross by. I have been a fisherman since I was a kid. Like most of us, my grandfather was the first one to show me a hook, But I never fly fished until I was in Rio Pico. I still remember what I felt when I had a Winston Boron IIIx 6wt in my hand... pure magic and passion!!
Since that day, I fished more than 180 days per year, more than 10 regions in Patagonia, and more than 6 countries. Only one thing remained the same, I only used the finest Fly Fishing Rods in the world: The amazing Winston rods.
+54 9 2945 412274
Email: agustinfox@laspampaslodge.com
Website: www.laspampaslodge.com
I have been living in the Rio Pico Region for the last 16 years, being the first 'not gaucho' to settle in the area. Friendships developed with the locals gave me the possibility to get to know the area completely. Winters used to be all about ridding houses, running cattle, and paying special attention to everything that swam in the hundreds of waters we cross by. I have been a fisherman since I was a kid. Like most of us, my grandfather was the first one to show me a hook, But I never fly fished until I was in Rio Pico. I still remember what I felt when I had a Winston Boron IIIx 6wt in my hand... pure magic and passion!!
Since that day, I fished more than 180 days per year, more than 10 regions in Patagonia, and more than 6 countries. Only one thing remained the same, I only used the finest Fly Fishing Rods in the world: The amazing Winston rods.
Alex Knull
ALEX KNULL
Argentina
011 549 294 471 4413
Email: alexknull@gmail.com
Website: www.patagoniariverguides.com
Alex was raised in San Martin de Los Andes, Argentina. He caught his first fish on a fly rod at age 9 and never looked back. In high school Alex would take tourists and friends fishing just for fun, but in 2000 he became a professional guide. Ten years after working for area outfitters, Alex decided to partner with Patagonia River Guides and run their new operation in San Martin.

011 549 294 471 4413
Email: alexknull@gmail.com
Website: www.patagoniariverguides.com
Alex was raised in San Martin de Los Andes, Argentina. He caught his first fish on a fly rod at age 9 and never looked back. In high school Alex would take tourists and friends fishing just for fun, but in 2000 he became a professional guide. Ten years after working for area outfitters, Alex decided to partner with Patagonia River Guides and run their new operation in San Martin.
Rance Rathie
RANCE RATHIE
Argentina
406-960-4066
Email: rance@patagoniariverguides.com
Website: www.patagoniariverguides.com
I consider myself extremely lucky to have been born and raised in a fly fishing family in Montana. Since my grandfather and father were both guides before me and my Mom owned a fly shop on the Big Hole, becoming a guide and good fisherman was natural--it didn't hurt growing up nine miles from Winston Rod either! Apart from guiding in Montana for over fifteen years, I have also been one of the luckiest guys in the industry and have guided abroad in Mongolia, Andros Island in the Bahamas, Chile, and Argentina. My partner, Travis Smith (who is also a Winston Rod Pro Staffer) and I own Patagonia River Guides in Argentina where we have been leading incredible fly fishing trips for the past ten years and where I'm currently enjoying passing on my love of fly fishing to my two children, Julia and Ryan.

406-960-4066
Email: rance@patagoniariverguides.com
Website: www.patagoniariverguides.com
I consider myself extremely lucky to have been born and raised in a fly fishing family in Montana. Since my grandfather and father were both guides before me and my Mom owned a fly shop on the Big Hole, becoming a guide and good fisherman was natural--it didn't hurt growing up nine miles from Winston Rod either! Apart from guiding in Montana for over fifteen years, I have also been one of the luckiest guys in the industry and have guided abroad in Mongolia, Andros Island in the Bahamas, Chile, and Argentina. My partner, Travis Smith (who is also a Winston Rod Pro Staffer) and I own Patagonia River Guides in Argentina where we have been leading incredible fly fishing trips for the past ten years and where I'm currently enjoying passing on my love of fly fishing to my two children, Julia and Ryan.
Travis Smith
TRAVIS SMITH
Argentina
208-520-3034
Email: tcoltersmith@hotmail.com
Website: www.patagoniariverguides.com
I was born and raised in Sheridan Montana on the Ruby River. I have been a guide/outfitter in Montana, Idaho, and Yellowstone National Park for the past 16 years. I have been co owner and operator of Patagonia River Guides in Esquel, Argentina for the past 9 years.

208-520-3034
Email: tcoltersmith@hotmail.com
Website: www.patagoniariverguides.com
I was born and raised in Sheridan Montana on the Ruby River. I have been a guide/outfitter in Montana, Idaho, and Yellowstone National Park for the past 16 years. I have been co owner and operator of Patagonia River Guides in Esquel, Argentina for the past 9 years.
Canada
Elliott Barnes
ELLIOTT BARNES
Calgary T2N 3H6
Canada
Email: elliottbarnes@hotmail.com
Elliott began fishing at a very early age and soon developed a passion for fly fishing. While living in Ontario, he cut his teeth on great lakes steelhead and salmon and spent his summers in Algoma country, fishing the myriad waters the region has to offer. When his family moved back to Calgary, the Bow and countless rivers flowing from the Rocky and Purcell mountains drew him to explore much of the finest trout water you can shake a stick at.
While earning his B.Sc. in Vertebrate Zoology at the University of Calgary, he also guided in southwest Alberta and Saskatchewan's far north. Elliott worked in Calgary fly shops for years; teaching both fly fishing and fly casting to enthusiastic groups looking to get started in the sport or refine their casting and fishing techniques. He is still sought after for instruction and enjoys helping students learn two handed casting.
In addition to weekend adventures in southern Alberta and BC, he spends his free time chasing steelhead on the Thompson and Skeena (tributaries) and stalking the flats of warmer destinations like Cuba and Mexico.

Canada
Email: elliottbarnes@hotmail.com
Elliott began fishing at a very early age and soon developed a passion for fly fishing. While living in Ontario, he cut his teeth on great lakes steelhead and salmon and spent his summers in Algoma country, fishing the myriad waters the region has to offer. When his family moved back to Calgary, the Bow and countless rivers flowing from the Rocky and Purcell mountains drew him to explore much of the finest trout water you can shake a stick at.
While earning his B.Sc. in Vertebrate Zoology at the University of Calgary, he also guided in southwest Alberta and Saskatchewan's far north. Elliott worked in Calgary fly shops for years; teaching both fly fishing and fly casting to enthusiastic groups looking to get started in the sport or refine their casting and fishing techniques. He is still sought after for instruction and enjoys helping students learn two handed casting.
In addition to weekend adventures in southern Alberta and BC, he spends his free time chasing steelhead on the Thompson and Skeena (tributaries) and stalking the flats of warmer destinations like Cuba and Mexico.
Jim Boni
JIM BONI
Elora , Ontario
Canada
519-716-8786
Email: jimmyboni@hotmail.com
Jim started fly fishing at the age of 20 by chasing trout in the mountain streams of Austria, Italy and Slovenia, Jim has dedicated his life to our river systems' unbelievable inhabitants. Through his 35+ years of chasing migratory fish from coast to coast, Jim has developed a deep fondness for the spey casting style and technique - a talent that he now focuses intently on teaching and guiding for anglers as eager as a hot Steelhead on white.
A true migrant himself, Jim lives by the phrase "wherever they go, I go" - You can catch him on the wild rivers of Patagonia, the saltwater flats of the Caribbean and making the tour from East to West on his journey for Steel and Salmon. Jim is an accomplished fly tyer, coach and exemplary Guide where all rivers are 'home' rivers. He currently resides and recharges in Elora, Ontario.

Canada
519-716-8786
Email: jimmyboni@hotmail.com
Jim started fly fishing at the age of 20 by chasing trout in the mountain streams of Austria, Italy and Slovenia, Jim has dedicated his life to our river systems' unbelievable inhabitants. Through his 35+ years of chasing migratory fish from coast to coast, Jim has developed a deep fondness for the spey casting style and technique - a talent that he now focuses intently on teaching and guiding for anglers as eager as a hot Steelhead on white.
A true migrant himself, Jim lives by the phrase "wherever they go, I go" - You can catch him on the wild rivers of Patagonia, the saltwater flats of the Caribbean and making the tour from East to West on his journey for Steel and Salmon. Jim is an accomplished fly tyer, coach and exemplary Guide where all rivers are 'home' rivers. He currently resides and recharges in Elora, Ontario.
Carrie Collingwood
CARRIE COLLINGWOOD
Smithers V0J 2N0
Canada
250.847.2341
Email: carrie@spatsizi.com
Website: www.spatsizi.com
Carrie Collingwood comes from a family that has been in the fishing lodge business since 1969, Spatsizi Wilderness Lodge. Her father, Ray Collingwood taught her to fly fish at a young age and she spent her youth exploring the Spatsizi with a fly rod in hand. In 2012, Carrie and her husband, Billy Labonte became the owner/operators of Babine Norlakes Steelhead Camp, on the world famous Babine River.
Together with Billy and their two children they guide, manage and operate Spatsizi Wilderness Lodge during the summer months and then move over to the Babine for the fall. Carrie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Leisure Service Administration from the University of Victoria. She has a passion for fly fishing and she loves the thrill of a 20lb steelhead on the dry fly.

Canada
250.847.2341
Email: carrie@spatsizi.com
Website: www.spatsizi.com
Carrie Collingwood comes from a family that has been in the fishing lodge business since 1969, Spatsizi Wilderness Lodge. Her father, Ray Collingwood taught her to fly fish at a young age and she spent her youth exploring the Spatsizi with a fly rod in hand. In 2012, Carrie and her husband, Billy Labonte became the owner/operators of Babine Norlakes Steelhead Camp, on the world famous Babine River.
Together with Billy and their two children they guide, manage and operate Spatsizi Wilderness Lodge during the summer months and then move over to the Babine for the fall. Carrie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Leisure Service Administration from the University of Victoria. She has a passion for fly fishing and she loves the thrill of a 20lb steelhead on the dry fly.
Ray Collingwood
RAY COLLINGWOOD
Canada
I ventured into the Spatsizi Wilderness and the Firesteel River back in 1967. A de Havilland Beaver dropped me off with a wall tent and provisions. At 23 years of age I was determined to start a fly-in fly fishing business. With fly rod in hand early access up and down the rivers was merely miles and miles of walking to rivers and streams, inlets and outlets of the lakes. A return in 1968 to these same virgin waters of endless rainbows confirmed that I had found a base to start a guiding operation.
Now, 48 years later, I still operate in this pristine wilderness with some of the finest dry fly fishing in the world. A lot has changed from our simple wall tent camps to the comforts of a cozy lodge at the headwaters of the Stikine River. Some years after I got my first fly rod I was introduced to Winston Rods and got a 2 piece 8 1/2 ft 5wt. To this day Winston is the rod of choice for myself and our lodge.

I ventured into the Spatsizi Wilderness and the Firesteel River back in 1967. A de Havilland Beaver dropped me off with a wall tent and provisions. At 23 years of age I was determined to start a fly-in fly fishing business. With fly rod in hand early access up and down the rivers was merely miles and miles of walking to rivers and streams, inlets and outlets of the lakes. A return in 1968 to these same virgin waters of endless rainbows confirmed that I had found a base to start a guiding operation.
Now, 48 years later, I still operate in this pristine wilderness with some of the finest dry fly fishing in the world. A lot has changed from our simple wall tent camps to the comforts of a cozy lodge at the headwaters of the Stikine River. Some years after I got my first fly rod I was introduced to Winston Rods and got a 2 piece 8 1/2 ft 5wt. To this day Winston is the rod of choice for myself and our lodge.
Nick Groves
NICK GROVES
Fergus
Canada
519-787-3474
Email: stevennicholasgroves@gmail.com
Website: ontarioflyfishing.ca
Nick grew up on The Grand River in Fergus Ontario and was drawn to fly fishing at of 14. Like so many others, tying flies and fly fishing quickly became a passion and at 15 he began working for the local fly shop where he was mentored by some of the best anglers in the East. He continued in the business part time through his years at the University of Guelph where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree.
Currently, Nick has established a career as a project manager for an engineering consulting firm in Fergus, however his passion for fly fishing has brought him to pro staff level with R.L. Winston fly rods, Bauer reels, and Simms. He continues to hone his skills in all aspects of fly fishing and his relaxed style of teaching and guiding make him a sought after instructor for all skill levels.
Canada
519-787-3474
Email: stevennicholasgroves@gmail.com
Website: ontarioflyfishing.ca
Nick grew up on The Grand River in Fergus Ontario and was drawn to fly fishing at of 14. Like so many others, tying flies and fly fishing quickly became a passion and at 15 he began working for the local fly shop where he was mentored by some of the best anglers in the East. He continued in the business part time through his years at the University of Guelph where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree.
Currently, Nick has established a career as a project manager for an engineering consulting firm in Fergus, however his passion for fly fishing has brought him to pro staff level with R.L. Winston fly rods, Bauer reels, and Simms. He continues to hone his skills in all aspects of fly fishing and his relaxed style of teaching and guiding make him a sought after instructor for all skill levels.
Billy Labonte
BILLY LABONTE
Smithers V0J 2N0
Canada
250-876-8950
Email: norlakes@gmail.com
Website: www.babinenorlakes.com
Billy Labonte spent his childhood with a fly rod in his hands. In the early 90's, he met the Wickwires, who at that time were the owners of the Silver HiltonSteelhead Lodge on the Babine River. In the fall of that same year, at the age of 16 he started his guiding career on the Babine. The Lower Babine and the Silver Hilton Steelhead Lodge was his introduction to the guiding world, and under the tutelage of "Babine Bob" Wickwire, master jet boater Jud Wickwire and steelhead guru Lani Waller, he had an unfair advantage and a sharp learning curve as a guide. He guided each fall on the Babine until 2004 and part time until 2010.
In 1998 he started summer trout guiding for Collingwoods' Spatsizi Wilderness Vacations and met his wife Carrie Collingwood. In 2012 they became the owner/operators of Babine Norlakes Steelhead Camp, on the world famous Babine River.
Today he is an accomplished bush pilot and fishing guide and together with Carrie and their two children they guide, manage and operate Spatsizi Wilderness Lodge during the summer months and then move over to the Babine for the fall. Those who know Billy best, understand that Winston Rods have always been his rod of choice, and he is really excited to be part of the Winston Pro Staff Team!

Canada
250-876-8950
Email: norlakes@gmail.com
Website: www.babinenorlakes.com
Billy Labonte spent his childhood with a fly rod in his hands. In the early 90's, he met the Wickwires, who at that time were the owners of the Silver HiltonSteelhead Lodge on the Babine River. In the fall of that same year, at the age of 16 he started his guiding career on the Babine. The Lower Babine and the Silver Hilton Steelhead Lodge was his introduction to the guiding world, and under the tutelage of "Babine Bob" Wickwire, master jet boater Jud Wickwire and steelhead guru Lani Waller, he had an unfair advantage and a sharp learning curve as a guide. He guided each fall on the Babine until 2004 and part time until 2010.
In 1998 he started summer trout guiding for Collingwoods' Spatsizi Wilderness Vacations and met his wife Carrie Collingwood. In 2012 they became the owner/operators of Babine Norlakes Steelhead Camp, on the world famous Babine River.
Today he is an accomplished bush pilot and fishing guide and together with Carrie and their two children they guide, manage and operate Spatsizi Wilderness Lodge during the summer months and then move over to the Babine for the fall. Those who know Billy best, understand that Winston Rods have always been his rod of choice, and he is really excited to be part of the Winston Pro Staff Team!
Christopher Martinson
CHRISTOPHER MARTINSON
Finland
Otto Blomqvist
OTTO BLOMQVIST
Finland
tel:+358 (0) 50 522 7378
Email: info@fantasyfishingfinland.com
Website: www.fantasyfishingfinland.com
Otto has more than 25 years of fishing experience. My biggest passion is fly fishing for brown trout, which I have been practicing for nearly 20 years. Otto also ties flies and tries his best to develop the Finnish fly fishing & tying culture towards greater diversity. In Finland he use, especially with different nymph and streamer fishing techniques.
Otto has participated in the Finnish national fly tying championships both as a contender and as a judge. He also participated in the fly tying expo in the USA. Over the years, I have taught fishing & fly tying for many children & young people in youth work and child protection.

tel:+358 (0) 50 522 7378
Email: info@fantasyfishingfinland.com
Website: www.fantasyfishingfinland.com


Otto has more than 25 years of fishing experience. My biggest passion is fly fishing for brown trout, which I have been practicing for nearly 20 years. Otto also ties flies and tries his best to develop the Finnish fly fishing & tying culture towards greater diversity. In Finland he use, especially with different nymph and streamer fishing techniques.
Otto has participated in the Finnish national fly tying championships both as a contender and as a judge. He also participated in the fly tying expo in the USA. Over the years, I have taught fishing & fly tying for many children & young people in youth work and child protection.
Teemu Mäkelä
TEEMU MäKELä
Finland
A pioneer in the Finnish pike fly fishing scene, Teemu Mäkelä expanded his fly fishing beyond trout and grayling in the early 1990's and started developing pike flies and exploring pike fly fishing opportunities and techniques when hardly anyone was doing it.
Since then, Mäkelä has published numerous articles on fly fishing in general and especially for pike as well as co-authored a book on pike fishing.Mäkelä splits his time on the water between trout and grayling in the summer and pike in the cooler months when the fishing is hot. He has also travelled extensively to fly fish for different species of trout, steelhead, salmon, bass, pike, muskie, striped bass, snook and tarpon in various parts of the world.
Mäkelä favors dry flies and large, unweighted Hollow Deceiver-style flies fished close to the surface. In addition to being a keen fly fisherman, Teemu is also an avid photographer and his images on fishing have been widely published.

A pioneer in the Finnish pike fly fishing scene, Teemu Mäkelä expanded his fly fishing beyond trout and grayling in the early 1990's and started developing pike flies and exploring pike fly fishing opportunities and techniques when hardly anyone was doing it.
Since then, Mäkelä has published numerous articles on fly fishing in general and especially for pike as well as co-authored a book on pike fishing.Mäkelä splits his time on the water between trout and grayling in the summer and pike in the cooler months when the fishing is hot. He has also travelled extensively to fly fish for different species of trout, steelhead, salmon, bass, pike, muskie, striped bass, snook and tarpon in various parts of the world.
Mäkelä favors dry flies and large, unweighted Hollow Deceiver-style flies fished close to the surface. In addition to being a keen fly fisherman, Teemu is also an avid photographer and his images on fishing have been widely published.
Lauri Pihl
LAURI PIHL
Finland
Lauri Pihl is experienced and well-known fly fisher, fly tyer and influencer in fly fishing business in Finland. Lauri has over twenty years of experience in fly fishing with various species. Lauri's educational background is on fishery and environmental studies, so his approach to fly fishing is both practical and theoretical.
This guy has been in fly fishing industry for over a decade. He has been a performer in numerous expos, demo days, tying classes, fishing videos, gear developing projects, and he writes regularly for the main fishing magazines in Scandinavia.
Lauri's philosophy about gear is simple: well-made and close to fisher's preference will do the job at the waters. And there is absolutely nothing wrong if it looks good to the eye at the same time! Favorite species to fish for Lauri are Grayling and trout with dry fly at the crystal clear rivers and lakes, and Northern Pike from the float tube at the lakes, rivers or brackish waters of Baltic Sea. Lauri's mind is always open for adventures, and he's been travelling around the world with fly fishing rod after many different species.
Even though fly fishing is passion and a way of life for Lauri, he is not taking it too seriously. For Lauri nothing can beat the wilderness, good friends and tasty whisky, Slainte!


Lauri Pihl is experienced and well-known fly fisher, fly tyer and influencer in fly fishing business in Finland. Lauri has over twenty years of experience in fly fishing with various species. Lauri's educational background is on fishery and environmental studies, so his approach to fly fishing is both practical and theoretical.
This guy has been in fly fishing industry for over a decade. He has been a performer in numerous expos, demo days, tying classes, fishing videos, gear developing projects, and he writes regularly for the main fishing magazines in Scandinavia.
Lauri's philosophy about gear is simple: well-made and close to fisher's preference will do the job at the waters. And there is absolutely nothing wrong if it looks good to the eye at the same time! Favorite species to fish for Lauri are Grayling and trout with dry fly at the crystal clear rivers and lakes, and Northern Pike from the float tube at the lakes, rivers or brackish waters of Baltic Sea. Lauri's mind is always open for adventures, and he's been travelling around the world with fly fishing rod after many different species.
Even though fly fishing is passion and a way of life for Lauri, he is not taking it too seriously. For Lauri nothing can beat the wilderness, good friends and tasty whisky, Slainte!
Antti Pirinen
ANTTI PIRINEN
Finland
It's been a journey with RL Winston. My history with Winston goes back to the 1980s. As a teenager, I started importing Winston rods to Finland, encouraged by my father who was an entrepreneur. My first ever business partner was the legendary Tom Morgan. Since that time, Winston has a special place in my heart.
I still fish with my original Winston. My all time favorite Winston 9ft 10wt saltwater rod which has played an amazing number of permit, Atlantic Salmon, Steelhead and Pacific Salmon with relaxed ease of a true fishing tool.
Why do I like Winston? It's the Winston action. It's getting the job done in the most enjoyable way. It's not about just casting. For me it's all about fishing. And that's the magic about Winston rods.


It's been a journey with RL Winston. My history with Winston goes back to the 1980s. As a teenager, I started importing Winston rods to Finland, encouraged by my father who was an entrepreneur. My first ever business partner was the legendary Tom Morgan. Since that time, Winston has a special place in my heart.
I still fish with my original Winston. My all time favorite Winston 9ft 10wt saltwater rod which has played an amazing number of permit, Atlantic Salmon, Steelhead and Pacific Salmon with relaxed ease of a true fishing tool.
Why do I like Winston? It's the Winston action. It's getting the job done in the most enjoyable way. It's not about just casting. For me it's all about fishing. And that's the magic about Winston rods.
France
Ivan Iannaccone
IVAN IANNACCONE
France
0033 (0)2.33.25.15.7
Email: info@lm2g-flyfishing.com
Website: www.lm2g-flyfishing.fr
I'm owner of "Le Moulin de Gemage" and I've worked in the French Fly Fishing industry for 15 years. I also teach customers fly-casting and fly-fishing techniques and lessons on my private fly-fishing place in Normandy, which includes 12 lakes, 1 river and a many trout, along with a full lodge, bar, restaurant, and fly shop.
I've traveled and fished many locations including Austria, Patagonia, Alaska, Russia, Seychelles, Cuba, Honduras, Bahamas, and many more.I enjoy organizing Flyfishing seminars in my private area for instruction, fly tying, demo, conference, Art expo ... Le Moulin de Gemage works with both Dealers and Guides. We currently have 6 peoples on staff, all of whom are open for casting rods, reels, lines ... and talking everything in regards to Fly fishing!

0033 (0)2.33.25.15.7
Email: info@lm2g-flyfishing.com
Website: www.lm2g-flyfishing.fr
I'm owner of "Le Moulin de Gemage" and I've worked in the French Fly Fishing industry for 15 years. I also teach customers fly-casting and fly-fishing techniques and lessons on my private fly-fishing place in Normandy, which includes 12 lakes, 1 river and a many trout, along with a full lodge, bar, restaurant, and fly shop.
I've traveled and fished many locations including Austria, Patagonia, Alaska, Russia, Seychelles, Cuba, Honduras, Bahamas, and many more.I enjoy organizing Flyfishing seminars in my private area for instruction, fly tying, demo, conference, Art expo ... Le Moulin de Gemage works with both Dealers and Guides. We currently have 6 peoples on staff, all of whom are open for casting rods, reels, lines ... and talking everything in regards to Fly fishing!
Germany
Uwe Kaptein
UWE KAPTEIN
Germany
Uwe was born in 1974, and because of not living close to typical fly fishing waters he started fly fishing at the age of 18. But then he put much effort in it, fly tying as well as fly fishing and fly casting, so that only a few years later he took his first fly casting instructor exam. Now Uwe is a FFF Master Fly casting Instructor for a few years and runs fly fishing schools for about 17 years now. He loves fishing for grayling and trout in his home waters as well as Bavaria and Austria. Mostly he spends his time fishing, either with students or alone, smaller streams. But of course fishing bigger streams and stillwater is common to him. He is the co-founder of wurftreff.de, a weekly fly fishing school, and so he teaches fly casting nearly every weekend and this gives him much experience and input. As he works for Flyfishing Europe in Germany, fly fishing is around him every day.

Uwe was born in 1974, and because of not living close to typical fly fishing waters he started fly fishing at the age of 18. But then he put much effort in it, fly tying as well as fly fishing and fly casting, so that only a few years later he took his first fly casting instructor exam. Now Uwe is a FFF Master Fly casting Instructor for a few years and runs fly fishing schools for about 17 years now. He loves fishing for grayling and trout in his home waters as well as Bavaria and Austria. Mostly he spends his time fishing, either with students or alone, smaller streams. But of course fishing bigger streams and stillwater is common to him. He is the co-founder of wurftreff.de, a weekly fly fishing school, and so he teaches fly casting nearly every weekend and this gives him much experience and input. As he works for Flyfishing Europe in Germany, fly fishing is around him every day.
Gregor Kriznik
GREGOR KRIZNIK
Germany
Gregor was born in 1983 and since then lives in a house practically on a riverbank of the Savinja river in a small idyllic mountain valley in Slovenia, a hidden paradise in Europe, that offers him opportunity to fly fish for different species of trout, grayling and other fish species on some of the best rivers. Due to all potentials he practically had no other choice as to become a fly fisherman, a fly tyer and later also one of the managers of the local fly fishing club.
He has more than 25 years of experience in fly fishing and in the last 10 years he spends minimum 150 trips fishing on the water each year, very often with his wife Sonja, also an avid fly fisher woman. Through the years he has combined his fly fishing and fly tying skills with his instinct and ability to observe and think like a fish to put his knowledge and approach on a totally different level. Guiding people with empathy that he learned as a firefighter and paramedic, and passing his knowledge on other fly fishermen to catch fish with a fly rod in practically any conditions on the water offers him challenge that he accepted as a way of life.

Gregor was born in 1983 and since then lives in a house practically on a riverbank of the Savinja river in a small idyllic mountain valley in Slovenia, a hidden paradise in Europe, that offers him opportunity to fly fish for different species of trout, grayling and other fish species on some of the best rivers. Due to all potentials he practically had no other choice as to become a fly fisherman, a fly tyer and later also one of the managers of the local fly fishing club.
He has more than 25 years of experience in fly fishing and in the last 10 years he spends minimum 150 trips fishing on the water each year, very often with his wife Sonja, also an avid fly fisher woman. Through the years he has combined his fly fishing and fly tying skills with his instinct and ability to observe and think like a fish to put his knowledge and approach on a totally different level. Guiding people with empathy that he learned as a firefighter and paramedic, and passing his knowledge on other fly fishermen to catch fish with a fly rod in practically any conditions on the water offers him challenge that he accepted as a way of life.
Hungary
Kristof Fischer
KRISTOF FISCHER
Budapest
Hungary
36309305048
Email: kristof.fischer@gmail.com
Kristof is a self made man and a self made fisherman. Nomen est omen, however his fishing carrier started slow. As a 10 year old "padavan" he learned the basics of fishing from books not having any "jedi" around. He started fishing the fantastic lake Balaton, the biggest lake in Central Europe. Chasing asp, zander and carp in the lake fast became his addiction.
He met with fly fishing quite late, Peter the fellow Winston Pro Staff guy introduced him to this world. The first little grayling from Dreta river sealed his fate. He learned fast and jumped into fly tying the same year, realizing that catching trouts with your own flies can make fly fishing even greater. Today no day can pass by without him tying at least one fly and there are some successful new patterns he came up with. Together with Peter he mostly fishes the amazing rivers of Slovenia and Croatia.
Kristof and Peter visited Montana 2 years ago for the first time and thanks to the meeting with Bob McLean they met bamboo and this meeting changed their life. Ever since they use bamboo fly rods most of the time and test these classic rods even in extreme situations. Their strong belief is that bamboo can do everything graphite can, but it is more fun with the cane rod. In 2019 the guys spent 10 days in the Winston Bamboo Shop with Bob and Annette to learn and understand every detail of Winston's bamboo production.
Kristof started a quite successful Instagram channel, BambooBroz, where together with Peter they share their stories and promote the amazing Winston rods and Bauer reels. Kristof started a quite successful Instagram channel, BambooBroz, where together with Peter they share their stories and promote the amazing Winston rods and Bauer reels.

Hungary
36309305048
Email: kristof.fischer@gmail.com

Kristof is a self made man and a self made fisherman. Nomen est omen, however his fishing carrier started slow. As a 10 year old "padavan" he learned the basics of fishing from books not having any "jedi" around. He started fishing the fantastic lake Balaton, the biggest lake in Central Europe. Chasing asp, zander and carp in the lake fast became his addiction.
He met with fly fishing quite late, Peter the fellow Winston Pro Staff guy introduced him to this world. The first little grayling from Dreta river sealed his fate. He learned fast and jumped into fly tying the same year, realizing that catching trouts with your own flies can make fly fishing even greater. Today no day can pass by without him tying at least one fly and there are some successful new patterns he came up with. Together with Peter he mostly fishes the amazing rivers of Slovenia and Croatia.
Kristof and Peter visited Montana 2 years ago for the first time and thanks to the meeting with Bob McLean they met bamboo and this meeting changed their life. Ever since they use bamboo fly rods most of the time and test these classic rods even in extreme situations. Their strong belief is that bamboo can do everything graphite can, but it is more fun with the cane rod. In 2019 the guys spent 10 days in the Winston Bamboo Shop with Bob and Annette to learn and understand every detail of Winston's bamboo production.
Kristof started a quite successful Instagram channel, BambooBroz, where together with Peter they share their stories and promote the amazing Winston rods and Bauer reels. Kristof started a quite successful Instagram channel, BambooBroz, where together with Peter they share their stories and promote the amazing Winston rods and Bauer reels.
Peter Racz
PETER RACZ
Budapest
Hungary
36303833607
Email: peter.racz@gmail.com
Peter is a Hungarian fisherman but he likes to refer himself as a Central European fisherman. He truly believes in the concept of border free Europe and fly fishing is actually one of his best examples for this idea: peace, freedom, open minded and friendly fishermen, common conservation objectives.
Peter started fishing 3 years old. Fly fishing basically didn't exist for him at that time because of geographical reasons but he still has the fly fishing book what he liked to read after school or some lake fishing.
He tried to tie some kind of salmon fly from the book but never had the materials and the knowledge to actually tie it. He was already young adult when he traveled to Slovenia and caught his first rainbow trout. Since then fly fishing is a very important part of his family's life.
Peter works in the digital world as a user experience specialist. For him fishing is the best chance to escape from being online and turn off. In fly fishing he can get close to nature and go back to the roots. By tying his own flies he can finally create something real besides the pixels and unreal cloud stuff. As a proud owner of R.L. Winston bamboo rods he was amazed by the materials, tools and the production of bamboo rods when he had the chance to stay 10 days in the Winston Bamboo Shop, Twin Bridges.

Hungary
36303833607
Email: peter.racz@gmail.com

Peter is a Hungarian fisherman but he likes to refer himself as a Central European fisherman. He truly believes in the concept of border free Europe and fly fishing is actually one of his best examples for this idea: peace, freedom, open minded and friendly fishermen, common conservation objectives.
Peter started fishing 3 years old. Fly fishing basically didn't exist for him at that time because of geographical reasons but he still has the fly fishing book what he liked to read after school or some lake fishing.
He tried to tie some kind of salmon fly from the book but never had the materials and the knowledge to actually tie it. He was already young adult when he traveled to Slovenia and caught his first rainbow trout. Since then fly fishing is a very important part of his family's life.
Peter works in the digital world as a user experience specialist. For him fishing is the best chance to escape from being online and turn off. In fly fishing he can get close to nature and go back to the roots. By tying his own flies he can finally create something real besides the pixels and unreal cloud stuff. As a proud owner of R.L. Winston bamboo rods he was amazed by the materials, tools and the production of bamboo rods when he had the chance to stay 10 days in the Winston Bamboo Shop, Twin Bridges.
Italy
Marco Linguerri
MARCO LINGUERRI
Italy
39333436209
Email: marco.linguerri@gmail.com
My passion for fishing began when I was six years old. For the first few years I used different techniques such as lure fishing or natural baits until I turned my entire focus on fly fishing. I started to fly fish in some small streams close to my home chasing brown trout and chub. Gradually my interest grew and, as a consequence, my local streams were not enough to satisfy my growing passion. I began to explore new, more exciting waters. I soon realized that fly fishing is not a "checklist of rules". There is more to it: a profound knowledge of the stream, the fly life, all fish and their behavior. One has to understand the whole ecosystem!
Some years later, fly fishing became more to me than just a hobby . . . it became a job. As I gained more and more experience, I started to guide visiting anglers. After a while, I realized that fly fishing became the center of my life. In fact, after few years guiding I decided to travel to South Africa to further my career as a guide and to improve all necessary skills a professional guide needs to have. It was in in South Africa where I qualified as a professional certified guide.
At present, I am a professional certified angling guide working and living in Italy. I am fly fishing for 12 years and guiding for 7 years on some of Italy's finest fly fishing waters and most scenic tourist locations. I mainly operate within the Dolomite Mountains, one of Italy's most stunning Unesco World Heritage sites. There I am chasing browns, rainbows, char, grayling and the elusive marble trout.As days stretched into evenings i love spend hours exploring rivers,changing techniques and approaches, using different Winston's rods, tying new flies or simply staying on the river bank looking the nature and the animals always in search of the next best locations where fishing for myself enjoyment and guiding clients as well.
I love tying all kind of flies, dries, nymphs or streamers looking forward to catch of my life (or client life's)! My guiding is focused on giving every client, both beginners and advanced fly anglers, the best possible Italian fishing experience in the most beautiful scenery in northern Italy. I am able to teach the full range of fly fishing techniques including dry fly, Czech nymphing, high sticking or streamer fishing. Dry fly fishing on high altitude alpine rivers during our prolific evening hatches is just one of my specialties. All of this is best achieved with R.L. Winston rods which are exceptionally well designed and functional at the same time.
My guiding is focused on giving every client, both beginners and advanced fly anglers, the best possible Italian fishing experience in the most beautiful scenery in northern Italy. I am able to teach the full range of fly fishing techniques including dry fly, Czech nymphing, high sticking or streamer fishing. Dry fly fishing on high altitude alpine rivers during our prolific evening hatches is just one of my specialties. All of this is best achieved with R.L. Winston rods which are exceptionally well designed and functional at the same time.
39333436209
Email: marco.linguerri@gmail.com
My passion for fishing began when I was six years old. For the first few years I used different techniques such as lure fishing or natural baits until I turned my entire focus on fly fishing. I started to fly fish in some small streams close to my home chasing brown trout and chub. Gradually my interest grew and, as a consequence, my local streams were not enough to satisfy my growing passion. I began to explore new, more exciting waters. I soon realized that fly fishing is not a "checklist of rules". There is more to it: a profound knowledge of the stream, the fly life, all fish and their behavior. One has to understand the whole ecosystem!
Some years later, fly fishing became more to me than just a hobby . . . it became a job. As I gained more and more experience, I started to guide visiting anglers. After a while, I realized that fly fishing became the center of my life. In fact, after few years guiding I decided to travel to South Africa to further my career as a guide and to improve all necessary skills a professional guide needs to have. It was in in South Africa where I qualified as a professional certified guide.
At present, I am a professional certified angling guide working and living in Italy. I am fly fishing for 12 years and guiding for 7 years on some of Italy's finest fly fishing waters and most scenic tourist locations. I mainly operate within the Dolomite Mountains, one of Italy's most stunning Unesco World Heritage sites. There I am chasing browns, rainbows, char, grayling and the elusive marble trout.As days stretched into evenings i love spend hours exploring rivers,changing techniques and approaches, using different Winston's rods, tying new flies or simply staying on the river bank looking the nature and the animals always in search of the next best locations where fishing for myself enjoyment and guiding clients as well.
I love tying all kind of flies, dries, nymphs or streamers looking forward to catch of my life (or client life's)! My guiding is focused on giving every client, both beginners and advanced fly anglers, the best possible Italian fishing experience in the most beautiful scenery in northern Italy. I am able to teach the full range of fly fishing techniques including dry fly, Czech nymphing, high sticking or streamer fishing. Dry fly fishing on high altitude alpine rivers during our prolific evening hatches is just one of my specialties. All of this is best achieved with R.L. Winston rods which are exceptionally well designed and functional at the same time.
My guiding is focused on giving every client, both beginners and advanced fly anglers, the best possible Italian fishing experience in the most beautiful scenery in northern Italy. I am able to teach the full range of fly fishing techniques including dry fly, Czech nymphing, high sticking or streamer fishing. Dry fly fishing on high altitude alpine rivers during our prolific evening hatches is just one of my specialties. All of this is best achieved with R.L. Winston rods which are exceptionally well designed and functional at the same time.
New Zealand
Sean Andrews
SEAN ANDREWS
47 Chesham Ave.
Waipahihi, Taupo 3330
New Zealand
+64 21041 3730
Email: spottersean@gmail.com
Website: www.seanandrewsflyfishing.com
Based in Taupo the central fly fishing region of the North Island of New Zealand, Sean Andrews is a professional fly fishing guide with over 25 years experience. Guiding the remote wilderness rivers and streams of the National and Forest Parks of the North Island, he offers bespoke New Zealand fly fishing experiences into the finest wilderness locations the North Island of New Zealand has to offer. Guiding world famous rivers such as The Rangatikei, Mohaka and Ripia his knowledge and experience of fishing the North Island Backcountry rivers is second to none.

Waipahihi, Taupo 3330
New Zealand
+64 21041 3730
Email: spottersean@gmail.com
Website: www.seanandrewsflyfishing.com
Based in Taupo the central fly fishing region of the North Island of New Zealand, Sean Andrews is a professional fly fishing guide with over 25 years experience. Guiding the remote wilderness rivers and streams of the National and Forest Parks of the North Island, he offers bespoke New Zealand fly fishing experiences into the finest wilderness locations the North Island of New Zealand has to offer. Guiding world famous rivers such as The Rangatikei, Mohaka and Ripia his knowledge and experience of fishing the North Island Backcountry rivers is second to none.
Dean Bell
DEAN BELL
Te Anau
New Zealand
+64 27 538 8897
Email: deanbell@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.deanbellflyfishing.co.nz
Te Anau based Dean Bell, guides in and around world heritage listed Fiordland National Park, New Zealand's most remote and wild place. Since 1994 he has excelled in offering to discerning anglers sight fishing to wild brown and rainbow trout in the clearest of running water amid ancient forest and towering mountains. Featured in the fly fishing films 'The Dead Drift" and 'Stealth with a Fly' his instruction and advice on fishing in NZ has been acclaimed by his peers and anglers worldwide.

New Zealand
+64 27 538 8897
Email: deanbell@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.deanbellflyfishing.co.nz
Te Anau based Dean Bell, guides in and around world heritage listed Fiordland National Park, New Zealand's most remote and wild place. Since 1994 he has excelled in offering to discerning anglers sight fishing to wild brown and rainbow trout in the clearest of running water amid ancient forest and towering mountains. Featured in the fly fishing films 'The Dead Drift" and 'Stealth with a Fly' his instruction and advice on fishing in NZ has been acclaimed by his peers and anglers worldwide.
Norway
Stig Vivelid-Nilssen
STIG VIVELID-NILSSEN
Bergen
Norway
Email: vivelid@online.no
After years of working in a fly shop, my brothers and I started participating in competitive fly fishing, which, after three years, resulted in qualifying for the national team and going to the World Fly Fishing Championships. I had four World Fly Fishing championships in 4 years. I'm still into the competitive circus every now and then with our local "family based" team- Piscatorius Fly Fishing, winning National Championships here in Norway. Most importantly of all, however, my goal in fly fishing is to teach others through casting clinics, fly tying, and practical fly fishing schools.
Of all the fishing techniques, my favorite is the "euro-style" French nymphing/high-sticking style. Broken water and limestone rivers are my absolute favored fishing environment, and my favorite water to teach students. This is why I love my Winston rods, they are the very best during a day's hike up a river, and are extremely versatile for all my chosen applications.
I'm a mountain boy and am always dreaming of campfires and pristine water at higher elevations. I reside in Bergen, the most beautiful place of Norway, and fish year around. I never get tired of having the pleasure to fish everyday wherever I live, and the fly fishing experience gives me joy in a hectic daily life.

Norway
Email: vivelid@online.no
After years of working in a fly shop, my brothers and I started participating in competitive fly fishing, which, after three years, resulted in qualifying for the national team and going to the World Fly Fishing Championships. I had four World Fly Fishing championships in 4 years. I'm still into the competitive circus every now and then with our local "family based" team- Piscatorius Fly Fishing, winning National Championships here in Norway. Most importantly of all, however, my goal in fly fishing is to teach others through casting clinics, fly tying, and practical fly fishing schools.
Of all the fishing techniques, my favorite is the "euro-style" French nymphing/high-sticking style. Broken water and limestone rivers are my absolute favored fishing environment, and my favorite water to teach students. This is why I love my Winston rods, they are the very best during a day's hike up a river, and are extremely versatile for all my chosen applications.
I'm a mountain boy and am always dreaming of campfires and pristine water at higher elevations. I reside in Bergen, the most beautiful place of Norway, and fish year around. I never get tired of having the pleasure to fish everyday wherever I live, and the fly fishing experience gives me joy in a hectic daily life.
Scotland
Brian McGlashan
BRIAN MCGLASHAN
Scotland
07 801 029 501
Email: brianfishing@msn.com
Website: flyfishscotland.co.uk
Brian began fishing over 30 years ago using fixed line and bait like maggots and worms. While fishing for trout on the banks of Loch Awe in Argyll, Scotland, he observed two anglers in a boat waving their fishing rods about. Brian decided to investigate and eventually, the experience led him to the magical world of fly fishing.
After fly fishing for over 20 years, Brian decided to become an instructor and took his first exam in 1999. The exams were simple and still evolving, but eventually, casting instruction would lead him on a journey that he still enjoys today.
Brian's love of casting has influenced him to pass some of the most comprehensive exams in the United Kingdom and United States. The exams include the Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructors Certificate (APGAI) Administered by GAIA and the Master Casting Instructor (MCI) and Two Handed Casting Instructor (THCI) Administered by the IFFF. He is also on the Casting Board of Governors and assessment team for the IFFF. He helps organise events and assessments for these organisations and welcomes candidates from all over the world.
Although Brian has fished from the United States to the Loughs and rivers of Ireland, he has done most of his fishing in Scotland, for trout, grayling, sea trout and salmon in some of the famous big rivers like the Tay, including many of the Lochs, like Loch Leven. He is on the committee that manages over 16 miles of the River Leven, where in 2014 he caught a sea trout of over 10lbs on the fly. The river flows from the famous Loch and meanders through beautiful Fife countryside, where he developed his love for small streams.
Whether nymphing in various forms, dry fly fishing for free rising wild trout, or back-end salmon fishing on single handed fly rod's, Brian's Journey continues and he invites you to join him by contacting him directly at www.flyfishscotland.co.uk.

07 801 029 501
Email: brianfishing@msn.com
Website: flyfishscotland.co.uk
Brian began fishing over 30 years ago using fixed line and bait like maggots and worms. While fishing for trout on the banks of Loch Awe in Argyll, Scotland, he observed two anglers in a boat waving their fishing rods about. Brian decided to investigate and eventually, the experience led him to the magical world of fly fishing.
After fly fishing for over 20 years, Brian decided to become an instructor and took his first exam in 1999. The exams were simple and still evolving, but eventually, casting instruction would lead him on a journey that he still enjoys today.
Brian's love of casting has influenced him to pass some of the most comprehensive exams in the United Kingdom and United States. The exams include the Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructors Certificate (APGAI) Administered by GAIA and the Master Casting Instructor (MCI) and Two Handed Casting Instructor (THCI) Administered by the IFFF. He is also on the Casting Board of Governors and assessment team for the IFFF. He helps organise events and assessments for these organisations and welcomes candidates from all over the world.
Although Brian has fished from the United States to the Loughs and rivers of Ireland, he has done most of his fishing in Scotland, for trout, grayling, sea trout and salmon in some of the famous big rivers like the Tay, including many of the Lochs, like Loch Leven. He is on the committee that manages over 16 miles of the River Leven, where in 2014 he caught a sea trout of over 10lbs on the fly. The river flows from the famous Loch and meanders through beautiful Fife countryside, where he developed his love for small streams.
Whether nymphing in various forms, dry fly fishing for free rising wild trout, or back-end salmon fishing on single handed fly rod's, Brian's Journey continues and he invites you to join him by contacting him directly at www.flyfishscotland.co.uk.
USA
Nick Halle
NICK HALLE
Missoula, Montana 59802
USA
443-845-6175
Email: nickhalle@gmail.com
Born and raised in the farmland of Northern Maryland, Nick grew up catching bass and bluegill in ponds all around his home. It wasn't until middle school that someone showed him a fly rod, and for better or worse that was pretty much it. For years Nick fished across the eastern United States for anything that could swim. He spent time in Maine, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Wyoming until he finally found his home in Western Montana.
For the past seven years Nick has worked as Trout Unlimited's National Volunteer Operations Coordinator, in addition to guiding on the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Rock Creek, Clark Fork, and Missouri River. When he's not working you can likely find him - and his dog Lander - swinging flies for steelhead, bird hunting (very poorly), or having too much fun fishing for trout somewhere not too far from Missoula.

USA
443-845-6175
Email: nickhalle@gmail.com
Born and raised in the farmland of Northern Maryland, Nick grew up catching bass and bluegill in ponds all around his home. It wasn't until middle school that someone showed him a fly rod, and for better or worse that was pretty much it. For years Nick fished across the eastern United States for anything that could swim. He spent time in Maine, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Wyoming until he finally found his home in Western Montana.
For the past seven years Nick has worked as Trout Unlimited's National Volunteer Operations Coordinator, in addition to guiding on the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Rock Creek, Clark Fork, and Missouri River. When he's not working you can likely find him - and his dog Lander - swinging flies for steelhead, bird hunting (very poorly), or having too much fun fishing for trout somewhere not too far from Missoula.
Andy Janoski
ANDY JANOSKI
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
USA
440-241-0307
Email: ANDYJANOSKI@GMAIL.COM
Andy grew up in the great lakes region and honed in on the many trout opportunities available, he became obsessed and was started to guide through high school. After getting out west and gaining a degree in Fish and Wildlife Management from Trout U(Montana State), he made his way back to guiding and the mountains of Colorado and Steamboat Springs. Well over a decade in and he still says this is one of the best fisheries on earth, with great possibilities of dries, streamers, and nymphs on any day. He enjoys teaching new anglers, kids, ladies, and anyone willing to have some laughs while in a beautiful place. "The best part about Winston rods is the bend, something all manufacturers try to achieve that Winston has already perfected." Andy also guides flats fishing in the world famous Florida Keys in the winter to keep his feet wet year 'round. Check out Andys whereabouts on @Troutywater on Instagram.

USA
440-241-0307
Email: ANDYJANOSKI@GMAIL.COM
Andy grew up in the great lakes region and honed in on the many trout opportunities available, he became obsessed and was started to guide through high school. After getting out west and gaining a degree in Fish and Wildlife Management from Trout U(Montana State), he made his way back to guiding and the mountains of Colorado and Steamboat Springs. Well over a decade in and he still says this is one of the best fisheries on earth, with great possibilities of dries, streamers, and nymphs on any day. He enjoys teaching new anglers, kids, ladies, and anyone willing to have some laughs while in a beautiful place. "The best part about Winston rods is the bend, something all manufacturers try to achieve that Winston has already perfected." Andy also guides flats fishing in the world famous Florida Keys in the winter to keep his feet wet year 'round. Check out Andys whereabouts on @Troutywater on Instagram.
UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES
USA
Nick Halle
NICK HALLE
Missoula, Montana 59802
USA
443-845-6175
Email: nickhalle@gmail.com
Born and raised in the farmland of Northern Maryland, Nick grew up catching bass and bluegill in ponds all around his home. It wasn't until middle school that someone showed him a fly rod, and for better or worse that was pretty much it. For years Nick fished across the eastern United States for anything that could swim. He spent time in Maine, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Wyoming until he finally found his home in Western Montana.
For the past seven years Nick has worked as Trout Unlimited's National Volunteer Operations Coordinator, in addition to guiding on the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Rock Creek, Clark Fork, and Missouri River. When he's not working you can likely find him - and his dog Lander - swinging flies for steelhead, bird hunting (very poorly), or having too much fun fishing for trout somewhere not too far from Missoula.

USA
443-845-6175
Email: nickhalle@gmail.com
Born and raised in the farmland of Northern Maryland, Nick grew up catching bass and bluegill in ponds all around his home. It wasn't until middle school that someone showed him a fly rod, and for better or worse that was pretty much it. For years Nick fished across the eastern United States for anything that could swim. He spent time in Maine, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Wyoming until he finally found his home in Western Montana.
For the past seven years Nick has worked as Trout Unlimited's National Volunteer Operations Coordinator, in addition to guiding on the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Rock Creek, Clark Fork, and Missouri River. When he's not working you can likely find him - and his dog Lander - swinging flies for steelhead, bird hunting (very poorly), or having too much fun fishing for trout somewhere not too far from Missoula.
Andy Janoski
ANDY JANOSKI
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
USA
440-241-0307
Email: ANDYJANOSKI@GMAIL.COM
Andy grew up in the great lakes region and honed in on the many trout opportunities available, he became obsessed and was started to guide through high school. After getting out west and gaining a degree in Fish and Wildlife Management from Trout U(Montana State), he made his way back to guiding and the mountains of Colorado and Steamboat Springs. Well over a decade in and he still says this is one of the best fisheries on earth, with great possibilities of dries, streamers, and nymphs on any day. He enjoys teaching new anglers, kids, ladies, and anyone willing to have some laughs while in a beautiful place. "The best part about Winston rods is the bend, something all manufacturers try to achieve that Winston has already perfected." Andy also guides flats fishing in the world famous Florida Keys in the winter to keep his feet wet year 'round. Check out Andys whereabouts on @Troutywater on Instagram.

USA
440-241-0307
Email: ANDYJANOSKI@GMAIL.COM
Andy grew up in the great lakes region and honed in on the many trout opportunities available, he became obsessed and was started to guide through high school. After getting out west and gaining a degree in Fish and Wildlife Management from Trout U(Montana State), he made his way back to guiding and the mountains of Colorado and Steamboat Springs. Well over a decade in and he still says this is one of the best fisheries on earth, with great possibilities of dries, streamers, and nymphs on any day. He enjoys teaching new anglers, kids, ladies, and anyone willing to have some laughs while in a beautiful place. "The best part about Winston rods is the bend, something all manufacturers try to achieve that Winston has already perfected." Andy also guides flats fishing in the world famous Florida Keys in the winter to keep his feet wet year 'round. Check out Andys whereabouts on @Troutywater on Instagram.
Canada
Elliott Barnes
ELLIOTT BARNES
Calgary T2N 3H6
Canada
Email: elliottbarnes@hotmail.com
Elliott began fishing at a very early age and soon developed a passion for fly fishing. While living in Ontario, he cut his teeth on great lakes steelhead and salmon and spent his summers in Algoma country, fishing the myriad waters the region has to offer. When his family moved back to Calgary, the Bow and countless rivers flowing from the Rocky and Purcell mountains drew him to explore much of the finest trout water you can shake a stick at.
While earning his B.Sc. in Vertebrate Zoology at the University of Calgary, he also guided in southwest Alberta and Saskatchewan's far north. Elliott worked in Calgary fly shops for years; teaching both fly fishing and fly casting to enthusiastic groups looking to get started in the sport or refine their casting and fishing techniques. He is still sought after for instruction and enjoys helping students learn two handed casting.
In addition to weekend adventures in southern Alberta and BC, he spends his free time chasing steelhead on the Thompson and Skeena (tributaries) and stalking the flats of warmer destinations like Cuba and Mexico.

Canada
Email: elliottbarnes@hotmail.com
Elliott began fishing at a very early age and soon developed a passion for fly fishing. While living in Ontario, he cut his teeth on great lakes steelhead and salmon and spent his summers in Algoma country, fishing the myriad waters the region has to offer. When his family moved back to Calgary, the Bow and countless rivers flowing from the Rocky and Purcell mountains drew him to explore much of the finest trout water you can shake a stick at.
While earning his B.Sc. in Vertebrate Zoology at the University of Calgary, he also guided in southwest Alberta and Saskatchewan's far north. Elliott worked in Calgary fly shops for years; teaching both fly fishing and fly casting to enthusiastic groups looking to get started in the sport or refine their casting and fishing techniques. He is still sought after for instruction and enjoys helping students learn two handed casting.
In addition to weekend adventures in southern Alberta and BC, he spends his free time chasing steelhead on the Thompson and Skeena (tributaries) and stalking the flats of warmer destinations like Cuba and Mexico.
Jim Boni
JIM BONI
Elora , Ontario
Canada
519-716-8786
Email: jimmyboni@hotmail.com
Jim started fly fishing at the age of 20 by chasing trout in the mountain streams of Austria, Italy and Slovenia, Jim has dedicated his life to our river systems' unbelievable inhabitants. Through his 35+ years of chasing migratory fish from coast to coast, Jim has developed a deep fondness for the spey casting style and technique - a talent that he now focuses intently on teaching and guiding for anglers as eager as a hot Steelhead on white.
A true migrant himself, Jim lives by the phrase "wherever they go, I go" - You can catch him on the wild rivers of Patagonia, the saltwater flats of the Caribbean and making the tour from East to West on his journey for Steel and Salmon. Jim is an accomplished fly tyer, coach and exemplary Guide where all rivers are 'home' rivers. He currently resides and recharges in Elora, Ontario.

Canada
519-716-8786
Email: jimmyboni@hotmail.com
Jim started fly fishing at the age of 20 by chasing trout in the mountain streams of Austria, Italy and Slovenia, Jim has dedicated his life to our river systems' unbelievable inhabitants. Through his 35+ years of chasing migratory fish from coast to coast, Jim has developed a deep fondness for the spey casting style and technique - a talent that he now focuses intently on teaching and guiding for anglers as eager as a hot Steelhead on white.
A true migrant himself, Jim lives by the phrase "wherever they go, I go" - You can catch him on the wild rivers of Patagonia, the saltwater flats of the Caribbean and making the tour from East to West on his journey for Steel and Salmon. Jim is an accomplished fly tyer, coach and exemplary Guide where all rivers are 'home' rivers. He currently resides and recharges in Elora, Ontario.
Carrie Collingwood
CARRIE COLLINGWOOD
Smithers V0J 2N0
Canada
250.847.2341
Email: carrie@spatsizi.com
Website: www.spatsizi.com
Carrie Collingwood comes from a family that has been in the fishing lodge business since 1969, Spatsizi Wilderness Lodge. Her father, Ray Collingwood taught her to fly fish at a young age and she spent her youth exploring the Spatsizi with a fly rod in hand. In 2012, Carrie and her husband, Billy Labonte became the owner/operators of Babine Norlakes Steelhead Camp, on the world famous Babine River.
Together with Billy and their two children they guide, manage and operate Spatsizi Wilderness Lodge during the summer months and then move over to the Babine for the fall. Carrie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Leisure Service Administration from the University of Victoria. She has a passion for fly fishing and she loves the thrill of a 20lb steelhead on the dry fly.

Canada
250.847.2341
Email: carrie@spatsizi.com
Website: www.spatsizi.com
Carrie Collingwood comes from a family that has been in the fishing lodge business since 1969, Spatsizi Wilderness Lodge. Her father, Ray Collingwood taught her to fly fish at a young age and she spent her youth exploring the Spatsizi with a fly rod in hand. In 2012, Carrie and her husband, Billy Labonte became the owner/operators of Babine Norlakes Steelhead Camp, on the world famous Babine River.
Together with Billy and their two children they guide, manage and operate Spatsizi Wilderness Lodge during the summer months and then move over to the Babine for the fall. Carrie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Leisure Service Administration from the University of Victoria. She has a passion for fly fishing and she loves the thrill of a 20lb steelhead on the dry fly.
Ray Collingwood
RAY COLLINGWOOD
Canada
I ventured into the Spatsizi Wilderness and the Firesteel River back in 1967. A de Havilland Beaver dropped me off with a wall tent and provisions. At 23 years of age I was determined to start a fly-in fly fishing business. With fly rod in hand early access up and down the rivers was merely miles and miles of walking to rivers and streams, inlets and outlets of the lakes. A return in 1968 to these same virgin waters of endless rainbows confirmed that I had found a base to start a guiding operation.
Now, 48 years later, I still operate in this pristine wilderness with some of the finest dry fly fishing in the world. A lot has changed from our simple wall tent camps to the comforts of a cozy lodge at the headwaters of the Stikine River. Some years after I got my first fly rod I was introduced to Winston Rods and got a 2 piece 8 1/2 ft 5wt. To this day Winston is the rod of choice for myself and our lodge.

I ventured into the Spatsizi Wilderness and the Firesteel River back in 1967. A de Havilland Beaver dropped me off with a wall tent and provisions. At 23 years of age I was determined to start a fly-in fly fishing business. With fly rod in hand early access up and down the rivers was merely miles and miles of walking to rivers and streams, inlets and outlets of the lakes. A return in 1968 to these same virgin waters of endless rainbows confirmed that I had found a base to start a guiding operation.
Now, 48 years later, I still operate in this pristine wilderness with some of the finest dry fly fishing in the world. A lot has changed from our simple wall tent camps to the comforts of a cozy lodge at the headwaters of the Stikine River. Some years after I got my first fly rod I was introduced to Winston Rods and got a 2 piece 8 1/2 ft 5wt. To this day Winston is the rod of choice for myself and our lodge.
Nick Groves
NICK GROVES
Fergus
Canada
519-787-3474
Email: stevennicholasgroves@gmail.com
Website: ontarioflyfishing.ca
Nick grew up on The Grand River in Fergus Ontario and was drawn to fly fishing at of 14. Like so many others, tying flies and fly fishing quickly became a passion and at 15 he began working for the local fly shop where he was mentored by some of the best anglers in the East. He continued in the business part time through his years at the University of Guelph where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree.
Currently, Nick has established a career as a project manager for an engineering consulting firm in Fergus, however his passion for fly fishing has brought him to pro staff level with R.L. Winston fly rods, Bauer reels, and Simms. He continues to hone his skills in all aspects of fly fishing and his relaxed style of teaching and guiding make him a sought after instructor for all skill levels.
Canada
519-787-3474
Email: stevennicholasgroves@gmail.com
Website: ontarioflyfishing.ca
Nick grew up on The Grand River in Fergus Ontario and was drawn to fly fishing at of 14. Like so many others, tying flies and fly fishing quickly became a passion and at 15 he began working for the local fly shop where he was mentored by some of the best anglers in the East. He continued in the business part time through his years at the University of Guelph where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree.
Currently, Nick has established a career as a project manager for an engineering consulting firm in Fergus, however his passion for fly fishing has brought him to pro staff level with R.L. Winston fly rods, Bauer reels, and Simms. He continues to hone his skills in all aspects of fly fishing and his relaxed style of teaching and guiding make him a sought after instructor for all skill levels.
Billy Labonte
BILLY LABONTE
Smithers V0J 2N0
Canada
250-876-8950
Email: norlakes@gmail.com
Website: www.babinenorlakes.com
Billy Labonte spent his childhood with a fly rod in his hands. In the early 90's, he met the Wickwires, who at that time were the owners of the Silver HiltonSteelhead Lodge on the Babine River. In the fall of that same year, at the age of 16 he started his guiding career on the Babine. The Lower Babine and the Silver Hilton Steelhead Lodge was his introduction to the guiding world, and under the tutelage of "Babine Bob" Wickwire, master jet boater Jud Wickwire and steelhead guru Lani Waller, he had an unfair advantage and a sharp learning curve as a guide. He guided each fall on the Babine until 2004 and part time until 2010.
In 1998 he started summer trout guiding for Collingwoods' Spatsizi Wilderness Vacations and met his wife Carrie Collingwood. In 2012 they became the owner/operators of Babine Norlakes Steelhead Camp, on the world famous Babine River.
Today he is an accomplished bush pilot and fishing guide and together with Carrie and their two children they guide, manage and operate Spatsizi Wilderness Lodge during the summer months and then move over to the Babine for the fall. Those who know Billy best, understand that Winston Rods have always been his rod of choice, and he is really excited to be part of the Winston Pro Staff Team!

Canada
250-876-8950
Email: norlakes@gmail.com
Website: www.babinenorlakes.com
Billy Labonte spent his childhood with a fly rod in his hands. In the early 90's, he met the Wickwires, who at that time were the owners of the Silver HiltonSteelhead Lodge on the Babine River. In the fall of that same year, at the age of 16 he started his guiding career on the Babine. The Lower Babine and the Silver Hilton Steelhead Lodge was his introduction to the guiding world, and under the tutelage of "Babine Bob" Wickwire, master jet boater Jud Wickwire and steelhead guru Lani Waller, he had an unfair advantage and a sharp learning curve as a guide. He guided each fall on the Babine until 2004 and part time until 2010.
In 1998 he started summer trout guiding for Collingwoods' Spatsizi Wilderness Vacations and met his wife Carrie Collingwood. In 2012 they became the owner/operators of Babine Norlakes Steelhead Camp, on the world famous Babine River.
Today he is an accomplished bush pilot and fishing guide and together with Carrie and their two children they guide, manage and operate Spatsizi Wilderness Lodge during the summer months and then move over to the Babine for the fall. Those who know Billy best, understand that Winston Rods have always been his rod of choice, and he is really excited to be part of the Winston Pro Staff Team!
Christopher Martinson
CHRISTOPHER MARTINSON
