A Lifetime of Experience
Chilean Brown
I began my career in the fly fishing world at a young age. I first picked up a fly rod around age 10, started tying flies at 14, and I was a commercial fly tier at 16. I then chose my college based on the fishing surrounding Gunnison, Colorado and began working as a full time guide while working on my bachelor's degree. Fast forward to 2014 and I now bring over a decade of guiding experience to the table, gained while working for some of the industries top outfitters in Colorado, Alaska, Washington, Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand.
I'm incredibly impressed with the fishing options that we have within a short drive from Seattle. Whether it's fishing a fiberglass 2 weight for cutthroats in a tiny creek, high-stick nymphing for wild rainbows in the Yakima, bombing casts for sea-run cutthroats in Puget Sound, or chasing the incredible steelhead, we've got virtually year-round fishing options.
I've built my reputation around integrity. A trait sometimes lost in the fly fishing world. I've always let my guiding do the talking. I will work hard to get you into fish while providing a pleasant, educational, day. I will not take your money and show you a bad time based on unrealistic expectations, a slick website, or a "fake it until you make it" strategy like some outfitters. I believe honesty and integrity have earned me my large client base and my solid reputation.
Currently Based in the Pacific Northwest
Kanektok Dolly
For me, fly fishing has always been about having fun while in the outdoors. Whether you're an expert or have never touched a fly rod, I consider a day to be successful when we can have a good time on the water. Whether it's catching some fish, learning a thing or two, or just enjoying being the escape of being outside, these are all things that can make a guide day a success in my eyes.
It's also my philosophy that as guides we should be able to draw from a large bag of tricks and not be limited to only one way of catching fish. As any well rounded guide should, I enjoy teaching all methods of catching fish with a fly rod. After all, it's your day!
It's also my philosophy that as guides we should be able to draw from a large bag of tricks and not be limited to only one way of catching fish. As any well rounded guide should, I enjoy teaching all methods of catching fish with a fly rod. After all, it's your day!
Teaching, Not Just Guiding
Summertime Char
Besides guiding for a living I've taught a great deal of fly fishing and fly tying classes. I take great pleasure in seeing people with a genuine interest in the sport make progress and learn new things. One thing that I think is so great about fly fishing is that I continue to learn nearly every time I get out. The lifelong learning curve that fly fishing provides keeps me interested and coming back day after day!
I look forward to spending time on the water with you!
I look forward to spending time on the water with you!