| Jeff Currier | Jeff Currier - Global Fly Fishing | Jeff Currier has caught more than 495 species of fish on the fly from more than 60 countries. Jeff brings a sense of humor, enthusiasm, approachability and more than 50 years of fly fishing experience. | www.jeffcurrier.com Facebook, Instagram: @jeffcurrier65 |
| Phil Rowley | Phil Rowley Fly Fishing | Phil has been fly fishing for more than 35 years. His passion for fly fishing has taken
him across North and South America, and he is best known for his stillwater
adventures.
Phil has authored five books, including the Orvis Guide to Stillwater Trout Fishing and
the recently published Tying Flies with Phil Rowley & Friends. He is the proud
recipient of Fly Tyer magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Award and the Jean-Guy Cote
Award for his contribution to Canadian fly tying.
When he isn't on the water, Phil travels across North America performing at outdoor
shows, giving seminars, speaking to fly clubs, and running fly-fishing schools and fly
tying clinics. Phil guides on lakes near his Edmonton area home and has appeared on
numerous TV shows. He has been a co-host of the New Fly Fisher TV show for over
20 years. | www.philrowleyflyfishing.com Social: @PhilRowleyFlyFishing |
| Landon Mayer | Landon Mayer Fly Fishing | Landon Mayer’s angling success is fueled by an addiction to pursuing large trout with small flies and lightweight fly-fishing equipment. Mayer enthusiastically teaches and demonstrates his techniques and on-river knowledge to fellow anglers and has developed innovative strategies for sighting, hooking, and landing selective trout. He shares these tips and secrets in his books Guide Flies: Easy to Tie Patterns for Tough Trout (2022), The Hunt for Giant Trout: 25 Top Locations in the US to Catch a Trophy (new for 2019), Trout Tips: A Guide’s Secrets, Tactics and Techniques (2016), Colorado’s Best Fly Fishing (2013), Sight Fishing for Trout (2010), and How to Catch the Biggest Trout of Your Life (2007), in addition to his new film with Headwater Media: Mastering the Short Game (2019), Fly Tiers Master Class: Guide Flies and other Favorites (2024).
Landon’s passion for fly-fishing has allowed him to make several noteworthy contributions to the sport on and off the water. This has included travels to fly-fishing related organizations of the Mid-Atlantic, West, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, and Southern states, as well as teaching through guided trips, fly-fishing classes, presentations, and demonstrations of his unique techniques.
Mayer is a contributing writer for Fly Fisherman and High Country Angler magazines. His contributions also have been featured in publications such as Fly Rod and Reel, American Angler, Southwest Fly Fishing, Field and Stream, and Fish and Fly magazines.
As an ambassador in the fly-fishing industry, Mayer is a royalty fly designer for Umpqua Feather Merchants. He is also an advisory team member of Simms, R.L.Winton, Bauer, Scientific Angler, Smith Optics, Fish Pond, Yeti Coolers, Regal Vise, River Smith, and Casio Pro Trek watches.
Mayer has been guiding in Colorado full time on the South Platte River for the last 23 years, and one full season on the Nak Nek River in AK. He resides in Woodland Park, Colorado. For additional information on his services and presentations, contact him at: 719-210-0619
| https://landonmayerflyfishing.com/ Social: @landonmayerflyfishing |
| David Paul Williams | The Fishing Writer | David Paul Williams has written for American Angler, Fly Fisherman, Northwest Fly Fishing,
Southwest Fly Fishing, American Fly Fishing, Eastern Fly Fishing, Fly Fusion, Bassmaster, Fly
Fishing & Tying Journal and Game & Fish magazines and wrote the book on smallmouth bass,
Flyfishing for Western Smallmouth. He is the former Editor-In-Chief of Flyfisher and
Department Editor at Flyfishing & Tying Journal. He gives entertaining media presentations to
clubs and organizations on carp, smallmouth bass, saltwater beach fishing, panfish and alpine
trout. Also known for his simple, yet effective fly patterns, he has been fly fishing for more than
six decades. | www.thefishingwriter.com Author of Fly Fishing for Western Smallmouth |
| Nate Brumley | Dry Fly Innovations | Nate Brumley is the owner of Dry Fly Innovations and author of two cutting-edge dry fly books: Addicted to the Rise and Winter on a Dry Fly. The only bugs sold at DFI are dry flies, and he’s mastered the use of them in all seasons over all bodies of fresh water. Nate has never sunk a nymph or fished a streamer. His offering is 50 plus years’ experience fishing a dry fly exclusively. His presentations are rich in dry fly technique that include video to connect the concepts. These lectures are some of the most sought-after events in the industry at present and his breadth of knowledge is truly phenomenal. It’s been said that one hour with Nate is like gaining 10 years of dry fly experience. Should you have the opportunity, attend one or both of his presentations …it will change the way you dry fly fish forever. | https://www.dryflyinnovations.com/ |
| Aaron Gordon | Long Drift Outfitters, LLC | | https://longdriftoutfitters.com/ Social: @longdriftoutfitters |
| Chris Gerono | Boise River Guides | Chris Gerono is a Fly Fishing Outfitter, Guide, Instructor and Destination Host with over 26 years of experience in the industry. Chris specializes in trout and steelhead guiding/instructing in states like Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Alaska. He is a Fly Fishers International certified casting instructor, an avid fly tyer, he also works as a published author and photographer. Gerono's career also includes leading fly fishing schools and retreats. Boise River Guides has a strong focus on the teaching aspect of fly fishing. Teaching techniques as well as sustainability, the ecology and the ecosystems of the rivers where they guide. | https://boiseriverguides.com/ Social: @boiseriverguides |
| Craig DeMark | On DeMark Lodge | Fishing the waters in Montana for over 50 years, Craig has built his career and livelyhood on the Missouri River. He is a licensed outfitter and captain that spends his summers in Montana and winters fishing the Florida Keys. | http://www.ondemarklodge.com |
| Dale Piocos | DSP Custom Flies and Leaders | Dale Piocos grew up fishing with family members in Montana and Washington, developing an interest in fishing during childhood. Much of my youth was spent fishing on various waters in Montana, indicating a deep-rooted connection to the sport from an early age.
The move to Idaho in 2015 rekindled the enthusiasm for fly fishing and fly tying. Over the past 10 years, he has extensively explored Idaho’s rivers, from the Boise River to Henry’s Fork, with a particular fondness for the Boise River. Spending time on the water is when the most learning happens. Using this knowledge to share and educate others about the sport of Fly Fishing. | |
| Daniel Ritz | Swing The Fly | Daniel Ritz is the Editor of Swing The Fly and the Northern Oregon Coordinator for the Native Fish Society. The recovering journalist turned outdoor writer cut his teeth - as an advocate and an angler - in the rivers of Idaho, before moving to Hood River, Oregon, the center of the known anadromous universe, where he now lives. | https://swingthefly.com/ Instagram: @SwingTheFly |
| Danny Lane | Three Rivers Ranch | My name is Danny Lane. I’ve been guiding the rivers of Eastern Idaho since 2015. I initially moved to the area after my wife was hired to be a game warden in the Saint Anthony area. My plan was to teach high school English, but I started guiding instead, and just kept doing it.
I love to share my reverence and enthusiasm for the area that I think often gets overlooked in favor of closer options. | https://trroutfitters.com/ |
| David Raisch | Hawgfish fly tying company and Orvis Lodge at Palisades Creek | David moved west in 1998 and began fly fishing and fly tying when he moved to Idaho. While doing Biology graduate work at Idaho State University with research on the Portneuf River he was always interested in water quality and wetland science. He bought a drift boat with student loan money and began floating the South Fork with a passion. He fell in love with the bigger South Fork and chose to begin guiding there in 2013. “The Management support at TLAPC has been a highlight of my guiding experience and their generosity is unmatched. Being able to run trips on the main snake and American Falls area has also been a true blessing in guiding. Chasing trophy trout and endless bass in the summer gives him the best of both worlds in guiding The Snake River.” Dave’s favorite type of fishing is hunting the big water for trophy fish with streamers. When he’s not fishing he’s tying flies and creating new patterns and techniques for innovative fly fishing. | |
| Grant Richie | Minam Store Outfitters | Grant Richie has been plying the waters of eastern Oregon for the past few decades and guiding them for the past 15 years. With family roots going back to a homestead in Hells Canyon, Grant has a deep connection to the area's land, rivers, and canyons. | www.minamstore.com |
| John Wolter | Anglers Boise | John Wolter is the owner, operator of Anglers Fly Shop in Boise.
Website: https://www.boiseanglers.com/ | https://www.boiseanglers.com/ |
| Mathew Swan | Swans Fly Fishing-Livingston Rod Co | Matt Swan is a Montana-based fly fishing guide, outfitter, and FFI Certified Casting Instructor with over 25 years of experience teaching anglers of all skill levels. Based in Livingston, Montana, Matt focuses on simple, practical fundamentals that help anglers fish better, not just cast farther. | |
| Michael Elsden | [FFI Certified Fly Casting Instructor] | Michael Elsden is a Fly Fishers International and Joan Wulff certified casting instructor with a passion for coaching. He heads up casting instruction for Boise Valley Fly Fishers, Idaho2Fly, and sits on FFI’s Fly Casting Skills Development program team. He also represents Idaho Angler as one of their excellent team of instructors. | |
| Rick Wollum | Angler’s West Flyfishing Outfitters | Growing up in Colorado, Rick was immersed in the outdoors at a young age.He was six, when his Uncle put a fly rod in his hands and that started his life long love affair with flyfishing. Rick has been in the flyfishing industry for close to 40 years and guided in Colorado, Montana, Utah & Wyoming over that time. Rick has been fortunate to have mentors that have tutored him on the fish, the Insects and the surrounding environment, names like hall of fame angler Paul Bruun, Dave Whitlock and John Betts have befriended and influenced him on the importance of observing and imitating the insects that live in our waters.
His flies are examples of that education.
Rick was also a founding member of Guiding For The Future, which educates guides on the importance of conservation issues and helps clients understand the challenges our natural world faces on a daily basis.
He’s also been involved in other organizations over the years, Trout Unlimited, The Upper Yellowstone Watershed Group, Wild Livelihoods & currently sits on the board of The Salmon Fly Project. All of these organizations strive to protect our natural resources coinciding with Rick’s philosophy of protecting our rivers.
Rick also hosted Flyfishing America on ESPN and was fortunate to fish many of our nations waterways. He enjoys being on the water as much as possible, and camping, fishing and learning more about the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. | https://www.montanaflyfishers.com/ |
| Robert Betts | Cutthroat Fly Shop & Adventures | Robert Betts owns Cutthroat Fly Shop in Dubois, WY. He grew up in Dubois and has been guiding fly fishing in the area for 20+years. | www.cutthroatflyshop.com Social: @cutthroatflyshop |
| Scott Marchant | Hiking Idaho | Scott Marchant is the researcher, author, and publisher of six Idaho hiking guidebooks. His passion is being in the wilderness, and he loves sharing his knowledge of Idaho’s backcountry. | http://hikingidaho.com/ Scott Marchant |
| Tim Parrish | Hammett Valley Fishing Adventures | Tim Parrish is the owner/operator of Hammett Valley Fishing Adventures. He spends over 100 days on the water each year and his trips range from smallmouth on the fly to conventional sturgeon fishing. If you are looking for an adventure, Tim’s your guy. | www.hammettvalleyfishingadventures.com |
| Troy Pearse | Outdoor Avenues | Troy Pearse is an Idaho Native who has been fishing since the day he was born and loves to fly fish for steelhead and trout. He has a special interest in aquatic entomology that led him to develop the Bugometer, a tool to help anglers match the hatch. In 2019, Troy retired from HP, which has given him more time to enjoy all aspects of fly fishing including doing conservation projects with Boise Valley Fly Fishers as their Conservation Director. | |
| Zach Porter | Acute Angling | Zach Porter is co-owner and President of Acute Angling, a sportfishing company committed to organizing the best fishing trips in South America. Zach’s passion is helping anglers catch exotic species such Amazon Peacock Bass, Payara, Arapaima, Golden Dorado, Giant Catfish, and more. When not in South America he enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, fly fishing Idaho’s waters, and eating tacos. | Facebook, YouTube: @acuteangling, Instagram: acuteanglingfishing |
