| George Daniel |
Livin on the Fly |
George Daniel considers himself a teacher first. He’s competed at the highest international level, has authored 4 best-selling books, and currently is the Director of The Joe Humphreys Fly Fishing Program at Penn State University. |
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| Austin Orr |
Elevate Fly Casting |
Austin Orr’s incredible passion for fly fishing and teaching led him to become a certified casting instructor back in 2011. After starting Elevate Fly Casting in 2019, Austin left his position as a fisheries biologist for the State of Texas in 2024 to begin teaching casting full-time. |
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| Bob Wagner |
Riverwood Design |
I'm grateful fishing is my favorite sport of over 65 years with fly fishing and fly tying being my primary focus the last 25 years. My background is science education and state park naturalist, living in northern Minnesota, currently serving on the regional Trout Unlimited board, thoroughly enjoying teaching fly casting, tying, and chasing all species of fish with the fly especially pike, bass, and steelhead. |
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| Nate Brumley |
Dry Fly Innovations |
Nate Brumley is the owner of Dry Fly Innovations and author of two cutting-edge dry fly books. His offering is 55+ years of experience fishing a dry fly exclusively. His presentations are rich in dry fly techniques and include videos to connect the concepts. |
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| Rick Williams |
Idaho Angler |
Rick Williams is a third-generation Idaho native, a fishery scientist, and a Master Fly Casting Instructor (SH and TH). He lives in Eagle, Idaho, with his wife Shauna and a fishing-obsessed black lab. |
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| John Wolter |
Anglers Boise |
John Wolter is the owner and operator of Anglers Fly Shop in Boise. |
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| Daniel Ritz |
Swing The Fly |
Daniel Ritz is a recovering journalist turned outdoor writer and wild fish advocate. He is the Conservation and Digital Editor of Swing The Fly Magazine and leads the For Tomorrow's Fish campaign. |
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| Kirk Handley |
Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife |
I am a fish biologist with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in Southeast Oregon. I enjoy sharing all kinds of outdoor hobbies with friends and family, including fly fishing. |
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| Scott Marchant |
Hiking Idaho |
Scott Marchant is a Boise-based guidebook author and landscape photographer. He has five hiking guidebooks in print with the latest release expected in 2025. |
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| Chris Gerono |
Boise River Guides |
Chris Gerono, owner of Boise River Guides, has guided fly fishing trips for 26 years. He is a certified casting instructor, author, and photographer. |
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| R. Chad Chorney |
Picabo Angler |
Chad is the General Manager at Picabo Angler in Picabo, ID. He is an accomplished freelance photographer and writer, with works appearing in numerous publications. |
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| Stephen Pfeiffer |
Idaho River United |
Stephen has been with IRU since 2019, focusing on fisheries and hydropower issues across Idaho, primarily campaigning to recover wild salmon and steelhead via dam removal on the Lower Snake. |
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| Tim Parrish |
Hammett Valley Fishing Adventures |
Tim Parrish is the owner/operator of Hammett Valley Fishing Adventures, offering a wide range of fishing trips from smallmouth to sturgeon fishing. |
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| Kelly Palmer |
Kootenai River Outfitters |
Kelly Palmer is the senior guide for Kootenai River Outfitters in Troy, Montana. He has been a drift boat guide on the Kootenai and its tributaries since 1997. |
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| Shane Brownell |
Cascade Anglers |
Cascade Anglers specializes in float-fishing trips on Idaho’s remote rivers and lakes, offering a unique local experience. |
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| Matt Thornton |
The Wilderness Calling |
Matt Thornton is the founder and executive director of The Wilderness Calling, a leader in conservation, education, and legacy. He has a decade of professional guiding experience. |
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| Zachary Nemelka |
Hooked On Alaska LLC |
Zachary Nemelka has been guiding hunting and fishing in Alaska for six years and has over 20 years of experience chasing big rainbows and steelhead in the region. |
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| David Raisch |
Independent Guide |
David Raisch began guiding on the South Fork in 2013, specializing in trophy trout and bass fishing with streamers. His innovative fly tying and techniques are his passion. |
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| Chuck Iossi |
Onafly Casting Instruction |
Chuck is a Fly Fishers International Certified Casting Instructor with 15 seasons of experience in the Upper Snake River drainage and conducting fly casting clinics. |
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| Michael Elsden |
FFI Certified Fly Casting Instructor |
Michael Elsden, certified by Joan Wulff and FFI, has a passion for fly casting and helping others improve their skills. |
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| Justin Karnopp |
ALLROD/TRYCD |
Justin Karnopp has guided throughout the Columbia and Missouri basins for trout, bass, steelhead, and pike, offering extensive experience as a sales representative in the industry. |
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