Guide Trips

My guide philosophy is to teach the techniques that will allow the client to catch fish for a life time. While on a guide trip with me, you will improve your casting, insect identification, proper fly presentation, fly pattern selection, reading the water, fish identification and anything else that will increase the number of fish you catch. I take pride in knowing my clients will be able to fish Eastern Sierra waters confidently with the techniques I teach them.

Wade - Walk in Trips

I offer full- and half-day trips to accommodate your skill level, interest or fly fishing needs. I can teach specific skills on these trips like a drag-free drift while fishing a dry fly, nymph fishing, European nymphing techniques, specific waters i.e the lower Owens River, and proven techniques that catch trout. I will match your fly-fishing skills and needs with the conditions available at the time of your trip.

Includes: Rod and reel, terminal tackle, all flies on trip, lunch on full day trips and water

Not included: Valid California fishing license which can be purchased at www.wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Online-Sales, transportation, waders, rain gear and access fees Gratuities not included, but always appreciated!

Float Tube Trips

These trips are ideal for the fly-fishing angler wanting to explore still waters of the Sierra. A float tube is an intimate way to fish still waters allowing the fly-fisher to get up close and personal with the fish and the insects. Dry fly, nymphing and streamer fishing techniques are all excellent ways of fly fishing from a float tube. Still waters produce the biggest fish of the season. I offer full- and half-day trips. Clients must provide their own float tubes, waders and fins.

Includes: Rod and reel, terminal tackle, all flies on trip, lunch on full day trips and water

Not included: Valid California fishing license which can be purchased at www.wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Online-Sales, transportation, waders, float tubes, fins, rain gear and access fees

Gratuities not included, but always appreciated!

Introduction to fly fishing:

This half-day, five-hour guide trip is designed for the novice who wants an introduction to fly fishing.  You’ll learn the basic principles of fly fishing including casting, knots, entomology, a balanced fly fishing outfit, proper catch and release techniques, fly pattern selection, fly fishing etiquette, reading moving water, and how to fight a fish. These techniques will be taught at the local park and on a local Eastern Sierra water. Upon completion of this trip clients will have a basic understanding of fly fishing and have the confidence to practice the techniques they have learned on the waters of the Eastern Sierra.

Includes: Use of rod and reel, terminal tackle, all flies on trip, ropes for practicing knot tying, a fly fishing beginner hand out, and water

Not included: Valid California fishing license which can be purchased at www.wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Online-Sales, transportation, waders, and rain gear

Gratuities not included, but always appreciated!