Krayfish is a Wyoming native and has worked in the fly fishing biz since he was 12 years old. Kray started in the Fly shop but soon realized he had to be out on the water. “The Fish” as he is affectionately called around the shop, has been guiding for 8 years now, and is great guide as well as fisherman. Kray is now one of the top guides on the North Platte and Wind Rivers in Wyoming. He is one of the most requested guides and is a pleasure to fish with. His enthusiasm is contagious. To sum up, Kray was born into it, grew up with it, and now lives for it.
Scott Smith, native to North Georgia has been kickin' around creeks and rivers his entire life and has drawn from that a level of understanding that has lead him to devote his life to the sport of flyfishing.
"Guiding is my passion and I couldn't ask for a better hub and arena than Jackson Hole."Scott is head guide for Jack Dennis and makes his "office" in the Clackacraft 15' LP, the perfect guide boat for every type water, big or small, fast or still. In the winter, Scott is top bootfitter at Pepi Stiegler Sports in Teton Village, Wy and when not skiing, he dreams of saltwater magic.
Anndee grew up on the headwater of the North Platte River in Saratoga, Wyo. She has been fanatical about fishing and the outdoors since she was eleven years old, and the passion for fly fishing and guiding continues to grow.
She currently owns Fly llc, a women’s guiding service, and designs clothing for women anglers. (www.fly-llc.com) She rows a pink and black 16 LP. She has spent many, many days on the river, not only with clients, but fishing on her own. There is nothing she would rather be doing than rowing her Clacka or fishing out of the front of it.
She guides for Cowboy Drifters on the North Platte in Casper, Wyoming and runs trips through her own business, Fly, in Saratoga and Casper. In the winter she teaches at a high school in Torrington, Wyoming.
Steve Mock - Victor, Idaho
Occupation: Owner and Guide of Current Destinations, a one-on-one flyfishing experience, philosopher, knots expert
Hometown: Victor, Idaho
(Home of the Spud Drive-in)
Rivers Guided: Madison, Gallatin, Jefferson, Big Hole, Henry's Fork, Snake, Green, Yellowstone National Park, Colorado, Blue, South Platte, Williams Fork, Hebgen Lake, Quake Lake, Ennis Lake
Years Guiding: 15 plus
Favorite Method of Delivery: 'Strippin Big Junk'
Favorite Flies: Sex Dungeon, Butt Monkey
Favorite River: Whatever's fishin'
Fly Fishing Hero: My dad
Secret Spot: Quake Lake by the "dead tree!"
Other Favorites: Backcountry skiing, speycasting for steelies, cheap red wine, lying (come on, I'm a guide!), my dog, Io
ERIK AUNE began guiding for the family business, the Absorka Angler, in Cody, WY. In 1998 he began a full-time gig at the North Platte Lodge, making him one the first guides on the Grey Reef stretch of the North Platte. Thousands of days on the water and a strong work ethic make him an unquestionable authority on the North Platte.
TRENT TATUM found his passion for fly fishing while growing up on the gulf coast of Texas and Louisiana. He moved to Wyoming to earn a degree in Fisheries Biology at the University of Wyoming. A member of the Scott pro-staff, Trent has spent 9 years guiding on the North Platte, from the Miracle Mile to Casper. Co-owner of the North Platte Lodge and The Reef Fly Shop, Trent rows a 16LP with mountain driftboat oars.
Boots Allen
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Boots Allen is a third generation fly fishing guide, fly tier, and outdoor writer from Jackson. Each season he uses his 15 ft. low profile ClackaCraft to guide 80+ trips on the Green and Snake Rivers in Wyoming and Idaho. During the off-season, Boots demonstrates his fly tying skills at expos throughout the country,writes fly fishing and tying articles for national magazines, and travels throughout Central Asia, where he casts to Taimen and Atlantic Salmon. In 2004, Boots was the top guide in the prestigious Jackson Hole One Fly Tournament. You can reach Boots atfrontiers@blissnet.com
Jason Hamrick
Casper, Wyoming
Jason Hamrick is a native Wyoming life-long fishing bum. He fishes and guides with a passion that is second to none, and was a collegiate athlete, so working hard is not out of the ordinary.
Jason has been guiding on the North Platte River as long as anyone around. Formerly the head guide for Crazy Rainbow Fly Fishing, he is now running his own "new show" on the river with his brother, Mark.
Jason lives in Swan Valley, Idaho and guides on the South Fork of the Snake. He is presently assistant director of fishing at the Lodge at Palisades Creek, an Orvis Endorsed lodge on the banks of the South Fork. In 2003. Jason was Top Guide on the South Fork in the prestigious Jackson Hole One Fly. Jason has been guiding for 9 years and rowing a Clacka for 7. This is what Jason has to say about his 15LP ClackaCraft:
"ClackaCraft's industry leading tunnel hull design and overall durability make the boat a dream to row!"
You can reach Jason at:
The Lodge at Palisades Creek 208-483-2222
or his home 208-483-3101
Rhett J. Bain
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Rhett spends a lot of time in a driftboat. Rain, snow, cold ... no problem for Rhett. This has given Rhett a real insight to the habits of some very large trout. Rhett owns Reel Deal Anglers based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He has been guiding in the Rocky Mountains for 12 years and is presently guiding in Wyoming, Idaho, Montana and Argentina. Rhett's enthusiasm is contagious. After spending a day or week on the river with Rhett, you will realize why his clients return year after year. You can check out his web site at www.reeldealanglers.com.
Will Frohlich
Victor, Idaho
Isn't this one of the biggest browns you have ever seen? Will caught this fish on the North Platte. Will guides on the North Platte in the spring and then moves up to Jackson Hole in the summer and fall and guides on the Snake and South Fork. Will uses ClackaCrafts 16lp andthe new Mountain Driftboat Oar.
If you want to fish with one of Wyoming's and Idaho's top guides, contact Will Frohlich at cutthroatfro@yahoo.com.