Idaho Fly Fishing Guides

Born and raised in the Treasure Valley, Andrew spent his childhood hiking, camping and fishing in the deep woods and high mountain lakes where his father taught he and his brothers to fly fish. Spending the daylight hours exploring the rivers and trails, often returning to worried parents, Andrew knew there was something special about the breathtaking vistas, incredible wildlife and the plethora of fish.

Fly fishing became his sport of choice, as he put aside his interests in snowboarding, golf and skiing in pursuit of time on the rivers. It was common to find Andrew on the Owyhee, South Fork, and the Wood River Valley rivers 2 or 3 times a week, where he continually perfected his skills. It was during these times when he met fly shop manager, Dave Tucker, who hired Andrew and encouraged him to follow and hone his ever growing talents. Andrew was intrigued with Dave’s natural ability to interact with the outdoors and nature.

Andrew is passionate and eager to share his experiences and knowledge with beginning, experienced and advanced fly fishers on some of the most desirable rivers in the West. Andrews favorite quote from Sir John Buchan; “The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of that which is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope.”

Born and raised in Boise, Derek has more than 20 years’ experience fishing in Southwest Idaho and Oregon on rivers like the South Fork, Bigwood and Silvercreek as well as the Owyhee. He enjoys backcountry fishing in the high mountain lakes and streams as well as steelhead and sturgeon fishing.

An exceptional streamer and nymph fisherman, Derek is passionate about fishing and enjoys teaching others and helping them to catch more fish. Always looking to improve his skills, Derek enjoys meeting other fisherman, sharing river knowledge, techniques and tips. For Derek, “It is just as exciting to hook a fish myself as it is to hand a fellow fisherman a new fly and watch him hook a big one.”

Derek spent most of his career as a chef in various restaurants in Downtown Boise. He has a vast knowledge of the food scene as well as many hidden Idaho attractions. When not on the river, you will find him mountain biking, snowboarding or playing outside with his family.

Jordan was born and raised in Meridian, Idaho. Growing up in Idaho he had the luxury to hunt and fish starting from a very young age. It didn’t matter if he was catching rainbows on the Boise River or shooting ducks on the Snake; Jordan managed to spend a lot of time outdoors, which helped develop his appreciation for nature.
He was first introduced to fly tying in high school where he took an Entomology class. It was there that he learned all of the basic patterns and techniques that helped build a solid foundation, and he developed a passion for fly fishing and tying that continues to grow.
In 2010 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy to become a Hospital Corpsman. For 3 years he was stationed in Twenty-nine Palms, California, and was assigned to 1st Battalion 7th Marines as a Team Corpsman in a Sniper Platoon. He was sent to Southern Afghanistan where he did a 9 month combat deployment.
Jordan was finally able to move back to the Treasure Valley in the summer of 2015 with an even greater appreciation for the great outdoors. Since coming back he has been able to refine his fly fishing and tying techniques on the Owyhee and South Fork of the Boise. Jordan loves being in the great outdoors and sharing that passion with others.