WCA Fly Fishing Guides:AJ SANDERSBorn and bred a true outdoorsman, AJ grew up planting and harvesting on the plains of Iowa. His overwhelming desire to explore the mountains and rivers brought him to Jackson Hole in 1996 where he quickly made a name for himself as one of the valleys top fishing guides and skiing instructors. AJ has an innate ability to discern anglers skill and comfort levels and works hard to create a fun and challenging learning environment. He loves to work with anglers of all abilities, but his uncanny talent lies in his gift to turn the first-day novice into a competent angler. AJ lives in Jackson with his wife Tory and two boys, Atticus and Oliver.
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BILL HAPPERSETTA thirty-year resident of Jackson Hole, Bill Happersett has been guiding for 25+ years and was one of the original WCA fly fishing guides. He guided 5 years on Little Cayman Island in B.W.I. for bonefish, baby tarpon, and permit. Bill has been with Bressler Outfitters/WorldCast Anglers since day one in the early 80’s. The thrill is not gone!
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BRAD BOYERBrad is from Baltimore, Maryland where he grew up hunting and fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. Brad attended Washington College in Chestertown, MD where he earned a degree in Business Management. During his college summers Brad worked as a fly fishing guide at the A Bar A Ranch in Encampment, WY. After graduating Brad made the move to Jackson full time. He now spends his summers guiding and winters skiing and fishing.
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BRENDA SWINNEY![]() Brenda grew up in the Kansas City area, fishing with her family in the Missouri Ozarks for crappie, bass and catfish. She attended the Kansas City Art Institute and earned her BFA in Painting from the University of Kansas. After a decade-long career as a chef, and finding herself headed toward the wedding catering industry, she chose instead to head west and pursue her wildest dream (at the time, that is) of being a flyfishing guide. She attended Western Rivers Guide School in 1997, and has happily guided on the South Fork each summer since. Brenda has been featured on Flyfish Television and Sporting Fly’s Snake River Idaho DVD. Her “Plan B” (her friends call her “B”) fly pattern is a local favorite and was featured in Fly Tyer magazine. Brenda spends her winters in her Kansas City studio painting landscapes from the South Fork of the Snake River and Greater Yellowstone Territory. You can view her art at a couple of local fly shops and on her website, www.mightyreel.com. Brenda is an excellent teacher who has won over many rookies with her passion and patience. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned angler, you can expect a day spent with Brenda to improve your casting, technique, knowledge and enjoyment of fly fishing.
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BRIAN GROSETH![]() The lure of the Tetons and the endless fishing opportunities around Jackson Hole brought Brian here from Colorado. After completion of the Western Rivers Guide School, he found his calling. He’s a knowledgeable and friendly guide whose energy and enthusiasm are highlighted while on the river. Whether you’re just a beginner or a seasoned veteran with a fly rod, you’ll have an enjoyable experience with “G”.
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BRIAN JOHNSON![]() Brian was introduced to fly fishing at a young age in backcountry streams in his home state of Colorado. His outdoor pursuits, eventually led him to the University of Montana in Missoula. He spent all of his free time chasing wild trout in local fisheries of Rock Creek, The Big Blackfoot and Bitterroot Rivers. This love for rivers led him into guiding both rafting and fly fishing trips in the rivers surrounding Glacier National Park and Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. The combination of premier trout streams and towering mountains eventually led him to Jackson Hole. Brian cherishes every moment spent on the water, continually looking forward to teaching and sharing his knowledge, experience, and love for the sport with guests on the river.
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BRIAN MCCABE![]() Brian grew up in Idaho and Wisconsin and has dedicated his life to enjoying the outdoors. From skiing the mountains of Colorado to kayaking the rivers of North Carolina, his journeys have taken him through the cycles of water, I live my life for gravity motion. Brian has worked many aspects of the fly-fishing industry and is represented his knowledge and ideas. In 1999 he started his guiding career under the WorldCast Anglers outfitting license and has spend every summer since showing off what Idaho and Wyoming have to offer. Brian’s up beat attitude and excitement of the outdoors can be seen with a day on the water with him. He loves a blank slate to work with and is patient with those who may be lesser experienced in fly-fishing.
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CASEY BIRKHOLZEver since picking up a fly rod at the age of three, Casey had a crazy fascination with fish. He would play sick in elementary school to go fish the local pond for perch. Guiding since 1999, that same fascination has never grown old on Casey. In fact, “When I am not thinking about fishing, I am still thinking about fishing!” He was lucky enough to grow up very close to the Henry’s Fork River, and still to this day thinks it is the “Perfect” river. Casey spends the winter teaching history to high school students in North Ogden, Utah. A true educator in the classroom and on the water, Casey has the knowledge and patience for the true beginner as well as the seasoned fly fishing veteran. Casey has been featured on the Outdoor Channel and enjoys the true guiding lifestyle. His goal is to get people to simply forget about the outside world for just one day while you are in his boat. If you are looking for a float trip on the South Fork, a walk/wade trip on the Ranch, or whitewater in the Teton Canyon, Casey can do it all.
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CLIFF KNIGHT
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CRAIG RICHARDSON
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CURT HAMBYCurt grew up in Texas where he learned early to enjoy fishing and other outdoor sports. He attended Baylor University with and BBA in marketing. He raced and worked in the bicycling industry, moved to Austin and then to Boulder, CO. Fly fishing was becoming more of a passion than a hobby, he started guiding in the Summit Co area and made a move to Jackson, WY where he has guided for 20 years on local rivers and lakes. If asked his favorite he would probably would say the Teton Canyon. Off season, Curt skis as a job with the Jackson Hole Ski Patrol and in the spring hosts bonefish trips to the Bahamas. He lives in Victor, ID with his wife, Shannon and daughter, Cadence.
Curt Is an ambassador or pro staffs with Clackacraft drift boats, Hatch Reels, Fishpond, Scott Fly rods, Seaholm Automatic watches, and a Howler Brothers Ambassador
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ERIC EZELL
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ERIK WHITE![]() Erik White (Whitey) was raised in Truckee, California near Lake Tahoe, and is now a resident of Driggs, Idaho. Most of Erik’s youth was consumed with fishing and whitewater rafting in the Sierras. Erik’s ten year whitewater guiding career, brought him all over Northern California, Colorado, Arizona, Mexico, and finally to Idaho. Here he led six day wilderness trips on the Middle Fork of the Salmon combining whitewater and fly fishing. After five seasons on the Middle Fork of the Salmon, he migrated to the rivers in the beautiful Teton area. Guiding since 1990, his experience will ensure you a good day on the water! Erik believes that a good day fishing should not only include catching fish, but should also be an escape into the beauty of these amazing rivers!
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GEOFF JOHNSON
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GEORGE FALLON
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GEORGE WHITE
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Heather Munn
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HOPE STRONG
![]() Hope Strong came to Teton Valley in the summer of 2001 to work for the Teton Valley News as a reporter and photographer. He graduated from the Western Rivers Guide School weeks after his departure from the Teton Valley News and has worked in the fishing industry during the past years in North and South America. The combination of Hope’s love of area rivers and his passion for storytelling and news reporting create a special day on the water for any angler of any skill level. Hope and his wife, Janice, live in Tetonia, ID with their son Hope the V.
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JACK GARROW
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JACKSON KNOLL
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JESSE WILLCOX
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JOE HARRIS
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JOEY MAXIM
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JT EIGEL
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KASEY COLLINS![]() Kasey’s life-long adventure of fishing began on Badger Creek here in Teton Valley, Idaho. As a boy, he fished for cutthroat trout with live grasshoppers. Now the proud father to son Jacob and daughter Carly, Kasey has enjoyed a long career guiding the incredible fly fishing water around Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Teton Valley, Idaho area. Creator of the renowned “Creature” dry fly, Kasey loves tying flies, sneaking up on picky fish, and can occasionally be found hunting bonefish in the Bahamas. Kasey is actively involved with Teton Valley Trout Unlimited chapter and works to restore and protect the majestic Teton River and its tributaries. Fishing with Kasey is an exciting experience where “fun is the first priority… and catching fish sure is fun!”
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KEITH SMITH![]() Keith Smith is native to Wyoming. Born in Casper he has been fortunate to fish a lot of water in the great state of Idaho and Wyoming. From the far reaches of Laramie to the Tetons, he has fished it all. Keith attended Casper College and the University of Wyoming where he studied biology. When Keith was not in school, he worked on guest ranches throughout Wyoming as a wrangler, fishing guide and hunting guide. Drawn to the allure of the Tetons, Keith pursued his passion for the outdoors where he hunts, fishes and spends as much time outdoors as possible. Keith now lives in Victor, ID where you will be hard pressed to find him standing around. Always on the prowl for some excitement, he brings a vivid flavor to guiding for WorldCast Anglers.
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KEVIN EMERY
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MARK BULJAN
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MIKE JANSSENMike was born in Lausanne, Switzerland and moved to the states as a young child. After graduating from St. Lawrence University in 93’ and attending the Western Rivers Professional Guide School in 94’, he began guiding. Mike is a WCA Head Guide and instructor for the Western Rivers Guide School. He was also the Jackson Hole One Fly Top Guide winner in 03’ and 18’. The mountain life fueled a fueled Mike’s passions of fishing and skiing. During the winter, He has worked at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort as an instructor, guide, trainer and examiner for almost 30 years. He has 3 wonderful kids, Nick, Owen and Stella; all of which enjoy the mountain life. One of his daily goals are that his guests walk away with more knowledge than they came with. He enjoys the challenges and looks forward to guiding vicariously through the anglers that hop into his boat If anyone would like to tattoo his boat, the invitation is there!
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MIKE MEDVECZ![]() Originally from the Midwest, Mike spent his youth exploring the lakes and river systems of northern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Even with the distraction of the many spring fed creeks and rivers within the vicinity of UW-Madison, he earned undergrad and graduate degrees studying wildlife biology and environmental monitoring, including a few courses in entomology. After graduating, Mike followed his passion for open spaces and wild trout where his enthusiasm for the sport of fly fishing became an obsession. Continuing wildlife work allowed him to fish many remote and pristine areas of the Northwest and much of Alaska. Mike then decided to make his living doing what he enjoys most. Mike takes pleasure in teaching others and finds as much satisfaction in seeing his friends and clients catch fish as he does in catching them himself. His patience, appreciation for the natural world, and drive for success make a day in Mike’s boat one to be remembered.
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MIKEY HEMKENS![]() Mikey is originally from Eureka, Missouri and has been fishing ever since he was in diapers. Growing up in the Mid-west, he spent most of his spring and summer days chasing catfish, bass, bluegill, and crappie. Mikey is the 6th of 7 children but his two older brothers changed his angling life by teaching him how to fly fish. In high school Mikey traveled the globe fishing on the U.S. National Youth Fly Fishing Team. In 2008, he placed 9th individually out of 60 competitors in the World Championships held in Portugal. Mikey graduated with a Communications degree from DePauw University in the spring of 2011 where he played four years of varsity football. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a complete beginner, Mikey will share his knowledge of the outdoors with anyone who steps in his boat. Mikey’s sense of humor and easy going attitude make for a great day on the water no matter what the fishing conditions are like.
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NATHAN MACHEEL![]() After graduating from high school in Madison, Wisconsin, Nathan moved to Bozeman, Montana to attend college. While studying marketing and entrepreneurship, Nathan spent his first summer in Gardiner, Montana as a raft guide. Here he developed a passion for the river. The next seven summers were spent on the Flathead river system near Glacier National Park as a multi-day trip leader for rafting and fishing trips in the Bob Marshall Wildness. He now spends his summers guiding in the lower Yellowstone Ecosystem around Jackson Hole and Teton Valley and winters in Salt Lake City, UT.
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NOLAN BLUNTZER![]() Nolan is originally from New Braunfels Texas. If he had to choose to do one thing for the rest of his life, it would be guiding and helping others enjoy the sport. Introduced to fly fishing by a family friend when he was teenager, he has developed a passion for the sport that continues to grow today. Nolan has been fortunate enough to travel to many international destination to fish for different species; however, he believes that the Teton Valley and Snake River drainages are the finest in the world. His outgoing personality, patience, and desire to help his clients succeed make him a great match for novices and experts. When he is not guiding, he enjoys tying flies and spending time with his wife Katherine, daughter Nora Jane, and labrador Stella.
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PETE ERICKSON![]() Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Pete received an early introduction to fly fishing. His parent’s love of the sport enabled him to experience some of the world’s great fly fishing Meccas at a very young age. Pete has explored places such as: Alaska, Florida, British Columbia, Europe, the Olympic Peninsula and the Rockies. Pete received his B.A. in Journalism from the University of Oregon, and then his Masters in English from Boise State University. Combining his love of fishing and teaching, Pete is a 9th grade English teacher as well as an accomplished guide. Pete has appeared on ESPN, ESPN2, Verses, ABC Sports, and The Outdoor Channel. Pete is a member of the Clackacraft Pro-staff. Pete also won the 2008 National Team Championship with the USA Fly Fishing Team. He also adds an ESPN Outdoor Games Gold Medal to his list of accomplishments.
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RYAN CHRISTENSEN![]() Ryan grew up in Idaho a fifth generation potato farmer. He comes from a long line of outdoorsmen. Living in Eastern Idaho it was no accident fishing and skiing are his favorite past times. After completing Western Rivers guide school he knew what he wanted to do. He is eager to continue the quest to learn more about the Rivers and fishing, knowing it is an endless journey. Ryan loves sharing his knowledge and enjoys interacting with people from all over. Whether fishing with a beginner or and experienced
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SKYLAR VAN WAVEREN
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TIM WATTERS
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TREVOR WINETrevor started teaching people to cast fly rods and catch fish in northern Virgina and Maryland in 1997. He migrated to the Lake Tahoe area and guided from 1999 until 2007. Since 2007, Trevor has been working with WorldCast Anglers. He is a full time guide 8 months of the year. The other 4 months are filled with fishing, duck hunting, upland bird hunting and snowboarding in the Tetons. Trevor is well educated in all techniques of fly casting and fly fishing. Combined with his good stories and warm nature laughter, a day on the water with Trevor is always full of learning, fun and excitement.
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VANCE FREED![]() Vance Freed began his fly fishing odyssey at age 10 in his hometown of Trumbull, CT where he would rise before dawn to pursue the resident sunfish in the neighborhood pond. This was only the beginning of many glaring signs that would lead him to his future career as a guide. 20 years later, having naturally undergone the metamorphosis that would leave guiding as his most obvious and beloved livelihood, he said goodbye to his job in television, spent three days camping and fishing on the famed Housatonic River in CT and headed west. Vance is one of the head guides. He guides upwards of 130 days a year on the South Fork, Snake, Salt, Green and Teton rivers. He has also served as our Camp Manager and guide at Los Torres Lodge in South America during 2006 and was the second American to ever work as a guide in the Seychelles Islands, located 1000 miles off the coast of South Africa in the majestic Indian Ocean. Now a resident of Jackson, WY, Vance divides his time guiding and fishing over the entire western United States. He has many clients he now counts as friends and the unique aura of a man that truly loves his job.
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WILL EZELL
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ZACH BARRETTZack Barrett, originally from Boston Massachusetts, found his way to the Tetons via the University of Montana in Missoula, MT with a short stay in Colorado. He now calls Driggs and the surrounding waters his home. Zack is a patient and hard working guide who believes the best friendships are made on the river. Whether you are a seasoned angler or just trying something new, Zack will adjust to your skill level and give you a memorable fishing experience.
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