Jeff Currier's Web Links [Fishing Guides]

If you spend time on the water fly fishing world-wide as much as Jeff, your bound the meet many fishing guides and outfitters. We present here some of the best guides, with high recommendations, from someone who knows a thing or two about pleasing the traveling flyfisherman.

In this section Jeff provides links to some of the great people in the sport of fly fishing and a few of the guides he recommends and fishes with.

Gary Borger - He has been a fly fisher since 1955, and since 1972 has taught classes and lectured internationally on all aspects of fly fishing for trout and salmon. A free-lance writer and photographer and a former active member of the Outdoor Writer’s Association of America, Gary is also Midwest Field Editor for Fly Fisherman magazine, Editor at Large for the Virtual Fly Shop, and Fly Fishing Columnist for Midwest fly Fisher. He has written five best-selling books on fly fishing: “Nymphing,” “Naturals,” “ The Borger Color System,” “Designing Trout Flies,” and “Presentation.” Gary pioneered fly fishing video instruction with his release of “Nymphing” in 1982. Since then he has appeared in four videos for the 3M Company; and in cooperation with the Federation of Fly Fishers, produced the environmental video “Where The Trout Are.” His video production company has produced an additional 21, internationally acclaimed videos in the “Skills of Fly Fishing Series.” This production work has earned him a listing in “Who’s Who in Entertainment.” Gary was also a consultant on Robert Redford ’s movie “A River Runs Through It.” With his award-winning CD/cassette tape, “My Madison,” he pioneered fly fishing, nature-music audios. In addition, Gary is a the designer of the Weinbrenner Ultimate Wading Shoe, the Gary Borger Fly Vest, the Gary Borger Signature Fly Lines,, and many other innovative angling products and unique fly designs. He is a founding board member of the River Alliance of Wisconsin, a member of the Board of Governors of the Federation of Fly Fisher’s fly casting instructor certification program, a member of The Order of the Jungle Cock, Trout Unlimited, United Fly Tyers, the Federation of Fly Fishers, the American Museum of Fly Fishing, the Catskill Fly Fishing Center, and other conservation organizations. He is a recipient of the Ross Allen Merigold Complete Angler Memorial Award, the Charles K. Fox Rising Trout Award, the Joan and Lee Wullf Conservation award, and is internationally recognized for his conservation efforts; in recognition of this work he received the first Lew Jewett Memorial Life Membership in the Federation of Fly Fishers in 1979. Gary is currently Executive Vice President of Targus Fly and Feather, Inc.

Josh Graffam has a new Blog on the internet, "Yoshi Fish - Lessons on life from a trout bum with a skiing problem". After graduating from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in business and computer science, Josh decided to make good use of his new skills and pursue a professional career in fly fishing. Currently he is licensed to guide in New York, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and permitted throughout Wyoming. During the spring months, Josh travels to the Delaware River on the New York/Pennsylvania border, which boasts some of the best dry fly fishing east of the Rockies. While on the Delaware, he guides and instructs for Al Caucci's Delaware River Club. At the end of the high season, he leaves the Northeast and return to his home for nine months out of the year: Jackson, Wyoming. When in Jackson, Josh works of Jack Dennis' Fly Shop, where he is permitted to guide on the Snake, South Fork of the Snake, Green, and New Fork Rivers. During the winter months Josh Graffam is the manager at a Jackson Hole ski shop, Pepi Stiegler Sports, which allows him plenty of time for skiing.

Mark Kuhn - Born and raised in Aurora, CO, Mark took on fly fishing during freshman year of high school. At that time, fly fishing was an enjoyable activity he did on a somewhat regular basis. Mark continued to enjoy the sport through college at the University of Colorado, where he earned a BS in Finance. By his senior year there, he knew working in a big city in a cubicle, and managing hedge funds, was not for him.

Having visited Jackson Hole Wyoming and the greater Yellowstone area a few times in high school, Mark thought of moving there after college. He interviewed at a few of the banks in Jackson and applied at Jack Dennis as a backup. He must give credit to his father, Kevin, for initiating Mark to do so.

Mark Kuhn received a call from Jeff Currier, the fly fishing manager at Jack Dennis Sports, a few weeks after his visit. He offered Mark a job in the fly shop, and long story short, he took it. That acceptance has become the best decision of his life. Mark has fished and learned more than he could have ever imagined. Mark feels he has found what life is really all about....doing and living what you’re passionate about.

Visit the website of Tyler Befus. Tyler has been flyfishing since he was old enough to sit in a baby backpack. Even though Tyler resides in the heart of Colorado's trout country he is also an avid warmwater and saltwater angler. He has fished extensively in the Rocky Mountains for trout and has traveled to Alaska in search of giant pike and sheefish, California for mako and blue sharks, Texas for redfish, the Midwest for bass and panfish, and Japan for yamame, amago, iwanna and sea bass. He views flyfishing as an adventure and much more than just catching fish. It is Tyler's ambition to introduce more kids and families to the sport of flyfishing. He does this through his book "A Kid's Guide to Flyfishing" and by lecturing and speaking at numerous sport shows, clubs and schools around the country each year. Not only is Tyler Befus an accomplished fly fisher, but he is also a recognized fly tyer. His flies have appeared in flyfishing magazines and catalogs. He shares his knowledge of fly tying on the fly tying tutorial page of his web site. On his site you can order Tyler's book, learn flyfishing and fly tying tips, view his upcoming events schedule, follow Tyler and his family's flyfishing adventure through his blog page, or book him to speak at your next club meeting or banquet.
Flyfishing is away of life for Tyler and his family and he welcomes the opportunity to share his passion for the sport with you. Begin your adventure today!

Captain Bruce Chard - Florida fly fishing guide specializing in permit! Bring it on! Permit is the top of the crop! To get your photo with one of these slammin' fish is something to brag about. These fish are smart, spooky, and fight like Mohammed Ali! Capt. Chard's permit stomping grounds stretch from the lower Florida Keys to Key West, and the magical Marquesas Keys. This area of the Florida Keys better know as PERMATOPIA, offers some of the best Flyfishing for permit in the world. A double dose of both permit and Capt. Chard will leave ya coming back for more!

Jonathan Boulton has a double Major in Zoology and Geography and has been involved in eco-tourism and conservation management in South Africa and Botswana for some years. Johnathan started his own fly-fishing consultancy, Mavungana Flyfishing Consultants South Africa, based at the Mavungana Flyfishing Center. As well as guiding local and overseas fly fishers to top destinations on the subcontinent, Jonathan writes for both our national flyfishing magazines and owns a very successful flyfishing retail business. He is a qualified REFFIS instructor, and the only internationally certified full time flyfishing instructor in South Africa. Jonathan has trained up three young guides, John Thoebala, Selby Zulu and Collen Shabangu, they currently take out both overseas and local clientele, and number amongst the countries most accomplished and experienced fly fishermen.

Scott Smith is a full time fly fishing guide with his base at Jack Dennis Sports in beautiful Jackson Hole Wyoming. Since childhood Scott has been totally captivated by the outdoors and especially fishing ... discovering fly fishing early in my life and it has since evolved into a lifelong journey. Scott is now on-line to communicate to friends and clients, new and old, what an amazing contribution this sport brings to our lives and of course, get us all excited about our next visit to fishy waters ... enjoy!

FlyGuy's Guide Service is owned by Loren Williams. He is an accomplished fly angler with over 3 decades of angling and tying experience. Loren is considered one of the best teaching guides on New York's Salmon River where he guides for salmon, trout, and steelhead using traditional fly-fishing techniques. Loren is also a very accomplished commercial, demonstrative, and creative fly dresser. His tying skills earned him selection as the first ever Fly Fishing Team USA official fly tyer in 2005.

Pennine Guide Services - are the only complete game fishing guide service for the rivers, streams and lakes in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire areas of England dedicated to the needs of visiting trout and grayling anglers from home or abroad.

Strike Adventure - Quality Angling Experiences. Want to Catch Big New Zealand Trout? Want the Most Exciting Range of Fishing Options With the Best Fishing Guides? strike Adventure combines the experience and talent of two of New Zealand’s best known guides, Tony Entwistle and Zane Mirfin. Take advantage of this pedigree and experience true adventure with the Strike Adventure Team. Now there is a better way .... ‘Experience True Adventure’

Latitude 32 Sportfishing - Captain Dave Kwak is a USCG licensed captain that has been fishing the waters off Southern California and Mexico since 1991. Just as comfortable at the helm of a large 60' sportfisher or a personable 22' center console, Capt. Dave will make sure your trip is enjoyable and safe. Dave, a father of two, loves to introduce people of all ages & experiences to the joys of fishing. Jeff fished with Dave in the fall of 2007 where he caught lots of blue shark on the fly.

Waterside Mb. is a site dedicated to fly fishing in Manitoba Canada as explored Will Milne and some dedicated friends, who are based primarily in Winnipeg. Will is fortunate to be surrounded by some extraordinary fisheries and some of the most exciting fly fishing opportunities an angler could hope to wish for, from the world class tackle testing Red River catfish and carp, to the simple joy of fishing the beautiful and delicate Roseau River for Walleye and Goldeye. If one thing can be said for certain, it is, that fly fishing in Manitoba is never static. The development of new patterns and tactics, in the pursuit of Manitoba's world class trophy fish, is the core spirit of fly fishing there. The species, introduced and native, and the waters in Manitoba offer the angler the opportunity to employ virtually every fly fishing tactic and style. Take a look around their web site and feel free to contact them with any questions or suggestions. If you have a love of fly fishing in all its aspects, you'll love exploring Waterside Mb.

The Hook Up is the premier fishing guide service and adventure company in Arizona. Their fishing guide service and fishing outfitter service features the elite fishing guides in Arizona, as well as the finest fishing equipment and the finest fleet of fishing boats in Arizona. With permitted access to more fishing water than any other fishing guide service or fishing outfitter in Arizona!

Trey Sharp runs the Hacks Flyfishing Blog and 3S Adentures Fly Fishing Guide Service. Trey was born and raised in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He developed a love for the outdoors and fishing at an early age. . Many childhood days were spent on the areas rivers and streams fishing with his mentor and best friend, Trey's father. By high school he was sneeking out to camp on the Henry's Fork with friends for the "opener". Trey Scharp graduated from Jackson Hole High School in 1996 and left Jackson to go to the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming. While at the University of Wyoming he met his future wife, Shelby. Her passion for travel was infectious and together they have fished throughout the world. Shelby, a Steamboat Springs, Colorado native, introduced Trey to the Yampa river and for 6 seasons while he guided fishermen on it's riffles and runs. Trey also returned to his home town every August and September to guide fishermen on those home waters. Trey Scharp began guiding in Argentina in 2000. Patagonia got under his skin and so he returned every winter. In 2004 Trey and his wife were presented with an opportunity to manage a small guest ranch in Jackson Wyoming. It afforded them the opportunity to live and work with Trye's life long business partner, his wife. Trey Scharp still guides the local waters throughout the summer, and then returns to Patagonia in the winter. They both love to fish, and enjoy sharing their passion for the sport with everyone.

Captain Brett Jolly, owner of Jolly's Great Lakes Charters is a US Coast Guard Licensed Charter Captain and Tournament Angler from Green Bay Wisconsin. Brett has been fishing for 28 years and guiding part time for the past 7 years. In 2008 he will be guiding full time on Green Bay and Lake Michigan. Jolly's Great Lakes Charteris committed to providing the best fishing experience possible to his clients. Not only will you catch fish during a trip with Brett, but you will become a better fisherman. Captain Jolly will involve you in all aspects of the trip, everything from setting lines to fish location and lure selection. The Captain specializes in Muskie, Walleye and Trout and Salmon trips, but can also accommodate anglers looking for other species such as perch, catfish, bass, or pike. Brett fishes from a fully rigged Tuffy 2060 DS; his boat is capable of handling nearly every fishing condition Mother Nature throws its way. The boat can accommodate up to three anglers per trip. All fishing gear is provided by Captain Jolly. Brett only uses top of the line gear such as St. Croix Rods and Reels, and Frabill nets, tip-ups and ice shelters.

Zach is a fishing hunting maniac and has put up an awesome blog on the world-wide web. Zach is an professional flyishing guide, ties bitchin' steelhead flies and has that fish bum attitude down to a "T". Check out the great photos and commentary on the Fish Hunter Chronicles.

Tie ‘n’ Fly Outfitters are located at Buddina on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. Being a specialist saltwater fly fishing outfitter means that you can expect the latest information on fly fishing innovations, a wide selection of fly fishing tackle, fly tying materials and accessories as well as opportunity to access the newest products on the market. Their comprehensive guiding service, tuition and adventure travel packages are designed to share some of the best fly fishing opportunities available in Australia and around the world.

A native of New Jersey and a University of Colorado Graduate, Mark Fuller moved to Wyoming thirteen years ago looking for a lifestyle change and better access to paradise. He is a fishing guide for Jack Dennis Outdoor Shop in Jackson, Wyoming. Through Jack Dennis, Mark is licensed to guide anglers on the Snake River, the Green River, the New Fork River, as well as numerous streams and lakes in Yellowstone National Park. He is also a licensed to guide in eastern Idaho on the South Fork of the Snake through Heise Expeditions. When not guiding, Mark Fuller can usually be found trout fishing in Wyoming, Idaho or Montana, or, chasing Permit on the flats of Mexico with his wife Rachael and daughter Charlotte.

Originally from Ohio, Neil Chamberlin did not start fly fishing until a little over a decade ago. Since that time his life has been completely consumed by the sport. These days Neil works as a fly fishing guide, primarily for Jack Dennis Sports in Jackson, Wyoming. When not guiding, Neil devotes almost all of his free time and money to the pursuit of fish across America and the world. Neil has two blogs on the net, JH Trout and Lost in New Zealand, where you can follow his fishing adventures.