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The Grey Reef tail water is an excellent trout fishery. Clear, cool water from the reservoir maintains optimum water temperatures for trout populations and year round fishing opportunities.

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Age: 30
Home Town: Boise,ID
Current Residence: Casper, Wyoming
Married or Single: Married
How long have you lived and worked in Wyoming?
I have lived and worked in Wyoming since Sept. of 2005
General Education/ Work Experience?
2001-2010 Fishing Manager for Sportsman's Warehouse. I am now the Assistant Shop Manager at the Ugly Bug Fly Shop and full time guide for Crazy Rainbow Fly Fishing and Wing Shooting.
Years experience as a fly fishing guide/wingshooting guide? Where? How did you get started?
I have been guiding for four years on the North Platte. I got started by fishing and rowing with my good friend Blake Jackson who showed me the ropes. I have not looked back since!
What do you like to do when you're not working? Hobbies?
I enjoy chasing whistling wings with my dogs, Copper and Gracie, along with pursuing big game.
What do you enjoy about being a fly fishing/wingshooting guide?
Every day is new day, you never know what you are going to catch.
What is your most memorable fishing/hunting experience?
My first guide trip ever was the most memorable. My client had just caught a big fish when my client's dog decided to jump out of the boat at the exact moment I was about to net the fish! So in the end, I ended up netting a fish and a dog, my first double!
What are some destinations outside of the Rocky mountains you have fished/hunted?
I have fished many great rivers in the west: South Fork of the Boise, Owyhee, West Fork of the Bitteroot, Big Hole and Yellowstone to name a few.
Pro teams or recognition within our industry?
Orvis Endorsed Guide.
Type of drift boat?
RO Deville
One must have fly rod?
Winston BIIX
Favorite movie quote?
"Worst part is that I spent my entire life savings turning my van into a dog." - Dumb and Dumber
Advice to give people coming to fish the North Platte?
Bring your windbreakers!
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