Jake Sabus, Crazy Rainbow Fly Fishing and Wing Shooting Guide

Jake Sabus

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!