Jump to content

Guide Recommendations?


Recommended Posts

  • Replies 35
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

I wasn't sure Justin guided. If so I would go with him. He contributes more here than the others.

SIO3

Justin and his wife are good people. I am looking forward to using their services this summer.

everything in this post is purely opinion and is said to annoy you.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Justin and his wife are good people. I am looking forward to using their services this summer.

Not to be argumentative here, but GREAT people.

I have spent most of my money on fly fishing and beer. The rest I just wasted.

xfcakj.jpg

The latest Trout Commander blog post: Niangua River Six Pack

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I am aware of what river it is but I guess big water wasn't a good phrase. The streams I have fished (Maramec Springs, Bennett, Montauk, and Taney) only offer a total of a few miles of wadeable stream and I have been limited to that space.

"Of all the liars among mankind, the fisherman is the most trustworthy."

"There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot."

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I don't guide, but am more than willing to share tips and even splash around in front of the campground with people if time permits. You can't go wrong with Kyle or Brian if you don't like those guys I don't like you. They both have been around the river longer than I have and can help anyone catch fish!

"The problem with a politician’s quote on Facebook is you don’t know whether or not they really said it." –Abraham Lincoln

Tales of an Ozark Campground Proprietor

Dead Drift Fly Shop

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I am aware of what river it is but I guess big water wasn't a good phrase. The streams I have fished (Maramec Springs, Bennett, Montauk, and Taney) only offer a total of a few miles of wadeable stream and I have been limited to that space.

Can't recommend guides, but you're right. The trout parks are an entirely different beast than a "big" wild trout river like the North Fork, and I'd definitely recommend going with a guide (or at least someone who's familiar with the fishery) if you want to be successful your first time out.

Good luck!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I really hate even commenting here..... :)

Kyle runs a seriously cool jon boat and I have guided with him for a long time now, not to mention he is a great friend of mine (we fished together Monday) :) Justin and Amy are probably cooler than Kyle and I put together.

But what 'I' would recommend is use your guide (whomever it may be) fully. If you want to learn more about fly fishing THIS is a great chance and use your guide as an instructor, a good guide can take years off of your learning curve and send you on your way after the day is over feeling more confident in your abilities.

Have fun! With this rain the water levels are looking better and better.

Brian

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Brian and Kyle are both top notch guide for sure. You will be extremely pleased with either. I echo Brian's thoughts. An afternoon with a guide can do wonders for even the most experienced fisherman. I am very partial to the drift boats that Brian guides out of, but the longboats Kyle has are very unique.

Best bet would be to use both and have one helluva great couple days. Enjoy the NFOW.......it is truly like nothing else in the area.

Zack Hoyt

OAF Contributor

Flies, Lies, and Other Diversions

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Water is finally back to normal level with more rain forecast for Sunday. Once the water gets up (expecially above 800 cfs) it is almost a requirement to have a boat that can be fished from. You can still find some wadeable water, but most people aren't used to wading the big flows of the NFoW and the bigger it gets the better caster and mender you must be (gets tough because you also are throwing lots of lead).

Justin and Amy are probably cooler than Kyle and I put together.

Not as cool sitting here in my bathrobe and fuzzy slippers. Definitely not cool that day a few fly fishermen showed up early and I was wearing Amy's hot pink bathrobe and stood on the deck talking to them for a while. Can't remember for sure who it was but I'm sure they'll let us know if they are on the forum (which I think they are).

If you use Brian or Kyle hopefully you will take out here (love to meet you guys), plus all the big fish live here since I feed them everyday (not really) although it has been suggested.

"The problem with a politician’s quote on Facebook is you don’t know whether or not they really said it." –Abraham Lincoln

Tales of an Ozark Campground Proprietor

Dead Drift Fly Shop

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.