Founding Denali Fly Fishing Guides in 2001, owner Rick built the business from the ground up. As a local, Rick is one of the few that stays in the area all year. Enjoying his leisure time rafting with his friends and dog Wilson, he is always looking for new fishing holes and exploring new pocket water. Always happy to help, Rick has accommodated many custom trips from multiday to private groups. Give him a call or shoot him an email from our contact page to make arrangements for your Denali fishing excursion.
Billy grew up in the Adirondack mountains of New York and has been fly fishing since he was 5. Billy began his guiding career in 2021 after successfully completing Mac Brown's fly fishing guide school in Western North Carolina. He has been in Alaska for over one year after traveling from Maine to continue teaching others about his passions for fly fishing.
David grew up in Snohomish, Washington, and always knew that he had a draw to work in the outdoors. Now, he is attending Montana State University as an undergraduate in Fish and Wildlife Ecology and Management. After being presented with this job as a Denali fly fishing guide, he immediately took the opportunity with enthusiasm. David was excited to pursue a job that speaks to his outdoor hobbies and interests, as well as allowing him to share them with others.
A lifelong Alaskan who grew up and lives in Fairbanks, Alaska. From a young age, Owen has regularly spent time extensively fishing the Alaska's interiors rivers and streams. When the opportunity to become a fly-fishing guide presented itself, he knew it was going to be a great fit. Owen enjoys introducing others to both this enjoyable past time and this beautiful state.
Reid is a full-time local Cantwell resident. Reid enjoys the beauty of Cantwell's outdoor opportunities. He is eager to assist, the shop's fly tyer (and fire stoker) and adds a fun aura when he is on site. Reid works hard to make sure your experience with DFFG is a positive and fun adventure. And interestingly enough, he is of no relation to our Fish Whisperer, Jared.
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A year round Cantwell resident. Justin enjoys being in the outdoors and always seeking his next adventure. From mountain lake fishing, lazy river floating and fishing, and creeks and streams fishing, living in Cantwell allows for year round fishing enjoyment. Justin is a Montana fishing and hunting guide transplant, nurse by trade, a tech guru during the school year, and a hockey dad that enjoys all time spent with his family. Summers allow for more family adventures and fly fish guiding visitors near his hometown of Cantwell.
Jared, AKA the fish whisperer, is a year round resident and log cabin owner in Cantwell, Alaska. He fished our local waters before he was enticed into the guide business and has never looked back. If he is not guiding, you can find him on the water trying a new technique or fly pattern. Jared's subtleness, yet drive for fishing will make you feel comfortable when learning how to fly fish or brushing up on your technique.
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