Scott was born in California, fished a ton as a kid, and moved to Bend in 1989. For his high school graduation present, he and his dad went on a guided trip down the Deschutes. On the drive home, Scott told him, “That’s what I want to do with the rest of my life.”

With Fly & Field since: 1999. Forever!

Favorite fly and why: Chubby. Best indicator ever.

Best brewery, beer, or bar in town: Century Commons.

Favorite destination fishing spot: Christmas Island. There’s something about walking the flats. It’s quiet, wide open, and then suddenly everything turns into instant chaos.

What do you splurge on: International fishing with Henry or a new boat.

Unofficial shop title: The Orb.

Kyle is an Oregonian who grew up in Idaho, served in the U.S. Navy as a Hospital Corpsman, and somehow turned a fly shop job into a full-blown career. He’s been involved with Fly & Field since 2013, earning both his bachelor’s degree and MBA along the way, which mostly means he can now make very official spreadsheets about very unofficial fly shop problems. These days, Kyle keeps the operation moving, handles the behind-the-scenes chaos, and occasionally talks guides off the ledge.

Favorite destination: Alaska. Because it’s Alaska, and it’s badass.

Favorite place to eat in town: Pinky G’s.

Favorite outdoor activity besides fishing: Exploring Oregon with my wife and kids. Camping, biking, and whatever gets everyone outside.

What I splurge on: My kids, Monster Jam trucks for my son, my wife when she’ll let me, and boring responsible stuff like brokerage accounts and Roth IRAs.

Off the water: Working, coaching youth sports, hanging with my wife and kids, or trying to convince myself I’m relaxing while thinking about work.

Most Bend thing I do: Work in the outdoor industry.

Unofficial shop title: HR / Guide Therapist.

Fun fact: I wake up before 4 a.m. every day to lift and I’m a voracious reader, which means I’m usually either in the gym, reading, or halfway through a book no one asked me about.

Some of Shannon’s earliest memories are of flying into Canadian lakes to fish for pike and musky. After moving to Oregon, he hooked his first steelhead at age 11, and it was pretty much all over from there. He’s been chasing steelhead ever since, from British Columbia to Northern California, and these days he’s spending more time teaching his daughter the ways of fly fishing.

With Fly & Field since: 2022

Favorite local water: Deschutes.

Favorite fly: Lady Caroline. It’s classic and sexy.

Favorite way to fish: Swinging, of course.

Favorite destination fishing spot: The Bulkley River. Big fish with an appetite for skaters.

Favorite local spot: Brother Jon’s on Galveston.

George is a Bend, Oregon original with a professional background in lawn care, mattress delivery, and advanced fly shop loitering. After about a decade with Fly & Field, he has become a familiar face around the shop, a professional fly fishing guide guide, and the self-appointed Assistant to the Manager.

Favorite local water: Metolius.

Favorite fly: Two Bit Hooker or Green Butt Skunk. Depends on the day, the water, and the level of confidence.

Favorite way to fish: All of it. George enjoys all forms of fishing.

Favorite outdoor activity besides fishing: Anything in the woods.

Best beer list: PBR, Coors Light, and Modelo with lime and Tajín.

Favorite place to eat in town: Yokocho Izakaya.

What do you splurge on: Fast food and fly tying.

Unofficial shop title: Fly Fishing Sensei.

Josh grew up in Bend and spent most of his free time fishing the lakes and rivers around Central Oregon. Over the years, he’s built a deep knowledge of the local water and a lot of respect for the fish that live here. These days, he has a pretty good time sharing that knowledge with the guests in his boat.

Favorite fly: The Muddler Leech. It’s a steelhead bug Josh ties that is deadly for summer fish on the Deschutes.

Favorite way to fish: Streamers and swung flies. There’s nothing quite like the tight-line bite.

Favorite season: Fall. Steelhead are in the rivers, trout get aggressive before winter, the colors are phenomenal, and the weather is hard to beat.

Best fish story: His first tarpon. After several days of searching different waterways and mangroves on paddle boards with friends, finally hooking and landing one made the whole effort worth it.

Favorite place to eat in town: El Rodeo.

Unofficial shop title: Most Handsome Guide.

Justin moved to Bend from Humboldt County, California, when he was 9 years old, actually on his ninth birthday, which turned out to be a pretty solid birthday gift. He’s spent 28 years fishing Central Oregon, 13 of those guiding, with a background that includes custom woodwork and a seven-year snowboard run competing for K2 Snowboards.

Favorite local water: Lower Deschutes for rivers, Crane Prairie for lakes.

Favorite fly: Depends on where and when, but a Two Bit Hooker works just about anywhere, for anything, anytime.

Favorite way to fish: Up top, swinging flies, and stripping flies in stillwater.

Favorite hatch/season: Caddis hatch, steelhead season, and summer.

Best fish story: Tarpon are hard to beat. So are steelhead. So are largemouth on big poppers.

Ask him about: Anything. He’s an open book.

Favorite outdoor activity besides fishing: Running his bird dogs in the chukar hills.

Favorite local spots: Deschutes Brewery, Mirror Pond Pale Ale, and Kushi.

Favorite destination: The Florida Keys. Hard to beat the tarpon migration during the palolo worm hatch.

What do you splurge on: Everything he has time for.

Off the water: Guiding upland bird hunts with his six dogs.

Unofficial shop title: Ask Kyle.

Local tip: Uber instead of driving.

Most Bend thing he does: Fly fish.

Fun fact: He loves to dance, sing, and probably whistles too much.

Glenn has been living in Central Oregon since 2008 and quickly fell in love with the area. His main focus is the Lower Deschutes, where he spends a lot of time chasing trout and steelhead, but you’ll also find him wandering the Crooked River and exploring the high lakes around Central Oregon. He’s heading into his 11th season guiding and is always fired up to get people out on the water.

Favorite local water: Lower Deschutes River.

Favorite fly: Natural Pheasant Tail. It just works on the Deschutes.

Favorite season: Fall. Steelhead are in the river, trout fishing is excellent, and the rivers start to cool down.

Favorite place to eat in town: Wild Rose.

Off the water: Hunting.

Adam “Radam” Sather is a native Oregonian who has dedicated his life to the outdoors. Fishing, hunting, and snowboarding have always been a huge part of his life, and he loves sharing those passions with other people. He started guiding kids in the outdoors in 2008, quickly realized how important it is to connect people with the natural world, and eventually found his way to guiding fly fishing with Fly & Field. Adam loves catching fish, but he gets even more satisfaction from helping other people catch them.

Favorite local water: All of it.

Favorite fly: Adams Fly. Feels appropriate.

Favorite way to fish: Dry dropper.

Favorite season: Spring and fall.

Best fish story: A 19-pound cutthroat that turned into one of those stories you probably need to hear in person.

Ask him about: Coaching snowboarding in China.

Favorite outdoor activity besides fishing: Hunting.

Favorite destination: Idaho. There are so many places to explore every year.

Favorite places to eat: Wild Rose or El Rodeo.

What do you splurge on: Fishing and hunting gear.

Off the water: Hunting, foraging, and snowboarding.

Unofficial shop title: Radam.

Local tip: Take it one step at a time.

Fun fact: He was a straight-A honor student growing up, then dropped out of college in his second term to become a snowboarder and fishing guide.

Wyatt was born and raised in Bend, surrounded by people who loved the local water. From catching little trout at East Lake in his grandpa’s drift boat to unsuccessfully chasing steelhead every weekend of high school with George, he grew up fully immersed in Central Oregon fly fishing. Now entering his sixth year guiding for Fly & Field, Wyatt loves sharing that culture and experience with new people, whether it’s a perfect dry-fly eat or a bobber-down whitefish.

Favorite fly: Chubby Chernobyl. It works great as an indicator, and watching a fish build up the courage to hammer it on top never gets old.

Favorite way to fish: Swinging flies for steelhead has a special place in his heart, but Wyatt is a simple man. He likes catching fish, and he likes watching a bobber go down.

Best fish story: A wild steelhead in British Columbia with his grandpa. The rivers were blown out, the fishing had been tough all week, and on the last day Wyatt swung up a healthy wild hen. It was one of those fish he’ll never forget, made even better because he got to share it with the person who got him into the sport.

Favorite local spots: Cascade West for the vibe, Corey’s for good luck on the slot machines, and Pho 88 for food.

Fun fact: He enjoys having a couple drinks and singing “One Last Breath” by Creed.

Most Bend thing he does: Tells everyone he was born and raised here.

Thad was raised in Pleasant Valley, Oregon, and grew up fishing mostly salmon and steelhead water. He started guiding in Washington in 2008 and has since guided in Wyoming, Montana, and Alaska. These days, he’s settled back on his home waters here in Central Oregon, where he first learned to fly fish.

Favorite local water: Deschutes.

Favorite fly: Parachute Adams. He loves the dry fly.

Favorite way to fish: When the surface is bubbling, it’s dry-fly time.

Favorite hatch: October caddis in the fall.

Best fish story: Trout smashing bass poppers on the Blackfoot in Montana.

Ask him about: His time as a Hollywood actor, theme parks, and anything fishing-related.

Favorite outdoor activities besides fishing: Duck hunting and OHV trails.

Favorite destination: Katmai National Park. The diversity is hard to beat.

Favorite local spots: 10 Barrel and Valentine’s Deli.

What do you splurge on: Trips to the coast with his wife and 5-year-old.

Off the water: Thinking about his next trip to a theme park.

Unofficial shop title: Do-All Guide.

Local tip: Visit the outlying towns. Each one has its own charm.

Most Bend thing he does: Considers himself a local after only living here for five years.

Fun fact: He was raised in a bowling family and probably should have gone pro.

Cory was born and raised in Oregon and grew up in Scappoose, spending a lot of time salmon and steelhead fishing along the coast and in the Columbia. After moving to Central Oregon in 2019, he shifted his focus to trout fishing in our local lakes and rivers. When he’s not in the shop, he’s probably fishing, hunting, snowboarding, or doing something outside.

Favorite local water: Middle Deschutes.

Favorite fly: Frenchie. It works anytime, anywhere.

Favorite way to fish: Nymphing. It’s productive, and nothing beats watching an indicator get buried.

Best fish story: Cory’s personal-best brown trout. He thought he was snagged, then ended up chasing the fish 60 yards downstream to land it on a 4-weight.

Ask him about: Flies, fishing equipment, guided trips, or really anything fishing-related.

Favorite place to eat in town: Americana.

Unofficial shop title: Big Dawg.

Fun fact: He’s 5’7” with boots on.

David is an Oregon native and, in his words, just your average trout bum. He spends a lot of time around local lakes and rivers and is always happy to help point customers in the right direction.

Favorite local water: Any of the lakes. They have the biggest fish.

Favorite fly: Soccer Mom for lakes and Frenchie for rivers.

Favorite way to fish: Under an indicator. It’s been his most productive way to fish, and he’s not here to argue with results.

Ask him about: Local waters, what’s fishing well, and where to start if you’re trying to get dialed in.

Off the water: Camping or riding his mountain bike.

Favorite place to eat in town: Dani’s Taco Shop.

What do you splurge on: Fishing gear and pocket knives.

Fun fact: If you want the best fishing spots, bribing him with Tullamore probably won’t hurt.

Tom was born and raised in Oregon and has lived in Central Oregon for 30 years. He’s been a teacher for 28 years, coached high school football and wrestling for 25, and has been fishing and fly fishing for most of his life. A Western Oregon University grad and longtime local angler, Tom brings decades of Central and South-Central Oregon fishing knowledge to the shop.

Favorite local water: Crane Prairie Reservoir.

Favorite fly: A balanced leech he ties called the “Voodoo.” It fishes great under an indicator or stripped, and it catches fish just about everywhere.

Favorite way to fish: Indicator fishing. He likes being able to control depth and keep the fly where the fish are.

Favorite season: Summer evenings on the lakes, fishing until dark.

Best fish story: Taking his mom fishing at Crane Prairie for her first time. While she was taking a break with her rod hanging over the side of the boat, she hooked the biggest Cranebow Tom had ever seen. The fish jumped onto the back of the boat, jumped back into the water, ran her to the backing, and they eventually landed and released it.

Ask him about: Central Oregon lakes, South-Central Oregon waters, and fall steelhead on the Lower Deschutes.

Outdoor activity besides fishing: Hiking, as long as the destination has fish, and building or working on old trucks.

Favorite local spots: Sunriver Brewery, The Wallows, Century Commons, and South Side Pub. Favorite beer is High Desert Diesel Double IPA from Sunriver Brewing.

Favorite destination: Henrys Lake, Idaho. Massive cutbow trout in a really cool area.

Favorite place to eat in town: Cajun tots at McMenamins.

What do you splurge on: Fishing gear, truck parts, and going out.

Off the water: Working, hanging out with friends, or spending time with his German Shepherd, Wally.

Local tip: The best stuff in the Bend area is outside.

Most Bend thing he does: Enjoys craft beer.

Fun fact: Tom has been a PE teacher for 28 years, runs a Fly Fishing Club at Summit High School, and once ran a half marathon and bench pressed 405 pounds on the same day.

Chloë is a born-and-raised Oregonian who has spent most of her free time fly fishing rivers around the state since she was a kid. Her love for rivers led her to earn an Environmental Science degree from Oregon State University, and after three years working in the fly fishing industry, she’s finally landed in Bend. Book a trip with Chloë on the Upper Deschutes, Fall River, or Crooked River.

Favorite way to fish: Dry dropper. Best of both worlds.

Favorite outdoor activity besides fishing: Hiking and mountain biking.

Favorite place to eat in town: Spork.

Unofficial shop title: Ask HR.

Most Bend thing she does: Wears Blundstones

Jayson grew up in Redmond and recently joined the Fly & Field crew after retiring from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. He brings a local’s perspective, a lot of Central Oregon knowledge, and a strong appreciation for dry flies, good food, fishing gear, and heavy metal concerts.

Favorite local water: Lower Deschutes River.

Favorite fly: Purple Haze. It works, and it’s easy to see.

Favorite way to fish: Dry flies. Nothing beats watching a fish come up and eat.

Favorite season: Fall.

Best fish story: A trip to Pyramid Lake where the timing lined up perfectly and the fishing was great every day.

Favorite destination: Pyramid Lake. Big fish, and not a bad drive from Central Oregon.

Ask him about: Whatever you feel like asking.

Off the water: Camping, spending time with his wife, and visiting their kids.

Favorite local spots: Wild Ride in Redmond for beer and Wild Rose for food.

What do you splurge on: Food and fishing gear.

Local tip: Check out the breweries.

Most Bend thing he does: Goes to breweries.

Fun fact: He frequently goes to heavy metal concerts.

Marli was born and raised in Bend and never really left, which meant growing up surrounded by hiking, skiing, biking, fishing, and plenty of other ways to get outside. Fishing started taking over toward the end of middle school and eventually consumed most of his free time. Before joining Fly & Field, he worked in restaurants and at another fly shop.

Favorite local water: The Metolius, Upper Deschutes, and Diamond Lake.

Favorite fly: Chubby Chernobyl. It’s versatile, floats like a dream, is fun to fish, and doesn’t always require a delicate presentation.

Favorite way to fish: Streamers. Big, nasty grabs from angry bulls and browns are hard to beat.

Favorite season: Early fall.

Best fish story: A 30-inch bull trout ate about five feet off his rod tip while two buddies watched it happen. The eat was incredible, and the net job was almost memorable for the wrong reason.

Ask him about: Other cool things to do around Central Oregon, aquatic bugs, and bug life cycles.

Favorite outdoor activity besides fishing: Surfing.

Favorite destination: Golden dorado in Bolivia. Jungle water, aggressive fish, visual eats, and streamers.

Favorite place to eat in town: Pizza Mondo.

What does he splurge on: Fly fishing, surfing, and skiing gear.

Off the water: Tying flies, mostly streamers, or finding something outside to do, whether that’s surfing on the coast or skiing.

Local tip: Be respectful of the area.

Most Bend thing he does: Likes a bunch of outdoor activities and owns Patagonia.

Fun fact: Tying flies is his favorite pastime around the house.

Parke is retired, originally from New Orleans, and still proudly says, “Geaux Saints.” He’s married to the love of his life, inspired by their courageous twins, and now living his dream by sharing fly fishing with everyone he can. He brings a lot of gratitude, curiosity, and genuine joy to a day on the water.

Favorite local water: The Crooked River.

Favorite fly: Quigley Film Critic. It’s subtle, and it catches fish.

Favorite way to fish: Dry flies to rising fish, anywhere in the world. Watching a big mouth slowly inhale a tiny fly can sear a memory forever.

Favorite hatch: Pale Morning Duns in summer. In Parke’s words, they float like Venetian gondolas and rise like hot air balloons over Arizona.

Best fish story: His first tarpon with Captain Bus Bergmann in the Florida Keys. The world stopped for 365 days, until he got to fish with him again.

Ask him about: Hang gliding at 10,000 feet, or really anything. He loves meeting people and learning what they’re into.

Favorite outdoor activity besides fishing: Bird hunting, especially duck, partridge, and quail.

Favorite destination: Iceland, 1981. No people, big Atlantic salmon, and dry flies.

Favorite place to eat in town: Sen Thai Noodles & Hot Pot on the deck, overlooking the river on a warm summer night.

What do you splurge on: Experiences.

Off the water: Thinking about fishing and being very, very grateful for life.

Local tip: In summer, float the Deschutes through town. In winter, sauna and cold plunge at Riverbend Park.

Most Bend thing he does: Fills his soul with its joy and peace.

Fun fact: He got engaged after two months.

Tyler grew up in Central Oregon and is a passionate fly fisherman, Army veteran, and father of five. He served 10 years in the Army, including four years active duty and six years in the National Guard. Whether he’s guiding guests or fishing with his wife and kids, Tyler loves sharing time on the water and helping create memorable experiences on the river.

Favorite local water: Lower Deschutes.

Favorite fly: Fire Starter Nymph. It almost always catches fish.

Favorite way to fish: Dry dropper. You get to fish multiple flies at once.

Favorite season: Fall. Great salmon and steelhead season.

Best fish story: His biggest salmon, caught on the Lower Deschutes near the mouth. It took a little over 40 minutes to land.

Favorite destination: Warm Springs to Trout Creek. It’s a great day stretch with a chance at steelhead.

Favorite outdoor activity besides fishing: Riding dirt bikes with his kids.

Favorite local spots: Deschutes Brewery and Hola! for Mexican food.

What do you splurge on: Good fishing gear.

Off the water: Working as a farrier shoeing horses.

Local tip: Try to hit as many rivers as you can while you’re here.

Fun fact: Tyler and his wife have five kids.

Griffin is originally from Eugene, Oregon, and has been fishing his entire life. He’s currently going to school at OSU and wants to inspire others to explore, learn, and find their next adventure. Along with fishing, he brings a background in snowboarding, skateboarding, marketing, graphic design, and photography.

Favorite local water: Diamond Lake.

Favorite fly: Sparkle Minnow. It’s flashy, fishy-looking, and gets attention.

Favorite way to fish: Streamers, because they catch big fish.

Favorite season: Summer.

Best fish story: A 26-inch brown trout that jumped about three feet out of the water right after he hooked it. Epic is the correct word.

Ask him about: Reading water, picking the right fly, and casting.

Outdoor activity besides fishing: Snowboarding and skateboarding.

Favorite destination: Diamond Lake, where he caught his first two-foot brown trout.

Favorite place to eat in town: JIA Asian Street Kitchen.

What do you splurge on: Nothing, because he’s a broke college student.

Off the water: Going to classes at OSU.

Local tip: Americana has the best burgers in town.

Most Bend thing he does: Wears a puffy jacket with a goggle tan.

Fun fact: First one on, last one off.

Gabe is originally from Denver, Colorado, and grew up fly fishing and skiing around Summit County and Silverthorne. He caught his first fish on a fly rod when he was about 12 and has been at it ever since. After moving to Central Oregon for college at OSU in 2022, he fell in love with the local fishing and has chased everything from bass and carp to trout and saltwater species. If it eats a fly, Gabe is interested.

Favorite local water: Metolius River, East Lake, and Davis Lake.

Favorite fly: Bass popper. Who doesn’t love blowups?

Favorite way to fish: Any way he can see the fish eat the fly.

Favorite season: Spring into early summer. Everything is waking up, the hatches are good, and there are way too many opportunities to fish.

Best fish story: Sight fishing to a single tailing permit in the waves in Honduras.

Favorite destination: Anywhere with flats-style fishing. Belize and Honduras have been highlights because the fish are tricky, the casting matters, everything is visual, and saltwater fish fight hard.

Ask him about: Anything fishy.

Off the water: Snowboarding, watching sports, hiking, and being outside. Hockey is his favorite.

Fun fact: He’s a big metalhead when it comes to music.