I’m a fly fishing writer, tyer, instructor, and guide based in Cleveland, Ohio.

I’ve chased warm and cold water species throughout the Great Lakes for over a decade, leading excursions for local clubs, writing for fly fishing publications, and providing fly tying instruction along the way. I started out prowling our local rivers with a spinning rod and gravitated more toward fly fishing over time. Both are excellent ways to get up close and personal with the many incredible species we are so fortunate to have in our local waters. Are you just getting started in fly fishing? Let’s discuss the basics of equipment and casting to get you in the game. Have some experience, but want to check out specific techniques, locations, or species? Let’s get on the water and break down the opportunities and tactics at your disposal. Fly fishing is for everyone, and our region offers some incredible opportunities for those who know where to look. The world is yours to explore.