I didn’t come to fly fishing looking for a hobby. I came to it looking for quiet.

Before guiding, I spent years working in environments where decisions mattered and mistakes carried weight—first as a combat medic, later in emergency medicine and behavioral health. Those jobs teach you how to slow things down under pressure, pay attention to details, and keep people safe when conditions aren’t ideal. That mindset carries straight onto the water.

Fly fishing, especially in the mountains of North Georgia, rewards patience and discipline. Big trout don’t come from rushing. They come from reading water correctly, moving deliberately, and being willing to stand still long enough to notice what’s actually happening. That’s how I fish, and that’s how I teach.

My approach to guiding and instruction is simple:

• Safety always comes first

• Skill matters more than numbers

• Presence beats pressure

I work best with anglers who want to learn, improve, and fish with intention—whether that means chasing larger trout, refining technique, or just spending a day focused on something real. Trips are private, unhurried, and tailored to the angler in front of me, not a script.

North Georgia’s trout water can be generous, but it doesn’t give anything away for free. If you’re willing to slow down and do the work, it’ll meet you halfway.

That’s what we’re here for.