The Guides

Steve has guided fly fisherman on many of the Kootenays' finest lakes and streams for over 10 years. He is an excellent teacher of Fly Tying, Casting and Still Water tactics. Steve spends over a 100 days a year on the water, and when he is not guiding, he will be polishing his still water skills targeting the elusive rainbow trout. In the off season Steve ties flies commercially and works as a freelance writer. Steve also has a nack for creativity and his articles and fly patterns have appeared in numerous magazines and books. If Steve can't catch them, no one can!

Kevin is a teacher...Both on the river and in the classroom. Full of life and always smiling, he is a very enthusiastic guide. His eagerness for guests to become better fisherman and knowledge of the local fishery will certainly give you a lifetime of memories and will be a day you won't soon forget. He will show you where the fish live and might even get more excited than you do with your catch. His love for fishing finds him travelling Northern BC in the off season in search of the next big catch.

Donna was born and raised in Fernie and can claim the Elk River and Region 4 as her "Home Waters". As a young girl Donna fished with her father who introduced her to the local waters in the Fernie area. The fascination with fishing continued to a higher level with her other half, Louis. Donna specializes on walk and wade trips and having over 10 years experience as an angling guide, Donna's passion is to "Match the Hatch" on her guided trips.

John Avery, AKA Jumpin John or Longevity John, has been a Fernie fixture for over 12 years. John has worked in Fly Shops, Guided, tied flies, and is a fall time Steelheader. He is defined as a "character" as he always has something to say about everything. Having John on the oars telling stories makes a day on the river an enlightening experience. Make sure to ask him about the "bear" story!

Hunting and Fishing runs deep in the McCullough family. Sean's grandfather Charlie immigrated to Canada in the early 1900's to earn his living trapping, hunting and exploring Northern Saskatchewan. He later settled on his favorite of the pristine lakes to raise a family. Sean's father John followed in his father's footsteps and became a trophy fishing and big game hunting guide. Charlie and John ensured son Sean was introduced to the world of hunting and fishing at an early age.

Randy is an experienced Biologist, River Angler and Still-water Angler who grew up in the East Kootenay. For the past three decades he has worked in Wildlife, Fisheries and Ecosystems management throughout the province of B.C. Whether your main interests are to catch fish, education, or enjoy a peaceful day drifting the river you are certain to have a rewarding experience with Randy.