Captain Darrin “Revis” Deel has been guiding professionally in California, Oregon, and Idaho for nearly a decade. Born and raised in Chico, CA, he practically grew up on the banks of the Lower Sacramento River, Feather, and Yuba Rivers. He knows each one intimately and has a knack for finding fish regardless of the circumstances, with deep knowledge of trout, steelhead, striped bass, and shad. Matched with his unparalleled sense of humor, Revis’ work ethic sets him apart from other guides on the water. When he’s not putting clients on fish in his drift boat, he’s often running his 22′ jet sled, putting limits on salmon and stripers in the boat.

Jay began guiding the Sacramento River in 1997 and almost immediately earned the reputation as a hard-working, motivated, and talented professional on the river. After a decade of guiding anglers in the North State, Jay became a top sales representative for companies like Scott Fly Rods, Hatch Reels, and Oakley. These days, he prefers to share his passion for fly fishing with others on the water. Jay has been a mentor to many of the north state’s top guides over the years, and his positivity and excitement is infectious to all those around him. When Jason isn’t guiding, you can usually find him chasing waterfowl up and down Northern California.

Jaret has been fishing ever since he could walk. Our youngest team member, he specializes in the Lower Sacramento River for trout and steelhead, bringing enthusiasm and positive energy everyday to our program. Jaret’s hard work, sociability, and patience defines his character on the water. When he isn’t out taking folks fishing, he’s likely in class at Chico State pursuing his career in law enforcement or training police dogs throughout the northstate for various sheriff’s offices and police departments.

Lonnie Boles has been chasing fish and guiding his guests in Northern California for over 3 decades. Lonnie has joined our team of guides ready to share his years of knowledge and seasoned experiences with our guests, friends and guides alike. We are very excited to have him on board and look forward to seeing him guide his best years for many to come.

Lonnie grew up on the Lower Sacramento River below Red Bluff CA and currently resides along the banks of the Trinity River. Simply put, his home waters, and favorite waters, are everything in between. Lonnie also steps outside the box and guides waters that we won’t talk about here. The best way to get on his “short list” for those “off the social media beaten paths” is to hop in the boat with him, have a fun day and get him to open up about where he fishes on his days off. You’ll be happy you did and he’ll be excited to share.

We’re not sure how many “firsts” we can credit Lonnie with. Hell, we’re not sure we can credit many people with very many “firsts”. What we are certain of though, Lonnie has always been an innovator in fly fishing techniques and has had his hand in the evolution of the fly fishing guiding history in Northern California.  His hunger to share this with others is as strong as it ever has been.

Matt comes to us from the Rocky Mountains. He cut his teeth on guiding the famous Bighorn River in Montana, and today spends his summer months guiding anglers there and on the Missouri River. The kid is flat out fishy and knows how to show anglers of all skill levels a great time on the river. He is well-versed in all aspects of fly fishing and is a true professional on the oars. We are lucky to have Matt join our talented team of guides in the fall, winter, and spring months.

Guy was born and raised in Colorado and raised in Northwest Oklahoma. When Guy was 7 years old, he found an old fly rod buried in the back of his Dad’s garage and since that day he has been obsessed with fly fishing. His excitement about everything fly fishing is apparent the minute you meet him. After completing two separate guide schools at the ripe ages of 17 and 18, Guy realized that there is no better feeling than helping folks catch fish. In addition to Guy’s passion for fishing and guiding, he is a certified pipe welder and amateur leatherman and blacksmith. We are excited to have Guy on our elite team of fly fishing guides.

Born and raised in Southern California, Travis grew up fishing the Eastern Sierras and developed a passion for fishing at an early age. He was so obsessed with fishing that when he was 5 years old he would have his dad wake him up at 5am every Saturday and Sunday morning to watch “Bill Dance Outdoors” and “Fishing with Roland Martin” on ESPN. In 2005 Travis headed north to attend college at Sonoma state where he studied environmental science, and began chasing steelhead on the north coast Rivers. Having fished the waters of Northern California and southern Oregon for the last 15+ years. Travis has a deep rooted passion and knowledge for our fish and natural resources. When Travis isn’t on the water working he is likely spending time with his wife Megan and chasing his two little ones around.