Steve Walser is an accomplished guide/instructor, conservationist , writer, photographer and lecturer. Only In his mid twenties, Steve's experience and knowledge of our area is astounding, with an average of 200+ days per year spent on stream. He became a guide at the age of 15 and just before his 18th birthday, he opened his first guide service and flyshop. He is now the sole proprietor of Sierra West Adventures, and is the Executive Director of the California Rivers Restoration Fund. Steve has spent tireless hours protecting the anadromus fish in our West Slope drainage and has helped to implement dozens of new restoration projects.

Steve also writes for and sales photographs to, many outdoor magazines, web sites, and newspapers around the country. If you would like to see a sample of Steve's photo work click here.

Tim Smith has fly fished for this, his 25th year. He is our resident Bass fishing expert and is an excellent Sierra Trout fisherman as well. He is also an accomplished Steelhead and Striper fanatic as well an exquisite fly tier. Tim's easy going personality and extensive expertise, has made him a favorite with our clients. He is also a board member of and the lead videographer for the California Rivers Restoration Fund.

Travis Miller is the newest member our our Service. I began fishing with him when he was a freshman in High school and he has become a very accomplished angler. Travis began guiding for us in 2003 and he has been very well received by our clients. Now a student at San Jose Sate, Travis spends his time between studying for tests and putting our clients into fish. We look forward to many more years of fishing with Travis.

David Fong is an exceptional fisherman and tremendous individual. He is amazing when it comes to hooking Salmon on the fly, and spends all Fall fishing our Tailwaters for incoming "hook jaws" and Steelhead. A Native of Sonora, Dave has earned himself a reputation as one of the most tenacious and lucky fisherman our area. I can honestly say that I have never seen anyone find big fish as consistently as he does, and we are happy to have him aboard.

Joe Pearlman leads most of our more extreme outings. Whether it is a twenty mile pack trip into the back country, or a white water fishing journey. If it adventurous, he's there. He really enjoys working hard to get to the best fishing possible, and loves it when a group of our clients feel the same. Joe is also a a fireman for USFS. (We just hope we can keep it interesting enough for him).