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GUIDES AND TRIPS
1 person
half day
$275
2 persons
half day
$375
1 person
full day
$450
2 person
full day
$550
Our professional and local guides have the expertise and experience to make you a better Driftless angler regardless of your skill level. Much more than just putting you on fish, they will work with you to improve your skills and give you tools that you can use on future trips to the area. Our guide staff don’t do this as a hobby, they are full time and dedicated guides who live and work in the Driftless!
Meeting times for trips can be fit into an anglers schedule, call ahead for info. Typically, during the Early Season, we meet at the shop at 8 or 9 AM as fishing is better as the water warms. During the Regular season we meet at the shop at 7:00 AM when the water is cooler. In the heat of the summer we may split the day fishing early and late (5-9). All trips include flies, leaders and tippet, and full day trips include a lunch.
Trip prices also include rod/reel/hip waders if necessary.
Three days (72 hours) advance is required for booking – no deposit required – only a credit card to hold the day. Cancellations are accepted up until 48 hours before the trip. After that, 50% the cost of the trip will be charged. No shows are charged full trip price.
Owner
geri meyer
With a deep understanding of the local fisheries, and a laid back and fun style of guiding, a trip with Geri is a memorable one! Geri enjoys introducing women to the sport, and is an ambassador for all things women’s fly fishing.
Only available to guide via special request.
Owner
Mat Wagner
A 30+ year veteran of the fly fishing industry, Mat is always happy to share his knowledge and love of the Driftless. His newfound obsession with golden dorado has become legendary. Remember to ask him about the shop’s dorado trips!
Mat no longer guides the Driftless, but feel free to pick his brain in the shop!
Head Guide
Nick Voss
Nick is one of our most knowledgeable and ‘fishy’ guides! Patient and an excellent instructor.
Guide
Peter Cozad
Peter has been guiding for the Driftless Angler since it opened it’s doors! Be prepared for a steady flow of instruction and information throughout the day as Pete is one of the most knowledgeable guides in the Driftless!
Guide
Matt Bethke
Matt grew up just up the road from the shop in Westby, and has been fly fishing the Driftless since he was 10 years old. After high school, he ventured off to the explore the country, fishing extensively in Arkansas, Montana, Wyoming, and Oregon, among other places. He attended the Sweetwater Guide school in 2013 and began guiding out in Wyoming right after. Even while guiding out west, Matt always found his way home to fish the Driftless as often as possible. After being away for over 20 years, Matt moved back to the area in 2018 and began guiding for the shop full time in 2019. When not fishing or guiding, he enjoys camping, hiking, and collecting antique fishing lures.
Guide
Jake Bethke
A native of Westby Wisconsin, Jake splits his time between guiding and managing the fly shop. He is knowledgeable in all aspects of fly fishing the Driftless Region having grown up locally with a fly rod in his hands. On the water Jake likes teaching simple and effective techniques providing you the skills needed to be successful on your own! An avid collector of vintage and antique fishing tackle, Jake has an excellent knowledge of the history and evolution of the sport.
Guide
Lisa Wilson
Since first being taught how to fly fish by her father in Colorado in the 1980’s, Lisa has continued to enjoy the tranquility and endless learning opportunities it offers. Lisa likes to introduce/share the fly fishing experience with others for their wellness, and to empower all learners, especially women.
Guide
Kevin Sakas
Driftless Angler tight line/euro/contact nymphing specialist.
Guide
Alan Kato
Alan has been fly fishing since 2000. His trout fishing obsession began on a family visit to Colorado’s Dream Stream and Eleven Mile Canyon. In 2010, he joined the DuPage Rivers Fly Tyers (DRiFT) casting group. At the 2011 Conclave in West Yellowstone, Alan became an FFI Certified Casting Instructor. Soon afterward he was introduced to the Wisconsin Driftless region. In 2013 Alan made Viroqua, Wisconsin his home. A recently retired architect, his passion is now focused as a casting instructor and guide. In the Chicago area Alan serves as a co-manager of the DRiFT Casting Program.