Mr. Stu Apte needs no introduction. He’s an industry leader, a legend, and a friend who has taught many much more than fishing. Thank you Stu!
Jan Forzpaniak - IGFA World Records
With over 102 World Records, Jan is no stranger to the IGFA. Jan and his wife live in Florida but fish the world in seek of the next record to be broken.
Capt. Drew Naeckel - Florida
He goes by Mangrove Maniac on IG and FB, and there’s a reason for that. We personally think Maniac says it all, but you’ll have to judge for yourself after you see what he, and his clients, bring to boat.
Sean Callinan - Yale Fishing Coach
When Sean is not fishing, he enjoys his extra time, well, fishing. Sean is the Fly Fishing Coach at Yale University and is one amazing individual and angler.
Esteban Gutierrez - The Americas
Owner of The Americas Angling Co., Capt. Esteban fishes many waters in the Caribbean, Central and South America, to Florida, and the streams of the Smokey Mountains in North Carolina.
Oliver Ancans - Alaska ... and beyond
Air Force Airman 1st Class. Hockey player. Angler. Writer. Pure year long outdoorsman of Alaska That partially sums up this dude. Olley is tide into so many things related to fishing, it’s unfathomable to understand how he does it all, but he does!
Andy Allen - Florida
An angler with big passion and big knowledge, chasing big-game in the Everglades, the Mangroves and open waters of Florida.
CAPT. JEFF TOPP - AK + MI
Fishing the Big Manistee River and Pere Marquette River in Michigan, to extremely remote locations in Alaska where the only way in and out are with wings.
Auke van der Ploeg - Iceland
Born in The Netherlands, Auke moved to Iceland in 2015. Switching his attention from catching pike to trout fishing, he now is a Professional Guide in Iceland.
Matt Reilly - Virginia+Tennesse
With fishing in his bloodline, Matt is a professional guide, writer, photographer, and an awesome guy if you’re looking for bass, wild trout, and musky.
Cal Thomas Clarke - Australia
A true friend of 3-TAND, and a true lover of anything that swims. Cal is 100% in his realm when he’s on or in his home waters of Australia, with his beautiful and amazing wife.
Matt Hart - The Forged Fly
One creative, genuine guy right here, who took his passion and put it to the metal by making amazing works for some of the “Flyfishing Legends”.
Austin Green - Digital Professional
Austin is typically behind the lens when it comes to photos, unless this ESOX Angler has a meat-eating musky in his hands.
Nick Eubanks - Photographer
One fishy dude who is extremely amazing when you leave him outdoors with his lenses, and a subject matter. What passion, skill, and commitment he has!
Tim Drummond - Colorado
Tim is part of the Yampa Valley Anglers Guides, and co-owner of Get A Drift Outdoors and the line of Pro Brand to keep your tippet clean and organized.
Philip Tine Griggs - Texas
Philip stems from a family of anglers, and 3-TAND users and abusers. He is found on the waters of Texas and beyond, seeking many amazing species.
Paul Wolter - Florida
His passion of fishing allowed Paul to launch Demystifly, an online publication that talks about tackle. We’re glad he opts to fish with us!
Capt. James Dumas - Florida
Capt. James is a full-time fishing guide out of St. Augustine…specializing in light tackle and fly fishing for red fish, trout, flounder, tarpon, cobia and more.
Harry Desmond - Massachusetts
Owner and operator of Berkshire Rivers Fly Fishing Guides, offering float and wading trips in the picturesque waters of the Berkshires.
Mike Rice - Mud Dog Flies
The man behind Mud Dog Flies, Mr. Rice. He has a passion for anything related to fishing, fly tying, and making a difference on this round surface we live on.
Daniel Massingale - Georgia
Want to fish and hike the amazing Blue Ridge hills of Northern Georgia, and put some massive fish on? Say hello to Daniel of On The Fly Excursions.
CAPT. JAMIE SIMMONS - MA
The Simmons family stems from a heritage of anglers in the Buzzards Bay area in MA. Learn more about Buzzard Bay Outfitters and their trips.
CAPT. JOHN JINISHIAN - AK + CT
Angling is in his bloodline and the water is his home-away-from-home. Learn more about John and Wild River Guides, and book a memory with him.
ERIC HENSON - FLORIDA
Fly or spin, from land or kayak, Eric is a Competitive Angler, a Contributing Writer and a Saltwater Fishing Guide on the west coast of Florida.
Only some of the many who put our reels to the ultimate tests … often.