top of page
"Had a great day on the American River with Running Bear Fly Co! Brandon was so generous with his knowledge of the fish and river! He was also an excellent teacher and got me introduced to fly fishing and on my very first American Shad! Highly recommend!!!"
- A Birding Naturalist
"Brandon was one of the few people willing to take my 7 year old on his first fly fishing adventure. Not only was he an incredible teacher, but he was patient and taught my son about conservation, nature and eventually his very first fish!
I highly recommend him as a guide!"
- James Park
Brandon is the man. Super knowledgeable and was able to put me and my friend on fish right away. My friend had 0 experience and Brandon taught him how to fly fish. He was also a pleasure to talk to and knew so much about the fish and area. Brandon is the absolute man and you won’t regret a trip with him.
- Ivor
"I’ve had the pleasure to float with Brandon a few times, and each time on the water he helps me improve my fishing skills by leaps and bounds. He’s very knowledgeable about the local tributaries, species of fish runs, methods to increase your success and is very personable. If you’re brand new, or been fishing for a few years, you will end the day with more knowledge and improved skills!"
- Kevo gasser
“I have floated the river many times with Brandon, fly fishing for steelhead, shad and striper. He is methodical in picking apart the river to give his clients the best opportunities to hook into fish.
Why choose Brandon as your next American River fly fishing guide? Experience. Knowledge. Passion. He is personable and easily creates a safe and fun atmosphere in the boat. He has a real curiosity about his clients and has an incredible ability to provide subtle instructions to make one a better angler.
Brandon guided my teenage boys this past shad season and in no time had them out of their shells talking all the way down the river. As a parent, I trust Brandon as family and the boys said he was like an older brother in the boat. Providing them with simple instructions to improve their casting and hook setting skills, which translated to fish to the boat. Good times!”
- Jeff Morin
bottom of page