Steve has been a long time friend of Out Fly Fishing.  He was once a client, he took the first ever guide school we offered years ago, he's been on numerous Hosted Trips around the world with us, having fished in 6 different countries with us as and now hosts some of our trips such as the Cree Lake & Fortress Lake trips. 

Steve has done countless tying demos for us at the shop and is one of the most innovative and talented fly tiers we’ve come across or had the pleasure to work with.  He redefines the term “giant” fly and ties some of the most incredible big articulated flies you’ll ever lay your eyes on.  His understanding of fish behavior, baitfish mannerisms, and how different materials will react in the water make his flies not only incredible to look at, but just deadly in the water. Steve is also an extremely talented and accomplished photographer, that does many shoots across the country and world with the Out Fly Fishing team. If you've seen our website or Instagram account, you've probably seen many of Steve's photos.  His eye and talent as a photographer are exceptional and we consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have his help and assistance as often as we do. The man also knows his way around a fly rod and can chuck string with the best of sticks out there.  His ability to cast big flies on big rods is something that really sets him apart as a traveling angler and guide.

If you've stepped foot inside our shop, you've also seen Steve's handy work first hand.  A welder by trade, there's not many things Steve can't build or do and was absolutely invaluable throughout our shop renovation and expansion.  The shop renovation would not have been possible without all the assistance Steve gave and we're eternally in his debt for it.

Steve took our first ever guide school and when you combined his skill set and personality with the work ethic and fish sense he has it was clear he was an absolutely natural fit for guiding.  Many seasons later, Steve is a welcome face for many guests that look forward to spending a day on the water, learning laughing and making each day the best it can be.  Steve is from the Central Alberta area and although he spends as much time on the Bow as he can, still loves chasing trout around on his stomping grounds north of Calgary.  His knowledge of the Red Deer River drainage is exceptional.