What an incredible experience for my first time Fly Fishing! We booked through the Moose, Wyoming…read morelocation of Snake River Angler, and our guide Boots - a third generation fly fisherman - couldn't have been more helpful. My nephew and I, first timers, appreciated Boots expertise and his patience. We began our 4 hour fly fishing experience at Jackson Lake dam (where we spotted a grizzly!) and floated down the Snake River. Just as fabulous as the fly fishing experience was, it was equally as wonderful to be floating down the Snake River through scenic, majestic landscape, and hear the sounds of wildlife and the running, gurgling Snake River. The stunning landscape is forever imbedded to a lovely memory. Boots taught us casting techniques, strategies and and tactics, and he tied our flies for us. He is an outstanding teacher because my nephew and I both caught, and reeled in, a Snake River Fine-spotted Cutthroat Trout. Snake River Angler services: *Fly Fishing Lessons, 2.5 hours on the water learning about casting, fly selections, knots, fish handling and etiquette. *Half day Guided Fishing, Up to 4 hours of Guided fishing on the water - 2 people per boat/guide. *Full day Guided Fishing, Up to 8 hours of Guided Fishing on the water - 2 people per boat/guide Lunch included. Their are two locations with full service fly shops in Moose and Jackson Wyoming. Additionally, they carry al large selection of fly fishing gear from clothing to rods.

Beautiful setting and lots of fishing gear. Our guys were in Heaven here and spent a long time…read morepicking out just the right flies and other things. Even got some Tshirts. Fun!

We took our 4 grandchildren to the free fly fishing day and both kids and grandparents were very…read moreimpressed with the quality of instruction given by Dan, originally from Charleston SC. He had great visuals and hands-on activities which simultaneously met the learning needs of an 8 year old, a 16 year old and 2 in-betweens. A few days later, while hiking, the kids conversed with a couple experienced fly fishers we met and the guys were impressed with what the kids had learned and could identify from just 2 hours of teaching.

I hate to do this, but a fishing guide should know where the fish are biting; he didn't and we got…read moreskunked on a full day trip for two on our 20th wedding anniversary. We fished yesterday and I made my displeasure clear several times on the water and off that we were here to catch fish not just take a pleasure rafting trip. I assume he either didn't tell the proprietor or they don't care as they've had yesterday afternoon/evening and all morning today to reach out (it's now noon the following day). Given the crickets, I'm now writing this review. Initially I spoke with Brian on the phone and he put me at ease as did their online reviews. After finding out that we wanted to catch fish and have views he recommended the Snake River for a full day session. Admittedly he said it was one of the final days for fishing the Snake as the water would be rising later this week, but that we would still be good. We shouldn't expect champion trophies as that was another river, but it would still be plenty of cutt-throat Troutt and a lot of fun with an insane view. Typically 2 out of 3 ain't bad, but given we were there for fish, the view and fun only equate to 1 Star. Admittedly we got 1 bite the entire 6+ hours and I reeled it in so we didn't get completely skunked, but I could have saved half the money and just done the scenic raft tour twice as that's effectively what we received. - 5 stars: fishing guide + 5 stars: equipment + 5 stars: views + 5 stars: fun on the river + 2 stars: education (based on expectation set by other reviews) We had Ian and he was a nice guy and overall we had a good trip with some laughs. I like the guy personally and other than catching fish, we had a great time on the river. However, he admitted at the beginning of the day that this was only his 3rd official outing this year on the Snake and later that he had never personally fished from the groups fishing holes. Neither are good signs as both caused alarm. He didn't know where the fish were biting and it seemed clear that this is not his normal fishing area. That's an absolute first for a fishing guide and not a good first. When you're paying this type of money for a fishing guide you should expect them to be intimately familiar with the water and be able to put you on fish. That was most definitely NOT the case. He clearly knows fly fishing and there definitely was some education, but nothing like what was described by other reviewers. I caught on almost immediately and received a few solid tips from him as he mainly focused on helping my wife. We're both first timers, but were quickly casting to specific areas he would point out and following whatever instruction he gave to improve our odds. I think he really tried to help us catch and even verbalized his frustration a few times at us getting skunked, but at the end of the day, it's his job and the reason we pay the hefty fee, for him to know all the honey holes and where the fish are biting today. Did I mention it was our 20th wedding anniversary and we chose to fish for the day? The Good: Ian is a nice guy who loves Fly Fishing They have good equipment and handle all the details They have a cool spot/camp off the river that's a great place to relax and have your lunch The Snake views are stunning In the first 5 minutes we saw a moose, a marmont and was almost boarded by a beaver The Bad: Doesn't know where to find fish on the Snake Doesn't fish this river enough to know where they are biting Isn't a fishing guide at least for this river Bottom line: if you don't care about catching fish and just want to have a good time with great views, then this is the school/guide for you.

I encountered a Western River Anglers guide while out fishing on a small river outside of Jackson…read moreand was beyond disappointed with the way that the guide handled running into some fellow fisherman. In the Jackson area we like to build a connected community of fly fisherman, and people like this make me lose hope in that community. He yelled at 3 kids just out fishing and having a good time, and acted like he owned every hole on the river. On a bigger river of course we would have left a little more room for him and his clients, but he needs to understand that it is a crowded, public, small river. I would expect far more respect out on the water from any fisherman, especially guides, who are setting an example for their clients on how to treat other fisherman while out on the water. Do better Western River Anglers!

Just had a trip on the snake with Jay and Derek guiding myself and three buddies and they are…read moreamazing. Highly recommend them. I've previously used Worldcast Anglers, but for me that tends to be an underwhelming experience as often the guides seem to be just going through the motions. Jay and Derek have amazing energy are fired up to bring a great experience. We'll definitely be using these guys again every time we're back in the area! Thanks guys!

First time fly fishing. They seem to have a policy of what ever it takes to make the client happy…read morethey will do. We had a few issues, but they stepped up and made it right, what ever it took. They went above and beyond. My wife isn't a big fisherman, but she loved floating down the river. Thanks Sam and Charlie.

most fun in the west ! got to spend some time on the river with west bank anglers over the summer…read moreand can't wait to return !

Would highly recommend Jackson Hole Anglers. Our guide, David, was extremely patient and helpful…read morein coaching two fly fishing beginners. JHA made the entire fishing trip a white glove experience, including door to door transportation from our hotel, preparing food and beverage, and having all of the equipment necessary for a day on the water (boat, poles, flys, etc).

Had a great day on the river with our guide TJ. Conditions weren't ideal with run off, wind, and…read moresnow- but it was still a great way to spend the day. It was our first time to float fly fish, and learned a lot! Thanks for the great experience

My first experience fly fishing and Nic is an excellent teacher as well as guide. So knowledgeable…read moreabout the sport as well as the Snake River, his love for Jackson, WY and what he does can be felt as well as seen! I'll be back and requesting him to guide me again!

My first time fly fishin and Nic Parr did a great job teaching me the basics! he was very…read moreknowledgeable and patient with me! It's very obvious the passion and love he has for flyfishing and the great outdoors. He had lots of additional information about the snake river and the Jackson Wyoming area that he shared with us while we were fishing.

My son and I Spent two days with Will and trig. I had wanted to learn how to use a fly rod and…read morehave an adventure in Yellowstone. Will took us under his wing and taught us to be proficient and caught a few trout. We spent the first day wading in streams in Yellowstone and the second day on Yellowstone lake. Will is an enthusiastic sportsmen and works hard to meet expectations. Each day he prepared delicious lunches. I highly recommend his service!

I had the pleasure of fishing with Will and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish…read more Will is not only an incredibly skilled guide, but he also brings a calm, patient, funny and professional approach that makes the trip both productive and relaxing. Over two days, we covered some beautiful water, caught plenty of fish, and I learned more than I expected--both about the local ecosystem and improving my casting technique. Will's deep knowledge of the area, combined with his great sense of humor and clear passion for the sport, made it one of the best guided fishing experiences I've had. Highly recommend Hastings Fishing Co. whether you're a seasoned angler or just getting started. I'll definitely be back!

I booked a float and secured it with a credit card deposit. A friend said he would book his own…read morefloat (+on his own credit card) and our two boats would go together. When the friend had to cancel his reservation, he had someone call GFA. Sadly, GFA cancelled his reservation as well as mine, though I wasn't asked or told about this. So I showed up and was told that my float was cancelled! On short notice they found a guide and I fished a half day. A $300 refund was given. We had an abbreviated day of fishing. All good, and the fishing was good. But my trip should never have been cancelled by GFA without confirming with me.

I booked a drift day on the Snake River with a short notice. The guys in the shop worked hard to…read moreget me on a boat and made the registration process easy while I was on the road for vacation. We fished with Joe for the day and had a great time. He by far delivered the best guided day I have had in my fly fishing career. Highly recommend checking this guys out in the Teton Village!