At Chocolate Dog Fly Fishing, everything starts with the dogs.

I grew up surrounded by four chocolate Labradors — loyal, tireless, and full of life. Over the years, that pack has become three, but their unyielding desire to explore, push forward, and live freely continues to inspire everything I do. Their spirit represents what fly fishing — and this company — is all about: curiosity, perseverance, and finding joy in every stretch of river.

Our mission is simple: to create meaningful experiences on the water that connect people to the outdoors and to themselves. Whether it’s your first cast or your hundredth day on the oars, every trip is designed to slow things down, appreciate the moment, and reconnect with the wild spaces that deserve our protection.

As the owner and lead guide, I bring both a deep respect for the craft and a lifetime of outdoor experience. I was born in Virginia, lived in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin, and New York, raised with a persistent love for the woods and water, and later graduated from Syracuse University, where my sense of adventure and drive to build something authentic truly took shape. Today, guiding allows me to blend that same spirit of learning and discovery with my love for conservation and community.

At its heart, Chocolate Dog Fly Fishing is more than a guide service — it’s a reminder that life’s best days are often the simplest ones: a sunrise, a cast, a good dog, and a river that keeps flowing.