About Wild Fly Anglers
Wild Fly Anglers is a premier fly fishing guide service operating year-round in the Eastern Sierra for over 20 years. We offer trips around Mammoth Lakes, Bishop, and Bridgeport, making it the perfect spot for fly anglers targeting trout. Our expertise covers aspects of freshwater fly fishing, whether you enjoy and wading in local streams or prefer the tranquility of still water fishing on Crowley Lake or Bridgeport Reservoir. Our focus includes popular spots like Crowley Lake, Bridgeport Reservoir, Pleasant Valley Reservoir, Upper & Lower Owens River and many more. Excitingly, this year we will also offer guided fly fishing float trips in wild Alaska—check out that section for details. At Wild Fly Anglers, your safety and enjoyment are our top priorities, with experienced guides and well-maintained gear to ensure a memorable experience. Feel free to reach out with any questions or to plan your next guided fly fishing adventure!
Captain Jason Christian
Owner/operator/GuidE @Wild Fly Anglers
Jason grew up in the Sierras in a small town on the Western slope along the Stanislaus River. Fishing, skiing, hiking and camping were a huge part of his upbringing and ultimately drove his direction in life. He moved to the Mammoth Lakes area at age 17 and fishing quickly consumed his years.
After guiding the Mammoth Lakes area for over 10 years it was time for new challenges.
Jason moved on and acquired his USCG Captains license in pursuit of bigger adventures. 7 Summers were spent guiding Alaska for some of the finest lodges in the Bristol Bay region. Muti-day float trips, plane flights and tangling with brown bears was the daily routine.
Since perfecting his craft of guiding and adding to his list of skillsets he is happy to be back to the place he calls home. Always looking forward towards progression and bettering himself as a guide, Jason strives to provide memorable days on the water for every client.
A day spent with Jason will be one to remember. Not only will you learn but the environment which he creates will help you to see the water in a different light.
I'm Captain Jason Christian, I have over 18 years of strong guiding experience. I own and operate Wild Fly Anglers. Providing year round guide service in the Eastern Sierra & beyond. As the sole operator of this fishing guide service I stand behind every outing. My priority is to provide clients with the best instruction, gear and fishing that is available in the area. Whether it be your first time with a fly rod or if you are an experienced fisherman, I will provide knowledgeable instruction in every aspects of fly fishing in the Eastern Sierras and beyond.
I focus on teaching all stages of instruction from rigging to casting, the entomology of bug selection, reading the water and overall improving your path to an advanced fly fishermen. I enjoy every type of fly fishing from small intimate spring creeks to the large wild rivers of Alaska or the Pacific Northwest. Whether it be catching a 6" trout on a dry fly or swinging for winter steelhead, I believe it's my job to stay positive and keep those good vibes coming.
I strive to provide knowledgeable instruction in a wide variety of angling possibilities while I personally aspire to grow and achieve new goals within the sport. In the end, making lifelong memories and finding enjoyment in each day is my goal.
I am licensed in California & Alaska. I hold a US Merchant Mariner Credentials (OUPV Six Pack), WFR, CPR & First Aid. I'm fully insured and bonded. Knowing this, you can leave your worries behind when we hit the water. I look forward to a day of fishing with you.
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Reid Linnastruth
Husband,Father &Guide
@Wild Fly Anglers
Reid Linnastruth has been fly fishing the eastern Sierras for the last twenty-five years. He started fly fishing when he was six years old, spending countless hours with his dad at Pleasant Valley Reservoir, Crowley Lake, Hot Creek, East walker and trekking through the back country. Reid has fly fished all over the world, from the jungles of Thailand for Thai Mahseer, Kodiak island in Alaska for salmon, halibut, and trout, and Baja Mexico for the infamous rooster fish. He has learned many different techniques which he enjoys sharing and teaching with the people that are fortunate enough to go out with him. The progression, friendships, and memories made is what guiding is about to Reid. Reid understands every person learns in their own way, and he loves adapting to every situation presented to teaching the art of fly fishing. You will enjoy your time spent with Reid and will understand why so many people come back year after year to fish with him.
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