Our travel staff has spent much of their adult lives in Alaska. We've lived and guided there, owned and managed Alaskan lodges, organized, planned, and outfitted trips for thousands of fly fisherman.

Alaska Experts

Mike Mercer, Director, Alaska Travel Specialist
A well traveled angler, Mike has fished many of the worlds fly fishing dream destinations and spends much of each summer visiting and exploring lodges, camps and rivers in our 49th state. mercer@theflyshop.com

Ryan Peterson, Kamchatka and Alaska Travel Specialist
Having grown up in Alaska, Ryan has fished and guided on the state's many fabled waters.
Ryan has spent 2 years in Alaska Specialty Fly Fishing Travel, 4 years as a guide in Alaska. He is also a photographer, fly tier, noted conservationist and has fished extensively in: Alaska, Canada, Kamchatka, Cuba, Mexico and Scotland. ryan@theflyshop.com
Pat Pendergast, Director of International Travel
Pat has traveled to the majority of our international destinations including Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Venezuela, Bahamas, Belize, French Polynesia, Christmas Island, Honduras, Kola & Kamchatka Peninsula of Russia, Canada... Pat was a fishing guide in Alaska for five years, and before joining The Fly Shop Team managed a sportfishing camp on the Gulf Coast of Alaska. Pat is an avid hunter for big and winged game. His other interests include camping with his family, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, hiking, photography, mountain biking, and boating. pat@theflyshop.com
 

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Comments and questions are welcome.
Please contact me at ryan@theflyshop.com or call
800-669-3474

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