About Your Trip

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

If you're looking to spend a peaceful day fly fishing for Rainbows, this might be your trip. The Guadalupe River is one of the top 100 Trout streams in America, so whether you're an experienced angler or just giving it a shot, you'll have many chances to hook up a personal best! During the winter, this river is stocked several times by Texas Parks and Wildlife and Trout Unlimited, so by the time spring rolls around, it's ready to go!

Riley is a top guide in this area, and he knows the river like the back of his hand. Cast out some dry flies, nymphs, streamers and enjoy the beautiful surroundings—but when you feel that tug, get ready to set your hook! There are some big fish in the deep holes and eddies, and they're just waiting for that fly to come their way.

Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Tackle

You will need your own tackle.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

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About Your Guide

Riley H.

Independent Guide

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Instructional

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About Your Guide

Riley H.

Independent Guide

Hi, I’m Riley! I got into fly fishing around 2016 skiing up in Steamboat. I asked a local on the ski lift what he likes to do in the warmer months. Fly fishing became the main topic of discussion, so I flew home and did some research. I found that Austin is home to some of the most elite guides out there being Jt Van Zandt, Alvin Dedeaux, and David Mangum. I didn’t know Austin had so much appeal for that kind of thing. So, I started looking for spots to catch bass… which led me to buy a rod… which led to thousands of dollars being spent and 100s of hours spent on the river. No complaints! I just simply fell in love with the sport! I caught my first bass on the fly in my hometown and later got into carp on the fly. Carp on the fly was an extremely tough uphill battle, but finally caught one. Soon after that I began figuring out characteristics of these fish that led to tons of catches and gaining confidence for the salt water. Later I went on my first guided redfish trip, and almost had the texas slam that day. It changed me… for the better. All I wanted to do was get down there and guide on the salt. Well… not as easy as it may sound or look. Long story short, I got into the fire service hoping to get hired on with Corpus Christi to then get hours on a skiff to captain and later guide the salt full-time. Unfortunately I fell in love with the fire side and got hired with a local department in my area. So, the salty dream has slipped away for now… but maybe one day! As years progress I am hoping to be an elite fishing guide and instructor for carp on the fly on my local waters. There are many other options of fish species where I guide as well, but Carp are kinda my thing. I like to call them a poor mans redfish… they back, turn, feed, and tail in a very similar manner. So if you want to catch one of the hardest fish to land in the fresh water, then I am your guy. If you would like to get warmed up and gain confidence for redfish? I am your guy with that as well. I hope my story brings you out to the water and motivates you to go out and try to catch yourself some! Get SALTY! Cheers

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

40 pound Jack Crevelle on a 10wt Fly rod

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Steaks or Burgers

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

40 pound Jack Crevelle on a 10wt Fly rod

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Steaks or Burgers

What’s your favorite band?

Pearl Jam

What’s your favorite movie?

Days of Thunder

What’s your favorite sports team?

Texas Longhorns

What’s your drink of choice?

Vodka Soda or Ranch Water

What was your last halloween costume?

Marty McFly

What do you want for Christmas this year?

16' Beavertail Skiff

How did you get started guiding?

Fishing daily

What makes you different from other guides?

I offer fishing trips that are not very common, and I have a blast doing so. For me fly fishing is an intuitive hunt. It keeps us on our toes throughout the entire trip due to sight casting at feeders. I am not in a drift boat watching the bobber… I want to go find that fish and present him a meal without causing it to spook. It is not easy, and is incredibly hard to teach… UNLESS YOU ARE HUNGRY. Come and play!

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

New Braunfels, Texas

Areas Fished

Guadalupe River

Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Tackle

You will need your own tackle.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Fly Fishing
Sight Casting
Wading

Everything Else to Know

Waders and boots if you have them! Watch the weather, and layer accordingly. Lunch is provided.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable except for weather-related cancellations. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 1 review

Clayton

Verified Review

October 5

Real nice guy and he put me on fish no complaints

Clayton

Verified Review

October 5

Real nice guy and he put me on fish no complaints

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