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Jack Dennis
Jack Dennis' professional fly fishing career began at the age of 12 when he sold his first flies. He started guiding visiting anglers at the age of 14 and continued to do so for a number of years. He now continues to run his flyfishing guide business whose clients include U.S. presidents, sports figures, and movie stars, such as Tom Selleck.
At 19, Jack opened his first fishing tackle business in Jackson, Wyoming.
Jack's books, Western Trout Fly Tying Manual, Volumes I and II, Tying Flies with Jack Dennis and Friends have sold over 300,000 copies, making them some of the best known fly fishing books in the world. He has also produced over 40 DVD's that have received critical acclaim throughout the fly fishing world. He runs Snake River Books from his location in Jackson Hole.
Jack's fame as an expert fly fisherman continues to grow. He has appeared in a number of fishing shows, some of which have won awards. He is presently is the co-host of the series FLY FISH on the cable Outdoor Life Network Channel, which features Jack teaching flyfishing techniques in some the West's best streams.
In the fall and winter months, Jack is found on the lecture tour giving programs to fishing clubs, sports shows and civic groups throughout the United States and the World. Cortland Line Company appointed him their fly fishing spokesman. Jack has been involved for years with the development of tackle, endorsing such companies as Abel Reels, Umpqua Feather Merchants and St Croix Fly Rods.
When you’re in Jackson in the summer, drop in and see us, Jack just might be there. Check out Jack's web site www.jackdennisflyfishing.com, which has information about when and where he is doing speaking enguagements.
Jack commonly speaks at clubs and functions throughout the country. If you would like for him to speak at your flyfishing function please e-mail him at jackflyfish@aol.com
Bruce James
Bruce spent his youth in Phoenix Arizona, where he received a degree in Geology. During his college days he spent his summers exploring the fishing of Colorado where he developed a strong afinity for hiking into small creeks. He spent several years as an exploration geologist before coming to Jack Dennis for the past 35 years. Bruce is a local resident of Jackson Hole.
Before accepting the position as fly fishing guide manager, Bruce paid his dues as a professional guide for many years on Jackson Hole's world renowned waters, including the Snake River, Green, South Fork and numerous waters in Yellowstone Park. As have many others before him, he discovered that the fly fishing opportunities are endless and the challenges to the angler, never ending in the Jackson Hole area.
Bruce spends every available free minute, whether on a day off or vacation, fishing Jackson Hole's rivers and streams, or for that matter, any place their are leaping fish throughout the western USA. Although he sometimes fishes from a boat, his true passion has evolved into fishing small streams and creeks.