Episode Details

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Andrew Grillos from Gunnison Colorado.  Andrew learned to fly fish side by side with his father growing up in Colorado, learned to tie as a teenager, and eventually ended up guiding on the Gunnison River. 

Andrew went on to guide in Colorado, Alaska, Chile, New Zealand, and Washington, and I might be missing a few in there.  He is also a signature tyer for Umpqua. 

We discuss some of the more interesting and surprising clients Andrew has guided over the years, using visualization to help fish your flies more effectively, the Skagit River system in Western Washington, and how working with bamboo helped Andrew reconnect with fly fishing after a stroke left him struggling to get back to the sport he loves.

To follow along on Andrew's tying and fishing adventure you can follow him on Instagram at:
@andrew_grillos_flyfishing

Or check out some of his signature fly patterns at:
Umpqua Feather Merchants Flies search by Andrew Grillos

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at WadeOutThere.com