A
life long angler, and former high school chemistry and physics
teacher, Steve has long enjoyed the pursuit of the angling experience
and loves to share it with others. He began fishing Lake Texoma
in the 1960's and Lake Ray Roberts immediately after its completion
in 1987. He now guides fly anglers on these productive waters
in search of inland stripers, smallmouth bass, and largemouth
bass.
As a Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting
Instructor, Steve also assists clients in developing the fly casting
skills and fly fishing knowledge needed to pursue all species
of fish on the fly. He teaches at various clinics and schools
across the state and has most recently served as casting co-chair
for Fly Fish Texas 2006.
Steve
has fly fished all over Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, many western
states and British Columbia.
Steve's
credentials:
-
A licensed Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fishing guide
- A Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting Instructor
- A Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Angling Instructor
- BSA Fly Fishing Merit Badge Counselor
- Fully insured
- Past president of the Red River Fly Fishers
Guiding Philosophy
I
love to guide. It is indeed a great day for me when I see my clients
catch fish, learn something new, and simply enjoy themselves on
the water. Because of this, I strive to deliver a professional
guide service and do everything possible to make it a great day.
I
do not fish except to instruct. Safety is always of highest priority
and my goal is to help you have a quality angling experience.
I
encourage your input beforehand to help me understand your expectations,
objectives, and skill level. Then together, as a team, we will
have a great day on the water in pursuit of our quarry.
Teaching Philosophy
Learning
is one of life's great joys and learning to fly fish is indeed
a treasure that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.
Fly
fishing is a grand and alluring sport. It provides a real connection
to the natural landscape in a world that is dominated by technology,
stress, and hustle and bustle. It is fun, but not technical, difficult,
nor expensive.
However,
fly fishing is a skill based form of angling that requires getting
past that little bit of discipline inherent to the sport. Once
acquired, that little bit of discipline will open up an exciting,
new world of angling opportunities to you.
My
goal, as an instructor, is to help you acquire the skills and
substance needed to fly fish in a style that suits you best. Whether
you are making your first cast or learning an advanced technique,
I will always teach in a positive, enthusiastic manner - never
harsh, impatient, or unprofessional.
-Steve Hollensed
