Guides

Todd “Slim” Cancilla has been a fly fishing guide since 1993. The first twelve years of his guiding career were spent probing the famous San Juan River in New Mexico. He was blessed with great success there and a large following of anglers. But to be closer to friends and family, Slim moved to Redding, California in 2004 to guide the great waters of Northern California. In this short span of time he has quickly become one of the premier guides in the region – not surprising considering his experience, giftedness, and passion. He is a great instructor, expert rower, and phenomenal fisherman. Those who fish with Slim quickly gain proficiency at fly fishing, at any level, and will walk away with a truly memorable fly fishing experience. Slim has perfected the most effective techniques on the Lower Sacramento and Trinity Rivers where you will quickly see why he has such a busy schedule.

Art Teter lives in the beautiful Fall River Valley of Northern California. His home location makes it easy to stay on top of the most productive fly fishing waters found within a comfortable distance of his home. Art exclusively guides the waters he has proven to be the most rewarding, prestigious and productive in Northern California. With over 25 years of guiding experience, his patience, professional instruction and multi-dimensional fly fishing techniques will allow you to gain the upper hand on all your future fly fishing trips. Art specializes on Fall River, Pit River, McCloud River, and Hat Creek.

Forrest Brizendine is hard working, knowledgeable, and passionate with everything he does. Being born and raised in Northern California, his father exposed him to the beautiful, and abundant waterways around here. After over 20 years of fishing, he has mastered various fishing styles needed to be an expert guide on his local rivers. He is an avid fly tier and enjoys creating new and innovative patterns that prove to work effectively. He offers lessons for the first time angler and precise guidance for even the most experienced fisherman to exceed your fly fishing needs and expectations. Forest specializes on the Klamath River, Upper Sacramento, Lower Sacramento and various small streams for trout. He also guides the Trinty River and many Northern California coastal rivers for salmon and steelhead with flies or conventional gear.

Matt Mitchell was born and raised in Redding California and has been guiding full-time since 2008. As a lifelong Angler, he knows the waters he fishes intimately and loves to share his passion and knowledge with others. Matt’s patient demeanor as an instructor projects onto any skill level of fisherman. Matt will always make sure you learn something new along with having an enjoyable trip. Matt spends his days guiding the Trinity River for salmon and steelhead, Fall River, Pit River, McCloud River, Hat Creek, the Lower Sac and a few of his favorite still waters for trout. Matt also enjoys chasing steelhead on the coastal waters of Northern California. Matt will work hard to accommodate your needs and make sure you are a better angler at the end of the day.