George
Anderson |
Home: Livingston, Montana
Home River: Yellowstone
Occupation: Owner of The Yellowstone Angler; former Top Montana Guide; World-renowned Angler; and Author
(406) 222-7130
www.yellowstoneangler.com |
| "When you spend every day of the fishing season on the river in a drift boat, you want that boat to be comfortable, dependable and easy to row. Those are the reasons I chose ClackaCraft." |
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Bob
Jacklin |
Home: West Yellowstone, Montana
Home River: Madison
Occupation: Owner of Jacklin's Fly Shop, contract fly tyer and Master Certified FFF fly casting instructor
(406) 646-7336
www.jacklinsflyshop.com
bjackin@jacklinsflyshop.com
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| "As an Outfitter and Fly Fishing Guide for over 30 years in the Yellowstone area, floating rivers like the Madison, Missouri, and the Henry's Fork of the Snake, my ClackaCraft 15' Guide Model is second to none in performance. The tunnel hull design makes it the best-handling boat I've ever had!" |
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Jack
Dennis |
Home: Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Home River: Snake
Occupation: Author of fly fishing books and videos; lecturer; owner of Jack Dennis Sports, Inc.; founder of One Fly sport event
(307) 733-3270
www.jackdennis.com
jackflyfish@aol.com |
| "Nothing beats a 'Clack' for handling. The tunnel design lets you slow up and even stop in mid channel. Now that I'm retired from guiding I ask any guide who doesn't have a Clack to use mine. I prefer my boat to any other." |
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Gary
Beebe |
Home: Victor, Idaho
Home River: Snake
Occupation: Owner of Mountain Driftboat a Clackacraft dealer
95w Center St. Victor Idaho 83455
(208) 313 7720 mountaindriftboat.com
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| "Clacka's new bottom tunnel is a major advancement in boat design. The new tunnel increases hull speed by reducing drag. This enables me to hold my boat in fast currents with ease." |
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Michael
Jones |
Home: Farmington, Maine
Home River: Kennebec
Occupation: Registered and Professional Maine Guide; FFF Fly Casting Instructor; owner of Aardvark Outfitters Fly Shop Guide Service; Television host on 'Wild World of Summer
(207) 491-9898 www.driftboating.com
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| "I guide on New England's most challenging rivers. The durability, beauty and functional layout of ClackaCraft The new tunnel hull represents the single best innovation in drift boat design!" |
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Jack
Mitchell |
Home: Ellensburg, Washington
Home River: Yakima
Occupation: Owner and Head Guide for The Evening Hatch
(509) 962-5959 |
www.theeveninghatch.com
"Over the years our service has utilized many different boats to accommodate our guests. ClackaCrafts win the contest from every angle: client and guide comfort, ample storage, durability, and easy rowing." |
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Fletcher
White |
Home: Wilson, Wyoming
Home River: Snake
Occupation: Fly Fishing Guide, World Cast Anglers, International Outfitters
(307) 733-6934 |
| "With twenty-plus guides on my staff you would think there might be some variation in boats. Wrong! For close to 20 years my crew and I have used ClackaCraft Drift Boats to guide over 40,000 clients on the large and small western rivers." |
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Dennis
Breer |
Home: Dutch John, Utah
Home River: Green
Occupation: Owner of Trout Creek Flies
(435) 885-3355; Green river guide; author
www.fishgreenriver.com
dbreer@union-tel.com |
| "In my roles as a shop owner and guide my time on the river is precious. I need a boat that is hassle-free and ready to go when I am. My ClackaCraft is all of that and more. It is virtually maintenance free and has all the features that make every day on the river effortless." |
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Brian & Jenny
Grossenbacher |
Home: Bozeman, Montana
Home River: Yellowstone and Lower Madison
Occupation: Owners of Grossenbacher Guides
(406) 582-1760
Photo Credit: DenverBryan.com |
| "The ClackaCraft LP's are the best boats we have rowed period (yes, including the wooden boat Brian built himself). They hold effortlessly in the strong currents of the Yellowstone and track beautifully. Most importantly the weight forward design helps to keep the stern higher in the water, reducing drag, making our job a heck of a lot easier." |
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Phil
Gonzalez |
Home: Fort Smith, Montana
Home River: Big Horn
Occupation: Owner of Bighorn River Lodge; Outfitter
www.bighornriverlodge.com
info@bighornriverlodge.com
1-(800) 235-5450 |
| "What does having four back operations and a drift boat with so many firsts have in common? Absolutely nothing. But when I'm loading an avid angler in his wheelchair into my low-profile ClackaCraft boat or an angler who has trouble getting in or out of the boat, they have everything in common." |
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Josh
Frazier |
Home: San Francisco, California
Home River: Sacramento
Occupation: Owner of Fly Fishing Outfitters, San Francisco; Casting Instructor
(415) 781-3474 |
| "Before buying my first drift boat, I talked to every guide I knew. The overwhelming preference was ClackaCraft. Now that I have one, I know why. The 16' Weight Forward Guide Model is perfect for all the fishing that I do; maneuverable enough for small California tail waters, yet roomy enough for three people and gear for a longer trip." |
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Steve
Fraley |
Home: Baldwin, Michigan
Home River: Pere Marquette
Occupation: Owner of Baldwin Bait & Tackle, Inc.
1-(877) 4-BALDWIN;
professional river guide
www.fishbaldwin.com |
| "The first time I had an opportunity to pull the oars on a ClackaCraft I knew I had to have one. They're built to put up with the type of abuse I put them through, have plenty of well-placed storage for rods along with all of the other necessities and draft less than any other boat I've owned." |
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Mark
Boname |
Home: Casper, Wyoming
Home River: Platte River
Occupation: Owner of Platte River Fly Shop (307) 237-5997; fly fishing guide |
| "Guiding in Wyoming's windy conditions can be quite a headache! My guide staff and I have found that Clacka's low profile boat makes our job much more enjoyable. The most recent layout improvement with rod storage has reduced our clients' rod breakage by 80 percent. Thanks, ClackaCraft -- keep up the good work!" |
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Bob
Lamm |
Home: Island Park, Idaho
Home River: Henry's Fork
Occupation: Fly Fishing Guide for Henry's Fork Anglers
www.henrysforkanglers.com
1-(800) 788-4479 |
| "I consider my 16' WF to be the thinking man's drift boat. It has technological advances that other drift boats lack: the widest bottom in the industry for superior stability, the tunnel hull for quick response to the oars and effortless rowing, tracking channels to keep it rowing straight. In short, this boat has it all!" |
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Mike
Janssen |
Home: Jackson, Wyoming
Home River: Snake
Occupation: Fly Fishing Guide; Head Guide of World Cast Anglers; Director of Western Rivers Guide School. |
| "I couldn't imagine my life with out my Clacka...I've pushed it to it's limits in massive rapids and technical water...The Clacka outshines the competition! It's versitility, performance and durability are standard. It's the boat to have." |
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Steve
Parrott |
Home: Asheville, North Carolina
Home River: Watauga
Occupation: Owner Asheville Anglers, Fly Fishing Guide for Hunter Banks Company; commercial fly tyer
www.ashevilleflyfishing.com staff@ashevilleflyfishing.com |
| "My ClackaCraft has proven to be a valuable asset day in, day out. It is comfortable for the anglers, has plenty of storage and maneuvers like a sports car. Durability and design is the best on the market today. ClackaCraft is the preferred boat of choice for the Hunter Banks guide staff." |
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Curt
Hamby |
Home: Victor, Idaho
Home River: Green, South Fork, Snake
Occupation: guide, fly tyer, Westbank Anglers.com and Worldwide destination flyfishing,
1-(800) 922-3474 |
| "I've rowed many rivers all over the West. My 15' LP is the boat for any river; low profile in the flat waters, quick in the technical waters, and very stable in the whitewater. The boat tracks well and clients love the comfort of sitting or standing." |
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John
Hazel
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Home: Maupin, OR
Home River: Deschutes River
Occupation: Owner, Guide Deschutes Angler
John Hazel & Company
www.deschutesangler.com
1-877-395-0995
504 Deschutes Av.
Maupin,OR 97037
shop@deschutesangler.com
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Big water, big rock and big winds, two or three clients and load of gear, just a typical day on the Deschutes River. Our guides need quick maneuverability and split second response from their boats, and that's what we get from Clackacraft Boats. Simply stated,"The best boat I've rowed and I've rowed them all". John Hazel |
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Mike
Bean
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Home: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Home River: South Fork of Snake River
Occupation: Guide for World Cast Anglers
1-800-654-0676 |
"The ClackaCraft LP's are the most comforable drift boats to row and fish out of period! The new gulfstream bottom and tunnel hull track great in all waters. I have enjoyed rowing Clacks for 8 years and our experienced guide staff row nothing else but a Clackacraft!
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Dan
“Rooster” Leavens
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Home: Twin Bridges, Montana
Home Waters: The Big Hole, Beaverhead, Madison and Jefferson Rivers
Occupation: Outfitter and owner of the Stone Fly Inn.
www.thestoneflyinn.com
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“No other area offers such diverse waters, and no other boat is as suited for the job as my Clackacraft 15LP. This boat is safe, durable, quiet and user friendly. From high water on the Big Hole to the slick on the upper Beaverhead – Clackacraft makes me a one boat man. Clackacrafts’ attention to detail is second to none. We drive some pretty gnarly roads out in these parts, and our trailers fall apart before the boats do. Now that’s saying something!
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Emmett
Heath |
Home: Dutch John, Utah
Home River: Green
Occupation: Manager of the guide service & fly shop for Trout Creek Flies
(435) 885-3355
www.fishgreenriver.com |
"The Dean of the Green"
"The 16' Weight Forward model is everything I desire in a drift boat. The amount of well placed storage is incredible coinciding with 'in-boat maneuverability. In past years, I tested the durability of the boats. My aim now is to apply the comforts of the boat with their tough construction." |
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Mike
Lawson |
Home: St. Anthony, Idaho
Home River: Henry's Fork
Occupation: Founder and Manager of Henry’s Fork Anglers, lecturer, author, photographer and innovative fly tyer; manager, South Fork Lodge
(800) 788-4479
henrysforkanglers.com
southforkoutfitters.com |
"Guiding is tough on boats. I've used ClackaCraft Drift Boats for 20 years. ClackaCraft makes the most durable and dependable boat." |
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Kelly Galloup |
Home: Cameron Montana
Home River: Madison River MT
Occupation: Author, guide, owner of the Slide Inn on the Madison river MT., fly shop owner, Editor at large for Fly Fisherman magazine, host Fly Fish TV.
Slide Inn
50 US Highway 287 South
Cameron, Montana 59720
Tel: (406) 682-4804
E-Mail: slideinn@slideinn.com
www.slideinn.com |
" I have been guiding for over a 25 years , but only the last two in a Clacka, I would probably have another 25 left if I would have had my Clacka for the first 25. I love this boat.
Kelly Galloup |
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Lori-Ann
Murphy |
Home: Victor, Idaho
Home River: South Fork, Snake
Occupation: Fly fishing guide, owner of Reel Women, Inc. "An adventure travel company. Destination -- fish!"
(208) 787-2657 |
| "One word that does not describe a river is Predictable. My ClackaCraft River Boat is safe in high water conditions, as well as responsive for tight maneuvering around rocks. But the best thing about my boat, is that it is my home on the river." |
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Tim
Linehan |
Home: Troy, Montana
Home River: Kootenai
Occupation: Orvis-Endorsed Guide; owner of Linehan Outfitting Co. (406) 295-4872; fly fishing show host on OLN |
| "ClackaCraft river boats are light. Their tracking ability is unparalleled. The balance struck between making them the best maneuvering boats and their storage capacity is perfect. ClackaCraft river boats are sleek and have appealing lines. These boats are solid, safe and stable." |
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Mark
Bachmann
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Home: Welches, OR
Home River: Sandy, Deschutes River
Occupation: Mark is a FFF Certified Casting Instructor.
Holds current Oregon State Marine Board Outfitter/Guide License since 1981.
(503) 622-4607 www.flyfishusa.com |
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John
Cochran |
Home: Avon, Colorado
Home River: The Colorado
Occupation: Fly Fishing Guide and Owner of
Gorsuch Outfitters
(970) 926-0900 or
toll-free (877) 926-0900
gorsuch-outfitters.com
flyfish@vail.net
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| "I have finally found the boat that meets all of my needs. The ClackaCraft's roomy interior is guide and client friendly. Our boats see some river miles and have held up better than any other boat we have tried! Simply the best boat on the market." |
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Brian
Pitser |
Home: Michigan
Home River: The Manistee River in Michigan
Occupation: Regional Fly Tackle Manufacturer's Representative for Simms, Umpqua, Action Optics, Waterworks/ Lamson, Sage and Rodmounts; Fly Fishing Guide and Instructor
(231) 943-8132 |
fishH2O@chartermi.net
"The ease of rowing and the great dry storage of my ClackaCraft keeps my customers fishing in comfort all day long. Having a cleanly designed, well laid out boat makes all the difference in guide and customer satisfaction; especially when covering miles of water with two anglers fishing the boat all day." |
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Rich
Youngers |
Home: Salem, Oregon
Home River: North Santiam
Occupation: Owner and guide of Creekside Flyfishing Guides & Outfitters
(877) 273-3574 |
| "ClackaCraft drift boats have exceeded my demands as a salmon, trout, and steelhead guide on Oregon rivers. The innovative tunnel hull provides tracking and stability needed to negotiate rapids and their lightweight hull allows me to fish lower water conditions." |
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Hugh
Witham |
Home: Traverse City, Michigan
Home River: Pere Marquette, Big Manistee, Upper Manistee, Betsie, Au Sable
Occupation: Head Guide for Troutsman Fly Shop
1-(800) 30-TROUT; FFF certified fly casting instructor
hwitham@traverse.net |
| "'Fear No Rock' means what it means when it comes to Michigan rivers. ClackaCraft has designed a boat that handles well in all river conditions. The spacious layout and storage makes for a comfortable day on the river. My ClackaCraft drift boat is the best office I have ever had!" |
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Steve
Joyce |
Home: South of Ellensburg, Washington in the Yakima River Canyon
Home River: Yakima
Occupation: Manager & Guide of Red's Fly Shop; www.redsflyshop.com
(509) 929-1802 |
| "The 16' LP is my personal boat of choice. The extra distance behind the rower's seat gives the anglers more space and distributes the weight more efficiently. The rod storage system is the best on the market. Our rental fleet of ClackaCrafts has been put to the test under rigorous conditions. Outside of daily cleaning, these boats have been 100% maintenance-free." |
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Steve
Fleming |
Home: Fossil, Oregon
Home River: John Day
Occupation: Owner of Mah-Hah Outfitters
1-(888) 624-9424 |
| "As a full-time guide rowing over 200 days a year, I need a boat that is easy to row (the ClackaCraft takes half the effort of a comparable aluminum boat), will track (your tunnel design is the best), is stable enough to fish trophy techniques from, gives my clients the room and comfort they need, runs quietly, and will run in very shallow water." |
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Pete
Erickson |
Home: Boise, Idaho
Home River: Green River (Wyoming)
Occupation: Lead Guide at World Cast Anglers 1-(800) 654-0676; Member of the USA Fly Fishing Team; Winner of ESPN Great Outdoor Games Gold Medal |
| "After rowing the great western rivers 80 to100 days a year for nearly a decade, there is one thing that I am sure of. When it comes to angler comfort, rowing maneuverability, and overall fishing prowess—NOTHING beats a Clacka!" |
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Dave
Brown |
Home: Alberta, Canada
Home River: Elk River
Occupation: Owner and Outfitter of the Elk River Anger Fly Shop and Guide Service operating out of Fernie, BC and Calgary, AB
www.elkangler.com
dave@elkangler.com
1-800-453-3991 |
| "Only one manufacturer has all of the very best features that I require in a drift boat for guiding on the rivers of southwest Alberta and southeast British Columbia. That manufacturer is ClackaCraft Drift Boats." |
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Jerry
Lappier |
Home: Craig, Montana
Home River: Missouri
Occupation: President of the Missouri River Trout Shop, Craig, Montana
Missouri River Trout Shop
www.thetroutshop.com
flyshop@thetroutshop.com
1-(800) 337-8528 |
| "ClackaCraft drift boats are impressive from the moment you step into one. Guides know quality and have made their choice clear. At the Trout Shop, our rental fleet must stand up to the same rigid standards. Service is equally important. Real people operate ClackaCraft." |
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Jim
Hickey |
Home: Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Home River: Snake
Occupation: Coordinator of International Destinations for World Cast Anglers; Director for Western Rivers Guide School |
"ClackaCraft Drift Boats are the most maneuverable most durable boats I have ever rowed. When I guide, the Clacka gives me confidence and performance. Whether I am back rowing in fast water or keeping the boat with a clients drift, the ClackaCraft can do anything I ask of it." |
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Matson
Rogers
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Home: Bozeman, Montana
Home River: Madison Occupation: Fly fishing guide, owner of Angler’s West Guide Service
(406)-556-1197 |
There’s Clackacraft and there’s not exactly. I’ve rowed a lot of different boats while guiding the past 15 years, none except Clackacraft are able to give me what I want in a guide boat. The 15’LP handles like a sports car on the Madison’s obstacle filled course. I feel confident that my client’s are getting the best in comfort and ease of fishability while I get the benefits of the weight forward design and new Gulfstream bottom.
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Pat
Straub
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Home: Helena, Montana
Home River: Missouri, Blackfoot, and some central Montana secrets
Occupation: Owner Montana Fishing Outfitters, author of THE ORVIS POCKET GUIDE TO STREAMER FISHING, and professional dry fly optimist.
www.dragfreedrift.com flyfishpat@yahoo.com
406-439-4545
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"My ClackaCraft is THE best boat for a guide like me: full-time, hard-working, and always searching out new water. Whether I am dropping it down a rocky bank at a secret river access or stalking shallow water sippers, my Clacka is amazingly tough, but handles with ease and stealth. The 16 LP glides under the wind, but can turn on a dime when I run through a low-water rock garden. Low-water, high winds, gear-head clients, with my Clacka it is all 'no worries, mon'". |
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Ryan Anderson |
Home: Casper, WY
home River: North Platte River (Grey Reef)
Occupation: Full Time Guide and Owner of Wyoming Fly Fishing Guide Service (307) 237-5997
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Out here in the land of big fish and even bigger wind you need a low profile boat. My guide staff and I all row LPs or Headhunter Skiffs because they catch less wind but are still comfortable to fish from. The Gulf Stream tunnel hull bottom on these boats really cut down on drag. A drag free boat makes it a lot easier to get our clients drag free drift. Also, the boys at Clacka have always taken great care of me, my staff and everyone I’ve referred to them. |
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Judson Conway |
Home: Boone, NC
Home River: South Holston, Watauga, New, Holston
Occupation: Owner and Guide for Elk Creek Outfitters, FFF Certified Caster
Elk Creek Outfitters (828) 264-6497
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When fishing is no longer a passion but an obsession you will demand nothing but the absolute best. The quiet waters of the Southeast require a boat so stealthy, so agile, yet so tough that you are able to sneak up and introduce yourself to any fish whether it be a trout, smallmouth, or musky. There is no other boat to meet these demands better than Clacka’s Headhunter Skiff. Having the skiff’s grace and maneuverability to sneak up on fish has taken my guiding to another level.
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