Grace has been part of the team since Spring of 2023. She works part-time at the shop along with a second full-time job. Many of us remember her visits to the fly tying area long before she started working with us. 

Here's more about Grace:

How long have you been fishing? I have been fishing since I was 4.

How long have you been fly fishing? I have been fly fishing since I was 11 years old

How did you get started in fly fishing? I was introduced to fly fishing by both of my parents. Growing up we spent most summer days by the river in BC and in Alberta. I’ve been fly fishing and open reel fishing since I’ve been able to execute a proper cast.

Favorite species? Cutthroat trout

Favorite Water? Ether the Bull river or Clearwater river

Favorite technique? Definitely Dry fly

Favouite flies? Royal Wulff, Red humpy, Stonefly patterns, Prince nymphs, Elk hair caddis

Favorite fishing book or DVD The Optimist by David Coggins

Favorite vise? Renzetti Traveler and my favorite tool would be the Stonfo
Turbo Spinner

Favorite Pattern to tie? My favorite patterns to tie would have to be various Nymph and dry fly patterns. I love the versatility of nymphs and the detail to the dry flies.

Most interesting place you've fished? My most interesting place I’ve fished would have to be the remote spring fed lakes in the mountains.

Your destination/species wishlist? Top destination to fish would have to be Alaska for Rainbow trout and salmon or Florida for peacock bass

Given the opportunity who would you choose to fish with? Or someone who has inspired you as an angler/teacher/tyer/guide? Given the opportunity to fish with anyone? My first pick would always be my parents growing up they were always my idols. I’d also have to pick my twin brother as we grew up on the river
together and we are always learning from each other.