Meet Our Team - Sasha Plourde

Sasha joined the team in early 2026. He is a steady presence in the shop and brings a great attitude and willingness to teach and learn. Since joining the team his fishing experiences have continued to grow with trips to BC, Mexico, Eastern Canada, and more. 

More about Sasha:

Name: Sasha Plourde
How long have you been fishing? I have fished for as long as I can remember
How long have you been fly fishing? 5 Years (Since 2021)

How did you get started in fly fishing?
I spent many days looking at the Elk river between mountain bike rides wondering if there were any fish and looking for a way to pass the time when it was too hot to ride. So, I bought my first rod and cut my teeth on the Bow that fall through winter and the next summer I went back to find out if in fact there were any fish in the Elk. Turns out there was plenty and now it is my passion.

Favorite species?
Freshwater – Steelhead
Saltwater -Snook or Tarpon

Favorite water?
River – Bulkley
Lake – Lower Kannaskis
Saltwater – Mangroves

Favorite technique?
Spey or streamer fishing

Favorite flies?
Freshwater:

• Fish Taco
• DH Disposables
• Wire worms (whitefish slayer)

Saltwater:

• Salty fiber Baitfish
• Rio’s old salt
• Ray’s V Mantis

Favorite pattern to tie?
Any Swing fly or baitfish pattern

Favorite material and why?
Jungle Cock
Prefer to fish alone or with friends?
I much prefer fishing with friends.

Two things you wouldn’t go fishing without (aside from rod, reel, line, flies)
A good attitude and optimism

Most interesting (remote, distant, crowded, etc.) location you’ve fished.
The Skeena Drainage or the Margaree

Your destination/species wishlist:

• Labrador for Atlantic salmon
• GT’s in Australia
• Baja for roosters and bill fish

Given the opportunity who would you choose to fish with? Or someone who has inspired you as an angler/tyer/teacher/guide.

• Blane Chocklett
• Dec Hogan