Testimonials & Kudos

“I attended the October of 2022 fly fishing guide school. After nearly 30 years of fly fishing, I'd felt as though I'd hit a ceiling. I'd stopped learning and my results were declining. Mac and Tony turned this completely around within the first day. The depth of knowledge shared during the school was nothing short of extraordinary.”

“I am a pretty seasoned, lifelong fly fisher who just finished the March 2023 guide school. Mac and his staff far exceeded the week's objectives with a level of personalized attention, practical application, and generosity of knowledge I did not expect. One of the best weeks of my life.”

“Mac and his staff provide an extremely professional guide school, covering topics from business plans to rowing to client casting instruction. The exposure to fishing and rigging techniques I was unfamiliar with are going to be invaluable to my development as a guide. Highly recommend.”

“The Guide School was fantastic. Great instructors who were all interested in helping us with every aspect of fly fishing. My casting is completely different since applying what I've learned, and the strategy and tactics that we were taught have completely changed the way I approach the river.”

“Such an amazing experience! I attended the March 2023 session and learned a lifetime's worth of knowledge over the course of five days. From learning how to properly maneuver rafts in moving water to understanding entomology and hatch cycles — every day opened up a new dimension of the sport.”

“I was fortunate to attend Mac Brown's fly fishing guide school. During the course, I learned everything I need to be a successful guide. Mac Brown and his staff have an exceptional knowledge of the sport. Instruction includes fly casting, reading water, tactics, rowing, and client relations — all covered in depth.”

“Mac is incredibly knowledgeable, insightful, and engaging. He draws you in with his folksome demeanor and then imparts 35+ years of fly-fishing experience before you know it. He taught me several tactics that will improve my game immensely. An outstanding week on beautiful water.”

“The Fly Fishing Guide School led by Mac Brown and Tony Brooks was exactly what I needed. Open and honest transfer of knowledge. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their technical and functional understanding of fly fishing — whether you're chasing a guiding career or just want to fish better.”

“I attended the November 2021 Guide School and had an amazing experience learning from Mac and Tony. The structure of the school and the willingness of Mac to share his honest perspective and experiences leave the students with a ton of practical knowledge and confidence to take to the water.”

“Mac and his staff have a world of knowledge to impart to those who want to grow as anglers, guides and people. The gorgeous countryside and lovely streams are balm to the winter weary soul. I really enjoyed learning with my classmates — a wonderful week all around.”

“Thanks to Mac and his crew I learned a lot about rowing, casting, presentation and fishing set ups, and met some great new fishing friends. I highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to improve their skills — whether guiding is in your plans or not.”

“Many thanks to Mac, Tony, and Will — the best investment I could make in my fly fishing journey. The week exceeded every expectation I had walking in, and I came home a fundamentally different angler.”

“Had a wonderful week at Mac Brown's Fly Fishing Guide School. The knowledge gained during the week will undoubtedly help me with my fishing abilities moving forward. Met some wonderful people and would definitely recommend the school if you're looking to either guide or just improve your own abilities.”

“What a great experience. Mac is truly brilliant. The information he shared put my fly fishing game ahead by decades. The way he breaks down casting mechanics and reading water is unlike anything I'd encountered in 20 years of fishing. Thank you Mac.”

“Went to the October class and it was an excellent experience — learned a lot in the few days I was there. Mac and Tony are top tier guys who clearly love what they do. I left with a completely different set of tools for approaching the river.”

“Best week ever! Mac Brown is without a doubt the most knowledgeable fly fishing instructor around. If you are interested in the sport — at any level — Mac is the guy to go to. I came home energized about fishing in a way I hadn't felt in years.”

“Overall a great experience. Since my class in April, I've been teaching the whole-arm cast to my students with great acceptance. It's nice to back up the technique with the certification from an expert. The school gave me language and frameworks I use constantly. Thanks Mac!”

“A full week of excellent fly fishing instruction from casting and line control, techniques and tactics, gear, strategies and client management. Truly excellent program — one of the most comprehensive fly fishing education experiences available anywhere.”