Matt Housel
Owner, Guide, and Instructor
I have called the Boise area home for over 30 years and spent a good part of that time chasing fish with a fly all over the Southern Idaho, Eastern Oregon and Northern Nevada. Yet, I always seem to come back to the jewel that runs through the city of trees, a river that I love.
If you are testing the waters of the fly fishing world and want to see what it offers, whether that be understanding the gear, fly selection or reading water, contact me I am here to help.
Greg Hitchcock
Owner, Guide and Instructor
I retired six years ago after a 35 year career as a Firefighter and Paramedic. As such I place a
special emphasis on ensuring that our clients have a safe and fun experience. I have been
fishing both fresh and saltwater for 40 years but got in to fly fishing our local rivers after
retirement.
I am an avid fly fisher and Fly Fisher International Validated Gold Level Caster. I love sharing my passion of fly fishing
through education with an emphasis on conservation and sustainable fly fishing practices.
As much as I enjoy fly fishing I am also passionate about helping other people get on fish and
guide them through the experience of fishing in our beloved City in one of America’s iconic and
beautiful urban trout rivers.
Matt Nobbs
Guide
I’ve been a professional chef for over 20 years, but my true passion lies in fly fishing—a
love that began as a way to bond with my father. I honed my skills on the lakes and
streams of eastern Washington and the backcountry waters of Montana for more than a
decade. In 2023, I relocated to Idaho, where I’ve continued to refine my craft. Now, I’m
excited to share my knowledge and passion for the sport with others, helping them
discover the same joy and connection that fly fishing has brought me.
Kevin Pittsey
Guide
I left the customer service industry in 2019 and moved to the Treasure Valley. Fly fishing immediately became my passion. I have spent countless hours on surrounding lakes, rivers and streams, and this is where I honed my skills. I am eager to teach what I’ve learned and help others get excited about fly fishing. Whether you’re a newbie or a local wanting to up your game, I’m here to help you reach your goals.
Travis Gibson
Guide
I was born at St. Lukes in downtown Boise and lived here pretty much full time since then. I guess you could say I’m about as much of an Idaho native as they come! While I enjoy all methods of fly fishing, I love me some two handed sticks. There’s just something about a perfect set up and bombing out a pile of line that’s hard to top. If you’re able to pull up a steel head after a great cast, even better!
My normal job takes me all over the country and I usually try to do some type of fishing wherever I go so I’ve been very fortunate to fish all over the country in both fresh and salt water. I even had a chance to guide up in Alaska for a little while which I really loved. I truly enjoy helping get people on fish. Giving guests the tools to be successful and then seeing them put it all together is almost as good as getting a fish myself!…almost. HAHA!
Anthony Smith
Guide
I was born and raised in Southern California. I grew up fishing for bass in Lake Arrowhead and small wild rainbow trout in our local stream, Deep Creek. I first learned to fly fish at the age of five years old in the eastern Sierra Nevada range, and have been in love with it ever since. I have been fly fishing all over the western United States for the last 23 years. I am excited for this opportunity to provide Vice Outdoors with my fly fishing expertise and fly tying abilities.
Josh Hoffman
Guide
Josh grew up angling in the Midwest and western United States. He spent twenty years in the United States Army, where he had the unique opportunity to fly fish not only across the U.S. but also around the world. Josh now spends most of his time fly fishing freshwater, targeting trout, steelhead, bass, pike, muskie, and carp. Although predominantly freshwater-centric, he finds time to pursue mahi and billfish on the fly, with regular trips south of the border. Josh can often be found pushing water in alpine lakes and forgotten waters of the PNW when he is not guiding the runs and riffles of Idaho and Oregon.
Mike Trail
Guide
I’ve been fishing Idaho’s waters my whole life, starting as a kid with my family and fly fishing seriously for over 30 years. I’ve chased fish all over Southern Idaho, Eastern Oregon and the Northwest, yet I always find my way back to the South Fork of the Boise River. After three decades reading these currents, I know where the fish hold in every season, and I love nothing more than sharing that knowledge with others.
Whether you’re picking up a fly rod for the first time or looking to dial in on new water, my goal is simple: put you in the right spot, at the right time, with the right fly, and make sure you’re having a blast doing it. My favorite days on the water have been watching someone land their first fish on a fly.
