Trent Kirschner Tahoe Wild Trout Fly Fishing

01/31/2018

Guiding is a passion for me for sure.

We wanted to make a film about fly fishing, but one wasn’t really about catching fish. There’s so much more to a fishing trip than hook sets and hero shots with big fish, and we didn’t really see films about that. Guides are probably the hardest working folks in fly fishing, and a great guide ...

02/26/2017

It all starts with the cast.

02/26/2017

Yup, it's true.

Fishing guides can get somewhat surly after an endless summer or fall of wading or rowing. Long days being battered by the elements, tough fishing or even ..

02/16/2017

Our first annual Cast Hope regional tournament fundraiser will be held this spring at Pyramid Lake. We only have a few spots remaining and are expecting to sell out! Our friends threw down a serious swag bag for all attendees and you can even write off a portion of the entry fee.
Our timing at the lake is perfect for size and numbers and our boys at and will be the guides.
Contact me ASAP with questions!

01/11/2017

With snow like this we are looking forward to a great fishing season!

09/28/2016

This is an awesome organization which has expanded to the Reno Tahoe area. I am very fortunate to say I am a Cast Hope Guide.

06/22/2016

It's not a fly, but wow! First striper on a surface plug. The plug was made by a good family friend in 1982 for trips the family took to Nantucket. Glad the plug still works in the 21st century in Duxbury too! Time to celebrate.

06/16/2016

May they grow up to be like these!

06/16/2016

Some of my students releasing Lahontan Cutthroat trout into the Truckee river as part of the trout in the classroom program.

04/24/2016

2016 guide season is officially underway. Water temps were in the mid 40s but we were able to stick a few.

04/23/2016

Love that early season action!

11/29/2015

It's cold in Truckee! Ice in the guides of the rod. Got a couple of nice browns on a streamer. Too cold to take their pictures but took these shots.