Chris Baiker
Owner

Chris started fishing at the age of five on the lakes and streams of his native Pennsylvania. Since then, Chris has traveled the world extensively in pursuit of angling adventure. His angling efforts have taken him to some of the most remote waters available, from Scottish Highlands to the atolls of the South Pacific. At the store, Chris is often asked what his perfect flyfishing day would entail. His reply: “One more day on Penn’s Creek with my grandfather … He taught me so many elements of angling but he also taught me the virtues of sportsmanship, and a healthy respect of the outdoors.”

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Flyfishing Experience: 25 Years
Industry Experience: 15 years
Gear I Use: Sage ONE Series rods, Abel reels
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Matt Baker
General Manager

As an Arizona native, Matt has had the opportunity to fish and hunt most of the Grand Canyon State. Matt’s flyfishing and wingshooting experience began at an early age, with the benefit of being raised in a family well-versed in outdoor pursuits. Although his travels have taken him around the globe, Matt still enjoys the diverse landscape and outdoor opportunities found only in Arizona.

Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ
Flyfishing Experience: 24 Years
Industry Experience: 15 years
Gear I Use:  G-Loomis NRX rods, Abel reels

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Kyle Bourassa
Travel Director

Kyle was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. A strong passion for the outdoors was given to him by his father at a very early age. Since then, Kyle taken his interest to the next level. As travel director for Desert Sportsman, Kyle has fished around the world but still enjoys finding new spots in the backcountry of Arizona. Over the years Kyle’s knowledge has successfully prepared customers for destinations near and far.

Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Flyfishing Experience: 18 Years
Industry Experience: 10 years
Rods I Use: Sage ONE Series & Winston BIIIX Series rods, Galvan reels