Fly Fishing Guide
"Each fishing adventure is a chance to meet a new person and have an awesome day on the water."
“If I can teach a guest, then they can apply what they’ve learned to their own fly fishing journey and develop that excitement to get better. That is what is most rewarding for me.”
Nick Kragseth is a native of western Washington, hailing from Stanwood, gateway to the beautiful Camano Island. He learned to fish as a child and recalls drift boat fishing on the Missouri River in Montana and seeing a hatch of mayflies and countless fish breaking the surface right before sundown. A proud member of a military family, Nick first came to Idaho after his parents retired to the area to be closer to them and was thrilled with the fishing and outdoor lifestyle the Wood River Valley provides. And Nick loves guiding. He says, “The best guide trip I have ever had, honestly, has been every trip. Each is different and the chance to meet a new person and have an awesome day on the water is consistently great!”
Guiding Style
Teacher. “If I can teach a guest, then they can apply what they’ve learned to their own fly fishing journey and develop that excitement to get better. That is what is most rewarding for me. Although catching a ton of fish is pretty fun, too!”
Fun Facts about Nick
- He is absolutely fascinated with art and history. Ask him about it!
- Besides fishing, Nick loves to hunt, hike, ski and play guitar. For him, hitting the gym is an absolute must.
- Nick takes pride in tying his own flies.
- Favorite pattern? Frenchie nymph. “While not the most creative, it just works.” Favorite hatch? “I love a great Caddis hatch. They’re fun to fish, easy to see, and the explosive eats are pretty awesome!”
- Nick’s favorite post-fishing spot is the Sawtooth Brewery for a big juicy burger.
- Little makes Nick happier than hanging out with his dogs.
- Nick went to welding school in Washington.
