Owner

Specialties: Fly Fishing • Conventional Fishing • Ice Fishing • Trolling • Salt

Bio:
Jeff is the owner of Anglers Den and has spent most of his life fishing. His experience covers just about every side of the sport, from fly fishing and conventional to ice fishing, salt water and trolling. While he enjoys targeting a variety of species, brown trout, walleye & bass are his local favorites, with Southern Idaho, Willard Bay and Lost Creek being some of his favorite waters. As the owner of Anglers Den, Jeff brings a broad knowledge of fishing and a passion for helping anglers feel welcome and get the right gear for however they like to fish.

Favorite Species: Brown Trout, Bass

Favorite Waters: Willard Bay • Lost Creek Reservoir, Southern Idaho

Shop Manager

Specialties:
Fly Fishing • Western Rivers • Trout Fishing • Fishing Gear & Tackle

Bio:
Bobby caught his first fish out of American Fork Creek at just three years old and has had the fishing bug ever since. He’s been fly fishing for more than 40 years and working in the fishing industry since 1997. Over the years, Bobby has worked across nearly every side of the industry, from fly shops and guiding to retail management and corporate roles. Although he’s well versed in all types of fishing, you’ll most often find him exploring the rivers of the West with a fly rod in hand.

Favorite Species: Steelhead

Favorite Waters: Somewhere in the Rocky Mountains

Inventory Specialist / Sales

Specialties: Bass Fishing • Smallmouth Bass • Fishing Products • Inventory & Product Knowledge

Bio:
Kathy brings an incredible 50 years of experience in the fishing industry to Anglers Den. Over the years, she has built an extensive knowledge of fishing gear and products, with bass fishing being her specialty. Smallmouth bass are her favorite species to target, and Mantua Reservoir is one of her favorite local waters. Even after five decades in the industry, Kathy still loves getting out on the water and sharing fishing with her family, including her 19 grandchildren.

Favorite Species: Smallmouth Bass

Favorite Water: Mantua Reservoir

Sales

Specialties: Fly Fishing • Trout Fishing • Island Park • Yellowstone Area

Bio:
Brad, better known around the shop as “Coach,” has been fishing for more than 50 years and has spent much of that time with a fly rod in hand. He regularly fishes the waters around Island Park and Yellowstone and has developed extensive knowledge of the rivers, techniques, and fishing throughout the area. A longtime coach, Brad has spent years teaching others and brings that same approach to fishing, always willing to share what he knows and help other anglers improve on the water.

Favorite Species: Brown Trout

Favorite Waters: Island Park • Yellowstone Area

Anglers Den Regular / Former Team Member

Specialties: Fly Fishing • Fly Tying • Trout Fishing

Bio:

Mike has been fishing for an impressive 75 years, with fly fishing being his favorite way to spend time on the water. An experienced fly tyer, he has built a lifetime of knowledge around fishing and the art of tying flies. Mike previously worked at Anglers Den and, while he may no longer be an employee, he’s still very much part of the shop. He continues to tie several of the fly patterns we carry, which customers can find right in our fly bins. You’ll also regularly find Mike around the shop tying flies, talking fishing, and sharing what he’s learned over a lifetime on the water.

Favorite Species: Brown Trout

Favorite Water: Island Park

Sales

Specialties: Smallmouth Bass • Conventional Tackle • Fly Fishing • Rods & Reels

Paul has been fishing for 37 years and brings experience across both fly fishing and conventional tackle. While he fishes for everything from brown trout to bass, smallmouth are his specialty, targeting them from shore, from a boat, and even through the ice. He has extensive knowledge of baitcasting and spinning setups, rods, reels, line, lures, and specialty bass tackle, with Pineview being one of his go-to local waters.

Favorite Species: Smallmouth Bass • Brown Trout

Favorite Water: Pineview Reservoir

Sales

Specialties: Fly Fishing • Conventional Fishing • Guiding • Trout Fishing

Bio:
Jake has been fishing his entire life and enjoys both fly fishing and conventional fishing. With years of experience as a guide, he has built an extensive knowledge of fly fishing and the techniques, tips, and small details that can turn a good day on the water into a successful one. The Green River is one of his favorite places to fish, with brown trout being his favorite species to pursue. Jake loves the outdoors and, whenever he gets the chance, enjoys bringing his son along and sharing his love of fishing with him.

Favorite Species: Brown Trout

Favorite Water: Green River

Sales

Specialties: Fly Fishing • Guiding • Trout Fishing • Western Rivers

Bio:
Dustin has been fishing since high school and has developed a deep passion for fly fishing over the years. He spends much of his time fishing the Weber River and waters throughout Wyoming, with brown trout being his favorite species to pursue. Dustin is especially knowledgeable in fly fishing and enjoys guiding and helping other anglers improve their skills and confidence on the water. A former Marine, he brings a strong work ethic to the shop and genuinely enjoys teaching, sharing fishing knowledge, and helping others become better anglers.

Favorite Species: Brown Trout

Favorite Waters: Weber River • Wyoming

Sales

Specialties: Fly Fishing • Fly Tying • Trout • Saltwater Fly Fishing

Bio:

Nolan has been fishing since he was a kid and discovered fly fishing nearly 30 years ago. Since then, he’s immersed himself in everything from fly tying and trout fishing to guiding on Henrys Lake and Sheridan Lake in Idaho. He spends much of his time fishing the Logan River and the waters of southern Idaho and Island Park, and in recent years has developed a passion for saltwater fly fishing.

Favorite Species: Brown Trout • Roosterfish • Tarpon

Favorite Waters: Logan River • Southern Idaho • Island Park

Sales / Customer Service

Specialties: Fly Fishing • Euro-Nymphing • Fly Tying • Rod Building

Phil has been fly fishing for more than 40 years, chasing trout, salmon, and steelhead throughout the western U.S. and Alaska. Much of his time is spent on the waters of southern Idaho, the Logan River, and Blacksmith Fork, with decades of experience that have given him a deep understanding of fly fishing and Euro-nymphing. Phil also ties his own flies and builds custom rods, bringing hands-on experience to helping anglers choose the right gear and get dialed in for their next day on the water.

Favorite Species: Trout • Salmon • Steelhead

Favorite Waters: Southern Idaho • Logan River • Blacksmith Fork

Sales

Specialties:
Fly Fishing • River Fishing • Trout Fishing

Bio:
Millie has been fishing her entire life and was introduced to fly fishing just over a year ago. Since then, she has taught herself the sport and quickly developed a passion for fishing rivers and pursuing trout on the fly. She spends much of her time learning and fishing local waters, with the Weber River being her favorite. Brown trout are her favorite species to target, and she continues to expand her knowledge and experience every time she gets on the water.

Favorite Species: Brown Trout

Favorite Waters: Weber River

Sales

Specialties: Bass Fishing • Tournament Fishing • Conventional Tackle

Bio:
Fisher has been fishing for about 14 years, with bass fishing becoming his main focus. He has spent a lot of time fishing Pineview Reservoir and has developed a strong knowledge of bass fishing techniques, tackle, and gear. Fisher also has experience competing in fishing tournaments, giving him a competitive perspective on finding and catching bass in a variety of conditions.

Favorite Species: Bass

Favorite Water:
Pineview Reservoir

Sales / Customer Service

Specialties: Fly Fishing • Fly Tying • Trout Fishing

Bio:

TJ has been fishing since he was eight years old, giving him more than 65 years of experience on the water. Fly fishing has been a lifelong passion, and over the years he has developed extensive knowledge of both fly fishing and fly tying. Brown trout are his favorite species to pursue. When it comes to favorite places to fish, Strawberry Reservoir is at the top of his list. After retiring, TJ decided there was only one kind of job that could bring him back to work: working in a fishing shop, where he could stay connected to the sport he loves and help other anglers along the way.

Favorite Species: Brown Trout

Favorite Water: Strawberry Reservoir

Cashier / Shop Helper

Specialties: Customer Service • Fly Fishing • Store Organization

Bio:
Charlee has been fishing since she was little and is currently learning to fly fish from her dad, Bobby. Fly fishing has become her favorite way to fish, with tiger trout being her favorite species and Mirror Lake her favorite place to get on the water. Around Anglers Den, Charlee is often one of the first people customers see, greeting them, helping them find what they’re looking for, and keeping the shop organized. Outside of the shop, she is currently in high school and is also a clogging dancer.

Favorite Species: Tiger Trout

Favorite Water: Mirror Lake

Inventory Specialist / Social Media

Specialties: Inventory • Social Media • Fly & Conventional Fishing

Bio:
Maxwell is one of the newer anglers on the Anglers Den team, having started fishing about two years ago. He fishes with both fly and conventional gear and is currently working on improving his fly fishing skills, spending much of his time on the Weber River. Around the shop, Maxwell works with inventory and social media and has become especially good at knowing where to find just about anything in the store. He is also currently attending Utah State University while continuing to build his knowledge and experience in fishing.

Favorite Species: Brook Trout

Favorite Water: Lost Creek

We fish the waters our customers fish. From local rivers to reservoirs, we can help with where to go, what to use, and how to fish it.

Fly fishing and conventional tackle under one roof, with gear for everything from local trout and bass to kokanee, musky, and destination fishing.

We focus on quality gear and firsthand product knowledge so we can explain what works, how to use it, and whether it's actually right for you.

Need a reel spooled, help choosing a setup, advice for an upcoming trip, or somewhere to start? Come talk fishing with us. That's what we're here for.