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October 2023 by John E. Langcuster
Matt’s a great guide! Fished the Truckee before, but Matt’s approach with dries and nymphing was extremely productive this trip. A great coach on stream. Also, he introduced me to the Sage R8 which is the best nymphing rod on the market!
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August 2023 by Kristin Sexton
A great experience. John was a patient and knowledgeable guide and we even caught a few!
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July 2023 by Vladimir Radivojevic
We had an amazing time with our guides! Jon was exceptional and provided my wife and I with instruction and he was patient. My sons also had a great time with their guide too and we all were able to catch fish thanks to their instruction. I give my highest recommendation to Matt Heron Fly Fishing!
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June 2023 by Greg S
I took the Cast and Catch class with Mike - It was an excellent session, instruction was based on what I needed, not some pre-set agenda. Learned so much about both the physical and mental aspects of fly fishing.Next day took a guided trip with Jeremy. It was a great trip (destination a secret). Spent time floating and walking the river. Learned a ton about practical application of the stuff from the prior day class as well as a lot of time learning about fish psychology and where to find them.Highly recommend both elements of this
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August 2022 by Chris Sperandio
Have been out on a full day with Dan and a half day with Austin. Lulanna always makes scheduling and logistics a total breeze, and the guides are awesome. Knowledgeable, patient, and fun. Will go out with them again and recommend them very highly. Thanks MHFF!
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July 2021 by Rob Treppendahl
We had an amazing trip with Matt and Dan! Seriously incredible! We caught tons of big fish, including my wife who got her first ever trout on a fly- She brought in an 18 inch bow! I’d give it ten stars if I could. Whether you are advanced or brand new, Matt Heron knows how to give you an incredible experience.
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July 2021 by Matt R.
I got the pleasure of fishing with Brian Purdy for a day on the Truckee and can't recommend him enough. Brian is an awesome angler and teacher. We connected with some great fish and I learned a ton from him. He is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the river and also technique. Although I've been fishing for a long time, I came away with a lot of great tips for getting the perfect drift and he also taught me a lot about tight line nymphing. On top of all of this is he super personable and a fun guy to hang out with. I can't recommend him enough. If you are going to call to fish with a guide through Matt Heron, you should request to go out with Brian.
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May 2021 by sarah w.
My son and I went fly fishing at the private, stocked pond at Squaw Creek with one of Matt's guide, Dave, was fantastic. We were with another father-son group, so we had a nice, small group for the 1 hour lesson and 2 hour fishing at the pond. Booking was easy with super friendly service with Lulana. We had a blast learning the basics of fly fishing, practicing our cast, and fishing in the pond. Dave was great with the boys and helped them catch and release a few large trouts. We will definitely go again, and highly recommend it for anyone who's interested in fly fishing in beautiful scenery!
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March 2021 by Leah C.
My friend and I were on a hiking trip in South Lake Tahoe. Fishing came up as a last minute great idea. I emailed the business to inquire if dogs were allowed to tag along. Lulana reached out on a Saturday morning, which I'm assuming was a day off, after just one hour of having sent the email. Amazing! She was very informative, and was able to make accommodations for the two of us. Last minute. In the off season. Away from the office. As if this set up couldn't be better. Our guide deserves his own paragraph. Brian was the best possible person to be our guide. First off, he was super friendly and personable just over the phone. My friend and I can be a handful to say the least, so tolerant is definitely a quality that this man has. And remember earlier, I mentioned that we inquired if dogs could come. Brian was very welcoming of the TWO dogs, despite them needing to learn to keep out of the water entirely a few times. The dogs actually ended up following him more than us by the end of the trip. Last but not the least, Brian's patience and clarity in giving instruction landed us a fish each. Two beginner fly fishers, one of which has never even successfully fished in the past, caught fish in cold waters! Thank you, Brian, for such a memorable experience. We are already planning our next trip!
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January 2021 by David Enloe
I am a family adventure documentary photographer and I worked with Matt Heron a few weeks ago. I have a background in outdoor guiding as well as fly fishing. Matt is the real deal. Yes, he's a great fisherman. But more importantly he provides an incredible experience from start to finish. He and Chris (the other guide with us) showed a professionalism and kindness towards the customer that is rare. I would choose Matt Heron Fly Fishing every day of the week.
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January 2021 by Bryson Powers
Dan was great! Personable and knowledgeable, he helped correct some of my bad habits from my bait-n-reel origins. Took us to a prime spot with plenty of fish, and made it a point to get to know us. Lulana answered all of our questions promptly, too. Thanks y'all!
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January 2021 by Brooke Parker
Dan was an excellent guide!! As a first time fly fisher, I never felt judged or like he lost his patience with me. He was very encouraging and was so helpful in providing tips throughout. I learned so much. Would recommend to everyone!!!
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January 2021 by Larry Oliver
Matt, just listened to your Podcasts on Spotify! Awesome learned a ton to help improve my fishing on the Truckee and LT. Also, I will be calling on Cast Hope. What an awesome organization helping needy kids and I know It is tough now with Covid. Hang in there and hope to see you soon, properly distanced of course! Larry Oliver
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October 2020 by Mitch C.
Wanted to give 10 stars but couldn't. My son and I went for a full day on the Truckee with Matt and had a fantastic day. While we did not catch a lot of fish (5), what we learned from Matt was incredibly valuable. We came in wanting to learn the Truckee, fishing techniques, and strategies. He over delivered on all. Matt was extremely personable, approachable and developed a great report with us immediately. We spent the first 45 minutes on techniques and he continued to coach us all day long in an extremely positive manner. We have experiences with guides in other parts of the country who just tell you where to cast your fly, don't tell you why, and wait for you to hook up. Matt was constantly educating us on where the fish should be, river structure, how to deliver the fly and let it drift for best results, areas to fish on the river, access locations, and how the seasons impact the river. By the end of the day, our technique had improved dramatically, especially my son's dry fly technique. Whether you are a novice or accomplished, Matt is going to deliver a great experience on a very challenging river. This was the most fun 5 fish we have ever caught, and we look forward to "hooking up" with him again next year!
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October 2020 by Jackie C.
Matt is so great! I can see why the resort at squaw creek exclusively works with him. Everything from booking to day of communication was excellent. Matt is a great and nice guy, and you can tell he really wants you to have a great time and hopefully catch something! The day starts with a lesson that was clear and easy to understand, and even though due to the nice weather/bad skill on our part we didn't snag a fish early on, I still found it insanely relaxing and therapeutic. Since you're so focused on the bobber and paying attention to the water and stream, there's not a lot of attention for much else. Even if I hadn't of caught anything I would of enjoyed myself, but catching one at the end made my day! I would definitely recommend for fly fishing in Tahoe/ Squaw Creek area. He's a really a patient and kind teacher and runs an A+ program. I'm hoping we can meet again, soon!