Erik Skaaning

Paul Neufeld

John Nootebos

Tony Nootebos - Tony is the owner of BC Sport Fishing Group Ltd and has been fishing the Fraser Valley for most of his life. He grew up fishing with his brother John and father Gerry, covering most lakes, rivers and streams in Region 2. Tony's 30 plus years of experience and passion for fishing led him to the fishing industry and in 1996 he formed Harrison Bay Guided Services. With his extensive knowledge of the Fraser River and its many tributaries, business boomed and today Tony has 20 fully insured and licensed fishing guides working for him. Tony lives in Harrison Hot Springs with his wife Elan, two boys Quinton and Nathan, and daughter Molly. When not guiding, Tony can be found in his guide shop, on the golf course or fishing with the family. Let's go fishing!

Fred Helmer - Fred has owned and operated Fred's Custom Tackle since 1978. With the excellent staff at the tackle shop Fred is able to concentrate and spend much of his time on the water providing guests from around the world a guided fishing trip second to none! His committed involvement with conservation, tagging programs, and leadership roles in a number of societies keep him very busy but are necessary to ensure good management of our precious fisheries. Although Fred has sold his shares in Fred's Fishing Adventures and the BC Sport Fishing Group Ltd to long time partner Tony Nootebos, Fred remains very active in the company and along with Tony, promises to provide the best service in the fishing charter business today!

Dan Hartlen - Danny grew up living in Chilliwack, BC, and has been fishing the Fraser River and its tributaries for over 40 years and guiding for over 25 years with the BC Sport Fishing Group team!
There are not many fishing spots in the Fraser Valley that Dan does not know or has not experienced first hand. He is always looking for the next "HOT SPOT!" Dan's other hobbies include hockey, swimming, golfing and hiking, although most of his hikes are around water, checking out new fishing locations. Dan's good humor and constant pranks along with his great ability to find fish consistently make for a great day on the water.

Chad McAdie - Chad has been guiding full time for BCSFG since 1997. He has guided over 2000 trips in his career and is always in-the-know of the best places to fish in the local river systems.  During his free time Chad loves to golf and has played at a professional level since 1994. Chad also enjoys playing rec. hockey, duck hunting and spending time with his two children Jaiden and Jude.

It doesn't make a difference whether you consider yourself an experienced angler or have never held a fishing rod, Chad will wave his magic rod and make things happen.

Merr Sprangers- Merr, grew up in Cloverdale and now living in Chilliwack, has been fishing since he was a kid when he started fishing with Tony and his Dad. Merr describes himself as optimistic and patient and always ready to fish even under hard conditions. Merr has years of experience fishing the rivers of the Fraser Valley as well as the local and interior lakes. He joined the BC Sport Fishing Group when Tony formed the company in 1996.
Merr enjoys helping you catch fish as much as he enjoys catching them himself, has made him an exceptional guide. He aims to please and isn't satisfied until his clients are busy battling fish. We are sure that with Merr as your guide, you will experience a great day on the water!

Erik Skaaning- Erik grew up in the Fraser Valley and learned to fish from his father on the rivers and the lakes in the valley. In 1995 Erik began guiding fly fisherman for steelhead on rivers in northern BC. Erik joined the BCSFG team in 2002 to guide on our local waters, including the Upper Pitt and Lillooet Rivers. Whether you want to learn how to catch steelhead, salmon or trout on the fly, he is up to the challenge!!
When not fishing, you will find Erik bow hunting around the province, or spending time with his wife Kelly, and his twins Sage and Emma. We are proud to have Erik as one of our premier angling guides! Let Erik show you why he is among the elite fly guides in the Fraser Valley.

Jordi Williams- Ever since he can remember Jordi has been fishing. Jordi and his wife Krisztina live only 10 minutes from the famed fishing grounds of the Harrison and Fraser River systems where they can often be found walking their daughter Cassandra and throwing sticks for Netty their golden retriever. Jordi's guiding accolades include 3 seasons with 'Redfern River Lodge' nestled in the heart of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. Jordi has also guided at the prestigious five-star 'Kau Tapen Lodge' on the Rio Grande River in Tierra del Fuego, southern Argentina. Jordi has a combined 25 + years of fishing experience on our local waters and joined BCSFG in 2004. We are positive you will have an unforgettable time on the water with Jordi!

Yves Bisson- Yves joined BC Sportfishing Group in 2005.  He lives in Rosedale, BC with his wife Ruth and three girls Lauren, Grace, and Lily.
Although Yves was born and raised in Alberta he has always had a passion for fishing, and since moving to British Columbia has spent much of his spare time getting to know the local waters. Yves favorite pastimes include golf (he is a 2 handicap), ice hockey, spending time with the family and of course fishing. In 2007 Yves purchased a brand new 23 foot Wooldridge jet boat with a 496 Chevy to take his fishing to the next level. You will enjoy the ride!

Yves is a great fisherman, but you will also enjoy his easy going personality, good humor and professional approach to providing you with a sport fishing holiday of a lifetime!

Mike Neufeld- Mike grew up in Chilliwack and lives only about 5 minutes from the river. He started fishing at a very young age with his father. He became hooked and has been fishing every chance he can get ever since!
Mike has already been guiding for the BC Sport Fishing Group since 2005 and is also a relief guide at Langara Fishing Lodge!
Mike is totally addicted to fishing and the adrenaline rush of every fish caught. He is eager to help people catch a fish and to watch their excitement when they land a fish. Spending a day fishing with Mike will be an extraordinary experience for you.

Paul Neufeld - Paul is a fish monger. The fishiest of the fishy, he loves it, he can't get enough. He is back on the BCSFG team almost "full time" for the summer months and the rest of the year you will find him behind a desk at school trying to learn as much as he can about fish! He is currently taking time off from being a full time fishing guide to work only weekends for BCSFG. He wants a career to do with fish but he wants to make a difference and hopefully, will one day end up on the "inside" helping the Ministry of Environment to properly manage and allocate fish resources. Paul's years of experience have helped him to perfect his "fish dance". This combination of guttural sounds emitted from the throat and jerky leg and arm movements are sure to help you find a fish on the end of your line!

Tyler Buck - Born and raised in Chilliwack, Tyler at a young age followed in his father's footsteps with a passion and desire to fish. Growing up on the Fraser and its many tributaries has provided him the opportunity to gain extensive knowledge and to become a very proficient and experienced guide.
Now at age 28, Tyler has been a part of the fishing tackle industry for 13 years and has been guiding for the BC Sport Fishing Group since 2000.
Tyler's love for fishing, professional work attitude, extensive knowledge, and dedication to success make him a great asset to our team. With his eagerness to please and his good nature, we are sure you will enjoy your fishing experience with Tyler.

Frank Kozel- Frank has lived in the Fraser Valley most of his life and has spent a big part of it sport fishing. Over the years Frank has learned the art of fly fishing, spent time bait fishing, spoon fishing and has become obsessed with guiding for our world class great White Sturgeon. Being a fishing guide is a natural fit for Frank as he has been showing and teaching friends and family how to fish for years. Frank and his family: wife Kristi and son Trevan, live in Harrison Hot Springs, just minutes from the local boat launch. Frank has been guiding part time with BC Sport Fishing Group since 2004.

Jeff Sayewich- Jeff joined the BC Sport Fishing Group in 2007. Since then he has gained even more fishing experience as a respectable guide. Jeff had been fishing all his life and never thinks about stopping. He'd rather earn his living by guiding on a full time basis. 
We describe Jeff as very patient and open minded. He will be more than happy to take you out on a fishing trip to show you why he loves fishing so much and to help you experience an unforgettable day!
In his spare time, you will find Jeff fishing around BC where he continues improving his fishing skills. Jeff lives in Mission with his wife Linda.

Eric Simkin- Eric grew up in the Lower Mainland and now lives in Chilliwack. He started fishing in the salt water when he was about 4 years old. Growing up he learned more about the different fishing techniques and started to fish fresh water.
Eric joined our team in 2006. During the summers he guides in the Queen Charlotte Islands, the rest of the year he guides for the BCSFG on a part time basis where he can show off his fly fishing skills. The rest of the year Eric is a firefighter for the Richmond Fire Department.
Eric loves being out on the water and meeting new people. The more challenging the water conditions, the more Eric loves to fish. We are proud to have Eric in our team and are sure that you will spend an unforgettable day on the water.

Pat Vidito - Pat grew up in Chilliwack and still lives in the heart of the Fraser Valley. In his teenager years his Dad started to take Pat fishing. He still remembers the good old days when he went fishing at Nicola Lake with his Dad. During the past 20 years Pat has gained experience fishing and guiding in different places all around beautiful British Columbia. He guides in the Queen Charlotte Islands in the summer months.
Pat joined the BC Sport Fishing Team in 2006 and is guiding for us during fall where he can teach our clients how to catch a fish and give them the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful day on the water. His funny and easy going nature loaded with a lot of patience makes Pat a very pleasant fishing guide.

Lucas Books- Lucas has been fishing pretty much since birth! He has traveled throughout British Columbia following his passion for sport fishing of all types. He is as comfortable fly fishing a lake as he is landing a 9 foot Sturgeon. Lucas spent much of his last 10 years guiding for Langara Fishing Lodge but has just recently accepted a full time job as a fire fighter. Lucas has been a part time guide for BC Sport Fishing Group since 2008 and fits in very well among our team of professionals.  Luke’s humour, patience and skill  are a great asset to BCSFG.

John Nootebos- John has been guiding with Harrison Bay Guided Services (now BC Sport Fishing Group) since the beginning, and has countless hours of fishing experience in the Fraser Valley. John started fishing at an early age and it has become a way of life for him in recent years. John also loves to bike ride, play hockey, golf and spend time with his wife Hailey and two boys Jordon and Nickolas. John is a very keen angler and offers clients a great learning and enjoyable experience with great results. Come and enjoy a Harrison Bay experience today!!

Josh Reimer- We know Josh as a very easy going and passionate fishing guide.  He joined BCSFG in 2008 and has been a great asset to the team from day 1. When he was a child, he was taken out to fish almost every weekend by a family friend. Thanks to this friend, Josh developed and improved his fishing skills with every fish hooked. Josh and his family, wife Cara, son Isaac, along with the newest member of the family a beautiful daughter, live in Abbotsford. Josh spends as much time as he can with his family and loves taking them out to fish or to explore beautiful British Columbia. Josh is an exceptional angling guide and will show you our many fishing spots in the Fraser Valley. You should not miss the opportunity to fish with the dedicated Josh Reimer.

Shane Schaap- Shane has been fishing since he's been able to hold a fishing rod. His love of the great outdoors was instilled in him as a child as his family went on many British Columbia adventures. The sport grew and grew as the competition grew with his closest friends. As an adult, this has led to a addictive passion for angling. The combination of Shane's outgoing personality and knowledge of the sport make him a top notch guide whose passion is evident in everything he does on the river. "I am very happy to belong to an established, professional and well rounded company like BCSFG".

Matthew Schaap - Matthew grew up in the Lower Mainland and now lives in Langley with his family. He has been married for 10 years and has two boys, William and Jeffrey. Matt loves to spend his spare time fishing and hunting as well as taking his family on day trips with his jet boat. Matt joined BCSFG in August 2008. He has been fishing the waters of beautiful British Columbia for as long as he can remember and gained a lot of fishing experience fishing the Queen Charlotte Islands, Mexico, all over the West Coast of Canada as well as fly fishing in Alaska. With Matt we have another exceptional guide on board who loves fly fishing, bar fishing and sturgeon fishing in the Fraser Canyon. Matt's expert knowledge and calm personality make clients feel relaxed and at ease as they strive to catch 'the big one'.

Darrell Armstrong- Darrell joined our team in the fall of 2008. He has been fishing alongside Fred Helmer and several of our guides for many years and finally made the commitment to becoming a guide. Darrell resides in Abbotsford and works full-time as a Sales Manager for Kal-Tire. You can catch him out on the water almost every day after work and on weekends. If he isn't on the water then it's probably Elk and Moose season and you will find him up North looking to fill his freezer! Darrell is a great outdoorsman and fisherman. He will tell you like it is, and when he's done doing so (or at least mid-story), you'll probably find a fish on the end of your line, or you'll be too busy laughing to notice the bite!