BC Sport Fishing Group Fishing Guides

BC Sportfishing Group Fishing Guides

Fred Helmer - Fred Helmer was born in 1955, and 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, promise to provide the best service in the fishing charter business today!

Tony Nootebos - Tony is the owner of the BC Sport Fishing Group Ltd and its subsidiaries Fred’s Fishing Adventures, Harrison Bay Guided Services, and BC Fly Fisher Guiding Company. Tony 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 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 18 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!

Dan Hartlen - Danny grew up living in Chilliwack B.C. and has been fishing the Fraser river and its tributaries for over 40 years and has been guiding for 25 of those 30 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 Fred's Fishing Adventures for the past 11 years. He has been fishing the Fraser Valley his whole life and lives in Mission B.C. only 2 minutes from the Fraser and Dewdney rivers where he grew up. On his free time Chad loves to golf, has a zero handicap and played on the Canadian tour for 2 years enjoying the many golf courses along the way. Chad also enjoys playing rec. hockey and spending time with his wife Shana and his two children Jaiden, and Jude. It does not matter if you choose to fish a small river for trout on the fly rod or want to fight a true dinosaur the white sturgeon Chad’s professional approach to your guiding experience will ensure a sport fishing memory for years to come.

Anthony "Merr" Sprangers - Anthony "Merr" Sprangers has years of experience fishing the rivers of the Fraser valley, as well as the local and interior lakes. “Merr” is in his 11^th year guiding for the BC Sport Fishing Group team. The fact that Merr enjoys helping you catch fish as much as he enjoys catching them himself has helped him become an exceptional guide. Merr aims to please and isn't satisfied until his customers are busy battling fish (preferably large ones that won't fit in the boat). We are sure that with Merr as you're guide, you will have a great day on the water that will have you craving more great days in the future. Enjoy your Fraser Valley experience today!!

Erik Skaaning - Erik was born and raised in the Fraser Valley in the Chilliwack area. He grew up fishing the local waters, both with conventional gear and fly rod in hand. Erik's true passion is fly fishing and with years of practice and dedication to the sport, he now considered one of the area's premier fly guides. In 1995 Erik began guiding on the World renowned Babine, and Dean Rivers, and has guided for some of the best, including "Silver Hilton Lodge". Eric has been guiding our local waters for the past 10 years, offering guests from around the world a first class experience. Erik is now in his 8^th year guiding for the BC Sport Fishing Group team. Whether you want to learn how to catch Steelhead or Salmon on the fly, or go catch a Mighty White Sturgeon, Erik 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 8 year old twins Sage, and Emma. Erik is one of our premier angling guides! Let Erik show you why he is among the elite fly guides in the Fraser Valley.

Jordi Williams - Jordi was born and raised in British Columbia. Ever since he can remember Jordi has been fishing B.C.'s bountiful waters for everything from Rainbow Trout to the mighty White Sturgeon. 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 West Coast Resorts 'Redfern River Lodge’ nestled in the heart of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, specializing in whitewater drift trips, and float plane river and lake fishing excursions. In addition to this Jordi has guided at the prestigious five star ‘Kau Tapen Lodge’ on the Rio Grande River in Tierra del Fuego, southern Argentina for sea-run brown trout to 30lbs on the fly. Jordi has a combined 25 + years of fishing experience on our local waters and is in his 5^th year guiding for the BC Sport Fishing Group. We are positive you will have an unforgettable time on the water with Jordi!

Yves Bisson - - Yves is now in his 4th year with the BC Sport Fishing Group team. He lives in Rosedale, B.C. 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 life time!

Mike Neufeld - Profile coming soon!!

Shane Marshall - Shane was born and raised in the Lower Mainland and has been fishing the Fraser Valley for the past 20 years. Fishing and the outdoors has been an extreme passion and lifestyle for Shane so it was only fitting to become a fishing guide to be able to do what he loves daily and be able to share it with others. Shane is in his 3^rd year with the BC Sport Fishing Group team. In his spare time you are likely to find Shane fishing either on the Vedder River which is within eyesight of his home or out in his North River on the Fraser River catching and tagging sturgeon and keeping sharp on his fishing skills! He also enjoys extreme skiing and spending time with his wife Colleen and 6 year son Christopher. Shane’s enthusiastic nature, love of sport fishing and eagerness to get others into fish are sure to provide you with an enjoyable day out and keep you coming back for more!

Rick Baerg - At 36, Rick has been fishing British Columbia waters since before he can remember. Rick grew up in Terrace, on the north coast of BC, from when he was six. The Skeena River and countless others are very close to where he was raised, so fishing was a daily activity. When he was fifteen, his family moved to Williams Lake, in the Chilcotin area of interior BC. Rick spent a great deal of his time over the next few years on the area's rivers and trophy trout lakes fishing for anything that would bite a fly! Rick has lived in the Fraser Valley since 1993, and spent countless hours on the rivers in the surrounding areas of southwestern British Columbia. Rick has been guiding for 10 years in the Valley, he is an accomplished Spey and fly caster and is always willing to pass on the knowledge. He remains as ardent about the sport and tying flies as when he was 12. Rick is now in his fourth year with the BC Sport Fishing Group fishing team. He lives in Chilliwack B.C. with his wife Melanie, and their two girls; four year old Noella and two year old Cora.

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 will be starting his fifth year with the BC Sport Fishing Group and we are proud to have him.

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 become a very proficient and experienced guide. Now at age 27, Tyler has been a part of fishing tackle industry for 12 years, and has been guiding for the BC Sport Fishing Group for the last 8 of them. Tyler's love for fishing, professional work attitude, extensive knowledge and dedication to success make Tyler a great asset to our team. With his eagerness to please and good nature, we are sure you will enjoy your fishing experience with Tyler.