Alaska Trout Fitters: About our Professional Alaska Fishing Guides

Alaska Troutfitters guides have the reputation of being "The Best." We take this very seriously and it shows in our passion for guiding and fishing. From the beginner who is looking to get started, to the hardcore, seasoned angler searching for the fish of their dreams, rest assured our guides can deliver.

	Curt Trout

The mighty Kenai called him and will forever whisper his name.

God grant that I may fish until my dying day, and when it comes to my last cast; I then most humbly pray -

When in the Lord's safe landing net I'm peacefully asleep, that in his mercy i'll be judged as big enough to keep.

	Dusty Byrd

Dusty Byrd - Fly-Fishing Instructor/Guide and Owner of Alaska Troutfitters- Dusty has been fishing Alaskan waters since she could walk. Growing up on Montana Creek in Talkeetna, Alaska with no power or running water, Dusty was catching fatties back then to put groceries on the table. Her passion for fishing was born on that little creek in Alaska and has since then taken her around the world in pursuit of game fish on the fly. Dusty’s teaching and guiding abilities are second to none. She has been featured in several magazine articles and T. V. productions including Outdoor Life, Fish Alaska, and Field and Stream. Dusty Byrd is one Alaskan girl that can throw down drifts.

	Billy Coulliette

Billy Coulliette - Fly-Fishing Instructor/Guide and Owner of Alaska Troutfitters- Billy’s fishing and guiding skills can be summed up in one word: Legendary. For the last ten years, he has been a pioneer in drift boat fly-fishing techniques on the upper and middle sections of the Kenai River. His specialty is Rainbow Trout of mythical proportions, and he pursues his quarry with the precision and determination of a full-fledged predator. Billy’s professionalism on and off the river is nothing short of world class. He has pursued his life-long passion of fly-fishing from New Zealand to the Florida Keys, and everywhere in between. Coulliette has been featured in numerous fishing publications including Field and Stream, Fly-Fish America, Outdoor Life, and Fish Alaska magazine. Billy is one diehard Kenai River Trout Guide that can deliver the goods.

	Jason Rand

Jason Rand - Fly-Fishing Instructor/Guide and Light Tackle Specialist- Jason aka J-Rock has been on the Kenai River scene for years. Whether he’s power dead-drifting strike indicator rigs, or pulling hot-shot 35’s through back channels, you better believe this man is putting fish in the net daily. Jason’s passion for catching fish and guiding are unequalled. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and respect for the Kenai River and its game fish is what puts this guy in a league of his own. When he’s not guiding Alaskan waters 100+ days a year, he tries to get some sleep. All in all, J-Rock is one hardcore fisherman, and should not be slept on.

	Worsley

Worsley - Professional Tennis Ball Retriever and Drift Boat Lounging Specialist- Worsley was conceived, born, and raised on Alaska’s Kenai River. If he could hold a fly-rod, he probably would out fish all of us. He one day aspires to be a pro duck retriever if only he can figure out a way to keep his parents, (Dusty and Billy) from trout fishing everyday during hunting season. Oh well, life could be worse.

When planning your Alaskan fishing vacation, you owe it to yourself to go with a company that will do everything they can to make sure your Alaska dream trip is one not to be forgotten. Why not choose a company who shares your love and passion of Fly-Fishing, and Let Alaska Troutfitters show you first hand why we are "The Best".