Fishing Charters (802)688-4304
Fishing Charters (802)688-4304
About Us
Ray Berumen (Owner/NYDEC Guide)
Captain John Curry (USGC licensed)
Captain John Curry (USGC licensed)
I grew up in Southern Colorado and learned to fly fish during college. I was a part of what became known as the A River Runs Through It generation. We read voraciously the likes of David Whitfield and hung onto every word that John Gierach wrote. The sport of fly fishing was out of reach for most people back then, and you really had to be
I grew up in Southern Colorado and learned to fly fish during college. I was a part of what became known as the A River Runs Through It generation. We read voraciously the likes of David Whitfield and hung onto every word that John Gierach wrote. The sport of fly fishing was out of reach for most people back then, and you really had to be committed to learning the craft. The lack of internet and tribal knowledge could only take you so far, and as a result, I spent many years learning from my own mistakes. I ensure all of my clients learn the sport of fly fishing using the least path of resistance, resulting in less stress and more relaxation on the water.
One day in the fall of 1996, I received a copy of the Orvis News. I was working as an engineer in the defense industry in Colorado Springs, CO at the time, but read a job advertisement for a Process Engineer, and it later led to working for one of the best outdoor catalog companies in the World, Orvis. Many years later I worked in the capacity of Engineering Manager for both Orvis Fly Rods in Manchester, Vermont, and British Fly Reels Ltd. in Falmouth, Cornwall, England.
Having worked in and out of factories for 20+ years, I made a career change and became a full-time math and science teacher at a private middle/high school in Dorset, VT. Teaching as a career enabled me to finally satisfy my lifetime urge to fish most every day for a living. My ability to teach professionally really pays off when instructing both advanced and beginners the art of fly fishing. I have been fishing for over 35 years now, and fly fishing for 25+. I pride myself on teaching the most effective methods in a short amount of time, my clients have an integrated learning experience while actively fishing.
Captain John Curry (USGC licensed)
Captain John Curry (USGC licensed)
Captain John Curry (USGC licensed)
Captain John Curry has over 37 years of experience fishing the waters of Cape Cod. John grew up on Cape Cod and gained firsthand knowledge of game fish migration patterns and locations. John an accomplished fly fishing guide and in his own words; “what I love about the Cape is, you can fish for busting Stripers in a channel at first li
Captain John Curry has over 37 years of experience fishing the waters of Cape Cod. John grew up on Cape Cod and gained firsthand knowledge of game fish migration patterns and locations. John an accomplished fly fishing guide and in his own words; “what I love about the Cape is, you can fish for busting Stripers in a channel at first light and then hit the crystal clear flats for sight casting at large fish and end the afternoon in a salt marsh tossing Clouser’s at schoolies, where else in the world can you fly fish 3 different methods and terrains in 6hrs? It’s what dreams are made of”.
John (Capt. Curry as most of the locals call him) runs a 24’ key West Bay boat called the “Grey Ghost”. It’s a very open deck with no T-top for complete access to fish on either side of the boat. This vessel runs smooth and dry and floats in lass that 15” of water, it’s a perfect flats / bay fly fishing platform.
John attended college in Vermont and lived there for many years while continuing his own migration each spring to the salty coast chasing Stripers, Blues and False Albacore until the fall migration sends him south to Florida for the winter.
Capt. Curry holds a master certification with the USCG and can provide all the gear needed for your day on the beautiful waters of Cape Cod.
Casey Fitzgerald (Guide)
Captain John Curry (USGC licensed)
Casey Fitzgerald (Guide)
Growing up in a big fishing and outdoors family in New Jersey and New York, Casey was always in the woods usually fishing, birding, hiking or camping. At the age of 10 he started his fly fishing journey on the Battenkill and in The Adirondacks. Soon after getting a fly rod in his hand he fell in love with the sport and fly fishing wou
Growing up in a big fishing and outdoors family in New Jersey and New York, Casey was always in the woods usually fishing, birding, hiking or camping. At the age of 10 he started his fly fishing journey on the Battenkill and in The Adirondacks. Soon after getting a fly rod in his hand he fell in love with the sport and fly fishing would become his ultimate passion in life. After graduating from high school he moved out west to go to college in Arizona where he would chase Apache Trout or Gila Trout in the Arizona and New Mexico wilderness.
Casey started his guiding career during his college summer breaks in Missoula Montana, and Taos New Mexico/Southern Colorado . Casey eventually settled in the Roaring Fork Valley guiding on fabled rivers such as The Frying Pan, Roaring Fork and Colorado rivers. before slowly making his way back east to The Great Smokey Mountains National Park . Casey went back and forth guiding in the Smokies and Montana until he decided to move back to New England and guide on his home waters fifteen years later.
Casey is a huge fan of bamboo fly rods, he’s been collecting and fishing them since one was put in his hand twenty years ago. He offers a bamboo special guided trip for those anglers looking to try a bamboo fly rod or just simply want to fish a bamboo fly rod.
When Casey is not guiding he loves spending time with his wife Jessica and daughter Pearl hiking, camping and fishing all over the green mountains and southern Vermont . he’s usually chasing blue lines for native brook trout with one of his bamboo fly rods, or hunting for big brown trout on the battenkill . One of his other passions is birding and is always willing to point out what birds are around when on the water. Some of the best birding happens in May when the Neotropical bird migration makes its way to the green mountain state. Casey loves sharing his passion of fly fishing and looks forward to showing everyone what makes Vermont such a great fishing destination for beginners and experienced anglers. Casey owns a Hyde 14’6” drift boat.
Emily Murphy (Guide)
Hartley WalkerMoney (Guide)
Casey Fitzgerald (Guide)
Growing up in Vermont, I was fortunate to always have access to the natural world. I would spend hours walking along pristine and unaltered streams that carved through the gentleness that is Vermont. My love for the wilderness was never taught, rather instilled in me by the others that walked on this land before, handed down by the gener
Growing up in Vermont, I was fortunate to always have access to the natural world. I would spend hours walking along pristine and unaltered streams that carved through the gentleness that is Vermont. My love for the wilderness was never taught, rather instilled in me by the others that walked on this land before, handed down by the generations and gifted to me by the wonderful mentors along the way. I think I was born with a fishing rod in my hand, and some of my first memories are rooting around under logs for worms--barefooted and wild.
I moved out to Boulder, Colorado in 2010 to attend Naropa University, a Buddhist inspired contemplative university where I completed my B.A in Education and Development. It was in Colorado where my love of fly fishing bloomed. I watched and observed fly fishers on the rivers for hours on end. Fly fishing quickly became a part of my spiritual practice. It offered me a place of calmness, stillness within action, a true sense of surrender and presence. I picked up my first fly rod set up for $100 at the local shop in Boulder, Colorado in 2015 and spent every chance I could observing, reading, and practicing. I spent many mornings waking up at 3am to hike up to the cold mountain streams of the high Rockies. There is something deeply regulating being a part of the natural world and I hope to share that joy and relaxation with others.
I have a deep-rooted passion for play, laughter, adventures, and being a lifelong learner. I hope to inspire others, especially women and youth to get out on the waters and share the joys of being present, curious, and wild. When I'm not out on the water I work as a case manager for a wonderful nonprofit agency supporting adults and children with disabilities in southern Vermont. I enjoy spoon carving, woodworking, mushroom foraging, snowboarding and hanging with my dog Maya.
Hartley WalkerMoney (Guide)
Hartley WalkerMoney (Guide)
Hartley WalkerMoney (Guide)
I am a fly fishing guide located near Ludlow, VT, and greatly enjoy guiding a variety of Southern Vermont rivers and streams. Whether you’re looking for a trophy fish, touch up on some skills, or try fly fishing for the very first time, I am eager to work with you! I take pride in helping clients experience the many joys of fly fishing wh
I am a fly fishing guide located near Ludlow, VT, and greatly enjoy guiding a variety of Southern Vermont rivers and streams. Whether you’re looking for a trophy fish, touch up on some skills, or try fly fishing for the very first time, I am eager to work with you! I take pride in helping clients experience the many joys of fly fishing while maintaining an accepting and safe space on the river for all. My appreciation for the outdoors has been a defining feature of my life and as a guide I look to provide every client an experience that will leave a lasting impression and potentially instill a passion for, or curiosity in, the natural world. For those of you, like me, who are already well hooked on fly fishing and the outdoors, join me in an educational and thrilling Southern Vermont experience. A trip with me is certain to leave even the experienced angler thinking differently about how one approaches fly fishing. Together we will make observations from the riverbank and discuss rigging and technique. When an understanding of objective, strategy, and purpose is established, we will wade in search of river's reward.
Josh Robinson (Guide)
Hartley WalkerMoney (Guide)
Hartley WalkerMoney (Guide)
Josh grew up in Annapolis, Maryland and became an avid fly fisherman at an early age chasing Striped Bass on the Chesapeake Bay. Josh moved to the Green Mountains of Vermont in 2012 and has become a fixture on the various rivers, streams, and lakes in Southern Vermont. His passion lead him to be the Orvis Flagship store fly fishing manage
Josh grew up in Annapolis, Maryland and became an avid fly fisherman at an early age chasing Striped Bass on the Chesapeake Bay. Josh moved to the Green Mountains of Vermont in 2012 and has become a fixture on the various rivers, streams, and lakes in Southern Vermont. His passion lead him to be the Orvis Flagship store fly fishing manager in Manchester, Vermont. Josh specializes in fishing for wild Trout, Northern Pike, Bowfin, Gar, Carp, and Musky on the fly rod. Josh is very effective at teaching advanced casting instruction and specializes in double hauling and distance casting. We are very excited to have him onboard and he makes an excellent addition to both our trout program and warm water water fisheries.
Renee Gudz (Guide)
Captain Nguyen (USCG licensed)
Captain Nguyen (USCG licensed)
Renee Gudz grew up as a child on the Long Island Sound and streams of Southeastern Connecticut with her grandfather and father. Whether stream fishing in the “secret watering holes” or checking lobster pots every other day off of Stonington Harbor or fishing in the race for stripers, Renee fondly recalls as a child “always being in or on
Renee Gudz grew up as a child on the Long Island Sound and streams of Southeastern Connecticut with her grandfather and father. Whether stream fishing in the “secret watering holes” or checking lobster pots every other day off of Stonington Harbor or fishing in the race for stripers, Renee fondly recalls as a child “always being in or on the water.” Studying Natural Resources at UCONN and minoring in Ichthyology, Renee fed her love and knowledge of aquatic life and environments. Over the past 25 years, Renee’s career path led her into business – however, fishing and getting back into the environment and the solitude of nature remains her passion and true place of zen.
Renee is Red Cross Certified and trained in CPR/AED.
Captain Nguyen (USCG licensed)
Captain Nguyen (USCG licensed)
Captain Nguyen (USCG licensed)
Captain Don Nguyen has over 30 years of experience fishing both commercially and recreationally.
Having grown up on Galveston Bay Texas where his family operated a shrimp boat, interest in fishing started at a very young age. After graduating from Rhode Island School of Design with a degree in Industrial Design, Don went on to work with
Captain Don Nguyen has over 30 years of experience fishing both commercially and recreationally.
Having grown up on Galveston Bay Texas where his family operated a shrimp boat, interest in fishing started at a very young age. After graduating from Rhode Island School of Design with a degree in Industrial Design, Don went on to work with companies that developed products that spanned air, sea and land. Recently Don has been developing Marine Camera and night vision systems with a local company in Jamestown, RI.
Since moving to the northeast in 1985, Don has been fishing Narragansett Bay and surrounding waters every year.
Species include striped bass, bluefish and tuna as a sampling of local fish.
Fly fishing the waters of the bay and it’s estuaries for these species is some of the best around. Don his captain’s license from USCG with a 25T endorsement. Don runs a 21 foot Parker center console with ample beam and deck which makes for a perfect fly fishing platform.
Always having a love for the ocean, Don is a co-founder of the Ocean State Oyster Festival that runs in September of every year since 2015. The festival was a showcase and support of local oyster farms where 15000 plus oysters we consumed in an afternoon. It maybe be even possible to visit and oyster farm or two during fishing outings.
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Sarah Holly Bryant (Guide)
Captain Nguyen (USCG licensed)
Sam and Hunter Swayney (Guides)
I started fly fishing about 10 years ago. Falling quickly for the beautiful flies, the art of the cast and the connection to our natural world, I am honored to guide others down this path (or river in this case). Fly fishing, for me, is about the challenging moments on the water and at the same time the peacefulness. Fishing is about the
I started fly fishing about 10 years ago. Falling quickly for the beautiful flies, the art of the cast and the connection to our natural world, I am honored to guide others down this path (or river in this case). Fly fishing, for me, is about the challenging moments on the water and at the same time the peacefulness. Fishing is about the fish, the bugs, the humor, the zen, the destinations, the stories and whatever else matters to you!
I’m a contributing writer for The Fly Fish Journal, The Drake Magazine and Tail Saltwater Magazine. When I’m not fishing or writing, I enjoy spending time exploring my adopted home in Dorset, Vermont with my husband and our two dogs, Kate Woofington (yes, that’s her actual name) and Jacques.
Sam and Hunter Swayney (Guides)
Sam and Hunter Swayney (Guides)
Sam and Hunter Swayney (Guides)
Taconic Guide Service is proud to introduce father and son, Sam and Hunter Swayney. Both are native American Eastern Cherokee and have grown up and lived on the Cherokee reservation and boundary lands of Western North Carolina and the Great Smoky Mountains. Avid fly fisherman and outdoor sportsmen, Sam and Hunter live and breathe the Cher
Taconic Guide Service is proud to introduce father and son, Sam and Hunter Swayney. Both are native American Eastern Cherokee and have grown up and lived on the Cherokee reservation and boundary lands of Western North Carolina and the Great Smoky Mountains. Avid fly fisherman and outdoor sportsmen, Sam and Hunter live and breathe the Cherokee culture. Both have fished the tribal lands, rivers, and streams of the Oconaluftee, Raven Fork, Tuckaseegee, Nantahala, and Cullowhee. Since an early age both could be found outdoors hunting, fishing, and foraging the dense forest and mountainous terrain. It is a great honor for them to share with you the experience fly fishing these ancient lands. All flies are hand crafted with local materials as much as possible. Smoky Mountain Elk and white-tailed deer can often be found grazing the valley and crossing the Oconaluftee river and its tributaries. Gain historic knowledge of the area and explore the surrounding natural beauty and culture of Cherokee, North Carolina.