About kamea Fly fishing
I work with anglers who want practical casting skills and preparation habits that carry over to real fishing situations — whether close to home or on a destination trip. Strong fundamentals shorten the learning curve, reduce frustration, and help ensure your time is spent fishing effectively rather than figuring things out along the way.
Good preparation also helps anglers work smoothly with guides and fishing partners, so they can focus on the places, people, and moments that make fishing memorable.
Instruction centers on what actually happens while fishing, not just on the practice field. We focus on efficient mechanics, purposeful practice, and solving the problems anglers commonly face on the water.
The aim is simple: arrive ready, fish confidently, and enjoy your time on the water.
Perspective
Kamea Fly Fishing is grounded in education, stewardship, and people. Some of the most meaningful parts of fishing come from the relationships and communities connected to the water.
I do this work because I value sharing knowledge and helping anglers bypass some of the trial-and-error many of us learned through. When preparation helps someone get more from a trip they’ve invested in, that’s success to me.
Time spent fishing Alaska, saltwater flats, and estuaries has reinforced a simple truth: preparation creates opportunity. That perspective shapes how I help anglers prepare for real conditions.
My fishing has been strongly influenced by Glenn Flutie, particularly in tarpon fishing, and my casting by Paul Arden. Fishing and casting continually inform each other — neither improves in isolation.
Before focusing on fly fishing instruction, I worked as a physician and educator in high-stakes environments where preparation and clear communication matter. That background continues to shape how I teach: practical, structured, and focused on what truly helps anglers improve.
Community & Conservation
Responsible angling and conservation are part of enjoying the resource.
I’m a lifetime member of Trout Unlimited and support Bonefish & Tarpon Trust and Backcountry Hunters & Anglers.
I serve on the Board of Directors for Fly Fishers International at both the International and Great Lakes Council levels. FFI’s mission focuses upon education, stewardship, and the future of the sport.
Service has remained a constant beyond fishing as well. I serve as President of the University of Minnesota Medical School Alumni Board, mentor medical students, and assist healthcare organizations with patient safety and medical education.
These efforts connect in a simple way: sharing knowledge, supporting others, and contributing to the communities that make these pursuits meaningful.