Dave Tucker

Pro Staff

At the age of 17 years, Dave decided steelhead were the fish to catch. Not only attracted to the fact that they were big fish in brawling rivers, but the flies used to fish for them were attractive as well. Especially the ones Dave himself tied. Inspired by the late Syd Glasso, Dave has been tying steelhead flies for 38 years. His flies are available commercially and are by far the best available anywhere, Period!

His passion for fly angling has taken Dave down many paths, from owning a retail fly shop in Boise to working as a full time guide on some of the best rivers the west has to offer. Grande Ronde, Hoh, Sol Duc, Bogachiel, Salmon, and Owyhee rivers to name a few.   In his guiding he’s had senators, ambassadors, media personnel, entertainers, CEO’s and hundreds of “Everyday Anglers” in his boat. All of them ending the day smiling and more educated on what rivers and the fish in them want and need. Dave’s first guiding job entailed back country Llama pack trips into Alpine lakes fishing for trophy rainbow’s, cutthroat, and brookies. He also guided wilderness horse pack trips for cutthroat fishing and hunting for Deer and Elk.

Dave’s passion for chasing selective fish has honed his fly fishing skills well. He is seldom stumped by fish in any water.

Visit Dave’s website for the best commercial flies available anywhere! www.tucksflies.com