Ryan Smith

Pro Staff

Ryan has been a lifelong Northwest angler, and has found the most rewarding fishing is located within a short drive from his home base of Seattle, Washington.   Surrounded by both fresh and saltwater, he targets sea-run cutthroat and salmon off the beaches along with steelhead, trout and salmon in the rivers. After growing up in Oregon, Ryan fled to the Colorado snow and emerged with a degree in biology. 

Every fishery has a perfect tool for the job. Personal favorite trout rods are the CF590-4, CF389-4, and CF690-4 Seatrout. For steelhead, the 7134-4 and 8139-3 are never left behind. Contact Ryan for more information on the spectacular fisheries in his area. Ryan is available for guided trips, fly tying lessons, presentations and casting clinics. 

Ryan currently owns and manages the Avid Angler fly shop in Lake Forest Park, Washington