Testimonials

I strive to make everyone of our fishing trips memorable and educational.  Here are a few of the many happy customers we have had.

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“Thank you for a great two days of fishing. Gary, Richard and myself had a great time. Question, what is the name of the pliers that you use and the knott you use between the mono leader and tippit. Your son, is welcome ANYTIME at the Ardsellas Pizza Plant for a tour!

You are A GREAT GUIDE”

Richard!

“Chris always gives everything he has to put you on fish. You won’t find a guide who will back paddle a run more times after the two anglers in his boat blow their drift again and again. His demeanor is always calm and he keeps a positive attitude in the tough conditions. I highly recommend Chris Parsons.”

Dave B.

“Hey Michael (Michael is in the Outfitters Dept. at The Fly Shop), Just a quick note to thank you for helping Seann and I to get our trip on the Trinity sorted out.  We had an excellent couple days and really couldn’t have asked for a more ideal experience.  We are definitely still very new to fly fishing and learning as much as we can when we get out on the river.  Chris was a real pleasure to fish with…helpful, patient, dialed in and fired up for all the right reasons.  Don’t want to give him too big a head, but the dude’s a pro. Happy New Year.  I’m hopeful I’ll have a few chances to bug you about trips in 2011.”

Marty

“I have been fishing with Chris for over 10 years now and he epitomizes what a Guide should be! He is an expert on the waters that he works on, personable, funny and overall a great guy. He takes his job very seriously and I can honestly say that he takes great pride in putting his clients on fish! I have fished with many other guides in other areas, and Chris is the best!”

Sean S.

“Chris is arguably one of the most talented fly fishing guides in northern California. I’ve fished with Chris on the Sacramento, Trinity and Fall Rivers. Not only does he understand how, where, when to fish, but he is incredibly personable…and great with kids.”

Peter H.

“Chris was the first fly fishing guide I worked with and in fact he guided my first real experience of fly fishing and a float trip. All I can say, regardless of one’s familiarity with fly fishing, you cannot go wrong by hiring Chris to guide your next trip.”

Jay G.

“Ever since I first used Chris to fish the Lower Sacramento River with my wife I’ve been impressed by his hard work, expertise and personable nature. Since then I use him regularly for the Trinity River, Lower Sac and this year on the Fall River. I recommend him to other fly fishermen at my fly fishing club and to others without reservation.”

Eugene B.

“Chris is amazing, absolutely one of the best guides I have ever fished with. He is hard working, always trying to get you over fish, patient when you miss the opportunities and a great sense of humor to make the day seem too short. He is an excellent teacher and has helped my fishing skills immensely. 10 out of 10.”

Mark E.

“Chris is extremely knowledgeable, hard-working, patient, and pleasant to fish with. I take an annual trip to Chris’s area and have hired him to guide my fishing trip every year since the first time I was lucky enough to be paired with him. I give Chris an unqualified recommendation.”

Brian C.

“You will be hard pressed to find a better guide for fishing the waters of Northern California…..the Lower Sac, Trinity River, Fall River, Pit River, etc. as Chris knows the ins/outs of these rivers. He guides these rivers daily and will put you into fish. I have been fishing semi-annually with Chris for the last 10 years and have never been let down. I keep coming back to Chris year after year since he is simply the best. He teaches you new fishing techniques, gets you into fish, makes you laugh, and most importantly shows you or your group a good time. He is a true professional. If Chris is available, book him and you will not be disappointed.”

Dayton K.

“Chris provided outstanding guide service, and I look forward to another trip with him in the near future. Right from launch we were into the fabled rainbow trout of the Lower Sac! We changed tactics and gear to adjust to changing conditions throughout the day, and always with success. Chris advised against counting fish (bad karma), but I’m sure we cleared the two dozen mark — a full day, and on the river past sunset! Still one of my favorite fly-fishing trips, and looking forward to my next visit!”

John P.

“I highly recommend Chris as a guide. He has the unique ability to be a calm and patient teacher to a new fly fisher, and a hard-core fish hawk with someone who is an expert. You won’t find a harder working, more personable & knowledgeable guide on Northern California waters.”

Nathan B.

“My son and I take a trip each year. We went to the Fall River and Hat Creek in 2008 and we were fortunate to have Chris as our guide. Great trip. Lots of big strong fish. Just enough coaching from Captain Parsons to get us catching fish while still utilizing our ingrained bad casting habits. Be sure to ask Chris about his adventures with his brother, especially “loud reels” and “bare hooks”!!!”

Ed P.

“Chris is a great guide. he gives you at least a full day’s effort and will do everything he can to put you into the best fishing available. he’s knowledgeable & fun and not afraid of work.”

Jon B.

“If you want to fish with a real professional fish with Chris. Chris has guided me multiple times in multiple places and always with great results. He is a professional in every sense – he knows his fish, the water, his bugs, etc… He has the right gear and it’s all in super reliable shape. He can help you fine tune your drifts, or fix a tailing loop, teach you a bunch about tying better bugs, or whatever. Some guys are good teachers and Chris is one of them. In addition, a big part of fishing for me anyway is to spend time with quality people. Chris holds his own in any company – you’re guaranteed to have a good time with Chris. No matter your level you can learn a lot from Chris, catch fish and have a good time.”

David H.

“Chris is a great guide, fun to fish with and with deep knowledge of all the waters he fishes and both a willingness and ability to impart this to his customers. I always have a great time fishing with Chris.”

Matt R.

“Chris is a GREAT fly fishing guide – i have been on many trips with him on the Lower Sac and the Trinity for trout and steelhead. He is very friendly, gives beginners as well as experts the right amount of advice, he knows the rivers and works extremely hard to get you into fish. I have enjoyed every trip with him.”

Hans G.

“Whether you’re a beginner or well traveled fly fishing angler; in short, Chris is the guide to hire. Bottom line to start: he knows the rivers in his land like the back of his hand. He’s got an upbeat personality; he teaches; he’s patient (even if you keep getting your flies tangled); and he’s fun! He’ll give you 100% of his efforts to ensure you have a great day on the river. I HIGHLY recommend Chris if you are looking for an A+ guide.”

Jason C.

“I have fished with Chris at least a couple times a year since 2003 and highly recomend him to all of my friends and fellow Tracy Fly Fishers. His hard work, knowledge and patience have helped me become a much better fly fisherman and made every outing with him enjoyable.”

Steve P.

“Chris is an expert Fly-Fisherman and also has a great amount of patience with beginners of all age and skill levels. I have taken 3 trips with Chris, and each one has been a valuable learning experience in casting techniques, hatch information and gear tips. I plan on booking another trip soon to introduce a friend to the challenging world of fly-fishing.”

Keith M.

“Chris guided me on my first fly fishing experience. He quickly taught me the technique and made for an enjoyable day catching several trout.”

John H.

“Chris is one of the best guides on the water! His uncanny ability to know where the fish lay (especially steelhead!) and his personable approach to guiding make him one-of-kind. I would highly recommend guiding with Chris any day of the week.”

Craig B.