Meet Our Guides

The Reel Deal Anglers

For us, fishing is a way of life. We employ guides that know the waters and are true fishermen. When they aren’t working, they are usually out fishing for fun.

Rhett Bain

Owner, Reel Deal Anglers JH

Owning Reel Deal Anglers JH, Inc., in Jackson Hole is a dream come true for Rhett. He has been freshwater trout guiding for twenty 29 years in the Rocky Mountains. He enjoys sharing his passion and knowledge of fishing and the outdoors with all of his clients. His enthusiasm, spirit and expertise are contagious. After spending a day on the river with Rhett, you will realize why his clients return year after year.

Austin Ballard

My name is Austin Ballard, I’m 28 years old and fishing has been my passion for as long as i can remember. I was born and raised in Virginia but have spent every summer for the last 14 years fishing all around Wyoming, spending lots of time on the Green River. At eight years old my father took me on my first trip to Wyoming. Our first stop being the Green River and I immediately got hooked.

Throwing dries to rising trout instead of smallmouth was like a whole new sport to me, and I just couldn’t get enough.

David Quinn

David has lived and worked in Jackson since the 80’s. He started guiding for the Allen brothers while he was in College. He thoroughly enjoys guiding because of the great people he has had the opportunity to meet. He is married with two children. He enjoys hunting birds with his dogs and big game in the Fall and Winter months. David has also spent many years backcountry riding in the many wilderness areas surrounding Jackson.

Donicio Gomez

Donicio “Donny” Gomez was born in Colorado and grew up casting bamboo fly rods. Ever since his first fishing trip more than 30 years ago, he’s been answering the call of big water and big fish. Donny considers the rivers and lakes of western Wyoming his home waters, and he never stops fishing until the big one is in the net. He has been guiding for XX years on waterways of all kinds from the Green River to Costa Rica, and he’s always exploring new places. A trip with Donny is typically part high-adventure, part entomology class, and part stand-up comedy act. Ultimately, however, Donny is best known for treating his clients like family and working hard so that every trip is as fantastic as possible

Martin Sanders

Martin has been obsessed with fishing from a very young age. Blessed with a grandfather and dad that love the sport, fishing is truly in his blood. His passion for chasing fish with a fly rod has taken him all over the world, but there is nowhere he’d rather be more than on the Green River when the gray drakes are hatching. He enjoys working with beginners and seeing the “lights turn on” as they learn to cast and catch their first fish. For the experienced angler that wants to fish hard all day long, Martin will not disappoint.

Tanner Bruss

I’m from the South Texas Area and I’ve been fishing my entire life. Once I discovered fly fishing my life was changed for ever. I enjoy teaching and sharing my passion with others.

Tyson Doney

Tyson was born in Idaho close to the majestic waters of the snake and Henry’s fork. Tyson was introduced to fly fishing at the young age of 12. It was always a pursuit, but even more so as Tyson finished his great service to our country (with tours to Iraq) that he realized fly fishing soothes the soul with happiness and inner peace. His new “mission” is to share that passion with all his clients. But don’t let that big smile fool you, Tyson won’t stop fishing until that big fish is in the net.

Wyatt Bertoldi

Hello! I’m Wyatt Bertoldi from Utah and I am 25 years old. I have been fly fishing in Utah, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming nearly all of my life and have guided in Montana and Wyoming. The love of the outdoors was passed down to me by my dad at a very young age. When I’m not fishing, my day is consumed thinking about where to wet a line next. I love sharing my passion for fly fishing and teaching all levels of anglers who want to have an enjoyable and peaceful time on the water.

Rush Peterson

I’m a self-taught fisherman who loves everything outdoors! I’m from Utah originally, and this year I’m living in Pinedale, Wyoming for the summer to grow my knowledge of fishing and form a deeper appreciation for the Wind River range. I’m always planning the next adventure and enjoying the one that I am currently on!

Hunter Keil

Hunter grew up in Upstate New York hunting and has been fishing for as long as he can remember. He developed a passion for fly fishing at a young age, which has since turned into an obsession. Guiding clients and turning his obsession into a profession has been a dream come true for Hunter. When he’s not on the water, he can be found at the vice tying up some flies for the next day.

Zach Wallace

Zach is a Wyoming native who has been fishing and hunting since he could walk. His true passion is learning and teaching about all that our great Wyoming has to offer. Zach is sure to share his knowledge of fishing and get you on fish while making sure you enjoy doing it.