Fishing Manager: Matt Brooks
If you ever needed living proof that our Fly Fishing 101 program can turn out expert anglers, look no further than Matt Brooks. A former electrician, Matt took our popular free course 10 years ago and, well, the rest is history. A native of Baton Rouge, Matt’s been fishing for as long as he can remember, starting out spin fishing for bass with his grandfather, but it was that fateful FF101 class that got him hooked on fly fishing. And that’s a good thing, for when you're passionate about something, it shows, as Matt enjoys teaching the finer points of the sport as much as he loves just talking about it. If you’re looking for fishing tips, gear recommendations, or the best places to wet a line in the Baton Rouge area, Matt’s your resource. And if you really want to get his attention when you’re in the store, bring along a some banana-flavored Laffy Taffy and he’ll be sure to head in your direction.