Store Manager: Matt Brooks  
It’s only fitting that Matt’s with us at Orvis; it’s where he learned to fly fish and tie his own flies. And, as he tells us, “Now I get to do the same for other people.” Incidentally, teaching his son to fish and tie flies was a privilege he relished and looks forward to passing on those same skills to his daughters. A Baton Rouge native, Matt enjoys pursuing trout in eastern Tennessee, which is where he first became hooked on fly fishing. And though he’s had the opportunity to fish in Colorado and as far away as Belize, for Matt, it’s not about the locale, it’s about getting out there and catching fish on the fly. That sentiment perfectly complements Matt’s outlook on adventure as he puts it, “Life in general is my greatest adventure. You never know where you will end up next.” An apt statement coming from a guy who spent 15 years as an electrician. Matt looks forward to helping his customers as they plan their next adventure—whether it’s to a familiar place or a locale yet to be discovered.

Fishing Manager: John Lewing