Fayetteville, Arkansas Project

Fayetteville, Arkansas

I grew up in Fayetteville, Ar. I spent most of my free time growing up wading every river and creek around. I moved to the Florida coast in my early 20s to chase bigger fish in hopes of guiding. It didn’t take long for the clear streams and my wife to call me back to Arkansas. I started fly fishing in 6th grade through a program in middle school. That is where I fell in love with the sport. Now I go on trips with the school to teach the new generation the passion that consumed me years ago and is still going strong. Seeing a kid net their first fish is one of the best feelings of accomplishment that I have found. I am really looking forward to this new adventure with The Mayfly Project!

Prairie Grove, Arkansas

Bradley is an Arkansas native, born and raised in the Arkansas Delta. He moved to the Ozark Mountains in his teens and has called Northwest Arkansas home ever since. An avid outdoorsman and self-proclaimed river rat, he enjoys spending time on local streams floating, fishing and camping with his wife and two daughters. Bradley is very excited to share his passion for fly fishing and extremely blessed to be a part of The Mayfly Project in Northwest Arkansas.

Fayetteville, Arkansas

A lifelong Arkansawyer, Justin grew up fishing the warm waters of central Arkansas. He relocated to the Ozark Mountain town of Fayetteville, Arkansas for college where he met his wonderful wife, Jane Marie. They live in Fayetteville with their 3 children and too many dogs.
Justin supports his fishing by teaching middles school history and science in Fayetteville. For the last 8 years he has run the Fly Fishing program at McNair Middle School founded by Coach David Hunt. This allows Justin to get around seventy kids a year out on the Trout waters of Southern Missouri and N. Arkansas.
Justin is motivated to get kids outside and keep them learning and loving life in the Ozarks, he can’t wait to help support the mission of Mayfly Project.

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Carl grew up in Wynne, Arkansas, fishing for bass and panfish as far back as he can remember. While studying architecture at the University of Arkansas, a classmate introduced him to fly fishing and his passion for fly fishing was born. His career as a hospitality architect has provided him the opportunity to live and travel throughout the US and internationally. Whenever possible, he strives to blend his travels with a fly-fishing opportunity. He is now circling back to where his fly fishing all started by moving to Fayetteville to continue his professional practice in hospitality development and design consulting with his company, Two Trout. He is looking forward to re-exploring the Arkansas waters and introducing others to fly fishing.

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Graham was born and raised in North Little Rock, AR where he had easy access to lakes, ponds and streams. Luckily for him, his parents decided to pass along their love for the outdoors. If memory serves, they must have spent every available weekend of his youth on the Little Red River in Heber Springs, AR. Graham relocated to Fayetteville, AR to attend the U of A in 2009, and has stayed ever since. He lives there with his wife, Alyssa and their daughter, Margot. When he is not playing Mr. Mom, chasing fish, or attempting to be a carpenter, you will likely find him working as a financial advisor. One eavesdropped chat at the local fly shop about TMP was all it took to get started, and for that he is eternally grateful.

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Dan is an Army veteran that has lived multiple places and is from Raleigh, NC and currently lives in Northwest Arkansas. He enjoys traveling to fish new places and also loves getting kids into fly fishing. Favorite fishing spots include Beaver Lake and White River in Arkansas, North Carolina mountains and coast, and some of the tailwaters leading into Lake Erie in NY.

Springdale, Arkansas

Colter grew up fishing for catfish, bass and sunfish in the warm water fisheries of North Alabama. After serving for 7 years in the Air Force and relocating to Northwest Arkansas for his last duty station, Colter decided to pursue fly fishing as a career by attending the Gallatin River Guide School in Big Sky, Montana, and now works as a part time fly fishing guide on the White River.

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Hi there! I’m a passionate fly fishing enthusiast with a deep love for entomology and the art of fly tying. My journey into the world of fly fishing began years ago, and it has only grown stronger with each cast and every new insect discovery. I delight in creating meticulously crafted flies that mimic nature to perfection, enhancing my fishing adventures and bringing joy to my fellow anglers. Whether I’m knee-deep in a stream or meticulously studying aquatic insects, I’m always happiest when I’m connected to the water. Let’s share the joy of fly fishing together!

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Matt grew up on the Gulf Coast waters of Southwest Florida chasing inshore fish with conventional fishing gear. It was not until he attended the U of A that he picked up a fly rod in 2011, and has not looked back since.
He initially cut his teeth in the world of fly fishing on the Beaver Tailwaters and the White River in Cotter. However, when he has the opportunity, you can find him traveling the country with a fly rod. Matt is a Navy veteran that has relocated back to Northwest Arkansas with his wife and two young boys. He has a passion for teaching and mentoring kids and young adults. He is so excited to be a part of a program that introduces others into a lifelong connection with the great outdoors!

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Born and raised in Northwest Arkansas, Richard grew up fishing with his Grandfather from local ponds to area lakes. His passion for fly fishing started more than 25 years ago and has given him a respect and appreciation for the outdoors he loves sharing with others. With a natural strength of encouraging others, Richard enjoys working with children and young adults to grow in knowledge of the outdoors. The new adventures of the Mayfly Project is an exciting way to bring youth and nature together.

Born & Raised in Texas, Teri has been calling NW Arkansas home since 1998. She is brand new to fly fishing, but very eager to learn & let it consume some of her time in nature. She has volunteered as a Girl Scout leader in the past & feels that role gave her a solid foundation to serve in any capacity needed to mentor with the Fayetteville Arkansas Mayfly Project. She has a great love of outdoor adventures. Those include chasing waterfalls & occasionally kayaking. There is nothing quiet like hiking rugged terrain & hearing the melody of water flowing over rock. You may also find her crewing for various hot air balloon pilots. It gives her great joy to be a small part of fulfilling an individuals bucket list item of taking a ride.