Matt Callies

Born and raised in San Diego, Matt was chasing bass in golf course water hazards by the age of five. A move to Northern California in his twenties introduced him to fly fishing, which quickly took hold of both his imagination and lifestyle. What began as a way to save money—tying his own bass flies—soon became a full-blown obsession. After a stint living out of his truck, he reentered civilization to guide and work as a sales rep for some of the top brands in the fly-fishing industry. Today, he serves as Director of Product Development at Loon Outdoors and manages sales for eight companies across the Southwest. Supported by his adventurous wife, two fish-obsessed kids, and a pair of loyal labs, he’s always ready to explore new water.