who we are

Tenkara Guides, LLC is the first and oldest operating guide company dedicated to tenkara and fixed line fly fishing.  We provide first rate guided and instructional experiences using unique, effective, easy to learn methods of fly fishing. Our professional guides will design a personal trip customized to your fly fishing goals, level of experience, and craving for adventure.

A Licensed & Insured Fly Fishing Guide Company

ERiK Ostrander

ERiK began using Western fly fishing techniques for trout, but fell in love with the simplicity and effectiveness of tenkara. ERiK is a guide who enjoys exploring new rivers and applying fly fishing techniques from around the world to tenkara and the waters of Utah.  Passion for fishing, guiding, and teaching tenkara defines ERiK.

“He was excellent in his guide persona; it was like fishing with a good friend.”

JOhn Vetterli

John grew up in the high mountains of Park City, Utah and has been fly fishing the mountain streams of Utah since early childhood. He has been developing a new form of fishing he calls “Urban Fly Fishing”. There are waterways in almost every urban environment that hold healthy thriving fish. John is using Tenkara techniques to discover unknown fisheries in the most unlikely places. He believes you can fly fish in almost any city in North America a few minutes travel from where you live or work and tenkara is the perfect tool.

Rob Worthing

In 5th grade, Rob wrote an essay about goals. His goals were “to get better at fishing and to catch bigger fish”. Rob is a devoted student of Oni School Tenkara. He has contributed to many books, magazines, television shows, and digital media focused on tenkara, nymphing, and other fixed line fly fishing methods. An avid angler, backpacker, climber, and wilderness medical professional, Rob enjoys the challenge of fishing new waters and travels frequently to guide, lecture, teach, and trick fish.