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Tony Nootebos
Tony Nootebos

Tony is the owner of BC Sport Fishing Group Ltd and has been fishing the Fraser Valley for most of his life. He grew up fishing with his brother John and father Gerry, covering most lakes, rivers and streams in region 2. Tony's 30 plus years of experience and passion for fishing led him to the fishing industry, and in 1996 he formed Harrison Bay Guided Services. With his extensive knowledge of the Fraser River and its many tributaries, business boomed and today Tony has 24 fully insured and licensed fishing guides working for him.  Tony lives in Harrison Hot Springs with his wife Elan, two boys Quinton and Nathan, and daughter Molly. When not guiding, Tony can be found in his guide shop, on the golf course, or fishing with the family. Let's go fishing!


Fred Helmer
Fred Helmer

Fred has owned and operated Fred's Custom Tackle since 1978. With the excellent staff at the tackle shop Fred is able to concentrate and spend much of his time on the water providing guests from around the world a guided fishing trip second to none! His committed involvement with conservation, tagging programs, and leadership roles in a number of societies keep him very busy but are necessary to ensure good management of our precious fisheries. Although Fred has sold his shares in Fred's Fishing Adventures and the BC Sport Fishing Group Ltd to long time partner Tony Nootebos, Fred remains very active in the company and along with Tony, promises to provide the best service in the fishing charter business today!


Dan Hartlen
Dan Hartlen

Danny grew up living in Chilliwack, BC, and has been fishing the Fraser River and its tributaries for over 40 years and guiding for over 25 years with the BC Sport Fishing Group team!
There are not many fishing spots in the Fraser Valley that Dan does not know or has not experienced first hand. He is always looking for the next "HOT SPOT!" Dan's other hobbies include hockey, swimming, golfing, and hiking, although most of his hikes are around water, checking out new fishing locations. Dan's good humor and constant pranks along with his great ability to find fish consistently make for a great day on the water.


Chad McAdie
Chad McAdie

Chad has been guiding full time for BCSFG for over 10 years. He has guided over 1500 trips in his career, and is always in-the-know of the best places to fish in the local river systems.  During his free time Chad loves to golf and has played at a professional level since 1994. Chad also enjoys playing rec. hockey, duck hunting, and spending time with his two children Jaiden and Jude.

It doesn't make a difference whether you consider yourself an experienced angler or have never held a fishing rod, Chad will wave his magic rod and make things happen.


Merr Sprangers
Anthony "Merr" Sprangers

Merr, grew up in Cloverdale and now living in Chilliwack, has been fishing since he was a little kid. He remembers fishing with Tony and his Dad as a beginning of his fishing career. Merr describes himself as optimistic and patient and always ready to fish even under hard conditions. 
Merr has years of experience fishing the rivers of the Fraser Valley, as well as the local and interior lakes. He joined the BC Sport Fishing Group right in the beginning when Tony formed the company in 1996.

The fact that Merr enjoys helping you catch fish as much as he enjoys catching them himself has helped him become an exceptional guide. Merr loves to see the excitement of the people on his boat when they are catching a fish. He aims to please and isn't satisfied until his clients are busy battling fish (preferably large ones that won't fit in the boat).  We are sure that with Merr as your guide, you will experience a great day on the water!


Erik Skaaning
Erik Skaaning

Erik grew up in the Fraser Valley and he learned how to fish while spending a lot of his free time with his father on the rivers and the lakes in the valley. In 1995 Erik began guiding as fly fisherman for steelhead on some of the most well known rivers in northern BC. Erik joined the BC Sport Fishing Group team in 2002 to guide on our local waters, offering guests from around the world a first class experience. 
He now spends most of his time sharing his knowledge on the Upper Pitt and Lillooet Rivers. Weather you want to learn how to catch Steelhead, Salmon or Trout on the fly, he is up to the Challenge!! Erik prides himself on his boat handling abilities and with his new custom jets led he is able to take his guests further into these wilderness settings, so they can really have a British Columbia experience within a short drive of Vancouver. 
When not fishing, you will find Erik bow hunting around the province, or spending time with his wife Kelly, and his twins Sage and Emma. We are proud to have Erik as one of our premier angling guides! Let Erik show you why he is among the elite fly guides in the Fraser Valley.


Jordi Williams
Jordi Williams

Jordi was born and raised in British Columbia. Ever since he can remember Jordi has been fishing BC's bountiful waters for everything from Rainbow Trout to the mighty White Sturgeon. Jordi and his wife Krisztina live only 10 minutes from the famed fishing grounds of the Harrison and Fraser River systems where they can often be found walking their daughter Cassandra and throwing sticks for Netty their golden retriever. Jordi's guiding accolades include 3 seasons with West Coast Resorts 'Redfern River Lodge' nestled in the heart of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, specializing in whitewater drift trips. In addition to this Jordi has guided at the prestigious five-star 'Kau Tapen Lodge' on the Rio Grande River in Tierra del Fuego, southern Argentina for sea-run brown trout to 30lbs on the fly. Jordi has a combined 25 + years of fishing experience on our local waters and is in his 6th year guiding for the BC Sport Fishing Group. We are positive you will have an unforgettable time on the water with Jordi!


Yves Bisson
Yves Bisson

Yves is now in his 5th year with the BC Sport Fishing Group team. He lives in Rosedale, BC, with his wife Ruth and three girls Lauren, Grace, and Lily. 
Although Yves was born and raised in Alberta, he has always had a passion for fishing, and since moving to British Columbia has spent much of his spare time getting to know the local waters. Yves favorite pastimes include golf, (he is a 2 handicap), ice hockey, spending time with the family, and of course fishing. In 2007 Yves purchased a brand new 23 foot Wooldridge jet boat with a 496 Chevy to take his fishing to the next level. You will enjoy the ride!

Yves is a great fisherman, but you will also enjoy his easy going personality, good humor, and professional approach to providing you with a sport fishing holiday of a life time!


Mike Neufeld
Mike Neufeld

Mike grew up in Chilliwack and lives only about 5 minutes from the river. He started fishing at a very young age with his father. He became hooked and has been fishing every chance he can get ever since!
Mike has already been guiding for the BC Sport Fishing Group for 5 years and he will probably continue until a ripe old age! 
Mike is totally addicted to fishing and the adrenaline rush of every fish caught. He is eager to help people catch a fish and to watch their excitement when they land a fish. Spending a days fishing with Mike will be an extraordinary experience for you.


Shane Marshall
Shane Marshall

Shane was born and raised in the Lower Mainland and today lives in Chilliwack with his family, his wife Colleen and his two sons Christopher and Colton. He started fishing when he was about 6 years old. Soon he realized that fishing and spending time outdoors is what he likes most so it was only fitting to become a fishing guide to be able to do what he loves daily and be able to share it with others. Shane had been fishing in the Fraser Valley, Queen Charlotte Islands, the West Coast as well as in Ontario, Quebec and the USA. 
Shan has a lot of experience in fishing for Sturgeon, Salmon and Steelhead. He is thrilled about every fish caught and tagged. Every day out on the River is exciting for Shane and he enjoys spending his days sharing the experience with clients. 
Shane is in his 5th year with the BC Sport Fishing Group team and he never stops developing his fishing skills!  Spending time with Shane and his enthusiastic nature, love of sport fishing, and eagerness to get others into fish are sure to provide you with an enjoyable day out!


Paul Neufeld

Paul is a fish monger. The fishiest of the fishy, he loves it, he can't get enough. He currently spends his summers in the Queen Charlotte Islands, and the rest of the year you will find him behind a desk at school trying to learn as much as he can about fish!

He is currently taking time off from being a full time fishing guide, to working only weekends for BCSFG. He wants a career to do with fish, but he wants to make a difference and hopefully, will one day end up on the "inside" helping the Ministry of Environment to properly manage and allocate fish resources.

Paul's years of experience have helped him to perfect his "fish dance". This combination of guttural sounds emitted from the throat and jerky leg and arm movements are sure to help you find a fish on the end of your line!


Tyler Buck
Tyler Buck

Born and raised in Chilliwack, Tyler at a young age followed in his father's footsteps with a passion and desire to fish. Growing up on the Fraser and its many tributaries has provided him the opportunity to gain extensive knowledge and to become a very proficient and experienced guide. 
Now at age 28, Tyler has been a part of the fishing tackle industry for 13 years, and has been guiding for the BC Sport Fishing Group since 2000. 
Tyler's love for fishing, professional work attitude, extensive knowledge, and dedication to success make him a great asset to our team. With his eagerness to please and his good nature, we are sure you will enjoy your fishing experience with Tyler.


Frank Kozel
Frank Kozel

Frank has lived in the Fraser Valley most of his life and has spent a big part of it sport fishing. Over the years Frank has learned the art of fly fishing, spent time bait fishing, spoon fishing, and has become obsessed with guiding for our world class great White Sturgeon. Being a fishing guide is a natural fit for Frank as he has been showing and teaching friends and family how to fish for years. Frank and his family: wife Kristi and son Trevan, live in Harrison Hot Springs, just minutes from the local boat launch.
Frank will be starting his fifth year with the BC Sport Fishing Group and we are proud to have him.



Jeff Sayewich

Jeff Sayewich

Jeff joined the BC Sport Fishing Group in 2007. Since then he has gained even more fishing experience as a respectable guide. Jeff had been fishing all his life and never thinks about stopping. He'd rather earn his living by guiding on a full time basis. 
We describe Jeff as very patient and open minded. He will be more than happy to take you out on a fishing trip to show you why he loves fishing so much and to help you experience an unforgettable day!
In his spare time, you will find Jeff fishing around BC where he continues improving his fishing skills. Jeff lives in Mission with his wife Linda.


Eric Simkin

Eric grew up in the Lover Mainland and now lives in Chilliwack. He started fishing in the salt water when he was about 4 years old. Growing up he learned more about the different fishing techniques and started to fish fresh water.
Eric joined our team in 2006. During the summers he guides in the Queen Charlotte Islands, the rest of the year he guides for the BC Sportfishing Group on a part time basis where he can show off his fly fishing skills. The rest of the year Eric is a firefighter for the Richmond Fire Department.
Eric loves being out on the water and meeting new people from all over the world. The more challenging the water conditions are the more Eric loves to fish. One of his most memorable fishing experiences was when he was swimming for Tony's sturgeon rod in the Fraser. He will never forget the look on Tony's face.  We are proud to have Eric in our team and are sure that you will spend an unforgettable day on the water.


Pat Vidito

Pat grew up in Chilliwack and still lives in the heart of the Fraser Valley. In his teenager years his Dad started to take Pat fishing. He still remembers the good old days when he went fishing at Nicola Lake with his Dad. During the past 20 years Pat has gained experience fishing and guiding in different places all around beautiful British Columbia. He guides in the Queen Charlotte Islands in the summer months.
Pat joined the BC Sport Fishing Team in 2006 and is guiding for us during fall where he can teach our clients how to catch a fish and give them the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful day on the water. His funny and easy going nature loaded with a lot of patience makes Pat a very pleasant fishing guide.


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John Nootebos

John has been guiding with Harrison Bay Guided Services for the past 8 years and has countless hours of fishing experience in the Fraser Valley. John started fishing at an early age and it has become a way of life for him in recent years. John also loves to bike ride, play hockey, golf, and spend time with his wife Hailey and two boys Jordon and Nickolas. John is a very keen angler and offers clients a great learning and enjoyable experience with great results. Come and enjoy a Harrison Bay experience today!!


Wayne Becker

Wayne comes by his love for fishing naturally. His love for the outdoors and fishing led him to the ownership of Cascade Supply and Marine in Chilliwack, BC. After buying boat after boat from Cascade and getting to know and trust Wayne, we offered him the opportunity to guide for us. 
Wayne's relaxed yet confident approach to guiding make for a fishing experience you will remember. Keep up the great work Wayne!


Josh Reimer

We know Josh as a very easy going and passionate fishing guide. He recently became a guide for the BC Sport Fishing Group which was one of his goals!    When he was a child, he was taken out to fish almost every weekend by a family friend. Thanks to this friend, Josh developed and improved his fishing skills with every fish hooked. When he was older and had enough money saved, he bought himself a boat so he was able to take every opportunity to fish. 
Josh and his family, wife Cara, son Isaac, along with the newest member of the family a beautiful daughter and live in Abbotsford. Josh spends as much time as he can with his family and loves taking them out to fish or to explore beautiful British Columbia.  Josh is an exceptional angling guide and will show you our many fishing spots in the Fraser Valley. You should not miss the opportunity to fish with the dedicated Josh Reimer.


Shane Schaap

Shane has been fishing since he's been able to hold a fishing rod. His love 
of the great outdoors was instilled in him as a child as his family went on 
many British Columbia adventures. The sport grew and grew as the 
competition grew with his closest friends. As an adult, this has led to a 
addictive passion for angling. The combination of Shane's outgoing 
personality and knowledge of the sport make him a top notch guide whose 
passion is evident in everything he does on the river. "I am very happy to 
belong to an established, professional and well rounded company like 
BCSFG".


Matthew Schaap

Matt grew up in the Lower Mainland and now lives in Langley with his family. He has been married for 10 years and has two boys, William and Jeffrey. Matt loves to spend his spare time fishing and hunting as well as taking his family on day trips with his jet boat. 
Matt joined the BC Sport Fishing Group in August 2008. He has been fishing the waters of beautiful British Columbia for as long as he can remember. He also gained a lot of guiding and fishing experiences while fishing in the Queen Charlotte Islands, in Mexico, all over the West Coast of Canada as well as fly fishing in Alaska. With Matt we have another exceptional guide on board who loves fly fishing, bar fishing, and sturgeon fishing in the Fraser Canyon. 
Matt's expert knowledge and calm personality make clients feel relaxed and at ease as they strive to catch 'the big one'.


Darrell Armstrong

Darrell joined our team in the fall of 2008. He has been fishing alongside Fred Helmer and several of our guides for many years, and finally made the commitment to becoming a guide. 
Darrell resides in Abbotsford and works full-time as a Sales Manager for Kal-Tire. You can catch him out on the water almost every day after work and on weekends. If he isn't on the water, then it's probably Elk and Moose season and you will find him up North looking to fill his freezer! 
Darrell is a great outdoorsman and fisherman. He will tell you like it is, and when he's done doing so (or at least mid-story), you'll probably find a fish on the end of your line, or you'll be too busy laughing to notice the bite!

 

 

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