Zach Wheeler

I was born and raised in southeastern Idaho and have lived on the Henry's Fork my whole life. I started fishing as quickly as I could walk and have been fly fishing since I was nine years old. Since then I have been fascinated with trout and water.

I began tying flies at twelve years of age, and caught my first fish on a fly I tied shortly thereafter. I have been fortunate to spend my entire life fishing alongside my grandfather, Rene' Harrop. He has taught me many valuable lessons when it comes to reading the water, the flies to use, and the importance of patience.

During the off season I continue to fish and hunt as well. I also tie flies commercially and for personal use.


Birthplace- Rexburg, ID
Hobbies- Fishing, throwing big streamers to big browns, hunting, and fly tying
Place to fish locally- The Ranch and below Ashton Dam
Place to fish outside the region- Hebgen Lake
Books- Trouthunter, Learning from the Water, and Selective Trout
Movies- Drift, Rise, and Legends of the Fall
Music- Zac Brown Band, and Larry Keel live at Trouthunter

If you could take anybody fishing who and why- My dad because we don't get to spend enough time together and my grandpa because he taught me everything I know.

Favorites
Rod- Scott S4
Reel- Hatch
Line- Airflo