First
Bonefish on the GD reel!, Andros |
Tony
Gehman - TCO President
Tony was and will always be mesmerized by water. From
an early age he passed many days walking in creeks, turning
rocks and enjoying the energy that only running water can
offer. Like the rest of the TCO family, Trout was the primary
target, but after exploring the Bahamas, Florida Keys and
other tropical destinations, Bonefish, Tarpon & Permit
quickly became the main focus. |
Favorite
Rods:
Sage
7'10" 00wt TXL
Sage
7'10" 4wt TXL
Winston
8' 6" 5wt B2X
Sage
9' 7wt XP
Winston 11' 7wt B2X
Sage
9' 8wt XP
Sage 9' 8wt Xi2
Sage 9' 9wt Xi2 |
Favorite
Reels:
Sage
3100
Lamson
LiteSpeed LP 1.5
Ross
Evolution 2
Sage
3400D
Sage
3500D
Abel
Super 7 "Dead Style"
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Favorite
Waders & Boots:
Simms
G3 Waders
Simms:
Guide
Studded AquaStealth
L2
Boot AquaStealth
Flats
Sneaker
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Favorite
Lines & Leaders
RIO
Selective Trout
RIO
Grand
RIO
Bonefish Taper
Varivas Tippet
RIO Leaders & Tippet |
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Chris
with a Cuda in Bahamas |
Chris
Frangiosa - TCO Retail Manager
Chris has spent the last ten years immersed in the fly-fishing
industry. Early on, he would have been found leading clients
on excursions down Eastern Beaches in New Jersey and on North
Carolinas famed Outer Banks. Here he operated a lodge catering
to hard-core anglers focused on hunting down some of the hardest
to catch Saltwater Game-fish on the planet.
Then he joined Orvis as Manager of the Company Store in Downingtown,
PA.
At Orvis Chris was able to focus even more on travel. Here he
was able to take clients even farther and to more exotic destinations.
Chris is now Manager our new TCO Mainline/Philadelphia Fly-Shop
as well as Retail Manager for the entire company.
We are pleased to have him on our team, as his experiences will
most definitely enhance our store and travel programs. He will
undoubtedly be hosting many of our Fly-Fishing expeditions with
fly rod in hand and Nikon in tow. |
Favorite
Rods:
Winston
9' 5wt B2X
Sage 383-4 SLT
Winston
9' 8wt B2X
Winston
9' 9wt B2X
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Favorite
Reels:
Ross
Evolution 1.5
Lamson
LiteSpeed LP 3.5
Abel
Super 8 Reel |
Favorite
Waders & Boots:
Simms
G3 Waders
Simms
L2 Boot, Felt/Stud |
Favorite
Lines & Leaders
SA
Mastery Trout
RIO
Selective Trout Line |
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Nice
Cuda in the Florida Keys |
Chad
Horrigan - TCO Reading: Store Manager
Chad has been fishing ever since he could walk! Mike, his dad,
took him to Montana every year and taught him the essentials
and finesse of casting a fly to a trout. Chad enjoys nymphing
for large brown trout and fooling them on the lightest gear
possible! Chad also competed in the 2004 OLN Fly Fishing Masters.
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Favorite
Rods:
Winston 7'6"
3wt WT
Sage 383-4 SLT
Winston IBIS 8'6"
4wt |
Favorite
Reels:
Ross
Evolution 1.5
Orvis
CFO III
Tibor
Riptide |
Favorite
Waders & Boots:
Simms
Classic Guide Waders
Simms
L2 Boot, Felt/Stud
Korkers Konvertible Boot |
Favorite
Lines & Leaders
SA
Mastery Trout
RIO
Selective Trout Line |
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Dan
with a Erie Steelhead |
Dan
Ogren - TCO Main Line: Assistant Manager
Dan has been fly-Fishing for the last 10 years and has extensive
local knowledge. His specialty is fishing local trout and small
mouth on many nearby but relatively unknown and un-fished waters.
Dan has been working for the Orvis co. for the last five years.
We are very excited to have Dan assisting and teaching customers
at our new Bryn Mawr/Philadelphia Fly-Shop. Please stop by and
welcome him to the team, and while your there be sure to pick
his brain on some local hot spots. |
Favorite
Rods:
Winston
8' 4wt B2X
Winston
9' 10wt B2MX
Sage
SmallMouth Bass Rod
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Favorite
Reels:
Lamson
Lightspeed
Ross
Evolution
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Favorite
Waders & Boots:
Simms
G3 Guide Waders
Patagonia
Riverwalker Boots |
Favorite
Lines & Leaders
RIO
Selective Trout
RIO
Clouser Taper
RIO
Grande
SA
Sharkskin |
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Nancy
on Elk Creek, PA |
Nancy
Murphy - TCO Adirondacks: Store Manager
Nancy has been involved in the fly fishing industry for many
years! From opening shops, to fully merchandising others. Nancy
is a huge asset to TCO and in the growth of our brand! In addition
to aiding in the opening of new locations for TCO, Nancy also
founded B&BFlyFish. This is TCO's new business that incorporates
teaching fly fishing in a bed and breakfast or historic inn
setting. What a great way to spend a weekend! For more info
on B&BFlyFish click here:
B&BFlyFish |
Favorite
Rods:
Sage 8' 4wt SLT
Winston
8' 6" 5wt B2X |
Favorite
Reels:
Sage
3100
Ross
Evolution 2 |
Favorite
Waders & Boots:
Simms
Womens Wader |
Favorite
Lines & Leaders
RIO
Selective Trout
RIO
Grand |
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Big
Brown on Spring Creek, PA |
Mike
Horrigan - TCO Partner
Mike was a longtime customer of TCO, then became a partner after
retiring from his "normal job". Mike spends 1/2 the
year in the Florida Keys and the other half in Montana. As you
can tell he is offered the best of what fly fishing has to offer!
Mike enjoys targeting sailfish from his 24' Contender while
in the Keys and Rainbows on the Missouri while in MT. |
Favorite
Rods:
Sage 9' 5wt XP
Sage 1090-4 Xi2
Sage 1190-4 Xi2
Sage 1290-4 Xi2 |
Favorite
Reels:
Ross
Evolution 1.5
Tibor
Riptide
Tibor
Gulfstream
Tibor
Pacific |
Favorite
Waders & Boots:
Simms
Classic Guide Pant
Simms
L2 Boot, Felt/Stud |
Favorite
Lines & Leaders
SA
Mastery Trout
SA
Mastery Saltwater Taper
RIO
Saltwater Versi-Tip
RIO Leaders & Tippet |
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Bluefish
Teeth!, IBSP, NJ |
Dean
Druckenmiller - TCO Guide
Dean has fished as long as any other TCO Family member! He was
raised by a fanatic Fly Fishing dad that taught him the art
of fishing on Penn's Creek, PA. Dean floats the Lehigh River,
and has raised the awareness that this river deserves! Dean
is responsible for the "gathering of the minds" that
will make filling the Francis Walter Dam a reality! This means
COLD water for the Lehigh all year long!! A day with Dean, whether
on a trout stream or Salt water coastline is always a learning
experience!
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Rods:
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Reels:
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Waders & Boots:
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Lines & Leaders
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Striper
in the surf, IBSP, NJ |
Jake
Markezin - TCO Guide
Jake hails from the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA. He first began
to throw at the age of 10 on a local bass pond. From there Jake
has traveled throughout the Rocky Mountain states and the Pacific
Northwest, as well as, up and down the East Coast in pursuit
of all types of species - on the fly. Western waters he has
fished include the Snake, the Metolius and the Deschutes to
name a few. One of his favorite destinations is Martha's Vineyard,
with annual trips to the Vineyard being a ritual with a groups
of friends. |
Favorite
Rods:
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Reels:
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Waders & Boots:
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Lines & Leaders
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Tarpon
at night, Puerto
Rico |
John
Guldin - Field Tester and Product Advisor
John was taught by his father to tie flies at age five. Fly
fishing came along a little later. John has been fly fishing
for over 40 years. He has passed along his knowledge of fly
fishing and tying to many others over the years. John writes
regularly for All About Fly Fishing, an Internet magazine devoted
to all aspects of fly fishing, and works with us at TCO as a
field consultant and advisor regarding aspects of fly fishing
in Puerto Rico. He is an amateur entomologist, focusing primarily
on caddis flies, and bases newly developed patterns on the knowledge
gained from his studies. When not pursuing some species of freshwater
or salt water fish, he passes the time between fishing trips
practicing law in Eastern Pennsylvania.
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Favorite
Rods:
Orvis 7'9"
5wt Superfine
Orvis
9' 5wt T3
Sage 9' 8wt XP
Sage 9' 9wt Xi2
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Favorite
Reels:
Orvis
CFO II
Abel
.5
Abel
Super 8 |
Favorite
Waders & Boots:
Simms
Guide Model Wader
Simms
Guide Boot, Felt
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Favorite
Lines & Leaders
Orvis Super Strong
SA
Trout Line
RIO
Saltwater Taper |
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Jack
Cravalle, Puerto
Rican Record |
Liba
Guldin - Field Tester, IGFA Record Holder
Liba
is the wife of John Gulden.
Although raised in the Czech Republic when fly fishing was an
unknown pursuit, Liba now holds four IGFA Women’s Saltwater
Fly Fishing World Records and five Puerto Rican Commonwealth
Records. (All record attempts were outfitted by TCO!)
Liba is a fishing maniac, only slowing down to enjoy a cold
beer or a warm bit of gourmet food that she prepared for the
trip. |
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Rods:
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Reels:
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Waders & Boots:
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