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Meet The Staff: Jacob Gilliland


TCO Boiling Springs: Jacob Gilliland 


When did you start working at TCO?

I started working at TCO at the beginning of April, 2021

What is your favorite place you have fly fished? (Near or Far)

My favorite places to fly fish are Spruce Creek, Little J, Spring Creek, Penns Creek, Alaska, and Colorado. 


What music is being played on your way to the stream? 

On the way to the stream, I usually have rock, blues, or pop playing.


Besides fly fishing, what other outdoor activities do you enjoy?

I enjoy long distance backpacking, mountaineering, and fly tying. 


Jacob's Bio

In 2014 I graduated from PSU with a bachelor's degree in Fisheries Science. I have 15 years of experience in the world of fly fishing including 5 seasons of guiding in Alaska (4 seasons) and Colorado (1 season).  Between guiding and fishing, I also managed to hike across America's 3 major north to south long distance hiking trails. I'm a 2018 Triple Crown of Long-Distance Hiking recipient. Fly fishing, fly tying, and guiding are my passions and working for TCO allows me to live out those passions.