Doug Gibson has been fishing for over 60 years. Doug started guiding in 1972 and was instrumental in starting the guide program at Three Rivers Ranch when it began in 1974. A true gentleman, his expertise and experience are not only admired by his guests and peers, but were also recognized by Orvis, when he received the Orvis Guide of the Year award. Having spent his entire life in the area, Doug possesses a comprehensive knowledge of the region’s rivers and streams, flora, fauna, mountain ranges and history. His love of fishing has taken him to many other parts of the world including Massachusetts, Missouri, Florida, Bahamas, Chile and the upper northwest. Doug was born in Newdale, Idaho, and still resides there with his wife Sandra. Doug was recently featured on Ask About Fly Fishing Podcast – Listen Now!

Skip grew up in many beautiful areas throughout the greater Northwest which led to his love of fly fishing and spending time in the outdoors. Both his grandpa and mother were instrumental in teaching Skip to fly fish. His grandfather started him fishing with a fly rod and spinning reel, when he was “maybe three”, which Skip says helped him get the feel for fly casting with a fly rod when he was very young.
Skip has spent the majority of his life on the water fishing, teaching, exploring or guiding. He started guiding for Three Rivers Ranch in 1996. He loves his clients, the area and his ‘extended family’ at Three Rivers. These relationships are what has kept Skip part of the Three Rivers family for so many years.
During Three Rivers off season, Skip has spent the past twenty years essentially pioneering fly fishing in the Aysen Region of Chilean Patagonia. Together, with his partners he has been instrumental in designing new fisheries, starting two fly fishing lodges- Dragon Fly Lodge and Tomango Lodge and also designed and manufactured special boats (part jet boat/ part cataraft) that allow anglers in these regions access to water on both rivers and lakes that very few other outfitters have access to. Check out Skip’s lodge located in Patagonia, Chile.

Eric was born and raised in Soda Springs, Idaho. He began fly-fishing around 6 years old when his mother taught him while growing up in southeast Idaho. Eric attended college at Montana State University, where he earned a degree in Biotechnology. His enthusiasm for fishing continued throughout college and eventually landed him at Three Rivers Ranch where he began guiding in 2003. ‘There’s a great camaraderie at the Ranch. Lonnie is great to work for and the guides are not only co-workers but also friends. We often take off and fish together when we have free time or during the off-season. I grew up fishing the South Fork of the Snake River and love those lower stretches, but I must say the lower Henry’s Fork is awesome because of the size and quality of the fish.’ Eric lives in Ashton, Idaho.

Danny Lane was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. He claims he was an abysmal student from kindergarten through senior year. After high school, he worked a few landscape construction jobs and realized he hated doing what he hated doing, so Danny enrolled in college where he earned a bachelor’s degree in English with literature emphasis at Boise State University.

Danny started fly fishing when he was nine years old. He loves that even if you don’t have the most stylish waders, the nicest and newest rod, the most expensive boutique reel, or the prettiest cast on the river; the only thing that matters is what the fish think. His favorite water is the pond behind Camel’s Back Park in Boise, before they drained it 1996. Many bluegill fell victim to his fly in that pond.

Steelhead will always hold a special place for Danny (as is true for a lot of people). He loves the rhythm of steelheading; cast, step, cast, step lose yourself in the surroundings, and then, sometimes you get to meet a fish.

Danny’s favorite fly fishing memory was when his daughter Emerson took her time in the womb. His wife and him tried everything to get her to come out. His wife would walk laps at the park across the street from their house trying to coax her out. One night they went dancing, still no luck. The next day they went fishing. They told the shuttle drivers to run ours first just in case. His wife caught a 22-inch rainbow on a hopper. She went into labor an hour after we got the boat out of the water.

Danny lives in Saint Anthony with his wife Lauren, two daughters Emerson and Juniper and two dogs Bug and Saint.

Troy has been a guide for Three River Ranch since 2014. Troy was born and raised in Blackfoot, Idaho.

He began fly fishing to spend time on the rivers with his family and friends, his passion for fly fishing brought him to Three Rivers Ranch, where he completed guide school to learn all aspects of fly fishing and rowing.

He has fished various rivers through out Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah. ‘’ I love the camaraderie at the ranch and the priceless friendships.’’ He enjoys fishing, skiing, and biking with family and friends.

Troy is one of TRR’s part-time guides.

Andy is an Idaho native, born and raised in Boise where his love of the outdoors started at a young age. From the time he could walk he was exploring the creeks and mountains near his family cabin. Though high school baseball became his main focus, gaining a scholarship to play baseball at a collegiate level. After playing community college baseball, Andy attended the University of Idaho where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fisheries Resources. A short career with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game lead to a decision to pursue guiding.

Mark was born and raised in Western Idaho. His great great grandfather built the first ferry across the Snake River at Given’s hot springs. Marc’s grandfather had a ranch near the Triangle area near Jordan Valley and they spent their summer vacation as well as spud harvest at the ranch working and sorting cattle. Marc is 5th. generation.

Marc caught his first fish on a fly rod when he was 5 years old at Warm Lake. He had on his swim team speedo! He has been a certified casting instructor since 1995.

His favorite water to fish includes British Columbia, Iceland and Norway. Marc has been fortunate and has had a few favorite fly-fishing trips. Most recent would be the Ongivinuk in the Togiak Wilderness. He flew in, was dropped off, and then floated about 60 miles to their pick up zone. Did not see another person, other than his group members, in 5 days of incredible fishing. They caught 20″ grayling, rainbow and leopard rainbow trout, dolly varden, artic char, silver and chum salmon. Saw 16 grizzlies.

Marc’s favorite species to chase is definitely Steel. The cast of a two-handed rod is much more interesting as well as challenging. His most memorable fly-fishing memory was when he caught his first 40″, 20lb. steel head on a dry fly. Also, a 35.5 lb. Atlantic salmon on the Alta river in Norway.

Marc loves the solitude and the sound of the river about fly fishing. When he is not guiding you will find him fishing, bird hunting, downhill and cross-country skiing or mountain biking. His favorite piece of fly gear is his Winston 13′ 3″ 7 wt. He has landed several memorable fish with it. It was a retirement gift from a good friend of his.

Trent was born and raised in Boise, ID where he inherited a strong love for the outdoors and exploring nature. Growing up if Trent wasn’t playing baseball, snowboarding, biking, or swimming at the Boise River with friends, he was fishing. Upon graduating high school and entering college his passion for fly fishing took shape and he knew he wanted to enter the fly fishing industry. Working for Three Rivers Ranch is a dream come true.

Trent has fished in Argentina for trophy trout, and his most recent travels brought him to fish saltwater in Sri Lanka. His favorite fisheries include Eastern Idaho’s Henry’s Fork, South Fork of the Snake, and Teton River. Other notables include Pyramid lake, Henry’s Lake, Grande Ronde River, Salmon River, Boise River, and the Owyhee River. He hopes to continue traveling the world in search of exotic and large fish until the day he dies.

When He’s not on the water Trent enjoys listening to live music with good friends, picking morel mushrooms, backpacking, and camping.

Trent lives in Boise, ID in the off season and works at the Eagle TRR location.