TODD SCHARF was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is Your  Prof Fishing Guide, Adept Jet Sled Pilot  and Master Fly Craftsman.
Years of LOCAL FISHING experience, knowledge, practice and research have made him AUTHORITATIVE and DIVERSIFIED. He knows where fish hold. Todd's ability, effort, energy, determination, imagination, patience and talent make him an EXPERT ANGLING GUIDE.

Coho On The Fly

Chinook On The Fly

Todd is a full time Fishing Guide, all year round.  His specialty is fly and spey fishing.  He is fully knowledgeable about fish, fishing, fly-casting, fly-tying, methodology, instruction, technique, equipment, nature and operating and maintaining his jet sled.  Before each fishing expedition he invests time preparing the proper flies and he pre-scouts and chooses which river is in the best shape.  His repeat clientele will gladly testify to his genuine delight in his work and your pleasure.

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Todd is superb at managing individuals or groups. He is a great teacher if you need instruction. He can show you the proper technique. He knows and uses a variety of premium sound fishing equipment. He can tell you what you could use for each type of fish. He is a master at the art of playing fish thoughtfully and with skill. Each expedition you can learn something new in mastering the art of fly and spey fishing. (He can also show you how to spin or drift fish.)

Todd has 18 years of fly-tying experience. He ties flies for his client's expeditions and he commercially ties custom flies. Todd's flies are classic, innovative and preternatural.

SPEY FISHING
Spey fishing is fly-fishing with a 2 handed rod. Spey fishing maximizes the time your fly is in the river, eliminating the need to false cast.

For over twenty years Todd has discovered, explored and studied fish behavior and habitat; creeks, rivers, and the ocean. His eyes are trained through continuous detailed observations. He is consistently attentive and up to date on flies, innovative equipment, lures, fish tips, hatch cycles, presentation, returning runs of salmon, seasons, tides, the moon, water and weather conditions. He enjoys new fishing grounds, methods and techniques. He regards and understands the language of nature.

Sockeye on the fly

Todd Scharf is an accomplished, professional Jet Sled Pilot.  He has an innate navigational ability.  He has developed superior - handling skills driving the jet sled, allowing him to access river areas that usually only a helicopter can reach.

Todd managing many bent rods...

Jan's chum                Chum                Coho          Todd ties on a tippet                Chum     River Cutthroat Trout                   Chum     Coho On The Fly  Bright silver chum Steelhead On The Fly  Spey Casting