I spent over two weeks backpacking throughout BC; my 3-hour fishing adventure with Matt was the highlight of my entire trip.
This was maybe the second or third time I've been fly fishing in my life, so I kept my expectations low. Upon meeting Matt, I knew that even if we were skunked out that evening we would still have a great time—he is kind, funny, patient, and most importantly totally in love with fishing.
After about an hour of nibbles, I hooked into something BIG. Kept my rod high and watched it horseshoe as whatever I caught took off for more than 15 feet. I knew this was going to be the biggest fish I've ever caught. I spent probably 10 minutes fighting this thing, and after finally bringing it in Matt quickly pulled out the net to seal the deal. I had caught a 4.5 lb bull trout, and it will be a while before I catch anything like that again. Totally unreal experience.
If you're thinking of fishing in Whistler, Matt is the only guy you should call. And if you're not planning on fishing in Whistler, I suggest you reconsider as this will be one of the best parts of your trip. I look forward to coming back and fishing with Matt again soon!