Old Mariner Pro Staff
Tom Herr
Tom Herr has spent more than 60 years fly fishing and tying flies, from his home waters in Pennsylvania to Alaska, Belize, the Florida Keys, Montana, the Pacific Northwest and beyond. An accomplished fly tyer, Tom is especially known for his artistic Atlantic salmon flies and one-of-a-kind patterns inspired by people, places and moments.
Instagram: @tomherr34
" Paul - the reels were put to the test, into the backing on multiple fish. Flawless performance when other reels failed this week, and fail they did. Absolutely the best reel in the industry!"
- Tom Herr, Alaska 2025
Captain Michael Mauri
Captain Michael Mauri
Captain Michael Mauri has spent nearly three decades in the fly fishing industry, fishing, guiding and teaching throughout the United States and Europe. Based on Florida’s Treasure Coast, he offers year-round saltwater fly fishing trips and casting instruction through Mauri Flyfishing. Michael is also a co-founder of FLOW Fest Expo, where he helps shape the event’s presentations, speakers and overall experience.
Instagram: @mauriflyfishing
FLOW Fest Expo: flowfestexpo.com
Gary Dubiel
Captain Gary Dubiel has spent more than two decades guiding the waters of North Carolina, specializing in light-tackle and fly fishing for giant red drum, speckled trout, false albacore, stripers and tarpon. A lifelong fly tyer and angler, Gary is the innovator behind the Pop-N-Fly, a technique that helped transform the fly fishery for North Carolina’s giant red drum.
His expertise has taken him across North America, the Caribbean and Europe and has been featured in numerous fishing publications and television programs. Gary is also a nationally recognized presenter, fly designer and IGFA Fly Rod World Record holder for silver salmon. He continues to work with leading brands throughout the fly fishing industry on product development and design.
Instagram: @garydubiel
John Grasta
John Grasta, known as Johnny “Big Fly” Grasta, is a Florida-based inshore fly fishing and Spey casting guide with a passion for chasing big fish on the fly. He specializes in saltwater Spey and Skagit techniques, targeting species including tarpon, snook and other powerful gamefish.
Known for pushing the limits of fly tackle and casting techniques, John brings years of on-the-water experience and a distinctive approach to Florida’s inshore fisheries. He has also represented several respected brands throughout the fly fishing industry as a pro staff member and ambassador.
Bob Clouser
Bob Clouser is one of the most influential fly anglers and fly tyers in the sport. Best known as the creator of the legendary Clouser Minnow, Bob has spent decades teaching fly fishing, fly tying and casting to anglers around the world. His innovative patterns and techniques have become standards for both freshwater and saltwater fly fishing, earning him recognition as a true pioneer of the sport.
An accomplished author, instructor and longtime guide, Bob has shared his knowledge through books, articles, schools, demonstrations and appearances around the world. His practical approach to fly design and fishing has influenced generations of anglers and continues to shape modern fly fishing today.
Instagram: @clousersflyshop
Jackie Clouser
Jackie Clouser is an accomplished fly tyer and passionate member of the fly fishing community who shares her love of the sport alongside her husband, legendary angler and fly tyer Bob Clouser. Jackie ties and fishes, assists with Clouser’s Fly Fishing School, and has helped bring fly fishing and fly tying instruction to anglers through classes, events and shows. Together, Jackie and Bob continue to share their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm for the sport with the next generation of fly fishers.
Instagram: @clousersflyshop
