Austin Trayser

Nickname: Stone (though he won’t admit it)

Hometown: Livingston, Montana

Guides in: Southwest Montana; Patagonia, Chile

Things About Austin

Guilty Pleasure Fly: Tungsten jig sculpin

Fishing Ritual: “I like to pour one out for lost friends, good energy and safety on dangerous bodies of water.”

Always brings: “Home-tied flies for the occasion, extra gas, positive attitude.”

Favorite knot: “Triple Surge. Reliable, quick, I can do it with my eyes on the water and keep moving.”

More Things About Austin

Waders smell like: “Yellowstone River mud.”

Most iconic fishing vehicle: 71 International Scout II. 304 Four Speed Manual. Gold. Gun Racks for Rod Racks. Big Tires.

Tying your own flies is... “Extremely personal and gratifying. It's pure expression, creativity and ultimately a direct reflection of one's imagination.”

Hopes to one day fish with: “Derek Trucks”

Prefers: Moscow mules over GnTs, PBRs over IPAs, browns over rainbows, smallmouth over largemouth, carp over bonefish, tarpon over permit, jacks over redfish.