Ryan Barba

Ryan is one of the owners of the Sunrise Fly Shop. Having spent the last two decades as a fly fishing outfitter in Montana, Ryan has a vast knowledge of the Big Hole and Beaverhead rivers and the trout of the Rocky Mountains. You will find Ryan to be easy going and an exceptional communicator. Ryan is the serving director representing the Big Hole and Beaverhead region for the Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana. He is on the Clackacraft Drift Boat Pro Staff team and has a true dedication to the rivers while showing you an exceptional time while in Southwest Montana.

Eric Thorson

As one of the owners of the Sunrise Fly Shop, Eric is dedicated to ensuring that each day on the river is a memorable fly fishing experience for everyone involved. Not only is Eric a seasoned fly fisherman and guide, but he also has a degree in Wildlife Biology and is eager to share his knowledge of both Montana Rivers and local Wildlife. When the trout season comes to an end in Montana, Eric tries to spend as much time as possible flats fishing in the Caribbean.

Lee Coyle

Lee is one of the most diverse and gregarious guides you will ever get the chance to fish with. In addition to being a spectacular fly fishing guide, Lee has also worked as a Mixologist, Hockey Referee, and a Professional Wrestler.

A graduate of University of Montana, Lee was born and raised in Billings and grew up fly fishing the rivers and creeks of Eastern Montana. After college, Lee decided to make the rivers of Montana his workplace. Having guided on the Big Horn, Missouri, Madison, Big Hole, and Beaverhead Rivers, Lee brings his vast knowledge of fly fishing and Montana trout to the river every day.

Cody Haines

Cody grew up in Pennsylvania and at a very young age he had a love for the wild rivers. He was gifted a fly rod when he was 10 with no instruction other than trial and error. Cody found himself in central Pennsylvania fishing on spring creeks in search of wild trout. While he was deployed with the Army he planned a trip to Montana knowing he wanted to spend more time on Western rivers. After his first trip he fell in love with the Rockies and the Big Hole and Beaverhead Rivers. Cody knew he needed to make these rivers his home. After a few annual trips to fish the Big Hole and Beaverhead he decided to make the move and his guiding career has been with Sunrise Fly Shop ever since. Cody is a pleasure to be around and spend days on the water learning his expertise of the freestone rivers and tailwaters of Southwest Montana.

Bob Zalieckas

Bob has been fishing the famed waters of Southwest Montana for over 30 years and has been guiding for the shop for 5 years. He grew up in New England and brings his guiding passion to all aspects of his time on the water. Whether it’s technical dry fly fishing on the Beaverhead or reading the ever changing structure of the lower Big Hole, you will find Bob knowledgeable and nimble as a guide. Bob has an expertise in customizing raft setups. He spends his winter working in the raft sales field.

Rick Rossi

Rick has been guiding for the Sunrise Fly Shop since 1997. As the head of the Math Department at Montana Tech in Butte, he is not only a great fly fishing guide but has the true demeanor of a teacher. With his vast knowledge of fly fishing the Big Hole River and a great sense of humor, you will enjoy every outing on the river with Rick.

Drew Baker

Drew Baker is a Montana based fly fishing guide with a lifelong passion for rivers, wild places and the fish that call them home. With years of experience guiding across Montana, Drew brings a calm, patient approach to the water and loves helping anglers of all skill levels build confidence, refine technique and enjoy the day on the water.

When he is not guiding you will find him hunting, traveling or working behind the camera in the outdoor industry.