Scott Branyan the Ozark Fly Flinger

Scott Branyan is owner and operator of Ozark Fly Flinger driftboat fly-fishing service. He is a native Arkansan. After receiving a graduate degree in theology (Th.M, 1984) from Dallas Theological Seminary, Scott and his wife Sharon returned to the Northwest Arkansas area they love. They have one son, Paul, who became an eagle scout in 2005. Scott has continued to minister as a Bible teacher to small groups, but makes his living guiding. He has also been a freelance outdoor writer/photographer.

While in college, Scott started fly-fishing about 1975 on Arkansas' upper Illinois River. He started trout fishing in 1985 on a trip to Colorado. Since then he has fished all of the Arkansas White River tailwaters, Spring River, many Arkansas and Missouri spring creeks, as well as trophy streams in Colorado, Wyoming and Alaska. Scott has guided clients of all skill levels. He was on-camera guide for the first TUTV White River episode in 1999. As of 2003, his clients have come from over 40 states and several international locations. Scott is a pioneer in using a driftboat on the White River and is the first to guide on the White River using a square-end McKenzie boat. Scott knows the river, is a patient instructor, and is focused on clients catching fish.

Conservation is important to Scott, and he conveys this to his customers. His trips are catch and release, and he works to teach principles that minimize impact to the fisheries. In 2005, he was presented the Coy C. Kaylor Conservation Award by the Arkansas Chapter of Trout Unlimited. He supports TU and several other conservation organizations.

Your Package Includes:

One day drift boat trip including lunch loaner gear, and can one or two anglers.

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Rim Shoals Resort 2 Night Lodging, One Bedroom Riverfront Cabin

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