Brighton Cleaver - Provo, Utah

Trout obsessed in every way, I have been infatuated with fly tying and fishing from childhood. I run a commercial fly tying company and guide the upper Kenai River in Cooper Landing, Alaska. I grew up in Colorado, but have moved around to Wyoming, Idaho, and Utah looking for big trout and beautiful places.

Fly Tying Experience

Years Tying Flies: 12

How You Got Started

I found fly tying and fly fishing books in my local library when I was 11, and took to it like a duck to water. I read everything I could, found lots of videos, and was gifted a simple fly tying kit for Christmas. Since that day, I have been tying flies like a madman, and probably will until my hands can't move anymore.

Favorite Species & Waters

Target Species: Brown Trout
Favorite Waters to Fish: Southern Colorado, and Idaho's Henry's Fork

Fly Tying Style & Specialties

I focus on tungsten nymphs, large streamers, and spey style intruders and swinging flies. I also tie a large amount of stillwater chironomid patterns.

Why You Trust Firehole

I love Firehole because of the unique colors and finishes of their beads. They often produce great results when fishing, and mature trout really seem to have a keen interest in a matte bead. Nobody makes a buggier matte bead than Firehole does.

Social Media & Links

• Instagram: bulletproofbugs
• Website: bulletproofbugs.com
• Facebook: Brighton Cleaver