Sam Presutti was born and raised just outside of Pittsburgh, PA. From a young age Sam has been a passionate angler. He started fly fishing as a teenager and has worked his entire career in the fly fishing industry. He has done everything from manage a fly shop to guide on remote rivers in Alaska. These days Sam is a Pro Staff/Field tester for top industry brands such as Thomas & Thomas Fly Rods Pro Staff, and Hatch Reels Pro Staff, spending half the year guiding on East Tennessee’s South Holston River and the other part of the year guiding his home waters in Pennsylvania for Steelhead, Trout, Musky, and Smallmouth Bass.
If you are fishing with Sam you can guarantee that you will be with not only someone who consistently put you on fish, but also someone who prides themselves on making sure people leave as a better angler. Many of Sam’s clients will tell you first hand you won’t find a more passionate or hard working guide… he has a relentless ambition to provide the most productive day possible. When not on the water Sam is also a passionate weight lifter, bbq enthusiast and avid bourbon collector. He also loves to travel and spend time with his lovely wife Geneva and their 3 children…
Sam is a teaching focused guide and makes sure that every angler he fishes improves their skills after a day on the water with him. He prides himself on making sure you have the best day possible and tailors the trips based on your needs. Not only does he do this for his full time way to make a living, but he logs more days on the water than most guides in the country. When he has a day off he spends it prepping and tying flies for the next outing. This ensures that he always has his finger on the pulse of what is happening on these rivers, which significantly improves your chances of a successful day.