I just wanted to write to you and thank you for all of the great times on the river. My brother and I have never met a guy with more knowledge and fishing expertise. We really appreciate your tips about the environment, life cyles of fish and fly hatches as well as your respect for other wildlife. Your skill as a guide and fisherman are unmatched and we always have a great day stalking fish with you guiding the way. We’ll never fish with anyone but Doc Wally! Thanks again for your friendship – we’ll see you during the next Steelhead run.

Tim and Mike Heffernan

I’ve done a lot of salt water and fresh water fishing but going out with Doc Wally was the tops. He knows where to go, what flies and was so patient with a newcomer at Steelhead fishing like myself.

With his expert mentoring I caught two 5lb Steelheads and had the thrill of my life playing and landing them with Doc Wally’s lead.

If you go with Doc Wally, you got a keeper!

Joe Sedley, c.p.
Pittsburgh PA

I highly encourage people of all skill levels to use Doc Wally`s  for your steelhead fishing experience.   My father and I thank you for your guidance during our trip with you!   We were both novice (first time) steelhead anglers, and bagged our limits both days!

Excellent advice, teaching, experience, “hot spots (locations)” and friendship were shared.  I landed a 31 inch – 9.5 lb. steelhead the first day!  I feel everyone should experience this wonderful learning experience with Doc Wally.  I am now a skilled steelhead angler.   I could have NEVER done this without you.

Thank you for all!!
Tom

I want to thank you for a memorable first steelhead trip.  I had never caught a steelhead before, and have only recently over the last several years taken up fly fishing.  I must say that in my short time as a fly angler, I have been fortunate to have fished places like Alaska for rainbow trout and Dolly Varden, Pyramid Lake for giant Lahontan cutthroat trout, and the Sierras for various trout species.

This trip stands out among all.  I had a down day between work commitments that brought me to Ohio, then off to Philadelphia.  Rather than travel back home to California, I remembered someone mentioning a steelhead fishery in Pennsylvania.  I located your website on the
Internet, and knew when we started emailing, then later talking by phone, that I had found the right guide!

You have an obvious enthusiasm and enjoyment for catching-and releasing these fine fish.  I recall many years ago a friend told me that “luck” is important in many of life’s endeavors.  In my experience, especially so with fishing…He clarified that “luck” is Labor Under Correct Knowledge.  You certainly embodied that during this trip-from where to fish, type of tackle, fly selection, and technique.  You even taught me how to roll cast!

Your patience, skill, and kindness were fortunately rewarded with my first of many nice steelhead-and as many lost by me!  The awesome power and acrobatics of these fish was amazing and I am now completely hooked!  I am grateful for what I learned, and the experience.  I am
thankful to consider you not only a guide but also a new friend.

I will be back for more!

Kris Mohandie

After introducing me to the excitement of “chasing steel” Doc Wally then took my then 13 year- old daughter out & showed her the art & beauty of fly fishing … today, my daughter casts a much more beautiful & graceful fly loop than I due to the proper instruction from the start from Doc Wally.

I am forever indebted to Doc Wally for teaching us the tools of the trade, along with showing us a deep respect for nature, the river, the fish & the environment (…not to mention my indebtedness for all the fish we caught!!!).

Thanks Doc Wally!

Doctor Dave Silk