Captain Ryan Sansoucy has been fishing since early childhood and began fly fishing at the age of nine after inheriting a fly rod and teaching himself how to cast. Raised by a single mother with no formal fishing background, Ryan learned early on through curiosity, persistence, and time on the water—developing a deep respect for both the process and the places fishing would take him.
Ryan began guiding and providing casting instruction in 2000, and his passion for teaching has always outweighed personal recognition. Over the years, he has worked with and learned from respected figures in fly fishing including Kathy Beck, Lefty Kreh, and Bob Popovics, while ultimately carving his own non-traditional path as an angler and instructor. His style is shaped by independence, adaptability, and a willingness to explore beyond convention.
For Ryan, a good day on the water isn’t defined by numbers alone, but by growth—better casting, sharper awareness, and a deeper understanding of the environment, weather, and species being pursued. Whether chasing mako sharks on a stand-up paddleboard with a fly rod, stalking brook trout in small, forgotten creeks, or sight fishing shallow flats, Ryan believes that listening to your passion is central to disconnecting from the modern world and reconnecting with the natural one.
He values versatility, encouraging anglers to become complete fishermen—comfortable sight fishing with a fly rod, throwing topwater with spinning tackle, and adapting to changing conditions. The more you understand, the more confident and enjoyable fishing becomes.
Ryan has a strong passion for working with youth anglers, shaped by his own upbringing and a life spent learning largely without instruction. Outside of fishing, his youth was filled with music, snowboarding, mountain biking, and creative exploration—experiences that reinforced the value of self-discovery, while also teaching the importance of guidance when it’s available.
Fishing with his wife and daughter—both skilled anglers—is one of Ryan’s greatest joys, and sharing what he has learned with his family remains one of the most meaningful aspects of his life on the water.
Above all, Ryan is grateful for God’s guidance and the gift of each day spent on the water. He believes that fishing carries a deeper purpose when approached with intention, humility, and respect for creation—whether chasing a personal best, refining technique, or simply remembering why we fell in love with fishing in the first place
