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Julie Meissner, owner of Sawtooth Fishing Guides, has been working on the rivers and in the mountains of Idaho guiding clients fishing, skiing, backpacking and rafting for more than 27 years. She grew up in the mountains of Oregon, fishing and hiking in the summers and ski racing in the winters before moving to the Sawtooth Mountain, Salmon River area of Idaho.

She is a Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting Instructor, experienced river guide and enjoys working with beginner flyfishers as well as those who desire to hone their skills. She is currently working on her spey casting skills. The consummate guide and outfitter, Julie will pay attention to every detail of your fishing vacation. She guide for trout from May through October and Steelhead March and April.

Following are a few more highlights from her impressive resume:

• Involved with teaching, coaching or guiding since 1970s.

• Guide and fishing instructor since 1985

• Full-time fishing outfitter and guide since 2000

• Good Morning America-Top Ten Trips with a Splash

• "Casting for Recovery" fly fishing instructor-2007

• Author, "Fishing the Sawtooth & Salmon River Area"

• Fly tier for 20 years, part-time commercial fly tier