Jon Bassett grew up in southern California’s San Gabriel Valley originally. His Fly Fishing experience began in the 8th grade when he received his first fly rod at the age of 13. At a young age he learned the fundamentals of fly fishing in many of central and southern California’s lakes and streams. Jon honed his trout fishing skills on streams including the Mokelumne, Stanislaus, Kern, and San Gabriel Rivers. Later on Family vacations progressed his fly fishing addiction and allowed him to experience many famous trout streams in the western U.S. ranging from the Yellowstone River in Montana to the Sol Duc River in Washington State.

Jon became a fly fishing guide at the age of 19 after completing guide school at Clark Fork River Outfitters in St Regis, Montana during the spring of 2006. Jon currently guides in the Sacramento area and Eastern Sierra throughout the year. He also works on tour with The Angling Book Store and is a student at Sacramento State University. Jon’s patience and easy-going approach to fly fishing has made him an excellent fisherman and guide.