About Buck
I grew up fishing the White River with my dad before I could walk properly. After college I got my guide license and never looked back — that was 12 years ago. I specialize in tailwater trout on the White and Norfork rivers and know every riffle, run, and hole on both. Whether you've never held a fly rod or you're chasing a 24" brown on a size 22 dry fly, I'll put you in the right spot. All skill levels welcome — I just ask that you're ready to have the best day on the water of your life.
12
Years guiding professionally
600+
Guided trips completed
84
Verified reviews
4.9
Average rating
Verified credentials
Licensed fishing guide
Arkansas AGFC · License #AR-FG-2847
Liability insurance
Verified by Faros Guides · $1M coverage
CPR & first aid certified
American Red Cross · Valid 2026
Identity verified
Government ID checked by Faros Guides
Coast Guard licensed
USCG OUPV · 6-pack captain
Swift water rescue
River safety certified · 2024
Specialties
Waters guided
White River, AR — Cotter to Calico Rock
Norfork River, AR — Full tailwater
Bull Shoals Lake, AR
Norfork Lake, AR
Seasonal availability
Spring (Mar–May)
Colorado Rockies — Blue River, Eagle River
Colorado
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Colorado Rockies — Arkansas River, South Platte
Colorado
Fall (Sep–Nov)
White River, AR — Prime brown trout season
Arkansas
Winter (Dec–Feb)
White River & Norfork River, AR — Tailwater trout
Arkansas
Buck's availability calendar reflects his seasonal schedule — dates may vary based on conditions.
Trip listings
White River trout trip
$275 / person
Trout · White River, AR · Full day (8 hrs) · Up to 4 guests
Included: All tackle & flies, fishing license, lunch, fish cleaning
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Norfork River half-day
$150 / person
Trout · Norfork River, AR · Half day (4 hrs) · Up to 2 guests
Included: All tackle & flies, fishing license, snacks
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Bull Shoals bass trip
$200 / person
Bass · Bull Shoals Lake, AR · Full day (8 hrs) · Up to 4 guests
Included: All tackle, fishing license, lunch, fish cleaning
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Trip photos & reviews
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White River · Rainbow trout · 18"
Jake T. · Dallas, TX★★★★★
Buck put us on fish all day. 14 rainbows before noon — absolutely incredible morning on the White River. Already booked for October!
Bull Shoals · Largemouth bass
Chris D.★★★★★
Best family trip we've done. Boys were on fish all day!
Norfork River · Brown trout
Sarah M.★★★★★
First time fly fishing — caught my first trout ever!
White River · Brown trout
Mike R.★★★★☆
Knows the river inside out. Found fish even with high water.
White River · Rainbow trout
Tom W.★★★★★
Third time with Buck. The fall browns are incredible!
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