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Brian Malchoff Head Guide

Brian striding through camp med res

About Brian

Born and raised in West Hartford, CT.  Brian developed a passion for angling, chasing largemouth bass in local lakes and ponds pursuing trout on the West Branch of the Farmington River and Stripers in the salt.  Brian attended Williams College where he played hockey and lacrosse.  Spring breaks were spent in the frigid waters of the various Great Lakes tributaries in search of steelhead, and summers targeting striped bass off the coast of New England.  In the summer of 2009, Brian made his first trip to Alaska and immediately fell in love with the vast wilderness. Upon graduating from Williams, Brian played semi-pro ice hockey in Europe then took a job teaching high school mathematics, and coaching hockey and lacrosse.  In the summer of 2012, Brian began full time work with Wild River Guides sharing his passion for fly fishing and wilderness rafting with guests.  When he’s not fishing, teaching, coaching hockey and lacrosse he’s hiking, kayaking, cycling, tying flies, and building custom fishing rods. He’s a terrific casting instructor and great company while searching for Rainbow Trout, Char, Salmon, and Grayling!

Education

  • Avon Old Farms School ’07 – Avon, CT
  • Williams College ’11 – Williamstown, MA
    • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
    • Sweetwater Travel Guide School ’12 – Bighorn River, MT
      • CPR, First Aid Certified
      • Jet boat operation and maintenance
      • Drift Boat/ Rowing
      • Fly casting instruction
      • Fly Tying

Employment

  • Avon Old Farms School for Boys (2011-present)
    • Educator – Mathematics
    • Coach – Hockey / Lacrosse
    • Wild River Guides 

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Testimonials

It was a stellar week. Our time on the river strengthened my sense of purpose in life and changed the way I view the world. Bob Roark
In our days floating down the river, we encountered the rainbow trout in its rarest form — completely wild, ferocious and faster than a speeding bullet Paul Greenberg
I told people I was going on the trip of a lifetime and that is exactly what this has been. John Gormley. Togiak River. August 11-18, 2018
Not a week goes by that I don't think about my fishing adventures with Mark Rutherford in the most remote, stunning, and productive fishery on the planet, Bristol Bay, Alaska. R.A. Beattie
Our week was more than a pleasure.  It was a really great experience for both me and the boys.  Can't tell you how much we enjoyed it! Scott Slappey. Goodnews. July 17-25, 2014.
Thank you for the trip of of lifetime & for your fly fishing and casting tips, for your work, your kindnesses, and your good company! Chuck Harris. Kanektok River. August 22-31, 2014
I can't seem to get the wilderness, the abundance of fish, & the whole camping experience out of my mind. I have never experienced anything similar and I am addicted. Sam Carlisle
A week filled with fish, great food, magnificent camp sites, spectacular vistas, wildlife sightings, fun and, most of all, good people Bob Erickson
Mark, Thank you many times over for a perfect trip. All your planning and attention really shows Ken Helfenbein
The absolute best fishing in my life; super guides who knew how to fish & tremendous food. Jon Trachta. July 17-25, 2014. Goodnews River.

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Wild River Guide Co.
P.O. Box 608
Dillingham, AK 99576
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