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Brian Malchoff Head Guide

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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

I have a flood of memories from Alaska, but the most remarkable ones were fishing with Mark John Markoff
They acted like horses compared to my Montana spring creek Rainbows Craig Roberts
I released more fish in the first three days than I’ve caught in my entire life, combined! Will Tully. Goodnews. July 17-25, 2014.
Awesome Trip! A life changing event for me. We made a great team and worked well together, laughing and enjoying every moment. I personally am very grateful for the opportunity to meet and share those moments with all of you. Davide Picard. Kanektok River. June 27-July 5, 2014
There was a hard strike with jumps and hollers to match my excitement. Such magnificent beings these Silver Bullet Coho are. Amy Robinson
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
Just then a large grizzly appeared through the willows at the far bank. It was a great Alaska scene. I will continue to explore Alaska with Mark as long as I hold up. John Merritt
Your understanding of the Alaskan wilderness and biology adds a dimension that you won't get with the lodges.  A true wilderness adventure. Brent Whitney
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
Mark, Thank you many times over for a perfect trip. All your planning and attention really shows Ken Helfenbein

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