Johnny was born and raised in Ellensburg and this is where his love of the outdoors first began. As a young boy he canvassed the Kittitas Valley and in 1989  he and his family  moved to Arlington, Washington, home of the famous Stilliguamish, Suak and Skagit Rivers.  He spent these years chasing Sea-run Cutthroat, Dollies and Steelhead. He eventually moved back to Ellensburg to play football and further his education at Central Washington University.  This also brought him back to the Yakima River where he spent countless days learning its secrets before, after, and during class.

Johnny has been a full time professional guide for the last eight years.  He would love nothing more than to host you for a day of fun on the water fly fishing for trout and steelhead.  Coming  from a family of teachers and coaches he has learned the skills and patience of being a great instructor..  His dad is a retired hall-of-fame high school football at Arlington High school, while his mom is a reading teacher at Eagle Creek Elementary.