Dave Gotzmer is our resident “Renaissance Man”. A professor in the culinary arts at Paul Smiths College, Dave is a passionate angler and fly tier. His love of angling history led him to tie many of the classic flies that are a part of the Adirondack salmon and trout lore. Above all else, Professor Gotzmer is a teacher. Advanced, intermediate and beginner anglers all enjoy learning something new from Dave. His teaching style is patient, good humored, yet precise.

“It’s important that my clients experience the feeling of being immersed in the Adirondack angling traditions. That’s why I like to start the day in a quiet, out of the way location where we can just imagine what it was like to arrive streamside in the wild wilderness of the 1800’s.” Clients benefit from Dave’s extensive knowledge of the surrounding rivers and streams. The Saranac River is one of his favorite haunts.

A day on the water with Dave Gotzmer is an Adirondack fishing experience you soon won’t forget. If you’re lucky, it’s a full day and he’ll bring lunch!