Jo Stephenson

FEATURED ANGLER
I live in the Suffolk countryside, a beautiful county in East Anglia
How long have you been fly fishing?
I have been exposed to fishing since I was 17, but I started out lure-fishing.I discovered fly fishing about 10 years ago, and that is where my obsession has stayed.
Favorite fly-fishing partner
I love fishing with anyone who is as passionate about fly fishing as I am.
Favorite water to fish
When I’m home, I love to fish the River Waveney in Norfolk, but I love fishing salt water whenever I get the chance.
Favorite species to fish for
I love fishing for anything predatory, and my beloved northern pike have got to be one of my favourites.
Bucket List
I’m a species nut, so the species I’m targeting at the time will be my bucket-list fish. But in saltwater I would love to be successful with a permit or triggerfish, and in freshwater either a golden dorado or Murray cod would make me super happy.
Top Three Fly Patterns
Clouser minnow, Buford, Hot Legs Foxy Gotcha

Jo Stephenson

I started my fly-fishing career targeting pike from a kayak on the rivers of East Anglia, England, where I guide part-time for these awesome predators. I also love saltwater fly fishing,and I’m fortunate to host trips to destinations such as Christmas Island. I am an avid fly tier and demonstrate at various shows throughout the UK. I spent two seasons managing an Atlantic-salmon lodge in northern Norway, where I looked after our guests’ every need, but also had plenty of time trying to land my own Norwegian giant! I currently still hold the Norwegian record for fly caught Atlantic halibut at 44kg (97 pounds). Over the next few years, I hope to start working toward my instructor’s qualifications in both casting and fly tying.

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