Orvis Guide Rendezvous

 Dave Perkins

Steve Hemkens, Head of Orvis product development participating in the Guide Olympics

Tom Evenson, Orvis Western ELOG Director, participating in Guide Olympics

Casting competition

Sunday night banquet dinner

Jody Frederick (Orvis Sporting Traditions Administrator) and Katie Boedecker (Owner PRO Outfitter - Helena, MT)

Greg Thomas and daughter (writer and photographer based in Missoula)

Buzz Cox, Orvis Endorsed Guide Life Time Achievement Award from High Lonesome Ranch - Meeker, CO

Dave Leinweber and Crew from Anglers Covey, Orvis Endorsed Outfitter of the Year - Colorado Springs, CO.

A couple months ago my dad, Dave,  invited me to attend the Orvis Guide Rendezvous with him and it just so happened to be in Missoula this year. I said "yes, of course." It's always special when my dad gets to come out on business but hang out with too. We got to spend a day fishing with my buddy Andy. It was a really slow, slow, slow day but dad fished really hard and caught some fish. Later came cocktail parties, dinners, stories, laughter, young and old all in the same room because of one thing. Fishing. I was able to catch up with some friends whom I hadn't seen in years, meet new friends, and get to hang out with my dad all weekend. Thanks to everyone that came, without you there would be no reason for this weekend. Thank you to my dad who, since I was little continues to teach me to fish every time I see or talk to him.