George Daniel began fly fishing at age 6 while growing up in Potter County, PA and credits Joe Humphreys for the bulk of his knowledge along with many national and international fly fishing professionals.

George has been seen on ESPN and OLN while competing in the Great Outdoor Games and the Fly Fishing Masters.

George is a two-time US National Fly Fishing Champion and a former member of Fly Fishing Team USA. Currently, he is the head coach for the NC Fly Fishing Team and is employed by the TCO State College Fly
Shop.

George’s passion is in fly fishing education, where he conducts lectures/seminars throughout the country. He logs over 200 days a year on trout waters near and far. George is the author of the best selling book, “Dynamic Nymphing” along with being published in Fly Fisherman and Fly Tyer magazine. George currently resides in Lamar, PA with his wife, Amidea and their two children along with their two golden retrievers that answer to the names Helios and Madison.

He’s pro staffer for a number of fly fishing companies including Simms, Orvis Fly Rods, Scientific Anglers, Smith Optics, Lamson Reels, Loon, Regal Vises. Also, George is an Umpqua Flies contract fly designer.