hackstackle.com - Meet Our Staff

Meet our Staff
We have some of the best fly fishing guides in the area. Our guides have been with us for a long time and have an excellent reputation among our clients, providing quality fishing experiences and a lot of fun!

Jeremy Smith

Jeremy Smith, right, has been working for us for 9 years and is currently our head guide. Jeremy began his guiding career when he was a junior at Saratoga High School and has worked as a guide for us every summer since then, coming back when his college classes are done for the year.

Jeremy currently attends the University of Wyoming in Laramie.
Jeremy comes from a family of fishermen and spends most of his free time fishing...which is what makes him an extraordinary guide.

Paul Newman

Paul Newman, left, has been guiding fishermen with us for 4 years. Paul is from Torrington, Wyoming and became good friends with Jeremy at the University of Wyoming. Paul graduated from the University of Wyoming in May, 2010 with a bachelor's degree in fisheries management.
Paul shares a love of fishing and he, too, spends as much free time as he can fishing and perfecting his skills as a superb fly fishing guide.

Vince Hytrek

Vince Hytrek, left, is also a fifth year guide with Hack's. Vince and his wife, Kim make their home in Saratoga and have for many years.
Vince works for Hack's on a year round basis and has found that some of the best fishing in the upper North Platte valley is in the fall months.
Vince has a contagious laugh that will make you laugh and has excellent fishing skills to make your trip memorable and fun.
Vince helps with our snow removal when the river is frozen over, loves to ice fish and also has his own tree trimming business.

Our Drivers

We've been told that we have the most colorful drivers in the valley and they will entertain you while driving you safely to and from your fishing excursion.
Driving around the valley in the spring, summer and fall is an extraordinary experience and that's what Hack wants to do when he grow up, or so he claims.

Don Ainsworth

Don Ainsworth, left, has been with us for four years. Don came for a visit from his home state of Iowa and fell in love with the valley. He served his country as a Marine and is a retired fireman.
Don loves his Harley motorcycle, his dog Buddy, his daughters and grandchildren...although not necessarily in that order.

Other Drivers (not pictured)
Dave Walters
Bud Knoell
Bob Serber

New Employees
Thomas Koenig, right, started working for Hack's last summer and will be returning to work with us again this summer. Thomas will be a senior in high school and will graduate from high school in 2012. Thomas helps out with lots of duties at Hack's and also loves to fish. Thomas will make a great guide.
Ben Collamer is a new employee at Hack's this season and we are very excited to have him join our staff. Ben also loves to fish and will be guiding and helping out with other duties at Hack's this season. Ben is currently attending the University of Wyoming and plans to get a degree in engineering. We'll get a photo of Ben up soon.