John Cochran - Director of Trout Snipers Fly Fishing School

John began his guiding career on the rivers near Vail, Colorado. In 1994 he founded Gorsuch Outfitters, which became one of the largest guide operations in the country, and which he ran until 2007. Since then, he has managed and consulted with several large fly fishing retail and outfitting services in the mountain west and has trained hundreds of professional fly fishing guides. John is recognized as a leader and innovator in the fly fishing industry and has been a presenter at the AFFTA/IFTD industry trade show. He currently works as a business consultant to the fly fishing industry with his company Outdoor Recreation Strategies, LLC. During the winter months, John and his wife like to spend time in the Florida Keys.  John is also a licensed guide in Montana.  All trips operate under Montana Outfitters License #9540