Staff Biographies

At Michael & Young, we are passionate about Fly Fishing and supporting in our fishing community. See what makes us unique and knowledgeable about our local waters.

Dave O'Brien

Dave O'Brien

Dave bought out and replaced Bob Young in 1990, and ever since, he has been at the helm of what is certainly one of Canada's premiere fly shops.

As Dave has a formal background in mat…

Ryan Heitz

Ryan Heitz

Once known as Missions fish'n magician, Ryan has since broadened his horizon and taken on the rest of the fishing world. Ryan brings an extensive knowledge of the sport which he started acquiri…

Lawrence Vanderven

Lawrence Vanderven

Lawrence brings a fresh attitude, and big smile to our team. He was in the shop so much we asked him if he wanted a job.

Tim Arsenault

Tim Arsenault

If you fish rivers in the Fraser Valley you have probably met Tim, or at least heard him laugh somewhere around the bend in the river. He brings an awesome attitude to the store with his outgoing p…

Catherine Laflamme

Catherine Laflamme

Catherine started working at our Surrey location when she was 17 years old, part time while she was going to school. She has been with us for quite a few years now and has been full time at ou…

Aaron Goodis

Aaron Goodis

Aaron has been fly fishing and flytying since the age of six and his passion for the sport has only grown since that first day. Although Aaron is very well rounded in all aspects of fly fishing he …

Pierre Morrel

Pierre Morrel

Pierre, a native of France, has been guiding since 1978 when he started in Campbell River then the mecca of Salmon fishing. When not guiding, Pierre can be found fly fishing on lakes and rivers aro…

Gary Slang

Gary Slang

Over 30 years ago, Gary's had his first experience in the fly fishing realm; casting tiny dry flies to Arctic grayling. Since then his love for the dry has been solidified and he has broadened …

Sid Soetisna

Sid Soetisna

Sid has been fascinated with fishing and fish for that matter ever since he was young living in Holland where he spent a lot of time fishing for Carp and Pike. When his parents decided to immigrate…

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