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Bio

Capt. Brian Shumaker is a renown guide, author and owner of Susquehanna River Guides, specializes in fly-fishing for smallmouth bass and other warm-water species on the Susquehanna, Juniata and other rivers and streams that run through south central, Pennsylvania. The Susquehanna and Juniata Rivers are home to some of the best smallmouth fisheries in the East.

Brian’s love of fishing started at an early age, encouraged by his father. After many years exploring the rivers and streams, Brian started Susquehanna River Guides in 1993 as a way to share his passion for the rivers and his vast knowledge of fly fishing for Smallmouth Bass with others. Today, clients from every reach of the U.S. and as far away as Canada travel to South Central Pennsylvania to discover the thrill of fly fishing for smallmouth bass.

Off the river, Brian is active with various organizations, including Smallmouth Alliance and Trout Unlimited. Brian has been a guest speaker for many local and regional organizations and trade shows. Regional as well as national publications have covered Brian and Susquehanna River Guides. Brian is a coauthor of the recently released “Keystone Fly Fishing Guide”.