MEET THE PRESENTERS
2027 Presenters
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Bob Clouser
Legendary Fly Tyer • Author • Angler
Creator of the Clouser Minnow and one of fly fishing’s most influential tyers and instructors.
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Whitney Gould
World Champion Fly Caster • Guide • Casting Instructor
Whitney Gould is the 2026 World Fly Casting Champion, an eight-time Spey-O-Rama champion, professional guide and casting instructor. Known for her expertise with both single- and two-handed rods, Whitney brings decades of experience on trout, salmon and steelhead waters to FLOW Fest Expo.
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Captain Michael Mauri
Co-Founder of FLOW Fest Expo • Fly Fishing Guide • Instructor
Michael Mauri is a lifelong angler and professional fly fishing guide with a passion for teaching, connecting people to the water and creating meaningful experiences through fly fishing.
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Brian O'Keefe
Brian O’Keefe has spent a lifetime chasing fish and capturing the places they call home. A fly-fishing photographer, angler, and former guide, he sold his first fishing photograph at just 16. His travels have taken him from Pacific Northwest steelhead rivers to remote waters around the world, with images appearing in publications including Fly Fisherman, The Drake, and Outside. Brian brings decades of experience and an eye for the moments that make time on the water unforgettable.
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Jen Ripple
Founder & Editor-in-Chief, DUN Outdoors • Angler • Outdoor Advocate
Jen Ripple is the founder and editor-in-chief of DUN Outdoors, a publication she launched in 2013 to give women in fly fishing a stronger platform for sharing their stories. Today, DUN has expanded beyond fly fishing to celebrate women across the outdoors while remaining rooted in the fly-fishing community.
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Galen Kipar
Guide • Conservationist • Founder, Asheville Fly Fishing Company
Galen Kipar is the founder and owner of Asheville Fly Fishing Company, a longtime Western North Carolina guide and conservation advocate. His connection to the region’s rivers, combined with his work in conservation and the guide community, brings a distinctly local perspective to FLOW Fest.
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Joe Goodspped
Fly Rod Designer • Signature Fly Tyer • Angler
Joe Goodspeed is the head rod designer for Diamondback Fly Rods and a signature fly tyer with Fulling Mill. Known for his analytical approach to fly design and his ability to target big fish, Joe has designed more than 140 fly rod blanks and developed innovative patterns for trout, musky and other species.
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TARA (REBECCA) ESCHENROEDER
Yoga Teacher • Coach • Founder, Great Abiding Yoga
Tara Eschenroeder is an Asheville-based yoga teacher, coach and founder of Great Abiding Yoga. A 500-hour E-RYT, Tara brings movement, mindfulness and a deep connection to nature together to create welcoming experiences that encourage people to slow down, listen within and reconnect.
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Zach Otte
Artist • Educator • Fly Fishing Creative
Zach Otte is an artist whose work draws inspiration from the outdoors, fly fishing and the landscapes around him. At FLOW Fest, Zach will bring that creativity into the classroom with a hands-on painting experience designed for everyone from beginners to experienced artists.
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Travis Krause
Artist • Educator • Outdoor Creative
Travis Krause is an artist inspired by fish, water and the outdoor world, bringing his distinctive creative perspective to the fly fishing community. At FLOW Fest, Travis will lead a hands-on art class where attendees can create, learn and take home something of their own.
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Tad Murdock
Author • Fly Fishing Guide • Fisheries Biologist
Tad Murdock is a North Georgia fly fishing guide, fisheries biologist and author whose passion for salmonids has taken him around the world. He is the owner of Georgia Wild Trout and has pursued trout, salmon, char and taimen across the globe, combining his love of fishing with education and conservation.
