Rob Woodruff is a full-time fly fishing guide, fly designer and fly fishing instructor. He specializes in guiding anglers on some of the most famous and productive east Texas lakes, as well as Oklahoma's Mountain Fork River, all located within 200 miles of Dallas.

Woodruff has been fly fishing for over 30 years and guiding since 1992. He has a degree in Entomology and teaches seminars on entomology for fly fishers as well as a variety of other fly fishing and fly tying subjects.

Rob, his techniques, and flies have been featured in magazines such as Outdoor World, Bassmaster, Fly Rod and Reel, Southwest Fly Fishing, Texas Fish and Game, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Fly Fisher, and Fly Fishing and Tying Journal. He has twice co-hosted ESPN's "Fly Fishing America."

Guide Service
All guided trips include the use of Orvis rods and reels, leaders, flies, lunch, soft drinks, snacks, photos and patient instruction. For Oklahoma trout and smallmouth trips, rental waders are available.

Whether you are a first timer or seasoned veteran, Rob tailors each trip to your needs.

Business and Convention Visitors

If you are traveling to the Dallas/Fort Worth, Tyler/Longview or Shreveport/Bossier City areas for a convention or business, the lakes of northeast Texas and rivers of southeastern Oklahoma offer easy access to year round fly fishing for a variety of species. All equipment is provided - no need to pack a thing.

Rob Woodruff uses Orvis equipment and clothing, whether guiding at home or fishing the world. He's proud to be a member of the Orvis Endorsed Lodges, Outfitters and Guides. Click the logo to visit the Orvis Web site (opens in new window).

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The Ozark Angler
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Sartin Marine
For all of his boating needs, Rob Woodruff relies on Sartin Marine, the premier boat dealer and service center in the Lake Fork area.

Doc Thompson's High Country Anglers
Guide service for trout on the beautiful, uncrowded waters of Northern New Mexico's Sangre de Christo Mountains.