About Us
Made for fly fishing, born to fly fish. We strive to share our passion for fly fishing through our products, videos, blogs, community and one of a kind fishing Holidays to Lake Como, Northern Italy and Montana.
Back To The Roots
Thomas Whieldon has always had a deep love of fly fishing, Exploring local water with over 10 years experience in the areas, he decided he wanted to share his passion for the sport.
Our story started with owner Tom returning from Montana after having passed in guide qualification with Sweetwater guide school. In 2014 We opened as an a guide service based out of Lake Como Italy accompanying guest fishing in the Italian Alps for Marble trout, Grayling, and Brown trout and Pike, Zander in the Lake. Devoting our days to sharing our passion of fly fishing with our guests, taking them to explore the rivers and Lakes that surround sharing stories and enjoying their company.
In 2017 we opened our doors as the only outfit on lake Como. Our guide service expanded to what it is now. We are very proud of our guides who deliver a world class service.
Today we offer guided fishing Holidays and lessons with world rivers Champion Edy Dona’ , Guided Fishing with Ropino National predator Fishing champion, and guided fishing in the whole of north Italy with our qualified team of A.i.g.u.p Italian National Fishing guides.
In 2019 we expanded to offer our own line of fly fishing products designed with our way of life, and unique style in mind.
The Community
We have a great active community dedicated to fly fishing. Join our facebook group The Fly Fishing Diaries a place to share experiences. Check in on our Instagram channel for latest pictures and visit our blog, full of helpful tips & dream places to fish, but also full of fun stories that go back all the way to the beginning of Whieldon Fly Fishing.
Living our passion
Our videos, to the best of our ability try to capture our passion and love for the water. Our Pocket water playlist is mainly based on fishing in Italy. The water is calling playlist is a collection of shorts clips of new places we visit.