George Anderson

"The River Rhino "

Something you might not know about George:

With all the crazy things that George does or attempts to do, the one person that can talk some sense into him is his lovely wife Kitty. Although Kitty doesn't work in the shop any longer, she is responsible for the accounting end of the business, and does a great job behind the scenes with all her great suggestions on merchandising and interior decorating at the Yellowstone Angler. If it were not for Kitty, George would most likely be penniless by now or have died a violent death attempting some crazy stunt. One of Clint Eastwood's great lines in one of Dirty Harry films was, "Man's got to know his limitations." Kitty reminds George of these on a continual basis.

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Geo at a glance

Born in Newburgh, New York
Naughty by Nature (Class A hell-raiser while growing up)
Scratch Golfer in High school & at University of Colorado.
Served as a weatherman for four years in the service, and miraclously received an Honorable Discharge from the USAF.
Business Major at CU
Ski Racer at CU
Motocross Champion, class A in Colorado.
Cross Country/Hare and Hounds class
A and Vet Champion in Montana.
Raced twice in the Barstow to Vegas Desert Race, riding a Husquvarna 500 XC.
Enjoys riding his Ducati on the street.
Guided for 30 years
Fly Fishing Author of many articles on Fly Fishing Destinations and Fly Fishing techniques.
Has appeared as guest angler on more than a dozen various fishing shows on ESPN and OLN with hosts John Barrett, Trevor Gowdy, Jose Wejebe, and Jim McLennan.
Expert Fly Tier known for his original patterns like George's Brown Stone Nymph, Peeking Caddis, and the Anderson McCrab.
Leader Designer responsible for the Hot Butt, Clear butt compound tapered leaders as well as world class Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon Leaders.
Started Yellowstone Angler in the fall of 1979. Built the existing Yellowstone Angler building in 1985.
Jackson Hole One Fly Individual Champion, two consecutive years, 1989 and 1990.
Accomplished Photographer
Hosts fishing and hunting trips around the world
Has a Serious case of Tarpon Fever
Has caught over 100 alligators and crocodiles on a fly rod!
Loves Bird hunting, SCUBA diving, Skiing, Surfing, Spring Creek Fishing, Fast Bikes and Cars, Fishing for Gators, and His Family!