Brian Shumaker is the owner and operator of Susquehanna River Guides in South Central Pennsylvania, specializing in fly-fishing for smallmouth bass and other warm water species.
Brian’s love of fishing started at an early age, encouraged by his father. After many years exploring the bigger rivers and smaller warm water streams, Brian started Susquehanna River Guides in 1993 as a way to share his love of the rivers and fly-fishing with others. Today clients have come from every reach of the United States, Canada, as well as Europe have come to South Central Pennsylvania to discover the thrill og fly-fishing for smallmouth bass and other warm water fishes.
Brian is on the pro staff for TFO rods, Cortland Line Company, Costa Sunglasses, and Columbia Clothing. Brian is also associated with Simms and Fish Pond.
Brian is a speaker at many local and regional clubs and organizations, as well as many fishing and outdoor shows. Numerous publications, both local and national have featured Brian and Susquehanna River Guides. Brian has contributed to books and has written chapters for a book that will be published in 2015.
When Brian is not on the water, he enjoys spending time with his wife Rene in their home in South Central Pennsylvania. You can Susquehanna River Guides on the web at www.susqriverguides.com, or contact Brian by email at and by calling at 717-574-5338
