Monthly Meeting: David "Rocky" Rockwell - Fishing drop back steelhead on the Salmon River

 

Rocky began fishing the Salmon River in the early 90’s after retiring as a Regular Army Officer.  He has been employed by the DSR since 1999, except for a 5-year Army recall, during which he served 27 months in Iraq.  Rocky began guiding DSR Lodge Guests in ’08 and has been on the Salmon River ever since.  He has been building rods, fly-tying, and lure-making since the mid-50s.

 

Since receiving a Guide’s License, Rocky has been continuously researching the fish and fishery and has a well-developed presentation on “The History of the Landlocked Atlantic Salmon; It’s Extirpation and Recovery”.  He has presented before TU Chapters, other fishing clubs, and Historical Societies throughout the Northeast.

 

Rocky provides first-class switch rod equipment and light spinning tackle and will spend the time to teach you the fundamentals.  His focus is to provide you with the skills and confidence so that you don’t need his services in the future.