Ellen Wright - Marketing Manager
Best Gift for Fly Fishing: Limitless 425
Why:I love how versatile this reel is! Whether I'm fishing inland, or out on the coast, I know this reel can handle any fish I put on it (and it has!). I also love the bright blue & gold color combo - add some hot pink backing and it is one good-looking reel.
2023 Adventure Goal:I've been getting into saltwater fishing and would love to experience a big Tarpon on the fly!
Sam DeMatteo - Warehouse Associate Manager
Why: Not only does it look friggen sweet but it has enough space to fit a big a** fish. And they are recycled!
2023 Adventure Goal: I want to delve into the art of fly tying!
Ted Upton - CEO & Founder
Best Gift for Fly Fishing: Launch 350
Why: I think our Launch series of reels strikes a very unique balance of no compromises, high-end performance at a reasonable price. The Launch 350 is fully machined with superb fit and finish, has a lifetime warranty, and will be any angler's go-to trout reel for years to come. Hard to think of a better gift than that.
2023 Adventure Goal: My adventure goal for 2023 is to spend more time outside with the family! I have three kids…twins that just turned two and a six year old. My wife and I are excited to get out there and explore as a family.
Peter Vandergrift - CMO
Best Gift for Fly Fishing: Sighter 425
Why: I love this new reel for my Spey set up. The full-frame design is perfect for my slag it system.
2023 Adventure Goal: To add 3 new fish species to my species list.
Renee Ridberg - Director of Operations
Why: I love how cozy this sweatshirt is, plus the logo is awesome - I wear it all the time!
2023 Adventure Goal: To take my girls to Europe since one is graduating high school (travel is always a goal!)
Walker Crisp - Dealer Support & Sales Associate Manager
Why: The Launch 325 Triple Play is my go-to set up! It allows me to switch from my euro setup to a dry fly rig with ease. If you want versatility for trout fishing, then this is the reel setup for you!
2023 Adventure Goal: Steelhead with the spey rod
Scott Doty - Director of Sales
Why: I’ve fished our new All-Day Sink Tip fly line for everything from wary trout to cruising stripers. It casts easy and gets the fly down quick, putting in front of the fish.
2023 Adventure Goal: Hike the Dolomites in Northern Italy... and maybe find a fish or two.
James Daley - Director of Creative
Best Gift for Fly Fishing: Limitless 375
Why: I love the Limitless 375 whether I'm fishing close by or on the road hitting multiple spots. It's a great all-around reel with incredible performance no matter what I'm fishing for.
2023 Adventure Goal: To get my entire family (wife, daughter, dog) on a weeks long overlanding trip in the jeep, camping out on the trails each night.
Aaron Jacobsen - Director of Product
Best Gift for Fly Fishing: PreLoad 350
Why: I love how you can order a reel that's ready to go! The quality of backing, line, and leader is outstanding.
2023 Adventure Goal: I want to introduce my little boy to the sport of fly fishing. It will be his first year on a drift boat. Can't wait to get him going!
Emma Andrews - Warehouse Associate
Why: I love that Cheeky’s purple backing allows me to express my femininity out on the water
2023 Adventure Goal:I want to learn how to rig up my own reel
Jack Sine - Customer Service Associate
Why: My favorite Cheeky product is the highly versatile new Sighter Reel. On a recent fishing endeavor, my friends and I were having a ton of luck on our tight-line nymphing setups using various pheasant tails and tungsten prince nymphs. At about noon, the high sun and rising temperatures ignited an all out hatch of Green Drake Mayflies... Luckily, I had my spare spool with floating line and a long, tappered Cheeky Leader in my bag. I tied on a olive parachute, and the rest was history as my friends watched from the bank, wishing they had the versatile Sighter ready to play.
2023 Adventure Goal: A wild brown trout over 24" is my 2023 goal
Bowie Crisp - Ham & Logistics Coordinator
Why: Because I'm waiting for Santa to bring me more ham and I want to impress Santa before he gets here.
2023 Adventure Goal:To take more trips to the fridge for ham and get all the love from passing humans.
