My name is Zach Petitjean. I have been in love with the outdoors and just being outside in general since my first memories. I grew up trout fishing the crystal clear waters of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. In the early years I focused on rainbow, brown, cutthroat, and brook trout. The clear water naturally honed my senses to the importance of the details in presentations. 

 

As I evolved as an angler, I developed a strong passion for pursuing trophy lake trout that were 30 plus years in age and 30 plus pounds in weight. Trophy lake trout in the Western US are known for being very elusive and incredibly selective. Fishing for lake trout can be relatable to big game hunting. I would hunt down specific fish or small groups of very large fish relating to specific structure, then drop my artificail offerings right on them, while I watched on my sonar screen in real time via 2D sonar. These experiences shaped my discipline on the water and provided tremendous knowledge of structure fishing and how fish relate to structure. They also taught me the importance of understanding and utilizing my electronics to the fullest extent and how to get the most out of them. 

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Eventually, my love of fishing inspired me to become a fishing guide so I could share my passion of fishing with others. In 2016 I moved my family to Oklahoma to pursue my dream of becoming a full time guide. I chose Oklahoma for all of the water, abundant aquatic resources, and because my mother resides here as well. My family and I are proud to call Oklahoma home and I have a great appreciation and love for the fishing opportunities here!