Mel Krieger is unquestionably the top fly fishing instructor in the world, and a master at unraveling the mysteries of fly fishing. Mel's gentle approach and enthusiastic teaching style make learning the sport of fly fishing a fast, easy and fun experience for every level of fly angler; even those that have never cast a rod! Over his lifetime, Mel has helped thousands of people become great fly fishers, including many champion casters, expert anglers, guides and instructors.

Mel currently runs the Mel Krieger International Fly Fishing Schools, and has successfully taught students and mentored instructors throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean and Canada. Mel founded the highly successful Federation of Fly Fishers Instructor Certification Program to ensure that those who follow in his footsteps maintain his high teaching standards. Mel is a steward of the land, a committed teacher and a true gift to the sport of fly fishing.