He tied his first fly in 1974 and has fished the Provo River every spring since. These days he'd rather show a beginner how to read the water than fish it himself. His grandkids caught their first trout right off the bank near Vivian Park.
Gilbert Boyle
Spends springs on the Provo showing beginners where the fish actually are
Provo, UT Doing this since 1974 2 classes
- Fishing the Provo River every spring since 1974
Community instructor · a local volunteer, materials reviewed by the program
What Gilbert teaches
- Reading river currents
- Fly tying basics
- Casting technique
- Trout habits on the Provo
- Bank fishing near Vivian Park
Gilbert's classes
Recent posts from Gilbert
- before we wrap up — one thing you want to keep tying after thisJun 11, 2026 · 0 replies
- last class is monday june 8th — bring your favorite fly from the sessionJun 9, 2026 · 0 replies
- admitting a mistake — my streamer proportions were off for yearsJun 5, 2026 · 0 replies
- streamers night, monday june 1st — bigger hooks, more room neededJun 2, 2026 · 0 replies
- anyone's caddis flare weird like mine used toMay 29, 2026 · 0 replies
- elk hair caddis monday the 25th — this one gave me trouble for a week onceMay 26, 2026 · 0 replies