Jim was great. Took two nubes out on the beginner outing and 1 of us actually caught fish. Jim put in extra time with my son to get a fish, but it didn't happen. No fault of Jim. We had a great time. Jim is very knowledgeable and spends the time explaining the nuances of fly fishing instead of just telling you what to do. Highly recommend. read more

Jim was patient and easy going while on my very first exposure to fly fishing. In the first part of the lesson he explains the tackle and lures with discussion about what trout eat. Next was casting instructions and practice. Then on the a local area where I got a trout on my second cast! We moved along the creek, using different casting methods and a variety of lures. Great instructor that I would come back to and recommend no matter if you've never fly fished or you are a veteran. read more

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Had a great time with Jim as our guide as 2 of us were beginners and never fly fished before. He took us to 2 places that produced results. The location was so good we went back the next day and killed it on our own! read more

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best guide I've had in mammoth. fly fishing on Crowley lake is great for beginners as well as Jim's ability to find the fish for experienced fly fishermen even has a process to know what the trout is eating that day and switch out fly accordingly. great experience read more

Jim is the best. The best equipment, best instructions, best fishing spots and best conversation. Patient and helpful. His knowledge, skills and experience are phenomenal. If you're looking for a guide and a great time, you have to call Jim. You'll thank me for it. read more

Ton of fun. Jim's knows everything about the area. Many options to fish. Next up is the lake on Jim's 22 for. He's the best!

Fish with Jim again today great guild great service Tons of fish Jim is on time and knows his bugs We were catching fish when others weren't read more

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Jim is the best guide in town!!! Me, my dad, and my brother are at the opener every year, and my dad thought it would be different and fun to have a guide to cure us of the season before when we all got skunked! Jim was so helpful and took us to amazing locations that were off the beaten path from other fisher[wo]men. I was so excited when I caught a fish almost instantly....of course Jim made fun of me because it looked more like bait, but nevertheless, I caught a fish almost instantly! I've fished with Jim several times now and I always appreciate his constant constructive criticism. He thought me better technique with casting, and I haven't caught a bush or human or piece of clothing since!! He's also taken us on his boat at Crowley, and that has become one of our favorite spots to fish!! We catch beasts there!! Look no further if you're looking to catch a ton of fish and have an amazing time!! read more

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I booked a beginners tour, I wanted to learn something new this year. I was overwhelmingly grateful for the experience. Jim was very professional, while still being a fun guy to chop it up with, and most importantly, an EXCELLENT teacher. In a walk, crawl, run strategy, broke fly fishing down to a basic science for me, then showed me a few casting techniques, and once we got to the water showed me how to put it all together. AND he was honest. He wasn't afraid to tell me which techniques I definitely need to work on, and which ones I seem to be picking up, which made for a better experience because ultimately, I believe, we caught more fish that way. I could not recommend FishMammoth enough, and for sure will return myself. read more

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My son and I have booked 2 trips with Jim. Both turned out to be great and incredible experiences. Jim really turned me on to fly fishing; prior to that I had only been bait fishing. The first trip was 2 years ago when my son was 11 years. We booked a half day trip with Jim for the Owens River. Since it was our first fly fishing experience, Jim took the time to explain the equipment to us, showed us how to cast, and fitted us with waders. Then off we went. I pulled Jim side and asked him to focus on my son because I really wanted my son to catch some fish and have a good positive experience. Jim really came through, and then some. He made a concerted effort to help my son enjoy the day. My son caught 7 fish and had a great time. The second trip occurred just recently. This time we booked a full day at Crowley Lake on Jim's boat. Jim again went out if his way to ensure we had a memorable experience. The full day trip included lunch, which were delicious homemade sandwiches he made himself. Between my son and I, we must of caught around 20 fish (mostly trout), and lost a least 10 more that were hooked. The biggest ones were monsters that were over 5 lbs and about 22" in length. It was the most fish I've ever caught and the biggest ones by far. Jim's extensive knowledge and experience fly fishing in Mammoth Lakes played a key role in our success. So whether you're a beginner or seasoned fly fisher, Jim will put together a great fishing excursion tailored for your needs. read more

Both Sandra and I have been fishing Lake Crowley with Jim Eilas for the past 3 years. We've consistantly caught an incredible number of very large fat Brown, Cutthrout, Rainbow and Cutbow (hybrid) Trout most years. It's very clear Jim knows the right flies and locations to catch fish in Crowley. Oftentimes, we've found ourselves with rods bent, sometimes with double hookups, while nearby boats were not producing. In the longer term perspective, we've fished with other guides on Lake Crowley, but Jim has consistantly out performed them all. We're looking forward to future guided trips with Jim to explore some of the exciting river and stream fishing available in the Mammoth Lakes area. read more

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Went fly fishing today with my family. While looking for a fly fishing guide to go with since none of us had fished before, I came across this business on Yelp and saw very good reviews for Jim. Jim was very friendly, instructive, and helpful. He taught us a lot of the basics of fly fishing and took us out to a great spot at one of the rivers near Crowley, where we were able to catch fish thanks to his help and guidance. I would highly recommend booking a trip with him as a guide because he is extremely knowledgeable. I don't think anyone who goes with him will be disappointed at all! read more

The headline: Jim is a fantastic guide! I'm new to fly fishing, and booked two days with Jim a few weeks ago. I had already been on Crowley Lake, and wanted to learn river and stream fishing, so Jim took me to Hot Springs and Upper Owens. He quickly understood what I needed to learn, and taught me with great skill and patience. I ended up not only catching a lot of fish, but learned how to go out on my own. With reasonable prices compared to many other guides, it turned out to be a great investment. He's not only a very experienced fisherman and guide, he's also a very nice, easy going guy. I highly recommend him. read more

Jim was an excellent guide We had a great experience on Crowley Lake Caught many rainbows and brown trouts Would highly recommend Jim and fish Mammoth to anyone vi Mammoth Lakes A great experience ! read more

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The owner Jim was so helpful! He really went out of his way to meet all our expectations! He was everything you could hope to get from a guide, knowledgeable, honest, helpful, super nice, punctual, patient and was pleasant to be around. He knew the ins and outs of the area and took us to some really beautiful locations for some great fishing! I caught more fish with him than I ever have in my life! That says a lot because I grew up fishing! If you get the chance to use this service it is well worth it! read more

Jim took my 2 teenage sons and myself out on Crowley last year and we had a blast. First time the boys got to try fly fishing and they learned basic casting very quickly with Jim's help! All you have to do is show up and he provided the all gear. Appreciated his patience, personality and knowledge very much! I don't get to fishing as much as I'd like to so going with Jim maximized the enjoyment. Hoping to go again this year. Enjoy! read more

I have used Jim to Guide for the last 3 years running and he has put me on quality fish every time! He is a great sportsman and every time I have picked up on new skills and techniques. Jim is very patient and provides everything I needed and I look forward to next years trips. If your looking for an honest professional look no further, your fishing experience will not disappoint. read more

Booked a lesson with Jim for my grandson and me when we arrived in Mammoth. He had the week booked but was able to work us in on Thursday. He was extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He is an excellent teacher and guide. I was happy to just learn the basics of fly fishing, he is friendly and patience......I managed to get my line very tangled and he said it was probably the worse he saw. Both my grandson and i were able to hook up on three trout each. If you have any interest in fly fishing I would highly recommend Jim. If I go the Mammoth again, I will most certainly book a trip with him. read more

Jim is the man! Made my day by showing me the ropes on Crowley Lake. Caught more fish than I'd hoped and he was super helpful. Would definitely recommend him as a guide. Awesome that he keeps an up to date fishing report on the website to help plan trips. read more

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Sadly I had not fished for 15 years, Jim got me right back into the flow within 15 minutes. On top of great instructions he is an awesome conversationalist and full of all knowledge. What I appreciate is no waiting around, he's on it.i read more

My wife and I have fished with Jim several times and have had a great time every time. He is a good (and patient) instructor, extremely knowledgeable about the area and makes sure we had a good trip each time. Cant wait to go back and fish with him again. read more

Jim took my son and I on our first fly fishing trip. It was clear he new his stuff, and was a great guide. It was a great introduction to fly fishing, he was patient with our skill level, did a great job at showing us the basics,and we were each able to catch several fish. I would definitely recommend him, and use him again. read more

I have fished the Eastern Sierras for some years now. In that time, I have employed several different guides. Since fishing with Jim, I have employed no other guide. First of all, he is always on time and prepared. Second, he is fun to fish with .... and isn't that what it's really all about. Third, we catch fish. Also, he is great with beginners / first -timers. He put both of my kids on their first trout on a fly rod.n Jim has my highest recommendation. read more