The Professionals at Hyde are dedicated to ensuring that your fly fishing experiences are moments that you will remember for years to come. Each member of the team is a fly fishing expert and every day they use their knowledge to guarantee that Hyde products and services are provided at the highest levels. Each boat, accessory, or fly fishing adventure we create carries the Hyde name and that is not something we take lightly.

From ensuring that your day on the river is memorable, to building the finest drift boats in the world, at Hyde we take a tremendous amount of satisfaction in knowing that our customers are outfitted with the equipment they need to enhance their angling experience.

This is not just a job for us, it is much more. We love what we do and that translates into our relationships with our customers. We hope you'll give us a call or stop by and talk to us at one of our three locations when you are in the neighborhood. We'd enjoy spending some time discussing your adventures on the many rivers of the world.

Get To Know Our Team
	Owners – LaMoyne & J. Ann Hyde In the 1950’s I started to fish the Salt River in Wyoming with my brothers and my father. My father had several bamboo fly rods with automatic reels. Those bamboo rods are how I learned to fish. The rods came with two tips so that if you broke one, you always had a spare. As boys will, we broke the tip several times so we just kept patching them by moving the tip lower and lower until we were soon fishing with a 6' fly rod instead of an 8' rod. From that beginning I have had the opportunity to fish most of the rivers from North Alaska to Southern Chile. I have been asked many times which river I prefer and my answer is always the same, “My favorite is the river that I am on at the time.” I have found that I really don’t have a favorite, I like them all. I have fond memories of so many good experiences on many different rivers. Fly-fishing has been the method of fishing in the Hyde family for 6 generations. It is still the preferred choice of fishing for most of us. My grandsons have taken up the sport and have become very accomplished with the fly rod and also rowing our drift boats. This is especially nice, so that their grandfather can get a little fishing in with them. Drift boat manufacturing came naturally to me as I spent many of my early years building airplanes and learning about the dynamics of flight. I have been involved in the great outdoors all of my life and know personally how demanding the rivers of the world can be. My first and foremost goal is to build the strongest, safest, most maneuverable drift boats to ensure the safety of our customers. With my sons and grandsons, we now have three generations in the boat business. The staff at Hyde are committed to making your fly fishing experiences the most pleasurable, and we hope to see you on the great rivers of the world in a Hyde drift boat. Please give us a call and see the difference our employees can make in helping your decision to purchase your next drift boat. We hope to see you soon on the river.
Staff
	Travis Bennett I was Born and raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho I grew up loving the outdoors. Many of the activities that my wife, daughter, and I do revolve around that love we have for our beautiful surroundings. It comes as no surprise that Fishing, hunting, hiking, and camping with my family are some of my favorite pastimes. I have always loved to build things and work with my hands. Wood working is one of those ways I have been able to satisfy those cravings. Fishing is part of my heritage and I feel lucky to be able to work in the industry.
	Jeff Etnyre Jeff (Pictured on the left) grew up hunting and fishing the waters of the Midwest. At an early age, Jeff realized that he would like to pursue a career that would lead him to the western United States. He attended Southern Illinois University and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Resource Management. After graduating, Jeff worked as a Recreation Planner & River Technician for several different agencies including the Bureau of Land Management, USDA Forest Service, and US Fish and Wildlife Service. His position with the BLM on the South Fork of the Snake required considerable interaction with outfitters and guides. This is when Jeff discovered an exciting career path. He began working in the outfitting industry soon after. Jeff has a great love for the outdoors and a strong desire to protect our valuable natural resources. He also brings a unique understanding of the necessary skills and knowledge required to ensure safety and enjoyment on the river.
	Danielle
Sales (Idaho Falls)
	Steve Hyde I was born and raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho. I grew up one mile from the Snake River and my grades in school (not very good) proved it. Like most members of the Hyde family, I’ve been involved in the outdoors most of my life. While attending school, my summers were spent moving sprinkler pipe, feeding farm animals and working in a meat processing plant. As a teenager, I fought fires for the Bureau of Land Management. I also became an Eagle Scout and have since served as the Scout Master for various troops. After serving a two-year mission in the sough of England, I began exploring fishing opportunities around the world with my father, LaMoyne Hyde. Our travels took us to Alaska, Chile and many areas in between. We soon realized that you’ll catch more fish from a drift boat anywhere you go. Recently, I spent two years in Michigan developing an east coast sales and service center. I thoroughly enjoy working in the fishing industry with my father and brother. My wife, Susanah, and I have three boys and a little girl. Our family is excited to carry on the Hyde Legacy.
	Matt Hyde Matt Grew up in the Hyde Company. . and as a child would fall asleep in the bow of the boat as it would rock him to sleep. . .(some Fisherman?) as he grew he had many opportunities to instead sleep was to row. . Matt started Rowing Boats at 11 years old on the Salmon River for steelhead. .then the Beaverhead river, the South Fork of the Snake and now Many different Rivers he has been able to Navigate. Matt is most well know for the How to Row a drift boat Video where he stars in flipping the boat, Matt has said many times "had I known That was what I was going to be famous for, I would have let someone else row the boat. . . And yes it was an Accident." Matt Still enjoys the thrill of the White water and is willing to hit any river that carries a few class 5 rapids. .even though no one has the benefit to see the rivers that Matt hasn't flipped in. he still smiles and enjoys all rivers and takes the harassment at each boat show since 1994 to current with the same question at each show, "What were you thinking?" Matt Went To college for his degree in Computer science where he met his Bride and decided that Fishing was way more enjoyable than looking at a computer screen. . .so He and his wife moved to Idaho to Start Work after college as the Fly shop Manager in Island Park and he has moved up in the business. Matt now takes his 3 girls down the river and his oldest now out-fishes him. They are his pride and Joy and takes them on the river ever chance he and they can get. Matt Likes to think that even if his last name wasn't Hyde that he would still work for Hyde Boats for many reasons. But the Main reason why is He can Go fishing with His family and rows the river in Style with His own Hyde Drift Boat.
	Blake Clarke Blake was born in Newdale, Idaho two miles from the Teton River where he spent much of his youth fishing and exploring whenever he had the chance. His summers as a young boy consisted of little league baseball and fishing. He also participated on the golf and basketball team throughout high school. Graduating with a bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation while attending college at Utah State, in Logan Utah. Blake tied flies commercially to pay for his schooling. While going to college Blake's summers were spent Co-Managing the West Fork Cabin Camp on the Madison River where he guided for four years on the Madison and surrounding rivers. Blake worked for the Boy Scouts Of America for four years as District Executive and currently works with the Hyde Drift Boat Company and has done so, for three years. Blake's wife Kimberly and three boys Sawyer, Bridger and Colter and one daughter, Autumn enjoys going fishing and spending time in the outdoors with dad. His children love to fish, camp, and hunt just like their parents. Blake's other interests include, creating sporting and Fishing Bronze Sculptures which you can view at www.bclarkbronzes.com, Constructing and fishing with Bamboo Rods, he also is a freelance photographer and writer you can read his last article in NORTHWEST FLY FISHING spring 2003 edition on fishing the Yellowstone River. Dog training and learning to play the Cello are things Blake does in his not so spare time. Blake do not see him self as a boat salesman but as a drift boat consultant, making sure his clients drift boat needs are meet to fully enjoy their time on the river
Fly Shop
	Jim "Bear" Peterson Jim "Bear" Peterson was introduced to fishing by his uncle at the age of 7. He began fly fishing the Boardman River near Traverse City Michigan in the 70s. He attended Michigan State University and graduated from Grand Valley State with a B.S. in Business. Bear began fishing western rivers when he moved to Utah in 1975. He purchased a drift boat and began floating the Green River in 1976. Bear began guiding and became a partner in the Red Rock River Company in the mid eighties. He now travels extensively with his wife Cheri who is an avid angler herself. Her father was the first person to successfully navigate the Northwest passage from Point Barrow to Greenland in a canoe. Bear worked as the chief tram operator at Snowbird Ski Resort for 14 years. He spent over 3000 days skiing the mountains in Utah before moving to Idaho recently. Exploring new fishing adventures with his wife is Bear's passion in life.
	Jamie Arnold I grew up in Traverse City, Michigan and began hunting and fishing at an early age.  Growing up I spent my summers picking cherries or chasing smallmouth and trout on the lakes, bays and streams in northern lower Michigan.  I learned to ski on “Michigan hardpack” and raced in high school and at Michigan State University where I earned a degree in Resource Management.  Shortly after college I discovered fly fishing and have been ruined since.   My fishing has focused on the trout and steelhead on the Pere Marquette, Manistee, Au Sable and Boardman Rivers with trips to waters of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for brookies, as well as stalking the shoreline of Lake Michigan for Carp and smallmouth bass.  I also enjoy bird and big game hunting, skiing, hiking, camping and just plain getting outdoors.  My girlfriend was offered a job in Idaho Falls in October of 2004, and we moved west.   I was lucky enough to land a job with Hyde as shipping manager and flyshop attendant shortly after arriving.   I am looking forward to learning more about the boat business and exploring the rivers and mountains the Greater Yellowstone area. .
Production
	Rich Sherwood Richard Sherwood is originally from Seattle, Washington.  He came to Idaho Falls in 1996 to take advantage of the abundant fishing and hunting opportunities in Southeastern Idaho.  Shortly after arriving in Idaho Falls, he began working in the weld shop for Hyde Boats.  Rich is now the  Production Manager at Hyde Drift Boats. His hobbies include fishing, hunting 4-wheeling and enjoying the Great Outdoors with his wife and two girls
Fiberglass Shop
Finish Shop
Weld Shop
Transportation
Michigan
	Chris Lieckfield I was born and raised in the Great Lakes State where I learned to fish from my Grandfather at an early age. I was always fascinated with the sport of fishing and couldn't wait until the next outing. I grew up in the Detroit area where I pursued a hockey career. My career took me to Lincoln Nebraska, Dallas Texas, and eventually a full ride scholarship at Ferris State University back in Northern Michigan. While at Ferris I found myself back at home and much closer to the streams I grew up on. I became a licensed guide in Michigan and began taking clients Fly Fishing for Steelhead and Salmon. I now live in Newaygo Michigan where I work as a Sales representative for Hyde's Michigan location. My time after work is spent with my wife Kelley and daughter Grace.