About Us
Fishing with Larry
Fishing Travel Experts
Larry Schoenborn, the host of the popular TV show Fishing the West,
started his first fishing travel company in 1986. He soon opened a fishing travel agency in each of his three Oregon-based Larry's Sports Center stores. After the stores sold in 1994, Larry's Travel became independent and renamed Fishing with Larry.
Like Larry, fishing travel agents/experts Guy Schoenborn and Brad Staples have fished all over the world at the best lodges, camps, and liveaboards and share their expertise.
Larry Schoenborn
Founder and TV Host
Larry Schoenborn was the pioneer and host of "Fishing the West," a popular television show that ran for thirteen years. He fished in over 500 locations around the world, and more than 330 episodes aired internationally, reaching audiences from the United States to Britain and Japan. Viewers frequently sought Larry's advice on where to fish and where to stay, which prompted him, as a successful entrepreneur, to start a fishing travel business.
Larry introduced many anglers to incredible fishing opportunities worldwide. Sadly, he passed away on February 3, 2011, after a twelve-year battle with cancer. Larry will be remembered fondly by outdoor enthusiasts across the globe.
Guy Schoenborn
President and Agent
Guy Schoenborn is the President, Agent, and Host of Fishing with Larry. As Larry’s son, he has been an avid outdoorsman throughout his life.
He’s fished and hunted throughout the western U.S. and has hosted fishing trips in Africa, Alaska, Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Christmas Island, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Colombia...
He joined FWL in 2006. Guy resides in Montana and runs Fishing with Larry with the help of his staff.
Check out Guy's hosted weeks.
Click here for our Hosted Fishing Trips.
Email: guy@fishingwithlarry.com
To call: 1-800-205-3474 EXT 1
Montana: 406-322-5709
Brad Staples
Agent and Host
Brad Staples, Agent and Host of Fishing with Larry, has been a licensed fishing guide in Oregon for over forty years. He spends around 100 days guiding steelhead anglers on the lower Deschutes River each year. Additionally, he spent seven years guiding for king salmon on Alaska's Kenai River.
Brad specializes in fishing for bonefish, tarpon, and golden dorado and has fished for these species in numerous countries. Join Brad's hosted fishing trips for 2025 and 2026.
Click here for our Hosted Fishing Trips.
Email: brad@fishingwithlarry.com
To call: 1-800-205-3474 EXT 3
Oregon: 503-250-0558
Host Daryl Rose
Daryl will host a week at Christmas Island - The Villages in 2026.
March 23-31, 2026: Daryl Rose hosts
Daryl has 40 years of fly fishing experience and has fished and hunted big game across the globe! He has fished Christmas Island on numerous occasions as well as other global fly fishing destinations with the Fishing with Larry team.
Daryl is well versed on the waters of Christmas Island and has a strong relationship with the staff and workings of The Villages to ensure a Fun, exciting and rewarding trip to the Atoll!
Click here for our Christmas Island page.
