Lori-Ann Murphy
Director of Fishing and Guest Services
As of November, 2009, I have joined the El Pescador family on Ambergris Caye, Belize as Director of Fishing and Guest Relations. I look forward to working with our exceptional guides and to meeting the wonderful guests. I am thrilled to be extending my love for fishing from the shores of Belize.
I have been working in the fly fishing industry for over twenty years. As an avid outdoor enthusiast, I discovered the excitement of experiencing nature through fly fishing on my home waters of southwest Montana, Idaho’s Snake River and the Jackson Hole area of Wyoming.
In 1989, I was the first woman to be named an Orvis-Endorsed fly-fishing guide. I have served as a consultant to several fly fishing tackle and equipment manufacturers and make educational and promotional presentations at sport shows and fly fishing clubs all over the United States.
In 1992, I co-founded Reel-Women. We were the first company to offer women-only fly fishing trips all over the world. Our company has since grown to include guided float trips for both men and women, fly fishing schools, fly fishing guide schools, casting clinics, and destination trips.
I have enjoyed competing in numerous fly fishing and casting competitions over the years. In 2003, I was named “Best of the West” in the ISE Casting Competition. In 2007, I was a member of the team that won the Fly Fishing Masters contest sponsored by Outdoor Life Network.
My media credits include ESPN, CNN, The New York Times, Martha Stewart Living, and Outside Magazine. I was the fly fishing consultant for Meryl Streep and Kevin Bacon in the movie The River Wild.
I can’t wait for our guests to experience fishing the legendary saltwater flats of Belize. The joy is always learning something new, and taking with us what we have learned along the way. Cast to your dreams, and see you there!
If you have any questions, or want help planning a trip, email me at fish@elpescador.com.
