Scott Pletsch
Scott grew up just west of Calgary, Alberta, never straying far from the rivers, mountains, and wild spaces that shaped him. Today, he calls Cochrane home, where he and his wife are raising their two young children—and their adventurous chocolate lab, Fergus.
Scott was introduced to fly fishing at a young age by his grandfather, who first showed him how to troll flies on the lakes of interior British Columbia. It was more than just fishing—it was the beginning of a lifelong connection to the outdoors and the passing down of a family legacy rooted in wild places.
Throughout high school and university, Scott spent his summers working at a fishing resort in the Kamloops area. It was here that his love for fly fishing deepened. Mentored by local anglers and surrounded by world-class stillwater fisheries, he learned not just how to catch fish—but how to share the experience with others. The resort gave him a front-row seat to guiding before he even knew he’d one day be a guide himself.
Scott went on to earn a Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, where he also pursued Outdoor Pursuits electives and developed a passion for rock and ice climbing. But everything changed in his final year when he joined the local volunteer fire department back home. That moment set a new course for his life.
He quickly fell in love with the fire service and committed himself fully to the path. With firefighter jobs scarce at the time, he trained as a paramedic and worked on an ambulance as an Advanced Care Paramedic until his dream job came calling. In 2007, he was hired full-time as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Today, Scott is a Lieutenant and a proud member of both the Swift Water Rescue and Technical Rope Rescue teams.
Despite the high stakes of his career, Scott’s most important role is at home—as a husband and father to two incredible kids. His shift schedule allows for plenty of “dad time,” and plenty of time on the water.
For Scott, fly fishing isn’t just a hobby—it’s where he finds peace, perspective, and presence. Whether you’re stepping into a drift boat or wading through moving water, Scott looks forward to sharing his knowledge, learning from you in return, and reminding us all that on the river, there are truly no bad days.
Scott was introduced to fly fishing at a young age by his grandfather, who first showed him how to troll flies on the lakes of interior British Columbia. It was more than just fishing—it was the beginning of a lifelong connection to the outdoors and the passing down of a family legacy rooted in wild places.
Throughout high school and university, Scott spent his summers working at a fishing resort in the Kamloops area. It was here that his love for fly fishing deepened. Mentored by local anglers and surrounded by world-class stillwater fisheries, he learned not just how to catch fish—but how to share the experience with others. The resort gave him a front-row seat to guiding before he even knew he’d one day be a guide himself.
Scott went on to earn a Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, where he also pursued Outdoor Pursuits electives and developed a passion for rock and ice climbing. But everything changed in his final year when he joined the local volunteer fire department back home. That moment set a new course for his life.
He quickly fell in love with the fire service and committed himself fully to the path. With firefighter jobs scarce at the time, he trained as a paramedic and worked on an ambulance as an Advanced Care Paramedic until his dream job came calling. In 2007, he was hired full-time as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Today, Scott is a Lieutenant and a proud member of both the Swift Water Rescue and Technical Rope Rescue teams.
Despite the high stakes of his career, Scott’s most important role is at home—as a husband and father to two incredible kids. His shift schedule allows for plenty of “dad time,” and plenty of time on the water.
For Scott, fly fishing isn’t just a hobby—it’s where he finds peace, perspective, and presence. Whether you’re stepping into a drift boat or wading through moving water, Scott looks forward to sharing his knowledge, learning from you in return, and reminding us all that on the river, there are truly no bad days.