Naoto was born in the Canadian Rockies, and has been obsessed with fishing his entire life. He grew up chasing brook trout and soon progressed to checking off as many species as possible. His passion for fishing has taken him around the world in pursuit of beautiful fish on a fly rod.
Now as a husband and father, Naoto spends much of his time sharing his passion for the outdoors with his family. Nothing makes him happier than watching his family grow in the sports that have shaped his life. His 4 year old son, Ryden, is a wizard with a fly rod already.
As an accomplished angler and fly caster, Naoto has long shared his knowledge and expertise with others – he’s been guiding across Canada for the past 20 years. Currently, he guides on the Bow River and the surrounding mountain streams in Alberta.
When not fly fishing, Naoto can be found (or not found) with a bow in hand, chasing big game across Canada. He’s also an accomplished and well published photographer and never leaves the house without his camera on his back.