ALASTAIR PEAKE

 Al has been a full time fishing guide since 2007 and specialises in targeting Atlantic salmon in Scotland and wild trout in the Highlands. Al guided in New Zealand for several years and now leads trips around Scotland, Norway and Patagonia. He is a Certified Casting Instructor in single handed and double handed casting and can be found giving casting lessons at the fly fishing school, in the shop or guiding out on the river.  

Certified:

SGAIC Single & Double Hand Instructor 

AAPGAI Advanced Single & Double Hand Instructor 

Ambassador for River Dee Trust & Atlantic Salmon Trust

First Aid & Safeguarding Children

 Favourite Fly: Bomber

WILL PEAKE 

 Will has been guiding in Scotland and worldwide since 2007. He is extremely passionate about every aspect of fly fishing and enjoys sharing that passion with visiting anglers. Will leads trips to Patagonia and Iceland each year along with guiding on his home rivers in Scotland throughout the season. As a Certified Casting Instructor, Will is usually found giving casting lessons at the fly fishing school, helping guests in the shop with their questions and guiding on the river.

Certified: 

 SGAIC Single & Double Hand Instructor  

 AAPGAI Advanced Double Hand Instructor  

Ambassador for Atlantic Salmon Trust

 First Aid & Safeguarding Children

 Favourite fly – Hitch

BLAINE LYON 

The youngest member of our young team, Blaine has achieved a huge amount in his fly fishing career. From fishing at national level for the Scottish Youth Trout Team, he has learned and refined unparalleled skills in targeting salmon and trout in Scotland. Blaine guides in Scotland and also  lead trips to Patagonia. He is highly regarded in the international distance tournament casting and currently holds the UK mens’ record for distance casting. In 2024 he became the world champion in 15' Distance casting and world record holder in sea trout distance class! Blaine really enjoys spending time on the water with guests and helping them to improve their fishing skills to catch more fish.     

Certified: 

UK Champion Distance Casting  

World Champion 15' distance 2024

SGAIC - Double Hand Instructor  

 First Aid & Safeguarding Children

Favourite fly - Sunray Shadow

ROSS MACDONALD 

Famous for the creation of the Park Shrimp, Calvin Shrimp and the Mairi Shrimp, Ross is a renowned fly tyer, certified casting instructor and regular writer for the Trout and Salmon magazine. Ross knows the River Dee intimately and worked for the River Dee Salmon Fishery Board for 7 years, where he promoted the fishery and introduced angling development, including the Fly Fish 50 programme. Ross enjoys introducing new anglers to the sport of fly fishing along with promoting angling development work across Scotland.      

Certified: SGAIC Single & Double Hand Instructor  AAPGAI Advanced Double Hand Instructor 

 First Aid & Safeguarding Children

Favourite fly - Park Shrimp.

JOHN FYFE 

John Fyfe is a seasoned Dee angler and has gained a reputation over the year as a fish magnet. During a career of working off shore in the oil & gas industry John always spent most of his time at home on the local rivers. He is an extremely enthusiastic guide and loves to share much of his knowledge of fishing and the local area with visitors to the area.  He knows the local waters intimately  and and has an abundance of stories and tactics up his sleeve.   

Certificates:

First Aid & safeguarding children

Favourite fly - The Taggart

ALI PARKIN 

Ali Parkin is the newest member of our team. Ali's background is in teaching, mixed with a passion for fly fishing he is a fantastic instructor and guide and the patience of a saint! His wealth of knowledge for wild trout in Scotland and being qualified as a single handed instructor ensure all guests have a great day when on the water with Ali.  Ali is also a talented photographer and makes sure his guests get a few nice photos from their day on the water with him. Ali enjoys introducing new anglers into the sport of fly fishing and is most at home when guiding people onto wild and weary trout.   

Certificates

SGAIC single hand instructor

First Aid & Safeguarding children

Favourite fly - Olive Emerger

ANDREW BARROWMAN 

Andrew has a background of competition fly fishing for trout to a very high level and now he enjoys sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience with visiting guests targeting Atlantic Salmon and Trout in Aberdeenshire. Andrew is a certified casting instructor in single hand and double hand casting and enjoys helping people to fine tune their casting.  He is extremely enthusiastic and is often seen along the river banks with his Black Labrador in tow.   

Certificates:

SGAIC Double hand & single hand instructor

First Aid & Safeguarding children

Favourite fly - Willie Gun Franc & Snaelda

ANDY POWNALL 

Andy P is the man you will often find holding the fort in the shop whilst we are all out guiding here, there and everywhere. He has fished all around the world for many years. He keeps himself up to date with what is happening on the rivers and the latest products and is always happy to help with advice on tackle and fly choices.   

Favourite Fly: Intruder

STEVE CORSAR 

Steve is a very experienced and dedicated angler. He been the Scottish National Fly Fishing Champion multiple times and represents Team Scotland internationally where they have won the world championships. Steve always has a secret fly or tweaked method ready for our guests and shares a wealth of knowledge when out on the water. Small flies and thin leaders are the way forward with Steve.  

Scottish National Champion 

International world champion 

First aid  

Favourite Fly: Perdigon

LESLEY PEAKE 

Lesley, aka Mum, has been fishing all her life being the daughter of a keen fisherman.   She caught her first Salmon on the West Coast at the age of 10 and has very fond memories of Sunday afternoons  fishing with on still water for trout in North Wales  with  our grandad. Mum and Dad moved to Scotland, 8 years ago , and  Mum has quickly found her niche as our business support.   From taking bookings, assisting guests, arranging logistics, and book keeping she is happy to roll up her sleeves where ever necessary to keep the wheels in motion… the list is endless.   She runs the "Women in Waders" group of ladies fishers and has worked hard to make Twinpeakes accredited in Green Tourism and responsible tourism., and ensures our business is as sustainable as possible in all practices. 

Certificates

Green Tourism member

First Aid

Favourite Fly - Muddler Minnow