Tim Hepworth is a fly fishing guide, fly tier, dad, and former Primary Care Paramedic who brings heart, skill, and real-world grit to everything he does. Born and raised in central Alberta, Tim grew up in a family where the outdoors wasn’t a weekend hobby—it was life. As the youngest of nine kids, he learned resilience, adaptability, and how to find joy in chaos long before he ever tied a fly or rowed a boat. FLY FISHING BOW RIVER OUTFITTERS

After working in CrossFit coaching and then making the leap into EMS, Tim found himself drawn deeply to the rhythms of nature—the quiet flow of rivers, the meditative cast, and the unexpected lessons that happen when you’re rooted in a riverbed rather than an emergency scene. The birth of his daughter, Wren, marked a turning point: instead of shelving his outdoor life, he expanded it, bringing her along on the water and weaving parenthood into his connection to the sport. FLY FISHING BOW RIVER OUTFITTERS+1

Today, Tim is widely known for more than his guiding expertise on the Bow River. He’s a co-host of Thursday Night Live Fly Tying, where his creativity at the vise and genuine personality have made him a respected voice in the fly tying community. Whether he’s sharing a tying technique, rowing a drift boat, or helping someone experience their first trout, Tim’s approach is always infused with warmth, humor, and a deep respect for the outdoors. FLY FISHING BOW RIVER OUTFITTERS

Outside of guiding and tying, his favorite fishing partner is his daughter, Wren—proof that fly fishing isn’t just a career or hobby for Tim, but a lifelong way of being, teaching, and connecting. FLY FISHING BOW RIVER OUTFITTERS

“If you’re on the water, there’s no such thing as a bad day.” — Tim Hepworth FLY FISHING BOW RIVER OUTFITTERS