3 Fishing Guides That Were (or still are) Punk Rockers
Here’s a shortlist of fishing (especially fly‑fishing) guides who were once punk rockers…
Chuck Ragan
Current Role: Operates a fly‑fishing guiding business in Grass Valley, California, leading clients on Central Valley rivers, reservoirs, and the Delta to catch bass, striper, shad, trout, and steelhead.
Punk Background: Frontman and co‑founder of the influential punk band Hot Water Music.
Alvin Dedeaux
Current Role: A prominent fly‑fishing guide based in Texas, featured on The Big Jim Show podcast and Garden & Gun site, celebrated for leading folks into wild rivers and sharing something deeper than just fishing.
Punk Background: Former punk rocker who later joined the funk‑flavored band Bad Mutha Goose, playing with musicians from the local punk scene and even sharing stages with bands like the Butthole Surfers.
Frank Navetta (RIP)
Role After Music: After co‑founding the pioneering punk band The Descendents (guitarist/songwriter), Navetta eventually left the music scene and moved to Oregon to become a full‑time fisherman.
Note: While well‑known as a fisherman, there is no indication he worked as a paid fishing guide, so he’s more of a notable punk‑to‑angler example than a guide per se.
