Captain
Darren Sadler

Member since September 2020 Branson, United States
Background
I started out fishing with my Grandpa when I was 5 yrs old. I guess you can say I got 'hooked'. I was fortunate to grow up on a lake and loved to be on the water. My Dad used to say he never worried about me getting in trouble, he knew if he drove around the neighborhood he'd spot me on the lake somewhere. The only trouble I got into was being late to the dinner table. My love for trout fishing began in high school when I started fishing the MO trout opener at Montauk state park with my high school buddies. I moved to Springfield, MO in the early 90's to go to Southwest Missouri State and began working at Bass Pro Shops in the White River Fly Shop. It was at this point that I really developed as a fly fisherman. I fell in love with the Ozark waterways and all that they had to offer. I have been fly fishing the Ozarks and White River Basin for over 30 years now and love sharing my tips, tricks, and tactics with my clients!
Techniques
I love the variety fly fishing has to offer from the varied species to the multiple techniques to catch them. I also love the serenity and connection to nature that is unappareled with other types of fishing. I am skilled at teaching all fly fishing techniques including; dry fly, nymphing, streamer fishing, from shallow rifles to deep pools.

Hey, I'm Captain Darren Sadler

Branson, United States
Background
I started out fishing with my Grandpa when I was 5 yrs old. I guess you can say I got 'hooked'. I was fortunate to grow up on a lake and loved to be on the water. My Dad used to say he never worried about me getting in trouble, he knew if he drove around the neighborhood he'd spot me on the lake somewhere. The only trouble I got into was being late to the dinner table. My love for trout fishing began in high school when I started fishing the MO trout opener at Montauk state park with my high school buddies. I moved to Springfield, MO in the early 90's to go to Southwest Missouri State and began working at Bass Pro Shops in the White River Fly Shop. It was at this point that I really developed as a fly fisherman. I fell in love with the Ozark waterways and all that they had to offer. I have been fly fishing the Ozarks and White River Basin for over 30 years now and love sharing my tips, tricks, and tactics with my clients!
Techniques
I love the variety fly fishing has to offer from the varied species to the multiple techniques to catch them. I also love the serenity and connection to nature that is unappareled with other types of fishing. I am skilled at teaching all fly fishing techniques including; dry fly, nymphing, streamer fishing, from shallow rifles to deep pools.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(18 reviews)
Branson
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Trips from US $375

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day on May 17, 2026
what an amazing experience. I came to learn or discover the technique of flyfishing and I conquered that. I also was able to...
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Trevor S.
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Can I give 10 stars??

VERIFIED   Half Day on September 6, 2025
Our trout fishing trip with Darren was everything we wanted! Fly fishing and rainbow trout was the goal and was a complete...
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Joseth S.
Excellent
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One of the best guides we have ever had.

VERIFIED   Half Day - 1:00 PM on June 28, 2025
Darren is patient and an awesome instructor. Best attitude all day. Caught some fish and became a much more informed wet fly...
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Jeff R.
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Awesome Day!!

VERIFIED   Full Day on July 30, 2025
I would highly recommend Mozark for a great day of trout fishing. Caught a lot of fish and Captain Darren is super knowledgeable...
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Dick C.
Fennville, MI
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Half day with captain Darren

VERIFIED   Half Day on March 21, 2022
Captain Darren was great to fish with. He put us on the fish, explained the bite and was very helpful. We had a great time.
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