Scott Stisser was born June 1956 and grew up in Pleasanton CA (East Bay Area)
I started fly fishing and tying in 1972. My mentor was the man himself Andre Puyans, and I spent much time at his Creative Sports shop from the infamous start on Pacheco Blvd in San Ramon, then to Walnut Creek and then to Pleasant Hill. Andre was an inspirational teacher to me, his recent passing was the passing of a part of me too.
I also owe gratitude to Paul Filippone, Wayne Luallen, and Marvin Nolte for inspiring my love in tying the Atlantic Salmon Classics. (Maybe this is a sickness and I should curse them instead, Hah)
I now live in the Denver area of Colorado for which I am very happy as many excellent fishing opportunities are close by. I am also very blessed to have a wife that loves fly fishing too and we spend much time on the streams together.