Textreme Team
The Textreme Team is a constantly evolving team. Below you can find the introductions of each member.
Gabriele "Cap" Zingaro
I have been fishing exclusively with fly for many years by choice. I am a blogger and YouTuber, very active on social media, and for over ten years I have been collaborating with magazines, thematic channels, and some of the most important Italian and international companies. I organize courses and workshops on fly fishing and fly tying across Italy, especially in Rome. I compete in fly fishing and fly tying competitions with good results, even at the European level.
Luca Barosselli
Since childhood, I have practiced various fishing techniques, and in 2010 I took up fly fishing. The bond with this discipline has been very strong, becoming my true and only passion. I collaborate with magazines and am a member of the "Fly Fishing 360" group.
Mauro Borselli
I have been fly fishing and tying since 1984. I wanted to apply this technique to rivers, canals, and lowland waters to target Black Bass, Pike, Perch, and Chub. My trademark is the design and construction of new imitations aimed at catching any fish species.
Cristian Caruso
It all began at the age of 11 when "the great Roby" showed me the world of fly fishing for the first time. Growing up, I have always tried to improve and have never stopped learning. I also offer a "Fishing Guide" service in my area.
Paolo Ceccon
I am 37 years old, Italian by birth and a Swedish citizen since 2016. I live in Gothenburg. For 2 years I have been part of the Swedish National Fly Fishing Team. I mainly tie nymphs, streamers, and competition dry flies.
Dimitri Repele
I started fishing as a kid and eventually arrived at the magical world of fly fishing, which captivated me right from the start. Over the years, I have tied classic dry flies, wet flies, and nymphs, but I remain captivated by streamers. Currently president of the Brescia Fly Fishing Club.
Marco Clari
About ten years ago, he decided to try fly fishing and was so fascinated by it that he never turned back. He practices "Alternative Flyfishing" and continues to experiment with and modify artificial flies.
Oscar Hernández Moure
Born in Spain in 1973, I live in Ribeira Sacra. In the late 1990s, I discovered fly fishing. My obsession is efficiency and minimalism above everything else. I have shared my patterns through my blog and social networks.
Martin Westbeek
Passionate fly fisher and tyer. I started tying in the 1980s, winning prizes in international competitions. I regularly tie at fairs in Great Britain, Germany, Denmark, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Member of the Whiting, Daiichi, and Swiss CDC teams.
Peter Steen
I have lived in the Salt Lake Valley in Utah for over 25 years. I fish high-altitude streams and lakes throughout Utah. My fly tying focus is on dry flies, small nymphs, and stillwater patterns.
Jarid Church
Raised in the mountains of North Carolina. After taking up fly fishing, I became interested in tying artificial flies. After 2015, I started taking it more seriously, improving in both tying and photography.
Wes Penny
My love of fishing was instilled along the rivers of Kitimat, British Columbia. My first love is lake fishing in the Thompson, Okanagan, and Cariboo regions. I became a passionate fly tyer influenced by my lake fishing experience.
Guillermo López
I am 33 years old, raised in Temuco, Chile. Fly tying represents my passion and my work. I have my own personal brand "Guille López Flies". I consider myself a versatile tyer, building both classic and modern flies.
Luigi Pietrosino
Originally from the province of Foggia, adopted Biellese. Fly fisher for 26 years. I have achieved 21 podiums in Italian championships, including the team bronze medal at the 2018 World Championships with the Italian National Fly Fishing Team.
Frank Brassard
I live in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada. After many years of high-adrenaline sports, fly fishing became my way of continuing to discover new places. I tie flies daily as a creative activity that approaches meditation.
Vladimir Glamocak
I live in Novi Sad, Serbia. I fish European waters, from Sweden to Macedonia. My favorite rivers are in Bosnia, Croatia, and Slovenia. I am also a Pro Team member for SWISSCDC, GULFF, and RENOMED.
John Maduro
Originally from Aruba, I have been living in Ireland for 22 years. Specialized in saltwater patterns: Bass, Sea Trout, Pollock. As I always say: quality materials equal quality flies.
Cristian Ottonetti
Italian fly fisher and tyer, 40 years old, working in Switzerland as an Architect. I won the Italian pairs championship in 2013. I am a member and fly tying course coordinator of the Ticino Fly Fishing Club.
Gianluca Capizzi
Born in Cortona, Tuscany, in 1976. I have been fly fishing since 1995. In 2019, I participated in and won the sixteenth Bisenzio Trophy. I am part of the Ahrex and Gulff Fly Fishing Pro Teams.
Juan Diaz
Raised in Canada/Argentina. After losing every fly on every outing, I decided to tie my own. Being a very competitive person, I constantly find myself pushing my limits to be the best I can be.
Juan Torres
My hobby of tying flies started a few years ago and I discovered that I love tying flies! I try to tie as often as possible and am constantly working to become a better tyer. Find me on Instagram @fliesbykino.
Bob Mac Donald
In my 48th year of tying, my experience leads to quality and durable fly production. I started at 12 and then dedicated myself to full-dressed salmon flies and streamers for saltwater and freshwater predators.
Jamie Pike
He started tying flies in 2007 in Newfoundland as a paramedic. Sixteen years later, his expertise has proven him among the best tyers in Canada. Specialized in Atlantic salmon, deer, and caribou flies.