We believe there is no better way to improve your mental health than to spend time fly-fishing the rivers & lakes of the beautiful Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Our team provides veterans of all skill levels the opportunity to fly fish Colorado's best fishing locales and gold medal waters.
Who We Are
Claire
Founder and CEO of Warriors Wading Inc. Claire began this project with an idea that there wasn't anyone that couldn't benefit from a day outdoors. She founded this organization with her husband to bring fly fishing experiences in Colorado to our veterans. She continues supporting service members by working in the aerospace industry for Lockheed Martin.
Ileana
Enlisted in the Georgia Air National Guard, 1999. Received commission in 2005.
Current assignment is Commander, Logistics Readiness Squadron, 165th Airlift Wing, Savannah, Georgia.
Chuck
Chuck is a 20-year U.S. Army veteran who served multiple combat deployments in the 75th Ranger Regiment, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR). His military career in the Army began enlisted as in infantryman to becoming a distinguished senior aviator, qualified as both an AH-64 Apache and AH-6 Littlebird pilot. Upon retiring from the Army in 2017, Chuck has led efforts for advanced technologies for future vertical lift to community outreach and engagement that assists Stop Soldier Suicide.
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George
Our lead guide and fish whisperer.
John H.
"George is a very accomplished fly fisher and an outstanding guide. He is constantly learning about fish biology and diet which translates into catching more fish. Coming from a long-cast school of fly fishing, George taught me the skill of Colorado sight fishing with attractors and ever decreasing sizes of nymphs.
George has fished most of the waters in Colorado and many Alaska waters too. He knows the fish in those waters well. If you have an opportunity to fish with George, take it.
As a guide, he makes the trip all about you. When you’re with him, you truly the most important person in the world. He’ll make your trip fun, interesting and thoroughly enjoyable"
Coworkers impact job satisfaction & a deeper commitment to an organization - and if you’re like me, several have become lifelong friends!
I am grateful Lockheed Martin connected me to Claire & her husband George back in my Colorado years. Last week we reconnected for incredible fly fishing - both my son & I caught our first rainbow 🌈 trout.
Claire’s passion to connect veterans to the benefits of fishing 🎣 is inspiring. Make sure to follow and I encourage you to support Warriors Wading Inc.
Dave S.
Fishing with George was a real treat! His knowledge made a good afternoon great. I would highly recommend joining him anytime the opportunity arises.
Words cannot describe the enjoyment I experienced yesterday. I was blessed with the opportunity to go on a guided fly fishing trip with Warriors Wading Inc and had an unforgettable time. The picture and videos below don't do the trip justice but are a glimpse into the fantastic day George and I had together. My veterans or active duty friends I have on here should definitely reach out to them and try to book a trip. I learned a lot and laughed more. Truly a blessing from the Lord. There are a lot of guys out there, many I work with daily, that deserve this more than I. Thanks again Geo Schmidt for the opportunity. I have no doubt we'll be lifelong friends after this. God Bless.