Geoff Samples Joins Ross as Sales Associate

July 28, 2010

Geoff Samples

Ross is pleased to announce that fly fishing professional Geoff Samples has recently joined the company as Sales Associate. Geoff has been fly fishing and fly tying since age five. He has travelled across the globe in pursuit of a variety of freshwater and saltwater fish. Germany, Ireland, the Bahamas and Alaska are just a few of the locations where he has cast a fly. At the age of fifteen, Geoff became the youngest Federation of Fly Fishers certified casting instructor. He has also been very involved in fly fishing competitions, including his participation as a key member of the 1999 USA Youth Fly Fishing Team and a second place finish in the 2007 Fly Fishing Master’s Team Challenge. Geoff was the head guide for a leading fly shop in Utah for over a decade and he is a regular fly fishing, casting, and tying presenter for clubs and consumer shows around the country. Geoff is a valued member of the Ross sales team. He is the first line of support for customers, dealers and representatives and is the primary contact for Ross professionals. Geoff is also the leading force in the company's social media campaign and is a contributor with product development and design.

Accomplishments

Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Fly Casting Instructor - The Federations youngest recipient
Member of 1999 Youth Fly Fishing Team USA
Finished 16^th out 67 in the 1999 World Youth Fly Fishing Championships
Placed 2^nd in the 2007 Fly Fishing Masters tournament
Professional fly fishing guide for 10 years
Featured speaker and presenter at fly fishing clubs and sportsman’s shows