Dave Aldous grew up on an Adirondack lake in New York, chasing bass, pike, and brook trout before striped bass fishing redirected his focus to the Chesapeake Bay and the wider saltwater world. Introduced to saltwater fly fishing and tying by close friends, he became consumed with developing and refining patterns that give anglers the best possible shot at trophy fish. Every fly Dave ties carries the weight of extensive field testing and a proven track record on the water — an ethos that aligns perfectly with what RIO looks for in a signature tyer.