On Oregon’s Warm Springs Indian Reservation, the Deschutes River flows with wild energy, much like Matt Mendes, a Native American fly-fishing guide whose devotion to steelhead is only matched by his commitment to his people. Through every drift and swing of the fly, Matt tells a deeper story, one of cultural pride, healing, and responsibility. As he battles dwindling fish populations and generational struggles, Matt emerges as a quiet warrior for conservation and community empowerment. This film captures a life shaped by river and tribe, and a man determined to do good on both. Only at Fly Fusion’s Trout Tour in 2025!
