Meet FFi’s International Ambassadors
Kastine Coleman FFi’s Canadan Ambassador
Kastine Coleman is an accomplished FFI casting instructor, having demonstrated her exceptional skills and passion for the sport over the years. Her achievements extend beyond instructional excellence, as she holds the impressive distinction of being a 2-time IGFA world record holder for Atlantic Salmon. Additionally, she is an esteemed fishing guide, and the proud owner of “Tight Loops Tight Lines,” a renowned business offering experience-based fishing packages, hosted trips, and the only fly casting school in Newfoundland & Labrador.
Many of you may be familiar with Kastine’s work through her captivating fly fishing television show, airing on Sportsman Channel Canada and the World Fishing Network. Her contributions to the industry just don’t stop there, as she is also a published freelance writer, with her articles featured in esteemed publications such as Fly Fusion, the Atlantic Salmon Journal, Saltscapes, and Fishing & Travel/VDP magazine.
Kastine Coleman has been actively involved in the FFI community for many years, presenting in virtual events since 2020 and actively participating in the International Programs Committee and the Women’s Committee. Furthermore, her dedication extends to broader conservation efforts, as she serves as a director with both Fly Fishers International and the Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation. She is also a valued SPAWN board member.
Her passion for the sport and her commitment to fostering international relationships within the fly fishing community make her an excellent choice to lead the FFI International Programs Committee.
Jorge Trucco FFi’s South American Ambassador
Born in Buenos Aires on April 8, 1951. he is passionate about fly fishing hunting, photography as well as music. Jorge is recognized as a fly-fishing pioneer in Argentina, pioneered and perfected fly-fishing programs in Patagonia since 1978. In 1979 Jorge joins the Federation of Fly Fishermen (then known as Federation of Fly Fishers, International Federation of Fly Fishers and now Fly Fishers International)
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Masao Sakaguchi FFi’s Japanese Ambassador
I’ve completely been an amateur fly fisher throughout my 45-years fly fishing career, although I have used be a constant contributor to Japanese fishing magazines focusing mainly on match-the-hatch fly fishing at some specific
streams such as at Hokkaidon, northern island in Japan, and at Nikko area, 125miles north from Tokyo.
Also, in a decade between 1986 and 1995, I have traveled to join the FFF Conclave almost every year, which is the annual meeting of prior organization of FFi, and have worked as the program presenter and tying demonstrator there. So, I’m really proud of newly assigning to the FFi Ambassador to Japan.
Fly fishing in Japan has faced to difficult issues as below:
- declining population of fly fishers, reflecting fewer children and more older adults
- limited wild trout fisheries based on Catch-and Release program
- less governmental management on sports fishing, either freshwater or saltwater
To convey sustainable fly fishing to next generations, I would like to help many Japanese fly fishers joining to the FFi, to challenge these issues and to enhance educational programs.
Pietro Brunelli FFi’s Italian Ambassador
PhD in History and author of several books about Italian contemporary history.
Validated outdoor/trekking guide all around European Union territories. Published photographer.
A.I.GU.P.P. validated Fly Fishing Guide (the only one Italian guides association recognised by the government).
Fly fishing author and journalist since 2008 on the magazine “La pesca mosca e spinning”.
Owner of the Fly Shop “PB Fly Fishing” in Montepulciano, Italy.
CI since 2008, MCI since 2018, actually on EDP level 1. (2 different, previous 2008, casting certifications in Italy as instructor).
Involved in conservation projects and seminars at University in Italy regarding the Dam problem across Europe.
Chris Hague FFi’s English Ambassador
Chris is now a L3 Examiner, but is known more in the UK as a Mentor as well as a first class Instructor/Guide.
Brant Dunn FFi’s Ambassador Coordinator
I have been outfitting and guiding fly fishing adventures domestically and internationally for the past 30 years. My areas of operation include the American Rocky Mountains, the Himalayas, Southeast Asia, the South Pacific and Central Pacific. My passion for adventure and fly fishing have lead to a deep connection with conservation-based initiatives around the world. I enjoy no greater professional passion than introducing and sharing outdoor experiences with my valued guests with a focus on the conservation of riverine ecosystems and the benefits to local human populations that depend on them.