Jack Coyle

On a visit to Yellowstone Park in the 1970s my cross country route took me through Last Chance. I remember being startled that I’d inadvertently stumbled upon a river that I’d read about in fishing magazines. I stood at Osborne bridge and gazed upon the Henry’s Fork for the fist time. I was immediately enamored and subsequent trips to the area always included time on the river. By the time our sons graduated from high school a trip to Last Chance and a few days of fishing the river had become their preferred graduation present, and mine. Brief encounters weren’t enough so for the past 13 years Diana and I spend several months each summer in our cabin on the bank of the Henry’s Fork. I consider floating and fishing the river to be one of the great gifts of my life and helping to ensure that the resource remains vibrant for future generations is a privilege.

I currently split my time between Estero, Florida in the winter and our cabin in Island Park, Idaho in the spring and summer. I am an Executive Suite Owner and Real Estate Developer.

My favorite Henry’s Fork favorite is leisurely floating from Osborne to Pinehaven in my pontoon boat and fishing PMDs in shin deep water on river left below Piney Point.  I also enjoy golfing, politics, and environmental issues.