MEET THE TEAM
At Acute Angling, we're here to make your fishing experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible. From planning your trip and preparing for travel to answering questions along the way, our team is here to help every step of the journey.
Everyone on our team plays a different role. Use this guide to get to know us and find the right person to contact whenever you need assistance.
Zach Porter
President | Acute Angling
Zach leads Acute Angling's U.S. team and oversees the execution of the company's overall business strategy. He serves as the primary link between the U.S. team and operations in South America, coordinating communication and collaboration across both regions. Zach speaks Spanish and Portuguese and works to keep the teams aligned as Acute Angling continues to grow.
Who should contact Zach?
Those interested in partnering with Acute Angling, discussing new destinations, or exploring business opportunities should reach out to Zach. He is also the primary contact for broader business strategy and coordination between the U.S. team and South American operations.
Andrew Stone
Client Registration Coordinator
Andrew helps clients navigate the preparation process for their fishing adventures. He coordinates client registration, assists with visa requirements when applicable, and answers questions about what to pack for their destination. He also helps clients find information about travel insurance and emergency medical evacuation coverage so they can better prepare for their trip.
Who should contact Andrew?
Clients with questions about registration, visa requirements, packing lists, travel insurance, or evacuation insurance should contact Andrew. He's here to help you work through the details and prepare for your upcoming fishing adventure.
Adam Van Tassel
Sales Associate
Adam is a sales associate for Acute Angling and the creator of the fishing YouTube channel Lure of the Wild. Through his fishing trips with Acute Angling and filming adventures for his channel, Adam has explored fisheries throughout South America and brings firsthand experience to helping anglers choose their next fishing adventure.
Adam also owns and operates Birch Forest Lodge, a fishing lodge in Minnesota. During the lodge's busy season, typically May through September, Adam's availability for Acute Angling inquiries is limited, and another member of the team will generally assist clients during this time.
Who should contact Adam?
Anglers looking for firsthand insight into fishing destinations throughout South America can reach out to Adam for advice and trip recommendations.
Alex Waltman
U.S. Operations Coordinator & Sales Associate
Alex coordinates internal projects and initiatives for Acute Angling's U.S. team, helping keep projects organized and moving forward. His responsibilities include organizing marketing content, developing the company's online store, improving internal processes, and assisting with sales. He works across multiple areas of the business to support the team's day-to-day operations and help Acute Angling continue to grow.
Who should contact Alex?
Contact Alex about items at Acute Angling's online store, and for help with fishing destination options and trip inquiries.
Sawyer Walker
Bookkeeper
Sawyer manages Acute Angling's bookkeeping and financial administration. She coordinates the collection of client deposits and final trip payments, ensures payment records are updated in the client registration platform, and manages payroll for U.S. employees. She also maintains the company's financial records and helps keep its day-to-day finances organized.
Who should contact Sawyer?
Clients with questions about trip deposits, final payments, or payment records can contact Sawyer for assistance. She also handles bookkeeping and payroll matters for Acute Angling's U.S. team.
Alexy Mesa
Travel Agent | DuMonde Travel
Alexy is a travel agent with DuMonde Travel who assists many Acute Angling clients with planning their travel arrangements. He helps clients find flights and, when applicable, hotels to complement their fishing trips. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Alexy can assist travelers from different backgrounds and help navigate the complexities of international travel. His assistance with finding flights is provided free of charge.
Who should contact Alexy?
Clients who need help finding flights for their fishing adventure can contact Alexy for assistance at no charge. He can also help with hotel options when not included in the fishing package.
Eddy Wala
Manaus Host
Eddy has been contracted by Acute Angling serves as the Manaus Host, welcoming clients when they arrive in Manaus, Brazil, for their fishing adventures. He meets clients at the airport, arranges transportation between the airport and their hotel, assists with hotel check-ins, and helps ensure they feel comfortable during their stay in the city. Eddy can also arrange day trips and local activities in Manaus when requested in advance.
Who should contact Eddy?
Clients traveling through Manaus who have questions about airport pickups, transportation to or from their hotel, or hotel arrivals should contact Eddy. If you're interested in arranging a day trip or local activity in Manaus, please reach out to him in advance so arrangements can be made.
Garret Walker
Inventory & Fulfillment Coordinator
Garret manages Acute Angling's inventory and order fulfillment, ensuring online orders for fishing gear are shipped and inventory levels are maintained. He also works directly with outfitters to ensure the necessary fishing equipment is available for trips where gear is included in the package.
Who should contact Garret?
Customers with questions about online store orders can contact Garret for assistance. For fishing trips where equipment is included, Acute Angling coordinates gear arrangements with the outfitter to help ensure everything is ready for your adventure.
Brent Moreland
Part-Time Sales Associate
Brent is a minority owner of Acute Angling and a part-time sales associate who helps represent the company at select trade shows and hosted fishing trips. With years of experience fishing in the Amazon, Brent brings firsthand knowledge of the fishery and a personal passion for the fishing adventures Acute Angling offers.
Who should contact Brent?
Anglers interested in learning more about Amazon fishing opportunities can reach out to Brent.
Zach Porter
President | Acute Angling
Zach leads Acute Angling's U.S. team and oversees the execution of the company's overall business strategy. He serves as the primary link between the U.S. team and Acute Angling's operations in South America, coordinating communication and collaboration across both regions. Zach speaks Spanish and Portuguese and works to keep the teams aligned as Acute Angling continues to grow.
Who should contact Zach?
Sportfishing operators interested in partnering with Acute Angling, discussing new destinations, or exploring business opportunities should reach out to Zach. He is also the primary contact for broader business strategy and coordination between the U.S. team and South American operations.
Andrew Stone
Client Registration Coordinator
Andrew helps clients navigate the preparation process for their fishing adventures. He coordinates client registration, assists with visa requirements when applicable, and answers questions about what to pack for their destination. He also helps clients find information about travel insurance and emergency medical evacuation coverage so they can better prepare for their trip.
Who should contact Andrew?
Clients with questions about registration, visa requirements, packing lists, travel insurance, or evacuation insurance should contact Andrew. He's here to help you work through the details and prepare for your upcoming fishing adventure.
Adam Van Tassel
Sales Associate
Adam Van Tassel
Sales Associate
Adam is a sales associate for Acute Angling and the creator of the fishing YouTube channel Lure of the Wild. Through his fishing trips with Acute Angling and filming adventures for his channel, Adam has explored fisheries throughout South America and brings firsthand experience to helping anglers choose their next fishing adventure.
Adam also owns and operates Birch Forest Lodge, a fishing lodge in Minnesota. During the lodge's busy season, typically May through September, Adam's availability for Acute Angling inquiries is limited, and another member of the team will generally assist clients during this time.
Who should contact Adam?
Anglers looking for firsthand insight into fishing destinations throughout South America can reach out to Adam for advice and trip recommendations.
Alex Waltman
U.S. Operations Coordinator & Sales Associate
Alex Waltman
U.S. Operations Coordinator & Sales Associate
Alex coordinates internal projects and initiatives for Acute Angling's U.S. team, helping keep projects organized and moving forward. His responsibilities include organizing marketing content, developing the company's online store, improving internal processes, and assisting with sales. He works across multiple areas of the business to support the team's day-to-day operations and help Acute Angling continue to grow.
Who should contact Alex?
Contact Alex about items at Acute Angling's online store, and for help with fishing destination options and trip inquiries.
Sawyer Walker
Bookkeeper
Sawyer Walker
Bookkeeper
Sawyer manages Acute Angling's bookkeeping and financial administration. She coordinates the collection of client deposits and final trip payments, ensures payment records are updated in the client registration platform, and manages payroll for U.S. employees. She also maintains the company's financial records and helps keep its day-to-day finances organized.
Who should contact Sawyer?
Clients with questions about trip deposits, final payments, or payment records can contact Sawyer for assistance. She also handles bookkeeping and payroll matters for Acute Angling's U.S. team.
Alexy Mesa
Travel Agent | DuMonde Travel
Alexy Mesa
Travel Agent | DuMonde Travel
Alexy is a travel agent with DuMonde Travel who assists many Acute Angling clients with planning their travel arrangements. He helps clients find flights and, when applicable, hotels to complement their fishing trips. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Alexy can assist travelers from different backgrounds and help navigate the complexities of international travel. His assistance with finding flights is provided free of charge.
Who should contact Alexy?
Clients who need help finding flights for their fishing adventure can contact Alexy for assistance at no charge. He can also help with hotel options when not included in the fishing package.
Eddy Wala
Manaus Host
Eddy Wala
Manaus Host
Eddy has been contracted by Acute Angling serves as the Manaus Host, welcoming clients when they arrive in Manaus, Brazil, for their fishing adventures. He meets clients at the airport, arranges transportation between the airport and their hotel, assists with hotel check-ins, and helps ensure they feel comfortable during their stay in the city. Eddy can also arrange day trips and local activities in Manaus when requested in advance.
Who should contact Eddy?
Clients traveling through Manaus who have questions about airport pickups, transportation to or from their hotel, or hotel arrivals should contact Eddy. If you're interested in arranging a day trip or local activity in Manaus, please reach out to him in advance so arrangements can be made.
Garret Walker
Inventory & Fulfillment Coordinator
Garret Walker
Inventory & Fulfillment Coordinator
Garret manages Acute Angling's inventory and order fulfillment, ensuring online orders for fishing gear are shipped and inventory levels are maintained. He also works directly with outfitters to ensure the necessary fishing equipment is available for trips where gear is included in the package.
Who should contact Garret?
Customers with questions about online store orders can contact Garret for assistance. For fishing trips where equipment is included, Acute Angling coordinates gear arrangements with the outfitter to help ensure everything is ready for your adventure.
Brent Moreland
Minority Owner & Part-Time Sales Associate
Brent Moreland
Minority Owner & Part-Time Sales Associate
Brent is a minority owner of Acute Angling and a part-time sales associate who helps represent the company at select trade shows and hosted fishing trips. With years of experience fishing in the Amazon, Brent brings firsthand knowledge of the fishery and a personal passion for the fishing adventures Acute Angling offers.
Who should contact Brent?
Anglers interested in learning more about Amazon fishing opportunities can reach out to Brent.
25+ Years of Amazon Fishing
Facilitating Bucket List Experiences
25
Years in the Amazon
Thousands
Trips Facilitated
#1
Facilitating Trips
50+
Species to Fish
25+ Years of Amazon Fishing
Facilitating Bucket List Experiences
25
Years in the Amazon
Thousands
Trips Facilitated
#1
Facilitating Trips
3k
Species to Fish
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