Alex is a born and raised Mainer! He grew up in the same area he guides. He gained his love for the outdoors from the many generations of family that grew up in Maine before him. He began fishing at the age of 5 in a small brook trout stream that lined the backyard of his childhood home. This was how the journey began. Around 2014 the dream to offer vacation rentals, create art, and guide fly fisherman started. This was what fueled the journey till now. Present day, Alex is the owner of Western Maine Yurts and A.L. Poland Art. He can be found on any given day visiting with yurt guests, teaching classes, painting in the studio (at Western Maine Yurts), or floating a stretch of river with clients. He enjoys connecting people with the outdoors and sharing his passions with them. Alex has 12 years experience float fishing the Androscoggin from raft and drift boat. He enjoys sharing the history of the river, teaching the local entomology, or working of your fly cast. He is involved with his local Trout Unlimited (Sebago) Chapter. Conservation and the management for wild trout is a focus of his. Alex is in his element whether helping clients plan an enjoyable stay at the yurts, finding that special piece of art, or catching their very first trout. He loves seeing people smile!

John and Alex are close friends that spend much of their free time exploring and constantly learning from the watersheds they fish. John spends part of his summers guiding in Alaska. His love of the outdoors whether in Alaska or Maine shine through. He has an extensive knowledge of the Androscoggin watershed. He knows how to effectively and ethically fish it. We are very proud to have John on our team serving the fly fishing community. Good times are had anytime John has you out exploring in his drift boat!