Capt. Jon Cave is an author/photographer/lecturer and a USCG licensed guide. He has been a professional fly casting and fly tying instructor for over 25 years and is the founder of the longest established flyfishing school in the South. Jon has taught thousands of students and trained guides at various international locations.

Jon's credentials include an M.S. Degree in Natural Resources with special concentration in fisheries. He is a member of the Team Sage Advisory Staff, Rio Advisory Staff, Team Tibor, and Umpqua ‘s Contract Tyer Program.

Jon also serves as a consultant for several fly-fishing related products including Heritage Kayaks. His articles, casting tips, and photographs have been featured in most major fly fishing publications. Furthermore, Jon is the author of the book Fly-Fishing Odyssey, The Pursuit of Great Gamefish. In 1998, the FFF (Federation of Fly Fishers) honored him with the prestigious Silver King Award for his contributions to saltwater flyfishing. He currently holds a seat on the Advisory Council for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.