Captain Paul Dixon’s fishing journey began as a young boy in Newport Beach, California, where he learned to fish at age three and took up fly fishing in 1971. After moving to the U.S. East Coast in the 1980s, Paul worked for Orvis in New York City and later opened Dixon’s Sporting Life in East Hampton, New York. He is widely regarded as a pioneer in sight fishing for striped bass in the Northeast, a technique that combines precision and artistry. Paul’s guiding career spans decades and includes adventures in the Florida Keys and international destinations such as the Seychelles, Belize, and Wales, U.K. Known for his passion and versatility, Paul has helped countless anglers achieve personal milestones while advancing the art of fly fishing.