Brand Partners

Kyle is a part of a small, engaged ambassador team at Patagonia in the Fly Fishing category. He was called upon to join the team because of the shared ethos of putting people and planet above profit and his deep connection to the fly fishing community and sport.

Kyle dedicates time with Patagonia on marketing, product development and testing, advocacy, events and more.

Sidechannels Podcast

In this episode, we chat about Schaefer's beginnings as a guide, his deep sense of awe for the flats guides of the Berry Islands, ASGA and how he finds the balance between running a business while staying true to his conservation and stewardship ideals.

Costa Films x Soul Fly

Hooked on: Bonefish is an ode to the grey ghost; shot with Kyle Schaefer, Travis Sands, Freddie Dames and the team at Soul Fly Lodge. This film shows the incredibly beauty of the Berry Island flats and the obsession that has a firm grasp on the guides that live there.

Hard Lined

Every year, migration of epic proportions takes place along the Eastern Seaboard of America. Anglers flock to the rocky coastlines, estuaries, rivers, and inshore waters to target one of America’s most iconic gamefish- the Striped Bass. Despite its popularity and significance to the coastal communities in the Northeast, the fishery is once again in major jeopardy. Supported by SA, COSTA, YETI & ASGA. Kyle stars in the film’s section that focuses on the flats.