At Gordy and Sons, we know that anything anyone buys from us is the best. We know this because we are as passionate about the outdoors as our customers. Our team of seasoned outdoorsmen and women live and breathe our profession. It is how you know you are in safe hands. We rigorously field test the leading brands, so we only stock products that actually perform. Our knowledge and expertise is unsurpassed, it’s why we were chosen from many to be here for you.
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Andy Packmore
Store Manager
Andy joined the Gordy & Sons’ team in 2020 bringing with him over 30 years experience and passion in the angling industry. Andy can be found in the store advising international travel clients of the best destinations and gear or handling the ordering and planning of the inventory of the store with the team.
I love dealing with customers and helping new potential fly fisherman get into this great sport - it’s something I am very passionate about.
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Favorite Fly Fishing Kit:
For the Texas coast the most accurate rod I’ve ever used is a Sage 890 X.
For freshwater trout fishing my favorite rig is a Sage 379LL (Light Line).
For big game fishing, which I’d consider off-shore or tarpon fishing I favor a Scott Sector
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Most Memorable Experience:
A fishing trip with my father to Newhalen Lodge in my college years, the same lodge I later guided at. I spent a whole week on the water, flying about on float planes and fishing with my dad – it’s one memory I will never forget out of all the great trips and memories I’ve ever had. -
Years of Expertise:
30+
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Ask Me About:
Fly fishing in North Arkansas and Newhalen Lodge in Alaska.
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Wyatt Beauchamp
Gun Sales Associate
Wyatt has been hunting across the globe his entire life, shadowing his grandfather in his hunting and conservation efforts. Since joining the Gordy & Sons team in March 2019, he has been prepping clients for their hunting pursuits with his extensive gun knowledge.
I have a strong family hunting heritage, and my experiences have meant that I have the inside understanding to help our clients get the most from their hunting trips.
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Favorite Gun:
Blaser R8, I’m a huge Blaser fan.
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Most Memorable Experience:
Completing my African Big Five in Zimbabwe – a momentous occasion.
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Years of Expertise:
6
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Ask Me About:
What you need for any international hunting trip.
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Lester Lehman
Fly Fishing Sales and Casting Instructor
Lester Lehman joined the Gordy & Sons team this year with over 25 years in the fly fishing industry. He is a fly tying expert and curates custom fly boxes, and he can advise you on the best destinations to go fly fishing particularly in Yucatan in Mexico and the Bahamas.
My favorite part of the job is getting customers properly outfitted in an unbiased and honest way with the gear that they need.
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Favorite Fly Fishing Kit:
Hardy Zane Pro 9ft 7 weight rod with an Abel SDS reel.
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Most Memorable Experience:
When I had the opportunity to discuss casting theory with the Mel Krieger, one of the god fathers of fly casting in America, at the Long Beach Casting Club.
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Years of Expertise:
25 plus years.
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Ask Me About:
How to improve your cast.
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Jo-E Morrison
Gunsmithing Manager
Jo-E Morrison is the gunsmithing manager at Gordy & Sons Outfitters. With 16 years of experience, he brings knowledge, passion and integrity to his craft. He believes strongly in the importance of the experience of hunting, that goes beyond the value of the trophy.
The experience and camaraderie I get to share in when hunting are the real trophies
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Favorite Gun:
My Mountain rifle. I built it on a blueprinted Remington 700 Titanium action. The barrel, made by Brux, is a fluted number 3 contour chambered in 6.5x47 Lapua. The stock is a T3 silhouette by Robertson Composites.
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Most Memorable Experience:
The hardest hunts are the most memorable. The racks on the wall are just props to help tell the story.
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Years of Expertise:
16
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Ask Me About:
Rifles.
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Dustin Morris
Gun Sales Manager
Dustin Morris joined the Gordy & Sons team in August 2018 and has 10 years' experience with guns. He is passionate about long-range shooting and targets but aims to learn as much as possible about all different categories of guns in order to best serve his clients.
I have experience across all different types of guns to help best serve our customers.
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Favorite Gun:
A Sauer 404, because of how versatile it is.
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Most Memorable Experience:
When I went to Laredo and shot a nice eight-point cull buck with my grandfather's rifle.
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Years of Expertise:
10
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Ask Me About:
Long-range and target shooting. But I have knowledge of all categories of guns.
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Jeff Rogers
Gunsmith
A fan of the Perazzi MX410, gunsmith Jeff Rogers has a soft spot for West Texas pursuits. His fondest memories are with his dad, chasing pheasant and bass.
I will always cherish the memories I have of hunting and fishing with my dad.
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Favourite Gun:
Perazzi MX410
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Most Memorable Experience:
Going with my dad to hunt pheasants, and fishing for bass in West Texas.
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Years of Expertise:
6
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Ask Me About:
Repairs. I'm here to help if your gun needs fixing.
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Baron Boyette
Fly Fishing Sales Associate
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Baron started guiding in freshwater with clients in New Mexico in 2007. He moved to Houston to guide in saltwater in 2013, and since then has joined the Gordy & Sons’s team in store. If you visit the store Baron is on hand to talk you through the best fly fishing set-ups and has the knowledge on all the latest gear to come to the market. He also handles the ordering and the planning of the inventory, plus plans the various events the store hosts such as the Galveston Classic Fly Fishing Tournament.
I put my equipment through the ringer day in, day out so I know first hand the best gear out there for our customers.
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Favorite rod:
My favorite rod and reel setup for Texas redfish is an Orvis H3D 8wt paired with a Nautilus NV 7/8 Reel . The H3D is the perfect rod for the Texas coast. It can load up at 30 feet to hit the surprise redfish at 2 o’clock and it can send a crab 70ft into the wind to serve up dinner to a spooky tailer.
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Most Memorable Experience:
When I took my father on his first fly fishing trip a few years back in southern Louisiana. It was one of those days you dream about: blue skies, slicked off water and bull reds stalking the sand flats in search of easy prey. At this point he had only made a few casts in the yard without a fly tied on. After a couple hours of fine tuning we caught our first fish of the day. From that point on Dad was hooked. I’m not sure how many we caught that afternoon, but the fish of the day was a 28lb bruiser, which he landed despite blowing up the rod during the fight. I’ll never forget that day, and neither will my dad.
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Years of Expertise:
10+
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Ask Me About:
Fly fishing the Texas and Louisiana coasts, or chasing permit in the Caribbean.
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Will Armstrong
Inventory and Merchandising
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Will is a key part of the behind-the-scenes operations at Gordy & Sons. Working in inventory and merchandising means he helps keep it all moving, an important role in getting Gordy & Sons’ clients the very best they deserve. That said, Will is well-versed in all facets of the outdoor industry, and if he can’t help straight away he won't rest until he finds the answer.
Rizzini makes a quality gun that is always paired with a beautiful stock at an affordable price. But I love shooting so much, I doubt there is a gun I wouldn't enjoy.
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Favourite Gun:
Rizzini 5780 EMEL 28 gauge.
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Most Memorable Experience:
I grew up hunting squirrel and deer in the woods of South Alabama and South Georgia. My most memorable hunt would be when I shot my first buck when I was 10. It has been in my blood ever since.
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Years of Expertise:
9
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Ask Me About:
What happens behind the scenes.
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Marcos Enriquez
Fly Fishing Sales Associate
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A reel expert, Marcos Enriquez has more than 20 years' experience in the fly fishing industry. He joined Gordy & Sons in January 2017, he is a casting instuctor and loves nothing better than tying flies and talking tackle.
My favorite part of the job is helping plan what is needed. The gorocery list per say. Gear, gear, gear... it’s what makes the adventure so much more enjoyable.
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Favorite Fly Fishing Kit:
For trout fishing it is the Scott fiberglass 7’2” for 4wt with a Hardy Princess reel. For redfishing, the Sage Ignitor 6wt matched up with a Ross reel. -
Most Memorable Experience:
It was 20 years ago on Nelson spring creek up in Montana. It took 45 minutes of observing and another 30 minutes of casting to land one specific big trout. Yet it only seemed like 15-20 minutes. -
Years of Expertise:
23
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Ask Me About:
Casting, tying flies and anything to do with fly fishing.
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Gary Greenfield
Data/Shipping & Receiving
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Tasked with reporting, shipping, receiving and data management, Gary Greenfield also manages firearms acquisitions and dispositions. It's his mission to make sure you receive what you want in the condition you expect.
Taking on acquisitions and dispositions has trained me in regulations that are incredibly important when it comes to securing the client with the gun they want.
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Favorite Gun:
Rigby Highland Stalker chambered in 275 Rigby
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Most Memorable Experience:
After six months working hard to open the store, Mr Gordy invited the staff to go hunting on his South Texas ranch. It proved to be an amazing experience. As an avid hog hunter, I jumped at the opportunity to enjoy a passion of mine with a new twist.
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Years of Expertise:
9
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Ask Me About:
Hog hunting. The feral hog problem in Texas can be easily and quickly solved if everyone did their part.
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