Mako On The Fly
presented by Conway Bowman
4/13/2026
Conway X Bowman, a USCG-licensed captain, has been a pioneer in fly fishing for Mako sharks for over three decades. His expertise has taken him on a global journey, guiding anglers from the lush jungles of Thailand to the remote lakes and rivers of Alaska.
Renowned as one of the world’s top fly fishing guides and anglers, Conway’s pioneering work in fly fishing for Mako sharks and west coast saltwater fly fishing has been extensively documented in numerous books. He is the author of “The Orvis Guide to Saltwater Fly Fishing: 101 Tips for the Absolute Beginner.”
Beyond his fishing endeavors, Conway serves as the Southern California regional director for Cast Hope, an organization dedicated to providing positive outdoor experiences for children and their mentors in the Southern California region.
Conway resides in the coastal town of Encinitas, California, with his marine biologist wife, Michelle, and their two sons, Maximillian and Jackson.