Our fly tier Jaiem Fleischmann was born and raised in Queens, New York. Attending Carnegie-Mellon University and Long Island University, he has earned degrees in the fields of Computer Science and Engineering as well as certifications in finance and business management.

Jaiem has over 30 years experience years fishing the waters of Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts. A fly fisherman, surfcaster and all-tackle angler he has also traveled extensively throughout the United States and the world fishing such famous locations as Martha's Vineyard, Montauk Point, Cape May, Block Island, the Florida keys, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California, Le Paz, Belize, the Turneffe Islands, the Caribbean islands, and the Mediterranean coast.
 

He is eager to share is knowledge and experience with fellow fly fishers. He has written many articles that have appeared such publications as the Nor'east Saltwater magazine and the newsletter of the Salty Flyrodders of New York, as well as being quoted in numerous publications including the New York Times. Jaiem has also appeared on many  occasions as a guest on The Fishing Line radio and TV shows.