REEL STORMFISHING
William Storm holding a large fish near a Maryland bridge

The man behind the mission

Meet William Storm

Professional Angler · U.S. Navy Veteran · Fishing Educator · Mentor · Veteran Advocate

William Storm enjoying a quiet day fishing by the lake

Service on and off the water

Fishing gave me a place to listen, learn, and lead.

William Storm brings the discipline of a U.S. Navy veteran, the experience of a professional angler, and the heart of a mentor to every Reel Storm experience. He created the brand to make fishing knowledge more accessible and to share the fellowship, confidence, and peace that come from time outdoors.

His approach is patient, practical, and rooted in integrity—meeting every angler where they are and helping them take the next step.

Reel Storm Fishing is a veteran-owned fishing education, adventure, and community brand dedicated to helping anglers learn, grow, and succeed while promoting the therapeutic benefits of fishing and outdoor recreation. Here, fishing is recreation, sport, mentorship, fellowship, personal growth, healing, and connection.

Mission

Educate. Inspire. Empower.

To educate, inspire, and empower anglers while creating opportunities for healing, mentorship, and outdoor adventure through fishing.

Vision

A trusted name on the water.

To become a trusted fishing education and adventure brand recognized for professional instruction, community impact, and veteran outreach.

What guides us

Core Values

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Education

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Integrity

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Community

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Conservation

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Service

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Adventure

In William’s words

Why I Fish

“Fishing gives me room to slow down, listen, and reconnect—with nature, with the people beside me, and with what matters most. That peace is something I want others, especially fellow veterans and young anglers, to experience for themselves.”