Fly Fishing Outfitters Endorsed Guides- The Legends of the Vail valley

31 Years of Fly Fishing Experience

Our guides are the reason we are celebrating 31 years in business.

Our Orvis-Endorsed personable, knowledgeable, and professional guide staff are the most experienced in the Vail Valley with a combined 300+ years guiding on local waters. No other outfitter in the valley can say that!

Our guides closely monitor river flows, water clarity, and movement of bug hatches to put you where the fish are biting best. This makes them the best teachers for any of our clinics and schools, but especially our Orvis Fly Fishing School!

Several of our guides have been with us since day one. These folks know the waters we fish like the back of their hand.

35+ guides on staff in the peak season; 20+ certified rowing guides for float trips.

What Makes Our Fly Fishing Guides Special?

Fly-fishing isn’t just a sport, it’s a passion. That is why our guides have been here so long. We train all potential guides in a guide school curriculum that we developed and refined over the past 26 years. All new guides, regardless of Fly-fishing experience, must complete this week-long program before they are able to work for us. Being a great guide isn’t just knowing how to catch fish. Being a great guide is about understanding a client’s expectations and skill level to create the best experience possible, while being patient and inspiring. From the complete novice to the seasoned angler, we want to make your day on the water as enjoyable as possible. Almost all of us grew up fishing with a parent or family friend and we want to pass that on to you and your family.

Meet our Guides