Guides
Ryan Gates
Ryan is a Colorado native that grew up in northern Colorado fishing the Big Thompson, Poudre, and North Platte rivers, as well as the high alpine lakes and rivers in Rocky Mountain National Park. He believes there is more to fly fishing than catching fish and has a true passion for guiding and teaching people all the sport has to offer. Ryan has spent many years guiding fishing trips and whitewater raft trips between Alaska and northern Colorado. He moved to Gunnison in 2013 and started guiding fly fishing trips full time, while he finished his degree in geology and now lives full time with his wife Cassie and their dog Orvis. Fly fishing is a life style to Ryan, so much of his free time is spent tying flies or exploring the vast fishing opportunities the valley has to offer.
"Many go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after."
-Henry David Thoreau
Trent Braddy
Trent is a Colorado native, born in Canon City. For the last 14 years he has resided in Leadville Colorado. Between white water or fishing Trent has been guiding for 10 years. During the winter months Trent enjoys hosting fly tying nights in Leadville. When not guiding Trent enjoys tying flies, mountain bikes, Skiing and hiking to high mountain lakes. Before and after guide season Trent enjoys fishing for anadromous species around the US, mostly Alaska, Pacific North West, and Great Lakes region. When needing to thaw out Trent goes fishing in Mexico. If you want a knowledgeable fun guide book Trent today.
Domenic DiGregorio
Coming from northern Colorado, easy access to great fishing created an obsession for angling at an early age. A passion for wildlife ecosystems and the places that fly fishing can take you is what has kept the passion alive. From guiding Atlantic Salmon in Iceland to chasing resident trout in Patagonia and many spots in between, Dom's breadth of experiences will be part of every trip. Amazing adventures in the outdoors, paired with good music, drink and food are what Dom calls a good day. Education, Conservation, and Client Progression are the pillars to a guided day with Dom and create the foundations for his life long clients . From taking a 5yr old out on their first fishing experience, to planning international fly travel Dom is excited to be a part of your next angling adventure.
Riley Sanchez
Riley grew up in San Diego, CA. Fishing has always been a part of his life. Some of his oldest memories are fishing with his dad and brother, a tradition they still keep alive today. Although his fishing life has gone through many different phases, from free diving with a Hawaiian sling (pole-spear) in the ocean all the way to fly fishing at 11,000 ft for cutthroat, the never ending chase continues. Riley is a hunter and angler through and through. His main passions are native wildlife and wild places.