Grant splits his time between working full-time in the shop and guiding local waters and the North Platte River. In addition to inventory management and coordinating guides, he focuses on building strong relationships with customers. With over a decade of experience rowing the North Platte from North Gate to Casper, Grant is a key part of St. Peter’s row team and has traveled the world fly fishing from saltwater destinations to Patagonia. A Certified Casting Instructor, Grant is passionate about teaching and enjoys helping anglers fine-tune their cast with both single- and double-handed rods.

Since moving to Fort Collins in 1991, Jin has been passionate about learning the local rivers and lakes. Although calling the northern Front Range home, his pursuit of any fish eager to chase a fly has led him to spend seasons in locations stretching from Alaska to the Caribbean. While there are not many things he enjoys more than time on the water, teaching others about flyfishing, fly tying, and entomology are just as rewarding. Even if you are unable to attend any of Jin's classes or arrange a guided trip with him, he is always happy to answer questions or just chat about your latest fishing adventure.

A Northern Colorado native, Aaron picked up fly fishing at age 12 with his father’s old fiberglass rod and hasn’t looked back. Blending traditional techniques with stillwater experience and a love for spey casting, he’s equally at home throwing dries on the Poudre, swinging flies on the Miracle Mile, or tubing Delaney Buttes with streamers. Known for his patience and enthusiasm, Aaron loves sharing the fly-fishing lifestyle on the water, in the shop, or around town. When he’s not fishing, he’s tying flies, playing guitar, or reading John Gierach.

Julia began fishing in the traditional style as a child in Houston, Texas & Galveston bay area. When she moved to Colorado in 2001, Grant, now her husband, introduced her to fly fishing and his passion for it. His passion became contagious as he regularly sported his rod & reel on any journey to the mountains. Julia especially enjoys the dry fly fishing season that Colorado offers. You will find Julia on most days around the shop in our upstairs office.

Jason began chasing trout in the Midwest before moving to Colorado, where he’s explored waters across Colorado and New Mexico. After countless hours fishing high mountain streams and gold medal waters in southwest Colorado, he now calls Fort Collins and the Poudre River home. Jason brings a fun, easygoing approach to guiding, focused on building skills and confidence for anglers of all levels. When he’s not on the water, he’s sharing his love of fly fishing with his daughter, tying flies, or enjoying the outdoors with his family.

Thomas grew up in Illinois chasing bass and bluegill before picking up his first fly rod at 16. He moved to Colorado in 2013 to study Natural Resources and Business at CSU—and to pursue trout whenever he wasn’t in class. Today, when he’s not in the shop, Thomas can be found stalking high alpine cutthroat, fishing Wyoming waters, or returning to his roots chasing pike. He’s also spent time targeting snook, tarpon, bonefish, and permit. Thomas loves sharing his passion for fly fishing and helping anglers piece together the puzzle on the water.

Vince grew up in Pueblo fishing the tailwaters of the Arkansas River and discovered fly fishing at 13 after picking up a rod in his garage. His passion for learning and reading fuels both his approach to angling and his love of teaching others. In 2018, Vince moved to Fort Collins with his wife, Miranda. When he’s not in the shop, he’s on the water nymphing to feeding trout, tying flies, or spending time with friends and family.

Cory grew up fishing Pennsylvania’s freestone and limestone creeks for native brookies and browns, while also chasing muskies and bass on warm waters. Summers were spent traveling west with his family to fish Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado. His passion for pursuing fish of any species or size is unmistakable, whether you meet him on the water or in the shop.

A Fort Collins native, Colton discovered fishing at age two and fell in love with fly fishing at five after picking up his first fly rod. Since then, he’s been exploring waters wherever he can, especially enjoying dry-fly fishing on the Poudre, lake fishing, and chasing carp. Currently a high school sophomore, Colton continues to grow his passion for fly fishing and learning on the water.

Originally from the Truckee/Tahoe area, Gabriel has been fishing local streams and lakes since age five and picked up his first fly rod at 14. From targeting Lahontan cutthroat on Pyramid Lake to chasing alpine bows, brookies, and big browns on streamers, Gabriel spends most days fishing before or after work. Stop by the shop and pick his brain about what’s happening on local waters.

Born and raised in Fort Collins, Alex grew up fishing across Northern Colorado and southern Wyoming and picked up his first fly rod at age eight. When he’s not in the shop or studying physics at CSU, Alex is exploring new waters, chasing tiger musky and pike, or hiking into alpine lakes for cutthroat. He especially enjoys targeting big cutbows in Northern Colorado’s stillwater fisheries.

Cullen grew up hunting and fishing the farmland of North Carolina, starting with farm-pond bass and crappie before moving to Colorado and picking up his first fly rod in 2014. He’s guided in Rocky Mountain National Park and on the Big Thompson, but spends much of his own time on the Cache la Poudre. Cullen loves teaching and sharing what he’s learned so be sure to stop by the shop and pick his brain anytime.

A Fort Collins local, Kellen started fly fishing the Poudre and Big Thompson at a young age and lives to be on the water. He’s spent time fishing Alaska, Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, chasing anything willing to eat a fly. Around home, Kellen enjoys Fort Collins’ carp fisheries and long summer dry-fly days on the Poudre. His countless hours on the water make him a valuable resource on both local rivers and larger tailwaters.

Originally from Longmont, Aidan grew up fishing warmwater Front Range fisheries and the St. Vrain near Lyons before discovering fly fishing at age 11. Now studying fisheries at CSU, he spends his free time exploring new waters across Colorado, tying flies, and sharing his passion for fish with anyone who will listen. Aidan is always happy to help anglers find their next great experience.

Joe grew up in Colorado’s Lakewood–Wheat Ridge–Golden area fishing local rivers, backpacking to alpine lakes, and chasing warmwater species in gravel ponds. After time on a ranch near Gunnison, he moved to Fort Collins in the 1980s to begin a career teaching art in Poudre School District. Teaching—whether painting, guitar, fly fishing, or fly tying—has been a lifelong passion, with fly tying a favorite for its blend of creativity and purpose. A fly-fishing history enthusiast, Joe has fished classic waters in England and Scotland as well as throughout Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho.