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Nick Steidemann

Guide Profile 1st Place GT Fishing Day - 2021 Nick grew up in the driftless region of southwest Wisconsin. He spent his time fishing for brown trout on small, spring-fed creeks. But after college, Nick moved to Steamboat Springs and almost immediately began to guide. Nick is incredibly patient and enjoys

Jesse Rapp

Guide Profile Fun Fact 1 Fun Fact 2 Born and raised in Steamboat Springs, Jesse grew up with the Yampa River just steps from his door. His knowledge of local water and insects provide for exceptional fishing days. Always quick with a joke and a bit of local history, Jesse’s

Mikey Penney

Guide Profile Fun Fact 1 Fun Fact 2 Mikey grew up in the Roaring Fork Valley, but our famous champagne powder drew him to Steamboat in 2007. And when it melted, he stayed for the fishing. Mikey’s passion is teaching fly fishing newbies, but he also really enjoys helping more

Andy Janoski

Guide Profile 3rd Place GT Fishing Day - 2023 Andy’s the resident expert in floating techniques as he boasts a decade's worth of experience running western rivers and more. Originally hailing from the renowned steelhead haven of Ohio, Andy traces his connection to fly fishing back to the tender age

Steve Henderson

Guide Profile Fun Fact 1 Fun Fact 2 With two decades of experience under his belt, Steve is a seasoned guide well-versed in the intricacies of our local waterways. A skilled educator, he delights in accompanying anglers of varying proficiencies on aquatic journeys. Steve's expertise has garnered recognition in numerous

Patrick Gamble

Guide Profile 3rd Place GT Fishing Day – 2025 3rd Equal GT Fishing Day – 2024 1st Place GT Fishing Day – 2022 Raised in the Midwest, Patrick’s lifelong connection to Colorado centers on skiing and fly fishing. His passion for fishing began when his uncle gave him

Rob Burden

Guide Profile 1st Equal GT Fishing Day – 2025 2nd Place GT Fishing Day – 2023 Rob has been guiding since 2007, when he moved to Steamboat Springs. Growing up in Northwest Pennsylvania, Rob has been an avid angler from a young age, and his experience and knowledge are

Andy Best

Guide Profile Fun Fact 1 Fun Fact 2 Andy has been flyfishing for about 20 years. He’s chased trout, salmon, and steelhead on spring creeks, freestone rivers and tributaries of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. And for the last 12 years, Andy has been in Steamboat Springs fishing the Yampa,

Noah Bass

Guide Profile 1st Equal GT Fishing Day – 2025 1st Place GT Fishing Day – 2024 Noah grew up in Steamboat Springs where he’s built a life around fly fishing, adventure, and a deep respect for the river. He’s been casting lines and chasing trout across rivers, streams, and

Cruz Erickson

Guide Profile Fun Fact 1 Fun Fact 2 Born and raised in Steamboat Springs, Cruz developed a deep connection to the outdoors and discovered fly fishing in high school. Today, he enjoys sharing the region’s diverse fisheries with anglers of all experience levels—from remote mountain streams to classic stretches of

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