You Have Options:
Start early, stay late, only fish the best times of the day
Customize your trip to meet your goals. Want to try streamers, nymphing, dry flies, a bit of everything? We know what techniques are working but its not always about how many you catch but how you catch them.
Fish Salida guides the Arkansas exclusively through “The Next Eddy “ flyshop in Salida Colorado. TheNextEddy.com
Slamonfly / Caddis /Green and Brown Drake hatch trips in June are guided through 8200 Mountain Sports.
Your Guide:
Chris Gerbig
Guiding on the Arkansas River and surrounding waters since 2017
Grew up fishing Upstate New York Lake Ontario tributaries for anything that would jump on a hook
US Army Veteran
Degree in Aquatic Sciences
CPR/Wilderness First Aid Certified (also an instructor)
Committed to not taking myself too seriously!
Your Gear
High volume float fishing raft: allows for a balance of comfort and maneuverability with access to water that the big boats cant reach!
Custom float fishing frame with swivel seats, stable and dry flooring for anglers, cooler for beverages and snacks, dry storage for valuables.
Jackets and raingear always available for unpredictable Colorado weather
An assortment of fly rods with matched reels/ lines to accommodate all fishing conditions and techniques. Feel free to bring your own equipment if you prefer but I have you covered!
I tie the flies that you will be fishing to match the hatch and set you up for success!