Thank you (and everyone else) for taking the time to write such great reviews! We truly appreciate all of you that stop into our shop. We are very pleased to see that we have provided such a positive shopping/fishing experience for you all and as always we appreciate any suggestions that you would have to make your experience even better!
I have been fishing with the Cutthroat team for the past 7 years. Each year I host several guests on float trips and have yet to be disappointed. Whatever the conditions mothernauter has thrown our way they adjust and find "fishy" water. On the most recent trip the guest (who has been on like trips in mulitiple locations) commented that from the staff in the shop to the guide on the sticks it was the best all around team he has been exposed to. Thanks again for another great expeirence for both my guest and myself.
We had an amazing time fishing with our guide (Alan I believe) from Cutthroat Anglers. He took us a little North of town to get away from everything and to see some amazing views of the Colorado river and the Rocky Mountains. Caught some awesome fish even while it snowed heavily on us while wading in the river. Will always remember this trip!
Great first experience fly fishing. Everyone at Cutthroat Anglers was very professional and knowledgeable. My guide, Mike Dunaway, was great. He went out of his way to give me the basic skills I needed to have success, and he worked extremely hard all day to make sure he put me in good spots to catch fish. It would have been a great day on the boat either way, but catching a large number of fish made the experience exceptional. Also, In addition to the great guide service their fly shop is top notch.
I fish many times a year around the West, and despite living in proximity to excellent fly fishing water, I am now passing up solo opportunities closer to home to take guided trips with Cutthroat Anglers. My past experience with other guides and other fly shops has not been so memorable -- for a long time I avoided guided trips because of this -- but after several float trips with Cutthroat, it is apparent to my wife and friends that I am hooked. This is a class outfit that takes great care of their clients. Importantly, they work hard, and they know the water, the weather, and the bugs. Reed Ryan consistently gets my fishing buddies and me into more fish than we can manage, but we land enough to generate plenty of confirmatory pictures and ear-to-ear grins. I recommend the experience of a full day float trip if you can swing it. If there is any criticism, they make it too easy to book a trip and catch fish until your arm is sore. So no doubt the staff at Cutthroat will see me again.
What a fantastic all day float trip we had in September of 2012. My wife had never flyfished and she recived exellent insruction form our guide, she caught the 1st brown trout, the biggest brown trout and the only rainbow of the 30+ caught that day. We are already talking about when next September we will do this again. All of my questions were awncered and I have improved my river fishing expodentaly. Just do it..... Photos to follow
I took my 68 yr old Dad on his first float trip on the Colorado River with Cutthroat Anglers for his birthday last week. What a fantastic experience! From the minute we walked into the fly shop, we treated as welcomed guests. The gear, transportation, lunch on the banks of the Colorado River and our Guide were all first rate. My Father caught several beautiful browns...not bad for his first experience fly fishing! Considering a guided fly fishing trip...USE THESE GUYS!
The day float trip down the Colorado River was arranged thru Cutthroat Anglers in Silverthorne, CO. Caught a bunch and missed a few as well. Nothing better than the 18" brown & 20" rainbow. My guide, Jared Hawn had the patience of Job teaching me the art of fly fishing Planning on doing it again when I return next year.
As visitor's from the east coast and newbies to fly fishing, Cutthroat Angler staff provided exceptional service. From outfitting w. gear, rowing on the majestic Colorado River, patiently teaching technique....our experience was one we will never forget. We look forward to returning to the area and to Cutthroat Angler's for another positive and successful adventure.
As a regular client of Cutthroat Anglers for 15 years, I have interacted with all the guide and shop staff and never been disappointed. They are enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and professional. I have never had an experience with Cutthroat that was below par. On the water, they know exactly where to row or where to stand to put the angler on the fish. Even on days when the water is horrible, the weather is ungodly, and the fish are sitting on the bottom of the river with their lips glued shut, the guides exhibit an enthusiasm and a humor that makes the day nearly perfect (if you don't mind being pelted by sleet, but there's nothing they can do about that). They provide detailed instruction about how best to approach the trout and what flies to use, and are accommodating if the angler has a preference on where to fish or with what to fish (though they may laugh a bit when you get to know them better). I think so highly of this shop that I have frequently recommended it to my friends and family. They always return thrilled to have had such a wonderful fly fishing experience even if they are first-time anglers. I also feel perfectly comfortable sending my female friends to Cutthroat because I know the gentlemen there will behave like, well, gentlemen.Overall, this is the best fly shop I have encountered and highly recommend it for anyone-- families with small children, teenagers (I am so sorry), elderly grandparents, you name it. Cutthroat will take care of you and your family and you will have a wonderful day on the water.