The Colorado Angler Staff
River Employee of the Month
River | Employee of the Month
Where are you originally from?
Silverthorne, CO
How long have you been fishing?
I do that?
What makes the perfect fishing partner?
ear scratches, treats... SQUIRREL!
You're headed to the river. What are you listening to?
Snoop Dogg, Three Dog Night, Temple of the Dog
Other than fishing, what gets you out of bed in the morning?
tummy rubs
Andrew Petersen Owner/Guide
Andrew Petersen | Owner/Guide
Where are you originally from?
Woodstock, Illinois
How long have you been guiding?
Couple Days
Where have you had the opportunity to fish?
All over North America, Some in South America, and the Caribbean
Where have you never fished, but want to? Why?
anywhere I haven't, but mostly like new floats
What makes the perfect fishing partner?
Not River
You're headed to the river. What are you listening to?
Stories about fishing and travel
Other than fishing, what gets you out of bed in the morning?
Creating the daily radio fishing report
Phil Anagnost Guide
Phil Anagnost | Guide
Where are you originally from?
Palatine, IL
How long have you been fishing?
40 years
How long have you been guiding?
20 years
Where have you had the opportunity to fish?
Western U. S. , Upstate NY, Louisiana, Central America, Mexico, Hawaii
Where have you never fished, but want to? Why?
The rest of the world.
What makes the perfect fishing partner?
Good rowing. Good mending. Good hook sets.
You're headed to the river. What are you listening to?
All sorts of people’s stories.
Other than fishing, what gets you out of bed in the morning?
The sun.
Hagen Lyle Guide
Hagen Lyle | Guide a.k.a. The Yeti
Where are you originally from?
West Lafayette, IN
How long have you been fishing?
Since I can remember
How long have you been guiding?
since the Mid ‘90s
Where have you had the opportunity to fish?
Alaska, Caribbean, a few spots in between
Where have you never fished, but want to? Why?
I love to see new Water
What makes the perfect fishing partner?
Anyone happy to be on the water, no matter what.
You're headed to the river. What are you listening to?
Ideas about where to fish next
Other than fishing, what gets you out of bed in the morning?
What else is there?
Colin Hill Guide
Colin Hill | Guide a.k.a. Tackle Box
Where are you originally from?
Aurora, CO
How long have you been fishing?
My whole wide life.
How long have you been guiding?
8 years or so...
Where have you had the opportunity to fish?
The Keys baby!
Where have you never fished, but want to? Why?
Kiribati, GT’s
What makes the perfect fishing partner?
It’s not all about the fishing.
You're headed to the river. What are you listening to?
A wide array of music.
Other than fishing, what gets you out of bed in the morning?
My wife.
Jim Smith Guide
Jim Smith | Guide
Where are you originally from?
Golden, Colorado
How long have you been fishing?
40 years
How long have you been guiding?
18 summers
Where have you had the opportunity to fish?
Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Costa Rica, Mexico,
Where have you never fished, but want to? Why?
Baja... I want to get a rooster
What makes the perfect fishing partner?
Wisdom
You're headed to the river. What are you listening to?
Pink Floyd
Other than fishing, what gets you out of bed in the morning?
My son, Ever.
Jonathan Burk Guide
Jonathan Burk | Guide a.k.a. Hair-Farmer
Where are you originally from?
Leadville, Colorado by way of Fort Worth, Texas
How long have you been fishing?
Knee-high-to-a-duck years old...have been fly fishing for 25 years.
How long have you been guiding?
5 years.
Where have you had the opportunity to fish?
Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, California, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Minnesota, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland, Belize, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada
Where have you never fished, but want to? Why?
Alaska, British Columbia, Seychelles, Argentina, Chile, Spain, Russia, Mongolia.
What makes the perfect fishing partner?
Gotta row to go.
You're headed to the river. What are you listening to?
Broke Down Rodeo...great band. Sam Bush. Turnpike Troubadors. William Clark Green. Ryan Bingham and the like.
Other than fishing, what gets you out of bed in the morning?
Breakfast, coffee, and the big Red-dog...not the beer, my big labrador retriever who jumps into bed if I don't get out.
Hunter Louden Guide
Hunter Louden | Guide
Where are you originally from?
Louisville, Colorado
How long have you been fishing?
24 years
How long have you been guiding?
Since 2017
Where have you had the opportunity to fish?
Other than Colorado I have fished in Utah, Wyoming, New York, Oregon, Alaska, Mexico, and most notably the Tomo River in Colombia. Peacock bass are unreal!
Where have you never fished, but want to? Why?
Anywhere I could catch a Giant Trevally because they are beasts!
What makes the perfect fishing partner?
Someone that you never have to worry about wanting to call it a day early.
You're headed to the river. What are you listening to?
Anything from country to hip hop
Other than fishing, what gets you out of bed in the morning?
Just fishing
John MacMurray Guide
John MacMurray | Guide
Where are you originally from?
Silverthorne, CO
How long have you been fishing?
Long as I can remember
How long have you been guiding?
4 years
Where have you had the opportunity to fish?
The States, Canada, and Iceland
Where have you never fished, but want to? Why?
Patagonia because the fish are bigger.
What makes the perfect fishing partner?
The ability to have a good time on the river.
You're headed to the river. What are you listening to?
Wide variety of tunes.
Other than fishing, what gets you out of bed in the morning?
Powder days
Taylor Hoy Shop Staff and Guide
Taylor Hoy | Shop Staff and Guide a.k.a. T-Money
Where are you originally from?
Central Texas.
How long have you been fishing?
I was dunking worms in Texas before I could walk.
Where have you had the opportunity to fish?
All over Colorado and Texas
Where have you never fished, but want to? Why?
Louisiana. Mostly for the boiled crustaceans but the red-fishing isn’t bad either.
What makes the perfect fishing partner?
Good rowing skills.
You're headed to the river. What are you listening to?
Rock and roll baby
Other than fishing, what gets you out of bed in the morning?
The third snooze
Matt Brooks Shop Staff and Guide
Matt Brooks | Shop Staff and Guide
Where are you originally from?
St Louis, MO
How long have you been fishing?
10 years
Where have you had the opportunity to fish?
Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Missouri
Where have you never fished, but want to? Why?
The Pacific Northwest and Patagonia for salmon and big trout
What makes the perfect fishing partner?
Someone who’s willing to explore and enjoy the day being out
You're headed to the river. What are you listening to?
rock and bluegrass
Other than fishing, what gets you out of bed in the morning?
Skiing and most outdoor adventures
Chase Hodges Shop Staff and Guide
Chase Hodges | Shop Staff and Guide
Where are you originally from?
Mckinney, Texas
How long have you been fishing?
15 + years
Where have you had the opportunity to fish?
Texas, Oklahoma, California, new Mexico, Utah, Colorado
Where have you never fished, but want to? Why?
New zealand, South america, Florida to see the land and culture.
What makes the perfect fishing partner?
A dog
You're headed to the river. What are you listening to?
Country
Other than fishing, what gets you out of bed in the morning?
Skiing
Ryan Peet Guide
Ryan Peet | Guide
Where are you originally from?
Chichester, England
How long have you been fishing?
since out of diapers
How long have you been guiding?
more than a decade
Where have you had the opportunity to fish?
UK, Hong Kong, Maui, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Washington, Colorado, and Florida
Where have you never fished, but want to? Why?
New Zealand, never been
What makes the perfect fishing partner?
Patience and passion
You're headed to the river. What are you listening to?
Umphrey's Mcgee, goose
Other than fishing, what gets you out of bed in the morning?
Rufis, the best dog
Patrick Rudolph Guide
Patrick Rudolph | Guide
Where are you originally from?
Pittsburgh, PA
How long have you been fishing?
over 30 years
How long have you been guiding?
since 2007
Where have you had the opportunity to fish?
All over the Rockies, Florida, Louisiana and Central PA
Where have you never fished, but want to? Why?
South America and the Seychelles to experience the people and the amazing fishing
You're headed to the river. What are you listening to?
Radio -news radio to 70's Grateful Dead and late 90's Phish of course or hip hop Stories -about fishing and carrying on...
Other than fishing, what gets you out of bed in the morning?
Powder days
Michael Baxter Guide
Austin Finnell Shop Staff and Guide
Austin Finnell | Shop Staff and Guide
Where are you originally from?
Chesterfield, MO
How long have you been fishing?
Since 2001
Where have you had the opportunity to fish?
Wyoming, British Columbia, California, Wisconsin
Where have you never fished, but want to? Why?
New Zealand
What makes the perfect fishing partner?
They know how to row
You're headed to the river. What are you listening to?
Podcasts and an eclectic mix of music
Other than fishing, what gets you out of bed in the morning?
Powder skiing
Campbell Esbeck Shop Staff
Campbell Esbeck | Shop Staff
Where are you originally from?
Madison, WI
How long have you been fishing?
Since 2006
Where have you had the opportunity to fish?
Wisconsin, Florida, Canada, Montana, and California
Where have you never fished, but want to? Why?
Bahamas, need to land a bonefish
What makes the perfect fishing partner?
Anyone with a boat
You're headed to the river. What are you listening to?
Both kinds country and western
Other than fishing, what gets you out of bed in the morning?
Bluebird Pow