Meet The Guides

James Garrettson was quickly consumed by fly fishing after receiving a copy of the Curtis Creek Manifesto at age 10. At 14 years old James was the youngest employee at Orvis.

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After 500 years training in the Atlas Mountains (there's trout there, google it) James was ready to bring About Trout to the world. About Trout is focused on creating positive experiences for all anglers. James wholeheartedly represents this philosophy. Whether it is your first time or 1001st time fly fishing, you're sure to have a great day on the water with James.

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James is a Hardy Fly Fishing and Fulling Mill Pro Team member. 

Kyle grew up fly fishing with his dad on the Arkansas, South Platte, and high mountain lakes and creeks in Colorado. He moved to New Mexico almost two decades ago and has fished the San Juan almost every free day since. Kyle lives only minutes from the river.

Knowledgeable, teacher, patient, and kind are just a few of the many positive adjectives our customers have used to describe "Mr. Nice Guide." 

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Jackson Maestas is a northern New Mexico based fly fishing guide. Jack has years of experience fishing in Northern New Mexico, with the San Juan River being his bread and butter. Jack also has a YouTube channel “Fishing Jack” where you can find helpful tutorials and fishy videos.

Jacks technical understanding of fly fishing and his patient, laid back teaching style make him a joy to be around. He spends nearly every free day available fishing the San Juan, always trying to find new methods and techniques to teach his customers.

"I like guiding."

- Alex Rodriguez