Guides Of Sasquatch Fly Fishing
Joe Croteau - I have been guiding in Estes Park since 1996. During the off season I am a High School Social Studies teacher who graduated from Colorado State University. When I am not in the classroom I am off fishing some of the best holes in Colorado, Montana or Idaho. My summer home is Rocky Mountain National Park and I know it as well as anyone. Hop on a trip and learn some of the secrets the Rockies has to offer!
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Ali Bair - I came to Sasquatch eight years ago for a fun summer job during college, and have found myself coming back every year since. The fishing, hiking, community, and, of course, the mountains of Estes Park make spending summer anywhere else unthinkable. Over the years, I have fallen in love with guiding. Sharing the coveted craft of fly fishing with so many different types of people has deepened my own love and dedication for the sport. In the off-season, I work as a freelance filmmaker and aspire towards a career in documentary film. I hope to one day produce documentaries about fly fishing culture all over the world, perhaps starting with Colorado.
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Sam Rubaker - I am from Western Pennsylvania and this is my 6th year guiding for Sasquatch. I grew up fishing for native brook trout in PA with my dad before finally making my way out West. When I am not here in Estes fishing the backcountry, you can find me exploring the South Platte watershed instead of showing up for class at CU Boulder where I am getting my master’s in mechanical engineering. I can't wait to show you around Rocky Mountain National Park this summer, and you might even be able to convince me to skip a day of classes to take you fishing in the fall.
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Shane Smith - I am a 5th grade math teacher from Fayetteville, Arkansas where I run a fly fishing club after school. I have been fly fishing for 15 years and was self taught on the Little Red River in Arkansas. I learned how to fish on the big tail waters and look forward to returning the rivers out West each year. This is my third full summer guiding with Sasquatch and cannot wait to be back in Colorado!
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Taylor Hames - Howdy! Taylor here, returning to guide for a third summer here in our lil' slice of paradise. I obtained a degree in recreation from Georgia Southern University and headed west as soon as I crossed that carpeted stage. I took a job as a climbing instructor for the YMCA. Being only steps from the Sasquatch desk I quickly built up a rapport with Joe and Ali. I was hooked immediately. Since then I have guided two summers for Sasquatch and completed a southbound thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Book a trip and indulge on all RMNP has to offer!
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Jake Higgerson - I’m stoked to say, this will be my 5th year guiding for Sasquatch Fly Fishing! I'm originally from Fort Collins Colorado but am now just traveling around a bit in the back of my Tacoma. I’ve been fly fishing for 9 years now and when I’m not fly fishing I’m usually either climbing, playing hacky sack or training for a bike trip Zeb and I are taking down the west coast this fall. Im excited to see you here this season!
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Jacob Gadberry - Howdy and welcome Sasquatch guests! I come from Little Rock, Arkansas and this will be my second summer guiding for Sasquatch. I grew up being a multi-species angler and bass fisherman. I fell in love with the sport of fly fishing as a child, and have been fishing since I was 7, here in the Ozark Mountains and bayous of the Natural State. Fishing is my number one passion, and anything to do with the outdoors. I can’t wait to guide you in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, and to share my love and knowledge of fly fishing with you all. Looking forward to giving you that trip of a life time in beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park this summer!!
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Michael Horne - Stoked to be coming out west for my first season with the Sasquatch Family. I have always had a love for everything outdoors, and have spent most of my time fishing the waters of Western Pennsylvania. When I am not fishing you can find me skiing or rock climbing! Looking forward to fishing the Rockies with you!
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Louis Burns - I’m stoked to say this is my first season being apart of the Sasquatch family. I’m from just outside Chicago, Illinois, where I was able to grow up and kindle my love for fishing, hunting and anything outdoors. I currently attend Iowa State University studying Kinesiology. I’m exciting to make memories and learn with you!
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Jack Haraldson - Hello! My name is Jack, and I am from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin which is right near the capital city of Madison, Wisconsin. Fishing has been a passion of mine since I was a kid. I love getting the line tight on all different types of fish and sharing that experience with others. This will be my first summer with the Sasquatch team. I’m stoked to be a part of this team and to learn from everyone. See you on the water.
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Tim Lewis - I am excited to join the Sasquatch team this summer! I am a Virginia native who fell in love with fly fishing in college and have volunteered and guided in the industry ever since then. When not in Colorado, I guide and facilitate fly fishing and recreation experiences for a resort in Virginia. Estes Park and RMNP are some of my favorite places to fish and I am looking forward to sharing that passion with you this summer!
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Spencer Bibbey - I’m excited to join the Sasquatch team to start my first season of guiding! I’ll be following the footsteps of my sister, who was a guide for a few summers and introduced me to the art of fly fishing. I’m a Colorado native that also loves to paddleboard, snowboard, and rock climb! I can’t wait to get on the water and make some memories this summer! |