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Welcome to
Jones Guides
Becoming a proficient fly angler, adventure seeker, or mountain climber (literally and figuratively) can feel like a daunting task. It may seem intimidating, expensive, and out of reach. As a self-taught fly fishing guide in Crested Butte, Colorado, I get it. It’s not a straight path nor an easy goal to make time for.
But I’ve got some good news for you. It doesn’t have to always feel that way!
Jones Guides was created to be a trusted resource for beginner and veteran fly anglers as well as mountain adventure seekers of all types. Through layman’s-term blogs, trip reports, videos, and fly fishing tips from the heart of the Colorado Rockies, Jones Guides aims to shed light on the nitty-gritty of finding and MAKING genuine experiences outdoors.
A life well lived outside doesn’t have to be intimidating.
Let Jones Guides show you how.
Guided Fly Fishing Trip - Client Testimonial
“We had never fly fished prior to this and Dan was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and patient. He did a fantastic job simplifying everything for us and we highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn how to fly-fish.”
- Nathan, fly fishing client
Angling doesn’t always
feel like rocket science.
But when it does,
Jones Guides can help.
Colorado Fly Fishing Tips
Private Guided Fly Fishing Trips
Gunnison and Taylor River Fishing Reports
Consulting for all things FUN
Need gear recommendations for the beginner fly angler? Look no further than this article for all you need to start fly fishing for trout.
Videos
Fly Fishing Tips, How-To’s, & Adventure!
In this video I describe how to clean and wash a PVC raft. I also show how to apply a 303 UV protectant coating to avoid excessive damage from the sun’s harmful rays. And how to enjoy a glass of whiskey while doing it!
REEL QUESTIONS: Does it bother me when a client tangles their line on a guided trip?
The answer is quite simple!
Learn to repair your rubber fishing net in this 2 1/2 minute video. Nets get stuck on branches or shrubs and sometimes rip. In this tutorial I should you have to repair, not replace your expensive gear.
Pro Tip: Cross Country Skiing with dogs is easy but it takes a little planning, a touch or patience, and a great attitude to meet your dog’s needs. Click here to read about my experience and recommendations.
Video of Fly Fishing in Gunnison Country in 2022. Fishing on the Taylor River, the East River, the Gunnison River, Spring Creek, Cement Creek, Ruby Anthracite Creek and in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. I met so many wonderful people and helped folks catch a ton of beautiful trout. Thank you for sharing the experience with me! Click here for more information about fly fishing with Jones Guides.
R2ing a Rocky Mountain Rafts Phat Cat down the Gates of Lodore section of the Green River in 2021. This was my third overnight rafting expedition on the Green River and my first time rafting the Gates of Lodore.
Trip Report from a Fly Fishing Adventure in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison now live. Click here to read.
FRIENDS OF JONES GUIDES
Thank you to the following businesses
that have continually supported the
Jones Guides project.
Rob Hammer Photography
Dragonfly Anglers
Werk Creative Photo & Video
Alex Witkowicz Cinematography
Rocky Mountain Rafts
Trail Made Designs
Blubird Communications
Patrick Jones Realty
Eric Philips Photography
Frank Konsella Crested Butte Real Estate
Slackwater
