Last year I went with Ken on a 1/2 day trip along the I-70 corridor. He got me on fish the first 30…read moreminutes of the trip, and it only got better from there. I highly recommend using Ken, and his team.

Searching for a fly fishing Colorado guide I came across the website of Ken Robak and his guide…read moreservice Ken's Anglers. Ken was quick to respond to my email and extremely knowledgeable about fly fishing in the Colorado waters. The best part is that my brother-in-law and I will be able to enjoy a full day guided trip fly fishing private waters. I encourage you to contact Ken for your next fly fishing trip in Colorado.

My wife and I love to explore the best fisheries in North America, and one of our bucket list…read morewishes was to experience the thrill of trophy fishing for lake trout in The Rockies of Colorado. I researched the guide networks extensively before finding Will Dykstra at Tightline Outdoors, and last week we spent two days with Will on Spinney Mountain Reservoir. We picked a couple of days with challenging fishing weather, as there was a high pressure system over the The Rockies, and the skies were sunny and the water dead-flat. Challenging conditions for most fishing guides, but not for Will. His extensive knowledge of this fishing habitat had my wife and I landing monster rainbow trout within ten minutes on the water. I am not talking about the sedate 12-14" variety we catch in our Northern New Mexico backyard. These monsters that Will put us onto were 18"-25" fighters that literally took our breath away. Will is an extraordinary guide, and he knows his fisheries so well that we learned an incredible amount about high elevation fishing from him. His 21' Lund Explorer is extremely comfortable, and has all of the best marine electronics and fishing equipment. We had a fabulous two days with Will, and I could not recommend him more highly as not only a world-class fishing guide, but as a really class human being. We hope to make a pilgrimage to Colorado every year for a high-country fishing experience, and Will is the only person that we will call to help us explore its beautiful mountain fishing habitats. Doug & Joani Griffith

what an amazing group of people. Over the last couple years I've had the opportunity to participate…read morein some of tightlines fishing tournaments and now with a guided trip. Nate even held a "garage sale" of sorts a couple years back where he unloaded a bunch of fishing gear that he legit could have made a fortune off of, but instead chose to sell it for pennies on the dollar because he honestly cares about the fishing community and wants people out on the water. ANYWAYS I contacted tight line about a guided ice fishing trip and Dustin responded. He asked me what I had in mind. I told him I was trying to figure out walleye on a certain body of water. He said that wouldnt be a problem. He contacted me the day before the trip to let me know he was out scouting, Time I wasn't paying him for mind you. He said he marked several fish and didn't even fish them so as not to pressure them. Talk about discipline. When we arrived he was ready to go and we embarked on our quest to catch some walleye. Dustin put us right on the fish and explained that we had to be very specific in our presentation to entice a bite. Took me awhile but after his coaching I was pulling them them up. If they weren't biting Dustin was quick to hand you another rod with another setup to see if that would do the trick. He was especially patient and helpful to my girlfriend who is very very new to ice fishing. He answered my 2 million questions without hesitation and offered up more intel. Bottom line dude was the cats pajamas. Professional, knowledgeable, relatable, Walleye guru. Would recommend this company 1000 times over. Can't wait to get out with them again.

Today we had the great opportunity to spend the day fishing with Rick of "Colorado Trout Guide"…read more Rick does guided fishing trips in the Colorado Rockies. We had a wonderful day with him on Turquoise Lake in Leadvilled, CO. The four of us caught over 35 fish and took home 10 cleaned fish (Rainbow Trout, Cuthroat Trout and CutBow Trout). Rick took us to the lake in his 1956 turquoise blue Chevy trailing his 1966 tri-hull power boat. We fished for hours while Rick taught my two boys how to cast, catch, detach and identify the fish. We have memories to last a lifetime of a fantastic day on the lake catching fish after fish! I highly recommend a trip with Rick if your a beginner or experienced fisher. Rick has tons of experience and provides a great trip. We'll definitely fish with Rick again!

We gave this trip considerable thought before booking, and overall it was a memorable experience…read morewith several outstanding aspects, but also several areas that would benefit from meaningful improvement. First, the positives. The guides were exceptional. They were professional, hardworking, safety-focused, and consistently maintained a positive attitude despite challenging conditions. Peyton, in particular, was outstanding and deserves special recognition for his leadership, dedication, and ability to make the best of every situation. The guides are clearly the organization's greatest asset. That said, there were several operational and quality concerns that significantly impacted our experience. Our itinerary instructed us to arrive at 7:00 a.m., which we did. However, we did not depart until nearly 11:00 a.m. Much of that time was spent loading canoes and equipment, which became an all-hands effort involving guests. This lengthy delay reduced valuable time on the river. The quality of the equipment was another concern. After paddling approximately 15 miles on the first day, we arrived at camp around 5:00 p.m. only to discover that the rental tent was in poor condition. Tent poles had been repaired with duct tape, the zippers were broken, and the stove was not operational. Fortunately, the guide was able to improvise a repair, but these are issues that should have been identified during routine equipment inspections before the trip began. As a result of these delays, dinner was not served until approximately 8:25 p.m., when everyone was simply exhausted and ready to eat and sleep. Food was another area where expectations did not align with what was advertised. Prior to the trip, I specifically informed the owner that one member of our group was a selective eater who enjoys foods such as beef, chicken, pasta, and eggs. Despite that advance notice, dinner consisted of cheeseburgers on both the first and second evenings. While the food itself was well prepared, there was very little variety. The website references meals such as salmon and brisket, creating an expectation of a more diverse menu. Instead, our dinners consisted primarily of cheeseburgers and stir fry. Again, this is not a reflection on the guides--they prepared excellent meals with the ingredients they were given--but rather on the planning and provisioning process. River conditions were also challenging due to unusually low water levels. At multiple locations we were required to exit the canoes and walk them over shallow, rocky sections. While I understand that river levels are outside your control, it is something prospective guests should be made aware of in advance when conditions are expected to be unusually low. The most disappointing aspect of the trip was the take-out location. Rather than ending at a maintained boat ramp or designated landing, the trip concluded beneath a highway bridge in an area littered with trash. We encountered two homeless individuals living nearby, observed discarded garbage throughout the area, and I personally saw two used hypodermic needles. It was a startling way to conclude what had otherwise been a beautiful river experience. The steep path used to carry the canoes and equipment back to the vehicles was also covered in debris. Ironically, the two homeless gentlemen kindly assisted everyone in carrying gear up the hill, for which we were genuinely appreciative. However, the overall condition of the take-out site left a lasting negative impression. In summary, the people made this trip worthwhile. Your guides demonstrated professionalism, dedication, and outstanding customer service under difficult circumstances. However, there appear to be systemic quality control issues involving equipment maintenance, trip logistics, menu planning, and the condition of the launch and take-out facilities. Addressing these areas would substantially improve the overall guest experience and allow the outstanding work of your guides to truly shine. Despite the concerns outlined above, we do not regret taking the trip. The river itself was beautiful, and your guides worked incredibly hard to overcome challenges that were largely outside of their control. Our hope is that you view this feedback as an opportunity to strengthen the overall experience. With better equipment maintenance, improved logistical planning, greater menu variety, and a more suitable take-out location, this could easily become an exceptional trip from start to finish.

The guides did a great job with the 12 guests in this star gazing trip. We all got to see some of…read morethe Perseid meteor shower! It was spectacular! The scenery while we paddled with spectacular as well. The guides, Adam, Calvin and McCartney were terrific and extremely efficient/affective and worked as a team to pitch camp, prepare food and clean up. As previously stated in reviews you must plan on handling your own gear most of the time and paddling yourself down the river. The end of the trip brought quite a sense of accomplishment to most of us, it was a wonderful experience. Highly recommend.

After researching many trip places, I booked a 3-day camping trip with Jeremy!…read more During the trip, Jeremy took us through a scenic trail in Roosevelt National Park. It was stunning & a bit chilly despite it being the middle of August. However, it was beautiful and I will definitely book again! Jeremy is extremely knowledgeable about the area, had everything planned out well, and is a wonderful cook. When I had booked the trip, I had told him I wanted the Colorado camp-life experience, and he delivered! This trip included history, beautiful views, and a touch of National Parks (minus the bears)! For anyone looking for a getaway in the Colorado mountains, this is your guy! As someone who doesn't camp often and flew from sea level, I was well taken care of!

The RiNo Evening Food Tour was wonderful. The restaurants we chose e were perfect! This area has…read morea lot to offer artwise!! Jeremy was also super flexible when my flight was delayed, and I needed to reschedule for the following evening!

Better than anticipated; this was so much fun! Adventure West is really a special small business…read morewith friendly and knowledgeable staff. My friend and I decided to book on a super hot day over the summer and I can't imagine anything better to do in CO on a day like this. The water was considerably lower this day, so the staff recommended everyone take single tubes to ensure we didn't drag on the riverbed. They were super efficient from check in to lockers, safety instructions, and getting us on the bus, yet we didn't feel rushed at all. We laughed all the way down the river twice! Hope to go back soon.

I was dealt a terrifying experience while floating this "lazy river" this past Friday…read more My group was told this was a very relaxing, easy experience. We were told by staff that we "don't need to wear life jackets" because the water is so calm and easy. It was anything but. After the current picked up speed, I was met with a drop between large rocks. Unable to slow down or drift to the side and stop because of the current speed, I was whisked down the drop and my tube went flying out from underneath me. Attempting to hold onto my tube, I dislocated my shoulder and I am very thankful that was the worst of it. This place needs to encourage wearing life vests rather than encouraging folks NOT to. I am a decent swimmer and I got very lucky that I didn't hit my head on the rocks. Please please be especially aware of this warning before bringing your kids to this establishment. This "lazy river" was anything but. I should also add: as a very nice park ranger was driving me and my friends back to our car, one of the 2 staff members showed up and seeing me in a makeshift sling, clearly in severe pain, told me "just ice it and in a couple days it'll be fine." I spent the entire rest of the day at the hospital. Beware of this establishment.

Both the 101 and 103 courses gave me the opportunity to learn from sailors with a diverse type of…read moreexperience. Every session offered great insight and I feel well prepared to continue sailing.

Took the full ASA 101 and ASA 103 courses and absolutely loved them. Got the pleasure of sailing…read morewith the owner on a few occasions, who is incredibly knowledgable and fun to hang out with. Invaluable experience taught with attention to detail and a focus on repeating important skills till they're locked in. If you're in any way interested in sailing, I highly recommend the ASA 101-103 combo. Once you're on the water, you'll never want to stop! Also, as I took courses with them during the COVID 19 pandemic, it's important to point out the incredible level of professionalism and responsibility from their instructors. Always masked, always making sure students were masked, etc. If you thought you were doomed to a life off the water here in landlocked Colorado, look no further!

I called in today and spoke with the owner about our pump not working. Jon asked many great…read morequestions and tried to help troubleshoot over the phone. When that didn't work, he came out and took a look. It was a quick fix that I should have checked myself - tripped circuit breaker. Jon then also talked me through maintenance and what to keep an eye on going forward. Super nice guy. He would not let me pay him for coming out. I will for sure call him in the future if I ever need any pond/waterfall service. I highly recommend!

I made an appointment with these guys and they were out a few days later. I hired them to remove…read morethe fish from my pond, drain it and power wash. They came, he told me he would do a partial wash and not remove the fish and return at a later date to do another partial. Still charged me full price but I figured he would be back in a few weeks and was okay with this. After many phone calls and voicemails nothing. He even answered the phone once and told me he had a house alarm going off and would call me right back, still nothing. Moral of the story is they are dishonest, perhaps their work is amazing but at the end of the day they took my money without finishing the job and I can even get a phone call from them. Not cool