Chris Refakis

Chris Refakis

Chris grew up in south Texas within a family of hunters and sailors but he was always obsessed with fish. Beginning with a baited hook for flounder, then progressing to crankbaits for small-mouth bass, Chris first picked up a fly rod at the age of 16 to target bluegill in Crooked Lake, Indiana. Fast forward and Chris now has over 30 years of fly fishing experience throughout the Rocky Mountains. Most days, you can find Chris floating some stretch of the Colorado River looking for wild brown trout.

QUICK FACTS: 

Hometown: Corpus Christi, TX

Favorite Local Fishing Spot: Colorado River

Most Used Rod, Reel & Line: Scott Radian 6wt, Scott G2 3wt (for small creeks), Scott Sector 8wt (redfish, pike, hybrid bass), Ross Evolution R reel

Destinations Fished: Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, Louisiana, South Dakota, Texas, Indiana, Michigan.

When I’m Not Fishing I am cheering for the Avs

I love to fish Colorado because of the tremendous abundance, variety and quality of fishable water.

The Evening Drift: Fly Fishing Masterclasses

Join us at Cutthroat Anglers every Wednesday starting June 10th for a FREE immersive evening workshop series that promises to clear the mystery of fly fishing. We’ll skip the fluff and share the secrets that only experienced guides know, turning you into a confident angler.

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Flybox Paint ANd Sip

Join us for a fly box paint and sip. Come for a laid back evening of art, community, and fly fishing talk . Customize your own Fishpond Pescador Fly box no art or painting experience needed. 

June 20, 2026

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Women's Evening Classes & Events

We will be running multiple two hour courses throughout the summer. We will offer a casting class, 101 fly fishing, and 201 fly fishing classes. Click the link to see the dates and secure your spot.

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