Mitch Melichar

We think Mitch started guiding in summit county before history was recorded on paper. exploits may have first appeared izaak walton complete angler a book published that contains the known detailed text about fly fishing. while cannot vouch for fairy tale components of his past do know has local waters flowing through veins. fills free time remodeling house and playing hockey leagues. is exceptional fishing knowledge. at times you will swear he fluent fish-jargon specialized vocabulary unique to biorhythms natural instincts trout. couple with great personality quickly understand why many repeat clients tried steal as their full-time personal guide.

Quick Facts

Hometown: Edina, MN 

Favorite Local Fishing Spot: It's a moving target. In a boat, floating down a river

Most Used Rod, Reel & Line: G.Loomis 9' 6-weight GLX Classic, Lamson Lightspeed #3, Rio Grand WF6F

Destinations Fished: The Rockies (mostly Colorado, Idaho and Montana), Ireland, the Kvichak, the Naknek and the Alagnak in Alaska, the Bow River near Calgary, Turneffe Flats in Belize, Guanaja in Honduras, Dean River BC, White River in Arkansas, Louisiana (near Paris), various small streams in Minnesota and Wisconsin

When I’m Not Fishing I like to spend lots of time with my way better half, prepare and cook meals (with an appropriate cocktail, of course), work on my golf swing, tie flies and relax.....so this aging boy of a man can fish again tomorrow!

I love to fish Colorado because of our access to so many rivers. From mid-February to mid-November, one of our rivers (or lakes) will very likely provide solid fishing action. And should I run into a tough day on the water? Hey, I just take a good look around, smile, and marvel