When possible I like to talk with my guests before taking them fishing, so that I can make the trip fit your desires and requirments as best as possible. Sometimes we have to do that on the fly. And that works too. When I get the chance to talk before hand I have a series of questions. This article categorizes and lists the questions. It also recommends certain preparations (like wearing socks). It is not necessary to read this to go on a guided trip, since one way or another I will see that this all gets taken care of. But it is here for your reference:

• Billing and Contact Information
• Basic Information
• Lunch
• Preparation
• Special Requests or Needs
• My Contact Information

BILLING and CONTACT INFORMATION

My trips are booked through either Front Range Angler's (Boulder, CO 303 494-1375) or Kirk's Flyshop (Estes Park, 970 577-0790). Reservations are secured with a credit card. Half the trip cost is billed at reservation. The rest is billed the day of the trip. At the same time your phone number and email is collected. You can check my current availability going to my calendar.

BASIC INFORMATION

Guide trips inlcude all equipment and lunch on full day trips. Flies, gratuity, private water rod fees are additional.

1. Number of people
2. Length of trip
3. Experience: First timer, beginner, intermediate, expert.
4. Equipment needed. If you need waders and boots please include shoe size, height, and weight
5. Fishing license? Except for private still-water you will need a fishing license. They can easily be obtained at the flyshop or online at Colorado Department of Wildlife. If you do it online, send me the "Transaction Number" and I can print out and bring your license.
6. Signed liability form.

LUNCH

Do you have any dietary restrictions or requests? Lunch is incindental for most of my guests, because they want to spend more time fishing and frequently midday river fishing can be hot. However, if you are having a special occasion or just want to have a longer more relaxing lunch, let me know. All trips have water, gatorade, soft drinks, and granola bars.

Menu A: Chipotle Fried Chicken, Fruit Salad, Oreos.
Menu B (very quick stop): Ophelia's Burrito (Warm, not hot). Specify Chicken or Beef. It's spicy.
Menu C: Select a Mickey C's sandwich from the following list. Sandwiches include pickle and side.  

1. Canyon: Hummus, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, sprouts, roasted red pepper, and white cheddar
2. Chautauqua: Avocado, mozzarella, tomato,cucumber, red onion, balsamic vinaigrette, basil pesto
3. Ralphie: Turkey, avocado, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo
4. Boulder: Tuna, cranraisins, walnuts, tomato, swiss cheese, sprouts, roasted red pepper
5. SOBO: Bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, chipotle mayo
6. Flagstaff: Turkey, provolone, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, sprouts, chipotle mayo
7. Royal Arch: Avocado, bacon, garlic herb cream cheese, lettuce, sprouts, tomato, roasted red pepper
8. The Hill: Turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cucumber,onion, chipotle mayo

PREPARATION

Nearly all the preparation is done by me. However, you should consider the following list, since we will be outside:

• Warm socks (much more comfortable in the waders)
• Hat
• Sunglasses (preferably polarized)
• Personal sunscreen ( I carry SPF 30 and 70+; which you are welcome to use)
• Chapstick
• Rain jacket and other warm clothing as necessary. I will have a current forecast.
• Insect repellant. (I carry 100% DEET; which you are welcome to use, keep away from lips, eyes, and fish)
• A really good joke to tell

I only have two rules on my trips. No rushing and no swimming. These rules are related ;-).

SPECIAL REQUESTS OR NEEDS

Be sure to let me know about any special requests you may have. For example, there may specific destination you were interested in or perhaps you wanted to learn how to do a certain type of fishing. If you have special needs such as ambulatory or allergy issues, let me know. I can usually accomodate them. 

MY CONTACT INFORMATION

Feel free to contact at any time, including the evening. Frequently, I am out of reach during the day when I am fishing or guiding.

303 601-1902
303 449-4091
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