Overview
We are St. Peter's Flyshop, the premier fly shop and outfitter in northern Colorado's Front Range and southern Wyoming.
At St. Peter's, fly fishing is a lifestyle and with that statement in mind, we assure the best knowledge, equipment, and experience possible to assist you in your pursuits. Located in Ft. Collins Colorado we are conveniently positioned in close proximity to a number of world class waters including; Cache la Poudre River, Big Thompson River, Rocky Mountain National Park, North Platte River(Upper North Platte, Gray Reef, and Miracle Mile), and many stillwaters.
Come by the shop so we can share our passion for the sport with you and see that St. Peter's Flyshop is a community of friends doing what we love - fly fishing.
We now have 2 locations in Ft. Collins helping serve both the North and South side of Ft. Collins
- St. Peter's Fly Shop Old Town- Located on the North Side of Ft. Collins with easy access to the Poudre River, North Platte, and North Park.
- St. Peter's Fly Shop South- Located on Harmony on the South side of Ft. Collins with close reach to the Big Thompson River, Estes Park, and Rocky Mountain Nation Park.
The Big Thompson river is a year round fishery that is steep in gradient and made up largely of pocket water, it is a river with easy access. Highway 34 runs along most of the river ... morefrom Loveland, up to Estes Park. With its headwaters starting in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, it meanders through the town of Estes Park and down the scenic canyon along Hwy 34. Although the Park has many fly fishing opportunities, the majority of local fly fishers concentrate their efforts below Lake Estes and in the canyon. Most of the upper canyon is managed as 'catch and release' providing good numbers of quality trout. The majority of this stretch is public water managing to reduce crowding even in the heart of the season.
The Cache la Poudre River's headwaters are in the northern part of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. The river descends eastward in the mountains through the Roosevelt National ... moreForest down through the breathtaking Poudre Canyon and emerges from the foothills north of the city of Fort Collins. Anglers seeking success on the Cache la Poudre River can find it in all seasons, as water remains open in certain areas year-round. Fishers in the winter often pursue skittish trout with flies the size of a pinhead at distances of up to forty feet. In the fall, Brown Trout spawn and in the spring, so do the Rainbow Trout, making for aggressive and active fish that are more than willing to take a fly, dressed of fur and feather and will fight the angler well. Late Spring and Summertime make fishing the Poudre a magical experience with an abundance of bug activity, dry fly season on the Poudre is top notch. With plenty of public access, enough water exists that one may always find solitude if he or she so desires it.
Jason started chasing trout as a young child in the Midwest before moving to beautiful Colorado over 20 years ago, Jason has pursued his love for fly fishing all over Colorado and ... moreNew Mexico. He spent 8 years pursuing the elusive trout in the high mountain streams and gold medal waters of southwest Colorado before moving to Fort Collins 5 years ago. Jason now finds his home here on the banks of the Poudre River and many other local watersheds.
A day on the water with Jason is all about having fun and learning the skills to be a great angler. Jason's easy going personality and love for fly fishing is the perfect match for anglers of all skill level.
In his free time, Jason continues his passion for all things fly fishing, including teaching his young daughter Norah how to "spot risers" and tie the perfect fly. When Jason is not on the water he enjoys time with his family in the great outdoors; camping, hiking and enjoying nature.
Chris has been a fishy fellow for quite some time. Born in Leadville, CO, Chris is a 30 year native to the state of Colorado, minus 4 years in the US Navy. Chris now lives in Fort ... moreCollins with his beautiful family: wife Angie, daughter Tatum and his dog Lily. Chris started fishing before he was 2 years old thanks to his family and his father. Also, Chris is a certified guide and instructor through the Colorado Montain College. There is not a fish on this planet that Chris would not try to pursue with a fly rod. You could find him in the scummy irrigation ditches found locally for Carp, or nestled away in RMNP fishing for rare and wild Greenbacks. A day out with Chris will have you itching for more, and you will leave a more confident, skilled, and knowledgable angler on the art and sport of fly fishing. Chris loves the relationships he has built with people he has guided along the journey. Chris has realized those relationships and memories you build on the water is really what it's all about. Chris has guided all over the front range of Northern Colorado since 2009 and has fished in many destinations.
Joe has been living in Colorado for almost 22 years and has been fly-fishing for close to 8 years. His love of fishing started right here at St. Pete's with a guided trip on the Poudre ... moreRiver. Soon after, his love of being on the water and fishing local rivers began in full. His passion for fly-fishing takes up all aspects of his life, from tying flies for the next trip, to fishing new waters, or learning a different style of casting. Joe is also quite at home teaching people to fly-fish on guide trips, helping someone improve on existing skills, or sharing new tips and info he picks up along the way.
Birthplace: Eugene, OR
College / Education: Currently attending CSU for Communication Studies
Wife / Kids: Recently married to Kari
Pets: Mabel the Bernese Mountain
Hobbies: Fishing, duh!! Anything fishing related.
Favorites:
Fly Rod: Scott S4 or Echo Dec Hogan 12'6 6wt 2-hander
Reel: Lamson or Hatch
Line: Rio Gold
Fly to Tie (if applicable): Platte River Spider
Place to fish locally: Poudre River
Fishing outside of the region: Anywhere on the North Platte
Movie: The Goonies
Book: The Alchemist, or any John Geirach book
Music: Lumineer's, Wilco, The White Buffalo, Wu-Tang Clan
John (JB) Bruning is a third generation native of Colorado who has fly fished the Colorado streams and lakes for the past 50 years. Now guiding in his fourth year for St. Peter’s Fly ... moreShop, JB enjoys teaching first-timers as well as helping experienced fly fishers improve and learn new skills, such as, European nymphing and English still water techniques. For JB, a great day on the water with his clients is having fun, learning and building relationships in the beautiful settings where trout live. When he’s not guiding, fly fishing or skiing, JB is a metal sculptor working in his studio located in Longmont, Colorado.
A high school English teacher by trade, Joel is currently a graduate student at Colorado State University. Beginning in 2009, Joel was able to combine his passion for fly fishing with ... morehis love of teaching by way of guiding for St. Peter's. "The best thing about guiding," Joel reflects, "is the privilege of seeing that distinctive and dazzling smile that folks tend to sport when they land their first trout on a fly. It never gets old." Equipped with a solid sense of humor and an inherent enthusiasm for teaching, Joel is an excellent guide for anglers of all skill levels.
Kyle pursues his love of fly-fishing on the Poudre River during his summer vacations away from the middle school where he is an administrator. His passion for every aspect of fly-fishing, ... morefrom tying flies, to reading water, to river entomology, and enjoying the tranquility of the Poudre Canyon, informs his guiding and helps define his way of life. Kyle has explored and fished numerous rivers around Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and New Mexico, although he is always called back to his favorite river, the Poudre. Kyle is a natural and encouraging teacher and enjoys sharing all aspects of fishing and the river with clients. This is his sixth season as a guide and teacher of St. Pete’s Signature Fly Fishing Class. A day on the river with Kyle is a great introduction for the first timer or a fine tuning for the accomplished angler.
Favorites
Trout Rod: Anything Scott!
Reel: Hatch & Lamson
Line: Rio Gold and Grand
Place to Fish Locally: Poudre River
Outside our Region: North Platte
Book: The River Why?
Musicians: Greg Brown, The Grateful Dead, The Black Keys, and Wilco
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