Colorado Fly Fishing Guide Matthew Burkett | Director of Development

Matthew Burkett directs our instructor and guide development program, featured on NBC he caught the unofficial Colorado state record rainbow trout, 33 inches long 25.8 pounds. A licensed guide instructor, Matthew has trained many of the best most sought-after guides in Colorado and Wyoming. His influence goes well beyond teaching, Matthew developed a signature series of patterns called Superflies™, helped Fishpond design a new concept in wading packs, pioneered private fishing clubs and created an angler conscious approach to river improvements. Matthew serves on the RL Winston and Frog Hair Pro Staffs and is the editor of Colorado Fly Fishing and The Gear Report. He currently teaches several how to guide classes and gives presentations on breaking into the fly fishing industry. Meet the Director of our Angling University...