38283 Hwy 24
Lake George, Colorado
(720) 363-2092
OPEN 7-5 DAILY
Tumbling Trout
Certified Professional
Fishing Guides of
South Park, Colorado
"A weird little fly shop nestled half-way between the Dream Stream and Reality."
COVID PROTOCOL: Rental waders/boots are turned inside out and disinfected.
10% discounts for Veterans, Fire Fighters, Police, public school teachers, students, Project Healing Waters and general pathetic souls depending on the circumstance.
OUR TALENT
SPECIALTY TRIP IDEAS
Mary Manka - head guide
(303) 829-0406
Mary Manka is a retired career Police Officer (Boulder). She teaches Tenkara and guides the high country.
Amanda Willshire - guide / metal artist
(303) 995-4224
Amanda is a river woman with an extremely rich artistic talent. She takes people to the river and gets them on fish with a lovely appreciation for the beauty of the experience.
Fran Silva Blayney - guide
(719) 233-1010
Fran grew up fishing with her brothers and her dad. She loves teaching fly fishing to anyone who wants to learn. She volunteers with Colorado River Watch and Wild Watershed Broads.
Colin Duffey - shop manager / guide
(720) 626-4542
Colin is a natural mentor. He knows the Dream Stream and what's happening in South Park.
Jake Conway - guide
(712) 668-8261
Jake's passion and enthusiasm for fly fishing began with his grandfather. Sharing this beauty and love is his goal.
Mellissa Zankman - guide
(864) 551-0153
Trout Devote and nature lover. Melissa has a deep apprciation for Colorado ecosystems.
Rhett Turner - guide
(404) 218-1225
Rhett fly fishes and floats Colorado and Montana regularly and has fly fished Florida to Alaska and S America. He always gives his best to make your day "Catching" not just "Fishing".
Floyd Wright, Jr. III - guide
(469) 265-5755
Floyd is a gentleman's gentleman. He is profoundly competent and polished. Floyd knows these waters and the tricks.
Natasha Blayney - guide
(719) 233-1049
Natasha is a local gal raised fly fishing right here and she guides with that expertise. She participates in Colorado Women FlyFishers.
Cole Gray - guide
(719) 367-6319
Cole is local grown. He was personally recommended to me by Landon Mayer 6 years ago. He attends Western State College on a wrestling scholarship and was rated 5th in State in HS. He guides for us when available.
Garrett Nelson - guide
(207) 399-8484
Garrett is a mariner. Yes. Sea going mariner. When he is available, he has our local waters down for fly fishing.
George Mingus - senior guide
(954) 263-6943
PER NEED BASIS
George is absolutely focused - focused on hunting, fishing, working and being every bit of an honest man. He works full time as a law enforcer and guides intermittently.
Michele White
Certified Professional Guide - Tenkara guide - Certified Boat Handler, VP Financial Development for Pikes Peak Trout Unlimited; (720) 363-2092
I own Tumbling Trout and am a retired geologist and published author.
I've been rowing a dory and fly fishing for 25 years with my husband (we are both geologists and certified boat handlers. We regularly float fish the great rivers of the west, primarily in Montana and Colorado).
I learned the Tenkara method of fly fishing from Tim Hill and Mark Cole through the certification program at Colorado Mountain College in Leadville. I am also on the Board of Directors for Pikes Peak Trout Unlimited.
Abell River Ranch Private Access
Enjoy one of South Park’s finest fisheries with abundant large rainbow trout. The Abell River Ranch was held in private ranching hands for more than a century until recently. Now, this 295 acre parcel offers 4 miles of private fishing on the South Platte River, surrounded by the Tarryall Mountains.
A Grand Slam Tour of South Park
Mark off your bucket list! We have the access to waters that can offer a 4-species trout day. You fish the Headwaters of the Upper Middle Fork of the South Platte, Tarryall River Valley, and beyond! All within scenic South Park! You’ll finally be able to capture a brookie, cutthroat, rainbow and brown – ALL IN ONE DAY! Plus, you’ll Have COVID compliant lunch in either historic Fairplay or Hartsel.
Inflatable Float Fishing South Park
Ever wondered about the mystique of inflatable boats you see on lakes? We’d love to guide you float-fishing trip in one of these at Spinney, Antero, or Tarryall reservoirs.
CHANNEL 9 NEWS FLOATING FISHING WITH US!
https://www.9news.com/article/sports/outdoors/fly-fishing-from-a-float-tube-is-a-lot-of-fun/73-83890aa8-38e0-472f-9977-4bfd01a4167e
Tenkara (Japanese) Fishing
Tenkara is a must-do for both seasoned or novice anglers. The difference between Tenkara and traditional fly fishing is no reel, no casting! The rod extends telescopically from a handle of about 15 - 26 inches out to 8 to over 14 feet long.
The method is to approach the river with knowledge of trout lairs. Use the action of the fly to trigger the trout, like playing the string game with a cat. The line is (for the most part) not on the water, so there is no drag. Ideally, you have a significant amount of drag-free time to play with the trout.
We are a Tenkara USA dealer: http://www.tenkarausa.com/
Traditional Wade Fishing Streamside
Wade fishing means walking along the stream looking at the river and casting to trout lairs. We focus on presentation and acquisition of fly fishing skills, such as casting, mending, setting the hook, and handling the fish. Your instructor will assist with any difficult aspects, like tying the flies on and spotting the trout. This is a great step in becoming self-sufficient.