Established in 1983, Dragonfly Anglers was built by fly fishermen who truly love what they do. Established well before "the movie," we hold the philosophy of teaching people to fish by fishing though those people. We care that each trip is successful and that each product we sell is a product we trust and fish ourselves. We employ only individuals that fit the overall philosophy of our shop, even if it takes years to find the right staff. We're a shop that stands behind every service and product we offer, no matter what! This is why at Dragonfly Anglers, year after year, you always see the same faces. By the way, the trout fishing in the mountains around Crested Butte could be the best you'll ever experience.
Location
Dragonfly Anglers
307 Elk Avenue
Box 1116
Crested Butte, CO 81224
  
Phone 800-491-3079  
E-mail Rod@dragonflyanglers.com  
Web Site www.dragonflyanglers.com  
   
Local Species
  • Cutthroat trout
  • Rainbow trout
  • Brown trout
  • Brook trout
  
   
Favorite Rods
  • SES 905/3
  • STS 904/4
  • ARC 956/4
  • G 753/3
  
   
Special Services
  • Fly casting clinics
  • Extensive guide service, including the world famous Taylor River
  • Women's clinics and schools
  • Special clinics for Crested Butte Disabled Veterans Clinic
  • Fly tying classes (winter)
  • Special destination trips (next year Argentina/Chile)
  
     


Staff Profile
Dragonfly Anglers boasts a staff of educated, seasoned individuals who work together exceptionally well. We're as professional a group of men and women as you will ever find. Any guide on our staff would be successful guiding anywhere in the world. Many have fished across the globe, yet each calls Gunnison county home for 12 months a year. Living here year-round gives us unprecedented knowledge of the local waters. Teaching is the basis of all trips, and there is no better feeling than seeing success achieved through what we have taught. Whether you are looking for a place to fish, looking for the best equipment to help you in the pursuit, or just want to talk about wonderful memories of the past, each person in this shop lives up to a standard that is second to none.
 
Comments From Scott
Rod Cesario and his staff have created a big time fly fishing tradition in an often overlooked part of Colorado. Crested Butte is a much smaller resort than Aspen, Vail, or Steamboat, and its bountiful waters remain underfished. The variety of fly fishing opportunities is astounding. The upper Gunnison is a broad freestone river typically fished from driftboats. The Taylor is a world famous tailwater where rainbows often exceed 15lbs. The high country above Crested Butte is laced with countless alpine small streams, many of which contain native cutthroats. Anywhere you go, you'll see more fish than fishermen. The quality of this shop and guideservice are projected directly from its owner, Rod Cesario. Rod is a friend to all who know him, and one of the most personable guides and outfitters in the southern Rockies. He's an extension of our company, and truly a great Scott dealer.

Rod Recommendations

SES 905/3: Favorite all-around trout rod.

STS 904/4: Favorite rod for fishing small dries.

ARC 956/4: For catching big boys on the Taylor.

G 753/3: Favorite high-country rod for our incredible small streams.

 

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