Guided Walk-Wade
Fly Fishing
Thomas Frank
Thomas Frank has spent years obsessively dialing in stillwater trout tactics across Colorado's most productive high-altitude reservoirs — and now puts that hard-earned knowledge to work for his clients. His specialty is stillwater fly fishing with a deep focus on indicator-based systems, chironomid presentations, and balanced rigs, with the ability to transition to intermediate and sinking lines when conditions demand it.
His approach is built on the stillwater methodology pioneered by Brian Chan and Phil Rowley — reading water temperature and depth, matching the chironomid and leech life cycles, and letting the indicator do the work. It's a system, not guesswork, and it's what consistently puts clients on trophy cutbows and trout 20"+.
What separates a Thomas Frank guided day is the emphasis on education. Clients don't just catch fish — they leave understanding depth control, presentation refinement, and in-the-moment adjustments they can apply on any water, anywhere.
Choose Your Water
Small groups, 1–3 anglers per guide. Walk-wade and float tube. Book directly by phone, text, or email — no online checkout, just a real conversation about dates and what you want out of the day.
Wyoming Stillwater
Big-water trophy stillwater. Walk-wade the shorelines or kick out in a float tube for hard-pulling browns and rainbows, cutbows, and cutthroat. This is the flagship — wide-open water where the chironomid and balanced-leech game shines. About a 2–3 hour drive from Westminster, CO.
| 1 Angler | 2 Anglers | |
|---|---|---|
| Half-Day | $300 | $450 |
| Full-Day | $500 | $700 |
Chase Gulch Reservoir
A quiet Front Range stillwater fishery holding browns, rainbows, and lake trout, walk-wade primarily with float tube optional. Just ~45 minutes from Westminster — the easiest way to spend a day dialing in stillwater tactics close to home, without the crowds of the famous reservoirs.
| 1 Angler | 2 Anglers | |
|---|---|---|
| Half-Day | $300 | $450 |
| Full-Day | $500 | $700 |
Private Cattle Ranch — Colorado River
Exclusive walk-wade access on a private cattle ranch along the Colorado River — no crowds, no competition for water, just you and the river. A premium, intimate river day about 1.5–2 hours from Westminster. Half-day only.
| 1 Angler | 2 Anglers | |
|---|---|---|
| Half-Day | $250 | $375 |
Also Guiding With TCOTW
I also guide for The Call of the Wild Outdoor Adventures (TCOTW). For trips booked through The Call of the Wild — same guide, their permits, their waters. A trusted partner, not a competitor.
Visit TCOTW →The Playbook
Stillwater Specialist
This isn't a generalist guide service. Stillwater is the entire focus — depth, temperature, and the chironomid and leech life cycles that most anglers never crack.
Chan / Rowley Methodology
Built on the proven stillwater system pioneered by Brian Chan and Phil Rowley. A repeatable process you can take to any lake — not a bag of one-off tricks.
Hand-Tied Trout Tricks Flies
You fish the exact patterns we tie and sell — the box that's been proven on these waters. The same flies are available to order so you can keep fishing them after the trip.
Small Groups (1–3)
Never a crowd. One to three anglers per guide means real instruction time and your hands on the right rig all day long.
Education-Focused
You leave understanding depth control, presentation, and in-the-moment adjustments — the confidence that lasts long after the trip ends.
Real Reviews
5.0★ on Google.
"I love how these flies are tied on 2x wire hooks. You don't have to worry about losing trophy trout as these hooks don't bend out. Great selection of stillwater flies that are made here in Colorado. Nice to support a local family business."
"Best quality flies I have ever seen. Unique designs that catch fish. I would definitely buy through them again."
"Website is easy to navigate and no better flies on the market! High quality and worth the money! Give them a shot, you won't regret it."
These reviews are from anglers fishing Trout Tricks patterns. Guide trip reviews coming as our first clients fish with us.
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Call or text Thomas to lock in your date.
303-917-8278