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About Your Guide

Alex Ermatinger

Certified Damn Good Guide

Outfitter 12 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Alex grew up fishing in Northern Michigan for Salmon and Steelhead, which sparked his lifelong passion for fishing and being in the outdoors. He attended Northern Michigan University and received his BS in Environmental Science and Biology. After working in Chemical Engineering and then Pharmaceutical Research, he realized that his true calling was to be a fishing guide. In 2017, he decided to make a career switch and moved to the Western Slope of Colorado, guiding on the gold-metal waters of the Gunnison River. Alex now splits his time between Michigan, Colorado, and Florida- guiding not only fishing trips but Big Game and Turkey hunting as well.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

350lb+ Blue Marlin in Costa Rica

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Blackfin sashimi in the Florida Keys... Or maybe some grilled Mutton Snapper

What’s your favorite band?

Depends on the mood, but I'm a classic rock guy

What’s your favorite movie?

Cops

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

350lb+ Blue Marlin in Costa Rica

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Blackfin sashimi in the Florida Keys... Or maybe some grilled Mutton Snapper

What’s your favorite band?

Depends on the mood, but I'm a classic rock guy

What’s your favorite movie?

Cops

What’s your favorite sports team?

Detroit Lions

What’s your drink of choice?

A good iced tea with lemon

What was your last halloween costume?

Sports referee

What do you want for Christmas this year?

More fishing gear

How did you get started guiding?

After working a few professional jobs out of college I realized that guiding was my true calling....and never looked back!

What makes you different from other guides?

I grew up fishing the same waters that I guide on and have insight into those rivers that few other guides have. I have perfected the methods of fishing that allow even a beginner angler to have a successful trip.