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Zach Sauer

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Fly Fishing Guide @rigsflyshop
Gunnison Gorge • Upper + Lower Gunnison • Miramonte • Uncompahgre • San Miguel • Cimarron High Country

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Meet the RIGS Team: Zach Sauer, Fly Shop Staff and Fly Fishing Guide.

Zach says he was lucky to be born in Western Colorado. Since he can remember, being outside as much as possible has been a top priority. That love of the outdoors quickly led him to fish local lakes with a spin rod. After years of visiting RIGS fly shop as a little kid, his interest in fly fishing grew. He started tying flies about a year before he picked up a fly rod, but once he did and caught his first trout on a fly he tied, there was no going back.

Now, he chases trout as much as possible, everywhere from technical tailwaters to high alpine lakes all over the region. Zach has a depth of fly fishing knowledge beyond his years. Combined with his enthusiasm and love of teaching, he is a fantastic guide to learn from. Have you spent a day on the water with Zach?

#rigsflyshop #flyfishing#flyshopsmall #fishitwell #flyfishingguide #rigsflyshop #flyfishing #guidedflyfishing #trout #troubum #orvisflyfishing #telluridecolorado #ridgwaycolorado taken in RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service by @zachsauerflyfish

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Back in the Gunnison Valley, chasing some trout for myself again. Missing the crew at @rigsflyshop !! by @zachsauerflyfish

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Some great moments from the past month, and far from all of it. While conditions are rapidly changing this year, one of the best parts about working for @rigsflyshop is the extent of the waters we are able to guide. There is still fishing to be had, you just need to be creative and keep an eye on those water temps! I’m glad to be giving the lower Gunnison and the Gorge a break during the now historically low flows and high temps, but these memories will stick with me until we are out on it again! by @zachsauerflyfish

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Hard to beat the feeling of getting a clean rainbow to the net down in the Gunnison Gorge! Fun trip with Masen and the rest of the crew!! @rigsflyshop by @zachsauerflyfish

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4 months ago

Fishing Report Update: Caddis!!

Caddis are active across the region, from the San Miguel to the Gunnison, and trout are keying in on both adults and subsurface stages. Dry fly opportunities have been showing up throughout the day, but nymphing continues to be the most consistent producer.

The salmonfly hatch came and went quickly this year, but fishing remains excellent. PMDs and Yellow Sallies are now showing throughout the Gunnison, with fish looking for PMDs from the top of the Gorge all the way downriver. It’s definitely an early start for the PMD hatch this season, and we’d expect that trend to continue on the Lower Gunnison as well.

If you’re heading out, make sure you have caddis, PMDs, and Sallies in the box.

Head to the link in bio to read the full fishing report and get the latest conditions before your next trip.

🎥: @_aric_o_

#RIGSFlyShop #FishingReport #GunnisonRiver taken in Uncompahgre River by @zachsauerflyfish

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4 months ago

Been a good week on the Gunnison, with lots of good company! Now’s the time to come fish it with @rigsflyshop!! by @zachsauerflyfish

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5 months ago

Just like that, back in the Gunnison Gorge with @rigsflyshop
Come check out this spectacular place with us this summer! by @zachsauerflyfish

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You have to love spring fishing! Amazing day with @zachsauerflyfish and @cinabro_brody by @zachsauerflyfish

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6 months ago

Great to be home for the holidays and catch up with the family and trout! Now onto 🇯🇵 where there might actually be snow… taken in Gunnison National Conservation Area by @zachsauerflyfish

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10 months ago

Yup. It’s October 🎃. Get ya some!!!

Thx 📸 @garrison.unfug by @zachsauerflyfish

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a year ago

First season working in the Gunnison Gorge Wilderness with @rigsflyshop. This is truly the most incredible place I could ever imagine, and wouldn’t trade anything for. Thanks for being there through the up’s and downs, this season taught me more than any before.

Couldn’t do it with out ya guys @flyguy4015 @cantrell_flyfishing @ethanabescottflyfish @_trey_pace_ @dougfree_ @jack_seiver @samterlingo + Drew by @zachsauerflyfish

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Gunny green and the fish are on the scene. Clients Aidan and Chris enjoying a guided trip with RIGS guide @zachsauerflyfish.

#GunnisonRiver #RIGSFlyShop #FlyFishingColorado #ridgwaycolorado #flyshop #flyshopsmall #Coloradofishing #telluridecolorado #ouraycolorado #silvertoncolorado #montrosecolorado #guidedflyfishing #trout #orvisflyfishing #gunnisonriver by @zachsauerflyfish

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