Kirk is the author of Castwork: Reflections of Fly Fishing Guides and the American West. His travels from Arizona to Montana have led him to rub shoulders with some of the best guides and anglers in the U.S. Kirk's freelance articles have appeared in Fly Fisherman, Wild on the Fly, and London's Daily Telegraph, among others. He is a graduate of Michigan, and has been fly fishing for over twenty years. His love of rivers and sharing information led a natural path to guiding, and he is also the president of the Colorado Conservancy. Kirk's extensive fly fishing knowledge and experience make him one of our most valuable guides.

Favorite Rod: Winston LT 8 foot 3 inch, 4 weight, 5 piece

Favorite Reel: Ross San Miguel / Galvan

Favorite fishing spot in Colorado: Boxwood Gulch Ranch / San Miguel River, Telluride

Favorite quote #1: "There are some people God never intended to handle a fly rod." Dan Stein, Bighorn River Guide, from Castwork.

Favorite quote #2: "There is an inner voice... call it God, call it nature, call it gut instinct. You have to quiet your mind and will to the point where you can receive instruction from that voice. I've learned to be flexible and listen to what the river tells me..." Kea Hause, Glenwood Springs Guide, from Castwork.