Here is a bullet point summary highlighting a stellar experience with Montrose Anglers:…read more~ setting: a pristine stream along the glorious Uncompahgre River in Western Colorado consistently surrounded by an abundance of trophy-sized rainbows, browns, and cutthroats ~ guide: Caleb is a consummate pro ... he knows his stuff and is a wealth of knowledge about the intricacies of fly fishing ... bonus: Caleb is incredibly patient while remaining laser focused on the goal: catching fish ~ result: a banner day in experiencing the best kept fly fishing secret on the western slope of Colorado...what a thrill landing wild rainbow and brown trout in one of the healthiest rivers in the state ~ 2 words: HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Everything you need here for fly fishing including tours the staff is wonderful as well definitely…read morerecommend this place

Great place to get geared out. Fair prices, huge inventory. Ben is friendly, knowledgeable, and…read morehelpful. I stop in frequently, because new inventory cycles though often.

Awesome simply awesome worth a stop to see the selection. Other reviewers were from the competition…read moreand never set foot in the store

Always stop by to get outfitted w needs or bits n bobs. Fantastic knowledgeable staff who take time…read moreto help you out. Service is wonderful. Maps, gear, guns, whatever. All good if it's in stock. Fair dejection though I'm very disappointed they don't carry HOKA. We need HOKAs! Fair enough prices for good quality clothes and gear. Don't forget to go downstairs where there are many more great items to shop. It's a town icon and fantastic place to shop for anyone.

Fantastic selection and very knowledgeable and helpful staff. Husband bought fishing equipment and…read morewas impressed with their level of expertise for what he needed. Would definitely go back anytime we are in Gunnison!

We've always wanted to do a guided fly-fishing trip in this part of Colorado, since we come every…read moreyear to visit our son. My husband's birthday was the perfect opportunity, especially when we discovered RIGS was located right in Ridgway, where we were staying. They serve the whole region and are very convenient to Ouray as well. We chose the High Country full-day trip for two. RIGS was very accommodating--David answered all our questions in person, and Nick helped us book over the phone. Both were patient and professional. Our son, who works locally as a Climbing Instructor and Guide for Basecamp Ouray, might've joined us, but we didn't know his schedule until the last minute. Despite it being peak season, RIGS managed to get another guide so all three of us could go together. We really appreciated that flexibility. Check-in was smooth since we'd completed the online waivers. They walked us through the day with a laminated checklist of everything we'd need and tips for success. We bought our one-day fishing licenses (separate from the trip cost), then got fitted in their gear room. Our guides, Ethan and Jason, ensured everything fit comfortably. Being from Florida, my husband and I opted for full-body waders to stay warm. They recommended knee-highs, but we were glad we went with full-body. I wore leggings, he wore light hiking pants--we stayed comfortable all day. Our son, a local, wore knee waders and was fine. It was a mix of sun, clouds, and light rain, but we had rain jackets as advised. I also brought insect repellent, which was useful during sunnier stretches. There were definitely mosquitoes in the brush. We stayed warm, dry, and bug-free. My husband's toes still got cold, so he was grateful for the gear. The drive to the high country was gorgeous. When we arrived, Ethan and Jason set up chairs for us to put on our gear comfortably--felt like red carpet treatment! My husband and son went with Jason since they had some experience, and I went with Ethan, who was so patient and clear. He showed me each step, explained fly placement, and helped me spot bites to set the hook. I'm used to saltwater fishing, so freshwater fly-fishing was a totally new, relaxing experience. At our first stop--a confluence between two rivers--I caught 16 rainbow trout (6-10 inches). Even more fun was practicing the motion and avoiding snags. I worked hard not to make Ethan's job harder and only got snagged once. He quickly re-rigged the line without ever making me feel bad. We fished from shore and landed plenty at all the spots they chose. For lunch, they rolled out the red carpet again with chairs so we could relax. My husband and I are Plant-Based (Vegan/Vegetarian), and they were thoughtful in providing a lemon-dill hummus, carrots, grape leaves, corn crackers, cookies, and nuts--super satisfying and energizing. Our son, who's not PB, got a charcuterie tray with cheese, crackers, and cold cuts. We'd brought snacks just in case, but we didn't need them. If you're someone who eats a lot--like our son--you may want extras, but we were perfectly satisfied. After lunch, we headed to a second spot on the Cimarron, just 10 minutes away. It was great to fish two very different rivers. The first was smaller--ideal for beginners like me and for my husband and son to get reacquainted with the gear. The second was much wider, more secluded, and more of an adventure. Ethan and Jason asked if we were up for it, and we happily agreed. Along the way, we saw moose droppings and trees downed by beavers. Wildflowers were in full July bloom--perfect for me since I love photographing them. We hiked through brush and forest to get there, which was also part of the fun. Bring bug spray for this part! At the second river, it was harder to land fish, but they were biting. I caught two bigger rainbow trout (around 10 inches). The technique Ethan taught me earlier really helped here, with longer casts and river wading. I loved every second. My husband enjoyed the openness and challenge and really appreciated the techniques both guides shared. I even took breaks so Ethan could help my husband and son too. Ethan and Jason were endlessly patient. Each of us needed help--my husband and son had a few snags, which Jason handled, and Ethan stayed beside me to make sure I didn't slip, even standing knee-deep in cold water all day. They went above and beyond to make the trip special. The only problem now is... I'm completely hooked on fly-fishing. So our future Colorado trips will definitely include another RIGS adventure!

First class all the way on our 3 day float trip. From the check in the day before to the pick up…read morethe morning of our first day to the quality of the rigs, quality of the gear, quality of the food, quality of the camp site set ups to the guides first class. What a great experiences three dads with their sons/son in laws we had a blast. Spencer lead a great group of experienced guides who made the trip fun and eventful. I will do that again.

Telluride outside was so helpful during our family reunion in June. We wanted to paddleboard Trout…read moreLake, but we didn't have enough paddle boards. So we decided to rent a kayak. They changed our reservation really easily, refund at the difference, and even helped us strap the kayak to the roof of our car. We had a great time and they were really helpful! Their website was easy to use. Easy to make reservations ahead of time. Located in Mountain village, it was very easy to get to them.

During my recent Telluride visit, we booked three adventures with Telluride Outside - a Jeep tour,…read morea morning of fly-fishing, and a whitewater rafting excursion. All three activities were incredibly fun, well-staffed, organized and well-equipped. Our guides were knowledgeable, informative, safety-oriented, interesting and charming. It was a wonderful time with a wonderful crew. Definitely would repeat.

My husband and I booked 2 kayaks for 2 hours. We paid the $35 delivery fee & I typed into the…read moredescription 'Island Lake' on where to meet. We paid $90 in total. I only received a receipt. No directions & no email after payment. As we are heading to Island Lake I go back to look at the receipt and it now says "Eggleston Lake'. They switched up what lake we were planning on going to. Not a big deal, as it was about 10 minutes from Island Lake. We didn't have the best signal, but one call did go through that they did not answer. We went back down the mountain to get better signal after driving to both lakes & not finding anyone. Mind you- when we rented paddle boards in Hawaii- we had them delivered & we never had to meet them at their office. After the 3rd call we got ahold of someone who was so incredibly rude. He was baffled that we wouldn't come to the office.. even though the address wasn't provided. It was incredibly hard to find the office address. He started cussing at us & was incredibly disrespectful. He is insensitive. I hope the man we spoke with gets help. That was a lot of negative emotions he had & I pray he finds peace in his heart. I have never ever dealt with someone who works in customer service like him. He refused to give us a refund & kept talking over my husband and hanging up on us. Why would we ever want to do business with a company that doesn't communicate? And why would we want to do business with someone who poorly represents said business? With the reviews- it's like a flip of a coin if you'll get good service or not. I don't know the man's name who answered the phone, but hopefully not all the employees are like him. **The man's name is Josh.

I was taken back by the outstanding hospitality, professionalism, and friendliness!…read more My family has deaf members and they we excited with the natural inclusions and acceptances by the owners and staff. We will be returning with more deaf and hard of hearing friends! Can hardly wait for your lodge!

A great place to learn how to fly fish and find top quality fishing gear. Ned was very friendly &…read moreknowledgeable. Ivan was a great casting and rigging instructor. My wife and i learned so much. You wont be disappointed. Support local businesses.

This is a great flyshop. I came in looking for a new pair of wading boots. There was a good…read moreselection and I found exactly what I wanted. The owner was super helpful and I wound up leaving with new wading socks and a new sling bag. Despite having lived in the area for a while, this was my first visit, but it won't be the last.

The employees there where very rude to my children, they told me that they where just playing and…read moreif they continue it they would be kicked out of the store. You guys need to improve your staff service and find more love and care employees who are actually nice.

Great service and staff. This is my go to place for hunting and fishing gear. They can order…read morealmost anything you need if they don't have it on there shelves

They have always had what we were looking for in stock, and the return process was really easy…read more Also the employees have been helpful and friendly. We went to see Santa Claus this year too with our toddler and had a really great experience! Very happy to keep supporting this store!

Customer service is horrible. I was returning a shirt to exchange it for a different size. There…read morecharged me 3 dollars because there was a price different on the receipt from there sale. It's the same shirt same price you do a normal exchange. It's not my fault it had a sale price you just do an exchange and don't argue the point. I'm literally showing you It's the same price. Horrible Customer service

The "Great Outdoors" Company is a fitting name!…read more They have such a great selection of outdoor equipment, merch and accessories! To name a few...tents, camping gear, Eno hammocks, kayaks, paddleboards, climbing gear, crash pads, snow shoes, cross-country skis, awesome merch, accessories and the list goes on! My mission this go-around was to find some shorts for hiking and mountain biking. Love the brands that they carry and landed on three pairs of Kuhl shorts and a lightweight Marmot pull-over. The Great Outdoors team is always friendly, professional and helpful! For Montrose and surrounding areas...this is a great resource for your outdoor needs. Be Happy Outside!

I stopped by a few weeks ago and had a fantastic experience. The gentleman there was a great source…read moreof local information which I was in need of. I was able to grab a few pieces of kit which there were plenty of choices to buy. As for the one star reviewer who was mad about his treatment as a service member, I had a totally different experience. I do not expect to receive a discount because of service. It's absolutely absurd to expect a discount or special treatment.