(This is an experience with one of the staff at RMA, thank you Mason) I Highly recommend RMA!! I took my 12 year old fly fishing for his first time and saw a guy catching fish down the shore from us, I told my son to go ask him what he was using but he was too shy. So I went and asked him and told him it was my son's first time and he beamed up with excitement "oh I'm gonna hook him up!" He grabbed his tackle and walked over to my son, showed him a bunch of flys and started tying them on his line. Throughout the entire process he explained every little detail!! From the fly's, to the cast, to the water current, what to look for, and about 3-5 casts in my son had bites. He taught him how to set a hook and boom, FISH ON! My son was so pumped to catch his first fish on a fly rod. He soaked up all the info he was given and was able to catch fish on his own. Mason from RMA, I can't thank you enough for hooking up my son and getting us on fish. BTW Mason was also teaching his mom and she caught her first fish too. He took the time out of his day to help out a 12 year old and by doing so he created a new angler. Well done Mason and RMA, thank you! Naturally after my son started catching fish he said "We have to go check out their shop" and of course we did. Had to stock up on flys and check out all of their gear there. read more

Rocky Mountain Anglers - My sons first fish on a fly rod with flys from Rocky Mountain Anglers. - Hunting & Fishing Supplies Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

One of the best days of fishing I have ever had! Lucas and Mason crushed it for us. Lucas worked with me individually and I needed the help because I was pretty green to using a fly rod. I highly recommend RMA and specifically Lucas! See you next time, guys! read more

We were passing through Colorado on our first trip since COVID and booked a last minute trip because we had such a great experience a few years back. These guys are the best and our guide this time was Jalen. My wife and I have never had more fun on the water. He put us on to fish in the first few minutes we were in the stream and one of the funniest guides and people I've ever met. This trip we hit up Boulder creek and it was great fishing, my wife learned a ton and caught a lot of fish. We stopped by the shop the day before the trip to sign our waivers and get her fitted for waders. The guys at the shop are always great to shoot the shit with and the products and flies they carry are top notch. read more

Rocky Mountain Anglers - The fishing was good - Hunting & Fishing Supplies Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

On a family trip in Colorado and decided the day before to fly fish. Rocky Mountain was able to accommodate. My teen daughter and I beginner fly fisher and Mason was awesome. Taught us both and put us on some fish. We truly enjoyed it! read more

Being a lady that has recently picked up fly fishing I must say fishing shops are a bit intimidating. Having said that Randy and his staff over at RMA are amazing! From my first interaction (picking up my fishing license last fall - cash only for the licenses folks) I was delighted at how friendly, courteous, and approachable the staff are. Of note, I haven't received this type of enthusiasm or respect at other local fishing stores. In the past couple of months I have been fortunate enough to take part in their community events, some which have been created specifically for fisherwomen which is just awesome (many were followed by a yummy BBQ). Wide selection of flys, gear, books, and even women's specific waders and clothing (which I was happy to see). If you are curious about fishing, or are already someone who enjoys fishing I highly recommend going to RMA for all of your fishing needs. Definitely sign-up to receive their newsletter (on their website). There's a book signing by local author/fisherman J. Gierach this Friday and a Gear Swap on May 3rd. ** After reading some of the other reviews it may also be worth mentioning that my understanding is that there has been a change in ownership in the past few years. read more

Rocky Mountain Anglers - 1st outing of RMA Lady Unit (including ladies from Tenkara Fly Girls) - Hunting & Fishing Supplies Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Great service wonderful Guide. Difficult terrain to traverse only two fish unfortunately. I wouldn't recommend going in August.

Took the fly fishing tour. Good guide and price. Went to the creek which was about ten minutes away. We were provided with all the gear we needed. The guide's name was enzo and he was very knowledgeable about fly fishing. It was $300 for two people for a half day. We caught a bunch of sucker fish in the first spot, since they were crowded together in one spot. The guide spotted them and helped us hook them. In the second spot, there were trout but only one bit for me and got away. My friend hooked in a small trout. read more

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Not content to let others prepare his food, Yummy set out in search of someone who could help him move closer to the food chain, and Rocky Mtn Anglers fit the bill. Randy, cheerful and unjaded from years of living in Boulder, arranged for a guide 1/3 our age. Likely perceiving Yummy's torpid and sedentary lifestyle, Randy made sure the guide (Sam) was trained in trout magic but also trauma medicine. Sam fueled up the F-150 and transported Yummy and company to Estes Park for a fabulous day on the Big Thompson River. The scenery was sublime and Sam, exhibiting more patience than anyone his age deserves to have, offered Yummy advice without Yummy even noticing, and Yummy notices everything! Several trout later Sam safely returned us to RMA with a slight sunburn and great fish stories. read more

This shop is a little off the beaten path, but well worth going out of the way. They have a great selection of gear and clothing; but better, the staff is friendly and experienced and helpful. Their recommendations for places to fish (especially if you aren't a local) are practical and from experience. They tend to be on top of hatches within the state; I frequently stop here on the way to distant rivers, because I've learned to trust them. You can buy flies in a number of places in town; but you can trust the staff here to help you select flies, or a place to fish. There are a LOT of trout within a short drive! read more

Bought a 1/2 day fly fishing guide trip for my boyfriend and I who are both total noobs. It was so fun! The guides (tanner and Logan) were fantastic! I highly recommend giving this a try if you haven't. They made it so easy and fun and even though I spent the whole first part catching rocks and trees and everything else they were really patient. Every person that I felt with at the shop were helpful and welcoming. We will defiantly be trying this again when the weather warms up some. read more

Rocky Mountain Anglers - My first fish ever! And Logan helping me scoop it up. - Hunting & Fishing Supplies Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Love, love, love this place! Randy is incredibly knowledgeable about everything fly fishing. They set me up and taught me all about fly fishing and I have a blast every time I hang out with them! You can absolutely trust Randy the owner and all of his guides! read more

Horrible staff with bad attitudes!! They were extremely rude! Ended up just leaving without buying anything!

I understand that the feather industry has gone totally crazy and that flyfishers are more the irritated with the beauty industry. We paid extremely high prices for what we thought was a much better product than what we recieved and felt misled. I spent thousands with Rocky Mountian Angles and felt that the customer service was terrible. When I asked to have there address emailed to me they told me they didn't have time, this is after spending $3,700 with there company. Wow, really. If your looking to buy feathers from this store be careful. There is much more disapointing things that came into play that I don't want to bore you with. These are the worst feathers I have ever puchased at the highest prices... I have done buisness with people all over the U.S and have never written a review or been so disapointed like this. Actually my experiences have been amazing and I've worked and continued to work with some great people. I am a buisness owner and would never treat a potential customer this way. read more

I should preface this review by saying that I've never been fishing. Of any kind. The closest I've come is pawing at Garibaldi in La Jolla, CA while snorkeling and trying to catch the fish at PetCo as a child. That said, this place is awesome. I've been in here a few times, but this week I came in with my husband to acquire a fishing license and finally learn how to catch these trout, which have been mocking me from their relative safety in the local streams and creeks. It was about 10 minutes before closing time and the place was packed for some event that I am unclear on. Instead of shooing us out, the guy behind the counter invited us to stay for free beer and food! Lots of awesome people and conversation. We came back the next day and the place was full of dogs, and a mother and her sons returning from a fly fishing trip. We got our licenses and the atmosphere at this place has definitely inspired me to get more into the hobby. read more

Terrible customer service experience and incredibly rude staff. If you look younger than 40 they will belittle and insult you because you're not "wise enough" or whatever ageist agenda they have. Do not go here, you'll have better luck finding what you need at Walmart. read more

I have been fishing the front range ( mostly Boulder County ) for the last 15 years. I really did not go into many fly fishing shops early on Over the last couple of years I have been spending more time at RMA. My family and I participated in the Boulder Creek Cleanup this summer that RMA sponsored. What a blast we had. My family is just getting into fly fishing with me and RMA has been very supportive with instruction. Just a great group of folks, down to earth, friendly, knowledgeable, and they like to drink local beer (A+ in my book) check them out! read more

Best Fly Shop in Boulder! Wonderful fly selection, great staff, and service. would recommend to stop by and check it out. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful for anything you may need. Great place to talk fishing and buy any gear, flies, and tying materials. If you have not checked it out I would recommend stopping by for all of your fishing needs!!! read more

The ownership of this great shop has changed recently and that will likely show in the upcoming reviews. Randy, the new owner, is doing a great job at building a good team of people with a great attitude. I should disclose, I own a brand that sells to their shop. But, I'm also super picky about who I work with and would not have started a relationship with them if I didn't feel they had outstanding service and a welcoming atmosphere. It's a great shop doing a lot for fly-fishing in the area with clean-ups and clinics and with a good vibe. read more

Booked a last minute 1/2 day guided intro to fly fishing for 3 of us. The guys in the shop were all super helpful and managed to get us a guide. Anthony was our guide and he did a great job. Great conversation in between the stops. We stopped about 4 times I think with each of us trying to catch fish in our own little pools. Anthony gave us a quick lesson on the casting and setting and then took in turns helping the 3 of us out as needed. My son's girlfriend caught 8 trout, my son got 3 and I successfully caught zero! But it was fun and very calming listening to the water and trying to concentrate on the fly. I'd definitely do it again and highly recommend this place. Thanks guys. read more

Couldn't ask for a better fly shop. Alex took us on an amazing guided tour while my dad was in town, and we all learned a ton, as he was very patient and helpful. Whenever I've come in or called for advice, everyone has really gone out of their way to help out. Thank you RMA! read more

I hired Jalen as my guide to fish Boulder Creek today. I had a fun and successful day. I really enjoyed his easygoing attitude. I felt I learned a lot from him. He is one of the finest guides I have used. He really knows his stuff. If I get back to Boulder, I will definitely engage Jalen's services again!! read more

This is the best fly shop in Boulder, and the front range. There are others around here that definitely treat me like I'm just a 'girl' (as in, walking right past me to address my hubby instead) but RMA is straight talk the whole way. They're super community oriented which has made it easier to get in deep with this new obsession. read more

My girlfriend and I stoped in while we were visiting In Bolder. The staff was extremely knowledgeable about local spots and took the time to help us. We look forward to stopping by the next time we're in town. read more

Super friendly & helpful staff - no ego's at all. Also great selection and fair prices. Best fly shop in town.

Looks like a fun shop. I am new to fly fishing, but it seems they have everything I might need. And they sell fishing licenses, have workshops and can set you up with a guide. read more

I wish I could give them more than 5 stars! I love this place so much that I don't know where to start. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely passionate. They offer a great selection of gear and also host numerous fly fishing related events, both on and off location. Whether a beginner or expert, this is the perfect shop for all your fly fishing needs! read more

This place is everything a local bait/tackle/fishing gear store should be. I was visiting from out of town and they hooked me up with everything I needed in 10 minutes. Rented a rod, waders, and boots. They took care of the permit, leader, and flies. Had a great conversation with the guy working and he suggested some good spots. If I lived in Boulder I'd be there every weekend and they'd take all my money. read more

So glad we called this place up for a guided tour. They were incredibly kind and and accomodating. Tanner, our guide for the day, was so patient and knowledgeable. We're definitely coming back to this place for another guided fishing tour when we're in town! read more

Since walking in the door for the first time a month ago, I have felt like I've found my fly fishing home. New to Boulder and relatively new to fly fishing, I have needed a lot of advice and equipment. Never, however, have I felt sold to. Instead, from shop owner Randy, guide Tyler, and other staff I have felt a lot of enthusiasm and support for my interest in their passion. In buying waders, rod, and reel I have particularly appreciated Randy's patience in helping me understand what matters and making sure I'm set up with the best possible fits for my budget. Always enjoy stopping in for a handful of flies and some new addition to my paraphenalia. Giving them my business feels like a way of saying thanks for their warm welcome and for the all the advice I get along the way. Can't recommend these folks highly enough for anyone new to the sport and/or the Boulder area. read more

Randy is the man - great staff - especially for beginners. They have great events and are always super friendly and helpful.

Jake and Chris took us on an all day trip up to Estes. They were both so great with every question or issue we had! We caught a great amount and it was a lot of fun. They treated our family as if we had known they for years! Will most certainly be coming back! read more

I've been coming to RMA for the past 4 years and these guys (and gals) are top notch. When I was first learning how to fish, I was intimidated and embarrassed by my lack of knowledge but Randy and his team patiently answered all my questions. Even though I have since become much more experienced and have hundreds of days on the water, I still love to come into the shop and pick the RMA team's brains. I learn something new everytime I come in. The team is super friendly and I like how they have free beer and hot dogs sometimes. Fly fishing is expensive but RMA has great sales going on throughout the year and they help make fishing affordable. If you are interested in learning how to fish, check out Rocky Mountain Anglers and they will have you on fish in no time. read more

Solid shop, stellar staff, no bullshit. The kind of people who will advise you not to buy it if you really don't need it. Mad respect.

These guys are great. They eat, sleep, breathe, and nerd out on fishing. And they didn't make me feel like a dummy when I was first getting into it. Instead they were super helpful and approachable, knowledgeable, and their enthusiasm is contagious. I haven't checked out their free classes yet, but they have those. And the Wednesday women's fish along are great, they're free, and I met a lot of cool chics and learned a lot about fishing. Two thumbs up! read more

Honest, dependable, great service. I really appreciate that the people who work here take the time to help me succeed in catching. Randy's enthusiasm and expertise are second to none. A small business that genuinely cares about their customer's experience and success. Rock on! read more

CROOKS!!! Do NOT buy anything from these people. I had spent thousands of dollars on an order with them first their customer service is horrible and they are very rude they just want your money and that's it. I was scanned into placing a large order by check when I received the order they sent me all the wrong stuff everything that I got and was supposed to get I had over paid they could have at least sent me the rite stuff. When I got the wrong stuff the value of the thigs they sent were less than the value of the items I paid for they didn't want to bother fixing it as it was clear they did it on purpose to make it worse they told me to send some items back so they could do some refund or exchange and I sent the items back and they NEvER refunded my money! So I was scammed out of more money. I called week after week day after day and they kept giving me the run around. For high paying customers this is not the service that should be given. For any customer this is unacceptable for any business. I would never treat my customers as they do nor scam them out of money. These people are rude and will take you for anything they can. Do yourself a favor and do not order or buy anything from these people. read more

I've been here a few times and have never been impressed. The customer service is always either apathetic or entirely disingenuous, and usually somewhat rude. They also have a knack for being quite condescending. I'm a beginner, and I make that clear when I require assistance, yet they still treat me like a second-class customer. I will definitely be taking my business somewhere where I'll be treated respectfully. read more

I really like this place. The staff is very knowledgeable and willing to tell you local spots to fish (unlike many other fly shops I've been to.) They give free fly tying classes on Saturday mornings. Its my go to spot in Boulder, I live less then a block from the Boulder creek. read more

I took my daughter to the kid's fishing pond on a recent trip to Boulder. She was getting frustrated as other kids were catching fish and she wasn't. I decided it was the old bait she was using and decided to take her to Rocky Mountain Anglers. The guy who helped her at this store was amazing. He asked her to bring in her pole and totally set her up with a few flies. Thanks! read more

Not only are Randy and Rocky Mountain Anglers the best place to go in the Front Range for a guided trips but they are also committed to introducing fishing to youth in our community who are less fortunate. You rock! Thank you for being models of genuine and passionate customer service and admirable stewards of our streams and community. read more