JAKE MCKITTRICK

Guide Business Names: Colorado Skies Outfitters, Parker CO, Frying Pan Anglers, Basalt CO, Crystal Fly Shop, Carbondale, CO.

Websites: coloradoskiesoutfitters.com, www.fryingpananglers.com, www.crystalflyshop.com

Number of days fished last year: 336 (I keep daily logs)

Favorite fishing location: Lower Colorado River, Gunnison River, Block Island, R.I., Baja, New Zealand, Keys, Sac. Delta, Denver Lakes (A-Town, Ars., and South Platte).

Favorite fly and why: Most of my flies are secret but I have several available through Solitude including the Jaw Breaker Jig, Carp Craw, Bass-Turd and Deep Tungsten Spinner (available fall 2010).

What Willy J products do you wear? Current Mag series, Conduit boat bag, Confluence pack, Squall jacket, Dynamic waders, inferred thermometer, hemo cuts, nippers.

What is one item you never head to the river without? A fishing license!

Favorite music to take along: Metallica and Tool

Your most memorable day of fishing: Too many great days on the water!

Facts: Fly fisherman can compete in FLW Bass tournaments!

Catch you are most proud of: 7.3 lb Smallmouth, 18.5 lb Wiper, 20 lb Tiger musky and 12 lb Largemouth all caught in Denver.

Other hobbies: Skiing, Flint knapping, Archaeology, Fly Tying.