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passionate about service. wild about fish.

5280 Angler® is a premier guide and outfitting service designed to ignite a passion for fly fishing. Our mission is to provide the finest fly fishing experience in Colorado
owner & angler

Jay Baichi

owner & angler

Jay Baichi

Owner Jay Baichi grew up in central New York Fishing the Finger Lakes and Great Lake tributaries with his father and grandfather.  He was introduced to fly fishing by chasing striper on the New England coast.  Ever since, Jay built his day dreams and vacations around fly fishing. Jay moved to Colorado in 2001 to teach elementary school, rock climb, and pursue new fly fishing opportunities. When he is not fishing, Jay enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife Jen and three sons JP, Joey, and James. 

WHO WE ARE

5280 Angler® is a guide and outfitting service designed to inspire passion for fly fishing. Our guides create the finest fly fishing experience in Colorado. We provide access to a wide range of public and private waters and maintain a commitment to client-centered adventures on the river. 5280 Angler serves and represents our angling community with pride and professionalism.

WHY 5280

Fly fishing is FUN. Whether you join 5280 Angler for your first hook up, or for another perfect day in a long line of fishing adventures, we promise to provide an outstanding angling experience. Our guides know these waters and know these trout. Book a trip with 5280 Angler, and let us get to know you. We’ll share an incredible day on the river worthy of the fish we all love to pursue.

WHAT WE DO

5280 Angler takes a state of the art approach to outfitting. We design our angling adventures with a client-centered philosophy. Rather than merely offer a one-size-fits-all trip, we’ll listen to you and create a truly unique day on the river. Among our countless hours on the water, we’ve often witnessed a tunnel-vision approach to guiding that often yields nothing but anxiety and frustration. Our guides, however, promise to keep YOU at the heart of what we do. We plan and adjust our trips to meet your angling ability, group size, and unique goals. We specialize in creating opportunities to learn and practice new techniques, hook trout, and make memories.

Ready to embark on your fly fishing adventure with 5280 Angler? Let us create a memorable experience on Colorado’s beautiful rivers.