Joe Shafer was born and raised in Colorado. He was taught to fly fish at the young age of five by his grandmother at their family cabin on South Boulder Creek. He has a fierce passion for fly fishing and really enjoys teaching beginners the wonderful sport. Joe noted, “there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing an angler catch their first trout on a fly”. Joe’s sense of humor combined with his outgoing personality really makes for a fun day on or off the river.

His home river is the “Dream Stream” section of the South Platte River. When not working, you will find Joe fishing with his best friend and fellow Blue Quill fly fishing guide Jerry or spending time with his wife, Cindy, and three year old daughter, Delaney.