The Angler’sCovey Team
Our staff is one of the best in the country. Each member has his or her own unique passion for the sport of fly fishing, built from years of adventures on the water, and we would like nothing better than to help you make the most of your own fly fishing adventure.
Che hails from the Western Slope of Colorado, where he grew up fly fishing for trout on the Eagle, Colorado, Frying Pan, and Roaring Fork rivers. Although he enjoys each of these rivers with their various hatches, his favorite fishing occurs during the caddis hatch on the Eagle River. At Angler's Covey, Che can be found greeting customers with a smile on his face, organizing the retail section, or assisting anglers as they plan for their day on the water. He especially loves to chat with beginner fly anglers, encouraging them as they learn the sport. On Che's days off, you will likely find him lifting heavy weights in a small gym, shredding the pow at the mountain, or skating at the park.
Kaulin made the journey with his fiancé Meg to the beautiful and complex trout streams of Colorado Springs from his home waters of Missoula, Montana. He cut his teeth learning to fly fish on the banks of the Blackfoot River (made famous by A River Runs Through It), Rock Creek, Bitterroot River, and the Clark Fork.
You can find him in the shop assisting customers with the latest and greatest gear, spooling up reels with fresh line, or sharing helpful fishing information about our local streams. When Kaulin is not at the Covey, he likes to spend his time chasing a variety of species across the many alpine streams and lakes Colorado has to offer.
Emily joined the military in 2013, leaving her home in Michigan. She was stationed at Ft. Carson in 2017 and left the military a couple years later, but chose to make Colorado her home. She went to school for Veterinary Technician and graduated in February 2022 with her Associates of Applied Science in Veterinary Technician. She is now working on her Bachelors in Wildlife and minoring in Aquatics. When she’s not working in the shop, you can find her fishing, kayaking or out exploring around the beautiful state of Colorado.
Dawson was born in Colorado Springs and has been fishing the streams of the Rocky Mountain Front Range from a very young age. He learned the intricacies of fly fishing on the Dream Stream with his dad, and since then has been in love with trout. He met his wife at Sand Creek High School, and after going to college in Fort Collins and living in the Denver area they have returned to their home town. When he’s not at the shop, Dawson is probably on a walk with his wife and their dog, reading a novel, or on the river trying to get a take on a dry fly.
Lynn has lived in Colorado since 1983. As an avid hiker, camper, biker and skier, she wonders how she has missed out on fly fishing! Well, this job has changed that! She says that bookkeeping for the Covey has been the perfect job to learn everything she needs to know about flies and fishing.
Neal moved to Colorado from Michigan a few years ago, trading Great Lakes fishing for the high mountain lakes and streams of the Rocky Mountains and is thoroughly enjoying the transition. He and his wife followed their daughter here, who decided to make Colorado her home after being stationed at Ft Carson. He took up fly fishing, kayaking and hiking and is enjoying every bit of the outdoor life that Colorado has to offer. If you don’t see him at Pikes Peak Outfitter, you’ll most likely find him hiking up to one of the high country lakes or kayaking on the beautiful waters in the area, seeking out a new fly fishing experience.
Jon is Angler's Covey's Director of Services. When you're thinking of booking a guide trip or taking a class, he's your man! He is also one of our professional fly fishing guides, a signature fly tyer for Umpqua Feather Merchants, and is a part of the marketing team.
Jon is a Colorado native hailing from Leadville, Colorado and has spent most of his life chasing fish around Colorado. He loves fishing anywhere and for anything, but his true passion lies in deciphering large fish in technical situations.
A true outdoorsman that loves the mountains, Jon enjoys sharing the love and passion of fly fishing with others.
Tippet is learning how to be the best shop dog at Angler's Covey. He's been fly fishing since he was only weeks old and his favorite part is watching mom (Rachel) while finding the best sticks. If you've ever been greeted by an over-enthusiastic golden retriever with a mischievous grin at the shop, it was likely Tippet. Drake is teaching him daily how to manipulate his coworkers for cookies and tummy rubs and he's making great progress.
Drake works hard every day to boost morale of everyone who works at Angler's Covey. He's been fly fishing since he was 8 weeks old and his favorite fishing method is swimming through deep runs. He has never held a real job or contributed to the bottom line but still expects to be paid in cookies hourly. If you've tripped over a brown rug when in the shop, it was probably just Drake pouting for cookies or begging for belly rubs.
Rachel is the General Manager of all three stores: Angler's Covey, Pikes Peak Outfitter, and Colorado Tackle Pro. Rachel is, in addition, one of our guides, helping lead Pikes Peak Women Anglers, and assisting Jon with our classes and guide service. Growing up in the fly shop, Rachel gained a passion and respect for fly fishing, and loves that it is a sport where you never stop learning. Although she loves catching salmon in Alaska or huge trout in the South Platte, she's happiest hiking to a small stream fishing for enthusiastic brookies.
David is the proud owner of the shop. David has been in the outdoor industry for over 35 years and has spent all of his life pursuing backcountry adventures. His preferred method of angling is to lose himself on a small stream miles from civilization. He's fortunate to have fished over 100 different locations in Colorado.
David is the founder and Chairman of Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance and is currently a board member of the Cheyenne Mountain Chapter of Trout Unlimited. David supports Project Healing Waters and received the Patriot Award in 2015. In the spirit of community, he leads several groups in conversations about his faith, conservation efforts, and business development.
Becky is co-owner of Angler's Covey and a Colorado native who has thoroughly enjoyed the great outdoors for her entire life. She enjoys the variety that fly fishing offers: from throwing hoppers to eager fish in small streams to watching bonefish run with her fly in saltwater. She finds joy in sharing her passion for fly fishing with those new to the sport, especially other women. Becky began our women's program years ago, realizing that women often learn better side by side with other women. Becky is also the Executive Director of Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance.