Lance Kittel

Lance is an angler based out of the Colorado Rockies. He often pursues high country small stream waters for native trout species and Kokanee Salmon along the Gunnison River. He recently earned his Master's degree in Global Sustainability and travels to Costa Rica frequently. There, he chases Tico Trout in the northern region and saltwater species close to his home in the Southern Zone. He is constantly pursuing new waters, new species and new experiences through fly fishing.

Behind the Lines: Fishpond USA

Happy February all you fishy folk, I hope you all had an incredible 2018 and are excited for a brand…

7 years ago

The Perfect Pack for a Day on the River: Fishpond San Juan Pack Review

As the chill of winter sets in and 2018 slinks to an end, I’ve had plenty of time to reflect…

7 years ago

Why Fishing Will (probably) Save the World

On a sunny morning in late August, I closed my car door in front of my storage unit and prepared…

7 years ago

Trip Report: Lower Chicago Lake

A couple of my fishing buddies and I recently took a day trip to a scenic lake outside of Idaho…

7 years ago

Tight Lines in Paradise: The Mystery of the Tico Trout

On a gloomy winter day in 2016, I sat at home dreaming of warmer weather and dry-fly trout fishing. Flakes…

7 years ago

Tight Lines in Paradise: Mountain Mullet and Machaca

Hello fishy friends! It’s been a while since my last write, and for good reason. I finished grad school at…

7 years ago

Gear Review : Fishpond Encampment Lumbar Pack

Hitting the water with all the right gear can make even the worst days better. With a wide array of…

7 years ago