Derek Ems is flat out one of the nicest guys (guides) on the water. He guides with an easy-going but also with a hard working and fun approach. From rookies to experts he will deliver a great day on the water day in and day out.
No matter the type of water he is dialed. From small waters in the mountains to the tricky San Juan bows to Rio Grande float trips he is the guy for the job.
Derek also enjoys traveling in pursuit of redfish, tarpon, bonefish, permit asn steelhead.
As for Redfish, Derek is working on his captains license and hopes to offer guided fly fishing trips off the coast of Texas. Stay tuned for more info.
In the fall Derek typically spends a bit (lots) of time tracking elk throughout the Southwest. In the winter Derek is either off the cost of Texas or in the tropics chasing other saltwater species. When he is in Durango can be found tying flies for the upcoming season. He also enjoys sliding down ski slopes as well as chasing trout.
