Meet Your Guide | Apex Sport Fishing

Meet Captain Brandon, a Colorado native. Brandon started his fishing journey on annual family trips to Blue Mesa and Flaming Gorge. There, they would seek out kokanee salmon, lake trout, rainbow trout, and really "whatever would bite." His grandpa was a bar owner and chef, which played a large role in introducing him to the deliciousness of kokanee salmon.

In 2007 Brandon and his parents moved to small town Donnelly, Idaho. Donnelly is a beautiful little town 89 miles north of Boise up the Payette River. His family built a home right beside Cascade Reservoir in town. After cutting a lot of grass and selling many lemonades, he was able to buy his first boat; a tan and green 12ft Plastic Sun Dolphin with a 15hp Evinrude. This boat was a dream, and he was able to keep it on the water next to their house throughout the entire summer. Catching tons of huge perch and sunfish quickly became an everyday venture. This is the time period where he really learned the responsibilities of a boat captain and tendencies of a good fishermen.

After moving back to Colorado his football career took him to Fort Lewis College. Here he fished Navajo Reservoir where tons of HUGE pike, bass, and crappie were caught. He graduated with a business economics degree and worked into Property Management. While conducting property management in Aspen CO, he started intensively fishing Rifle Gap, Ruedi, and Harvey Gap. Walleye fishing was new to Brandon so he spent years learning and perfecting the techniques of walleye fishing at Rifle Gap Reservoir. After really getting a grip on these waters, he was soon addicted to the treasures of the area and linked up with Apex Sport Fishing where he now shares the secrets of an extensive childhood ONE-FISH-AT-TIME.

Meet Captain Cael Jones, an experienced fishing guide based in Carbondale, Colorado, who has been exploring and guiding the waters of the Western Slope since 2009. I bring a true love of the sport to every trip, guiding anglers of all skill levels to target trophy lake trout, pike, walleye, and trout. Fishing is deeply personal to me—some of my favorite days on the water are spent casting lines with my own mom and dad (like the picture above)—so I take immense pride in creating those same unforgettable family memories for my clients. Whether we are utilizing modern tools like LiveScope to pinpoint fish or using traditional tactics, my goal is to provide a fun, educational day on Colorado’s beautiful lakes.

Meet Captain Mike Seeman, a lifelong local angler who has been mastering the waters of Rifle Gap and Harvey Gap reservoirs since childhood. As a former tournament competitor and avid walleye specialist, Mike welcomes guests aboard his premium 2023 Lund 1975 Tyee—a top-tier, spacious vessel engineered for ultimate safety, stability, and fishing performance. His adaptable guiding style and easygoing nature make him the perfect host for any charter, whether he is guiding seasoned trophy chasers using advanced electronics or helping families create lasting memories on the water. When you step into Mike’s boat, com prepared to have a good time.