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Team Sawyer - Colby Crossland

Colby Crossland fly-fishing guide on the water

Sawyer Ambassador

Colby Crossland

Fly-fishing guide, oarsman, and Green River ambassador.

Colby D. Crossland is a professional fly-fishing guide for Spinnerfall Outfitters on Utah’s Green River. He has guided from Dutch John since 2011 and is known for his patient style, river knowledge, and commitment to helping anglers and oarsmen build confidence on the water.

LocationDutch John, Utah / Salt Lake City
DisciplineFly-Fishing Guide
FocusGuiding / Instruction / Conservation
Go-To GearSMOKER DyneLite Oar

Meet Colby

Colby Crossland spends the warmer months guiding fly anglers on the Green River out of Dutch John, Utah. Since 2011, he has built his guide style around patience, kindness, and a strong desire to help people become better anglers and oarsmen.

When the season cools down, Colby splits time between Salt Lake City, the Southwest deserts, Mexico, and Central America. His life on the water reflects a deep respect for rivers, clean places, and the communities that depend on them.

Colby’s favorite Sawyer setup is the SMOKER DyneLite Oar 9'6" with Shoal Cut Blade. He values the flex, durability, and dependable feel for long guide days and technical rowing.

“Lots of flex, and they do not break.”

Life on the Water

Home Waters

  • Green River
  • Dutch John, Utah
  • Southwest Deserts
  • Mexico
  • Central America

Featured Sawyer Gear

Colby’s Oar of Choice

SMOKER DyneLite Oar – Classic ash-wood feel paired with a lightweight DyneLite blade for quick swing weight, smooth flex, and confident control.

SMOKER DyneLite Oar

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Wood Oars

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Connect & Explore

Follow Colby’s work through Spinnerfall Outfitters and keep up with his life on the Green River, guiding, fishing, and time spent exploring rivers across the West.