John Monahan
Fly-fishing Walk and Wade Guide
Talent
Colorado SpringsMember since July 14, 2026
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsProblem solverTeamworkPhysical stamina for long periods of timeMultitasker, time managementAttention to detailsFlexibilityFly castingFly tyingKnot tyingEntomologyJet boatingJet boat maintenanceDrift boatingNet buildingRod buildingShore lunch preparationPoint of Sale registers
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Excellent verbal and written communication skillsProblem solverTeamworkPhysical stamina for long periods of timeMultitasker, time management
About
To become a Fly-fishing Walk and wade guide and to share my passion and enthusiasm for the sport of fly-fishing with all clients I meet.
Experience
Fly fishing guide at Paws Up Montana (2026-04 – 2026-06)
- Float fly fishing trips full and half day trips on the Blackfoot river and Clearwater River for guided fly-fishing trips
- Private and group lessons on private pond
- Shuttle vehicles
- Ensure all gear and vehicles and boats are clean and prepped for the next trip out
- Misc work around the outpost
Volunteer at Project Healing Water (2024-03 – Present)
- Guided over 40 participants on the water
- Fly selection
- Maintain client has 100 percent effective time on water
- Building from the ground up a base camp program that national can follow in the upcoming years to save money for the program and get more veterans on the water delivery driver at DoorDash (2024-03 – Present)
- Ensure all orders are delivered on time and accurate
- Maintained a 5.0 star rating in over 5600 deliveries
- Shop and delivery for various grocery stores
Server/bartender at Red Robin (2022-04 – 2023-11)
- Handpicked by General Manager to serve the only Make-A-Wish foundation meal for our restaurant
- Established menu knowledge and built-up customer rapport to provide an excellent dining experience by being able to recommend drinks and meal pairing
- Assisted with team members during all periods of the day to run food and help with tables when they were overwhelmed
- Operated with extreme proficiency of the restaurant Point of Sale registers
Infantry Unit Leader at United States Marine Corps (1996-04 – 2013-11)
- Supervised 150 Marines on 5 Combat Tours
- Recruited 82 Eligible Applicants in 2 and a half years
- Extremely Stressful situations and made responsive decisions
- Successfully completed combat squad medic school
Education
Guide Training Course in Fly-fishing Guide Training – Sweetwater travel company guide school (2025-09 – 2025-09)
Classes in Fly-fishing – Project Healing Water Colorado Springs (2013-12)
Recruiter Training in Professional Selling Skills and Public Speaking – Marine Corps Recruiter school (2005-07 – 2005-07)
Skills
Fly-fishing Walk and Wade Guide
