Raised in Louisiana, 100% Cajun, Ivan Perrin’s grandfather was a shrimp boat captain in the summer and a trapper in the marsh during winter. Ivan grew up in Louisiana, fishing conventional tackle, Bass, Crappie, Brim, Speckled Trout, Sand Trout, Red Fish, Snapper, Grouper, Croker, Drum, and Mahi Mahi. After finishing a degree in Accounting at LSU, he moved to Snowmass Village in 1989. There, he learned to fly fish in Shale Bluff Canyon after working accounting shifts with the Aspen Skiing Company. Ivan and two other Louisiana boys became, and still are, fly fishing guides. Ivan also runs ILP Services, LLC, offering all aspects of bookkeeping and financial reporting, payroll, budgeting, general business consulting and more.

He started his fly fishing guide career wade fishing near Aspen with Oxbow Outfitting, and later gained the contract with the Aspen Ski Company to provide guide services under the name Snowmass Anglers. During that time, Ivan trained a number of guides who are still guiding today.

He began his float fishing career in the late 90’s.  Mostly targeting “size large” Trout on the lower Colorado River.  He’s made the personal best dreams come true for clients a number of times.

The Winter of 2024-2025, Ivan spent the entire time learning the waters of Port Fourchon and Grand Isle. With a Ranger Phantom 168 and newly powered by Suzuki outboard his Down the Bayou guide calendar starts in fall 2025.

Each year in early December Ivan will organize the DTB Salt Water Fly Fishing School.  Casting Competition course, Classroom work, followed by a day on the water, maybe 2.

In total, he has close to 35 years’ experience teaching people how to cast, catch and respect, the entire sport of fly fishing.

“I feel truly blessed each day I’m on the water, whether personally or professionally. Have Fun Everyday”

“Colorado Cajun”