Pro Deal

The Colter Version of a Pro Deal

At many outdoor companies, pro deals are reserved for industry insiders. While there's nothing wrong with that, it often leaves out our core audience: dirtbag DIYers who love putting in miles and sweat while fishing the backcountry. Does that sound like you? Read on.

Here's how it works:

Sign up to become a Pro Member at the link below.
On this page, you'll find a long list of fishing-related outdoor challenges. These range from relatively easy to very, very difficult.
Each challenge corresponds to a discount on our gear. The harder the challenge, the greater the discount.
Pick a challenge and complete it! Once completed, you'll need to share your adventure publicly, tag Colter Backcountry, and send us the dirty details for verification. Don't worry - your secret spots will never be shared publicly.
After verification, we'll send you a discount code and add your name below the challenge you completed.
Challenges cannot be combined. You can only submit one at a time, even if your trip qualifies for multiple. You can only redeem one code per order.

This system is designed to reward those putting some old-fashioned sweat equity into their fishing adventures. We hope it will build a community of like-minded backcountry anglers.

The Challenge List

These challenges are meant to be just that - challenging. We've sorted them into a few different tiers.

The Disclaimer

Challenge Disclaimer: The activities described in our ProDeal Challenge Program are undertaken entirely at your own risk. Colter Backcountry does not organize, supervise, or endorse any attempt to complete these challenges and expressly disclaims any responsibility for injuries, accidents, or other harm that may occur during such attempts. Participants should honestly assess their skills, experience, and physical condition before attempting any challenge. Always prioritize safety, obtain proper permits, follow all applicable laws and regulations, and use appropriate equipment. Completion of challenges is voluntary and should never be attempted in unsafe conditions or beyond your personal capabilities.

Many of these challenges are quite difficult and require extensive physical preparation and outdoor skills. Ultimately, you are solely responsible for recognizing the limits of your abilities.

These challenges are meant for folks who are capable of completing them. We are NOT encouraging anyone to attempt something unsafe or outside of their skill level.

Be safe, have fun, fish on.

Wear a good pair of shoes, these trips will last all day!

Trailblazer

Catch a wild fish in its native watershed

The details: Catch a wild trout in a watershed where that fish is native. Post your fish pic on social media and tag Colter Backcountry.

Verification: submit a photo and the location. Include a link to your state's Game and Fish department showing that the fish in this watershed are wild and not stocked.

Discount: Free shipping and 5% off your order total.

Catch a fish above 8,000 feet of elevation

The details: catch a fish at a location that is over 8,000 feet in elevation. Post your catch on social media and tag Colter Backcountry.

Verification: submit a photo of the fish with a GPS location that shows the elevation.

Discount: Free shipping and 10% off your order.

COMPLETIONS:

Nick Biederman

Hike 5 miles and catch a fish

Details: Hike 5 miles round-trip and catch a fish. Post your trip on social media and tag Colter Backcountry.

Verification: submit a GPS track of your route and a photo of your fish.

Discount: Free shipping and 15% off your order.

Hike 10 miles and catch a fish

Details: Hike 10 miles round-trip and catch a fish. Post your trip on social media and tag Colter Backcountry

Verification: submit a GPS track of your route and a photo of your fish.

Discount: Free shipping and 20% off your order.

COMPLETIONS:

Anthony Pilla

Hike 15 miles and catch a fish

Details: Hike 15 miles round-trip and catch a fish. Post your trip on social media and tag Colter Backcountry.

Verification: submit a GPS track of your route and a photo of your fish.

Discount: Free shipping and 30% off your order.

Hike 20 miles and catch a fish

Details: Hike 20 miles round-trip and catch a fish. Post your trip on social media and tag Colter Backcountry.

Verification: submit a GPS track of your route and a photo of your fish.

Discount: Free shipping and 40% off your order.

COMPLETIONS:

Clint Campbell

Clint Lohr

Scott Simmons

Find native fish in their native habitat

Conservationist

Utah Cutthroat Slam

The details: Complete the Utah Cutthroat Slam (must be done in 2025 or later). Post about your adventure and tag Colter Backcountry.

Verification: Send us your Utah Cutt Slam certificate.