River Profile: Rock Creek – Blue Ribbon River
In this 5-part series we will share our knowledge and insights on the five rivers we fish in Montana Rock Creek is the quintessential western trout stream. It originates high in the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness of Southwest Montana in three different forks. These forks converge near the small mountain of Philipsburg creating the famous Rock Creek. […]
River Profile: The Missouri River Fly Fishing
In this 5-part series we will share our knowledge and insights on the five rivers we fish in Montana The Missouri River is simply one of the best and most productive trout rivers in North America. A tailwater river flowing out from underneath Holter Dam; its cold, consistent flows make the perfect habitat for trout […]
River Profile: The Blackfoot River Fly Fishing
In this 5-part series we will share our knowledge and insights on the five rivers we fish in Montana The Blackfoot River starts deep in the Scapegoat Wilderness (part of the second largest wilderness complex in the lower 48) as it spills out into the Ovando valley and becomes one of the most famous trout […]
River Profile: Clark Fork River Fly Fishing
In this 5-part series we will share our knowledge and insights on the five rivers we fish in Montana The Clark Fork is one of the longest river systems in Montana, and also one of the largest. Its origins begin near Butte, MT where multiple small creeks converge. From there, it winds its way along […]
River Profile: Bitterroot River Fly Fishing
In this 5-part series we will share our knowledge and insights on the five rivers we fish in Montana The first river will be the Bitterroot, where we probably spend more days per year than any other, due to its extensive dry fly season and consistent hatches throughout most of the year. The Bitterroot is […]
Montana Guiding Company History
Welcome to the Montana Guiding Company Blog and Newsletter!. A little bit about Montana Guiding Company: In 2011 I moved to Montana from the Midwest for school at The University of Montana. I started guiding fly fishing that next summer, and upon graduation in 2015 made a commitment to the guiding and outfitting world in […]
How to Catch More Fish Out of a Boat
I’ll explain the number one trait that will help you catch more and bigger fish. We fish with clients from all over the country and the world, and some of them get better and catch more and bigger fish consistently, and some don’t. Today, I’ll explain the number one trait that will help you catch […]
Best Times of Year to Fish in Western Montana
One of the primary questions we get asked each year is “when is the best time to fish?” That answer depends on what you’re looking for. Let’s go over it. Biggest Fish: If you’re looking for the biggest fish of the year in Western Montana – that basically breaks down into two general time periods. […]