Another guide season in the books! Despite another summer of some challenging conditions we still had plenty of memorable days on the water. 2025 was another season with below average river flows and warmer water. This resulted in most of our rivers being on restriction or some rivers being closed. This meant that both clientsContinue reading “2025 Fishing Season Recap: Memorable Moments and Challenges”
Category Archives: Fly Fishing
Remembering My Best Friend
In April, the author went on a memorable fishing trip to Honduras with lifelong friends while his father was hospitalized. He faced the difficult decision to continue the trip with his father’s encouragement. The story reflects on cherished memories with his dad, their fishing adventures, and the deep bonds of friendship that defined their lives.
Spring in Montana, Missouri River and Google Reviews
The content reflects on weather fluctuations, transitioning from a false spring back to winter, with hopes for more snowpack. As winter ends, fishing opportunities arise in Montana’s rivers, especially the Missouri River, known for its abundant fish. Positive client reviews highlight excellent guiding experiences, emphasizing memorable fishing trips.
Adventures of 2024 and Looking Forward to 2025
After returning from New Zealand, the author guided fishing on various rivers in Montana through spring and summer, sharing memorable experiences with family and clients before winter’s arrival.
Family Adventure in the South Island: Fly Fishing and Local Exploration
In the last two months we have transitioned from Summer to Fall to Spring and we are now on the verge of Summer again. We have finally settled back into our home in Philipsburg following our whirlwind two-month trip to the South Island of New Zealand. As I start preparing for another busy summer aroundContinue reading “Family Adventure in the South Island: Fly Fishing and Local Exploration”
Thankful for Another Great Season
As the calendar starts keeping towards 2024, I am thankful for everyone that made this season a memorable one. I was lucky to explore rivers around Montana with lots of great people! The season was filled with memorable days on Rock Creek, the Big Hole River, Blackfoot River, Bitterroot River, Clark Fork River and MissouriContinue reading “Thankful for Another Great Season”
“Where’s Summer, Dad?”
Every morning over the last couple of weeks my 3 year old daughter, Jessie, has started off the day with the question; “Where’s summer, Dad?” With the lingering winter, this is the same question most Montanans have been thinking in their heads. I have responded to her by saying that it is coming soon, orContinue reading ““Where’s Summer, Dad?””
10 Years On The Water
As I look back at the 2022 season, I also reflect on this summer being my 10th year guiding around Montana. Looking back it makes me realize how fast the time really goes. In 2012 I started walk/wade guiding the Gallatin River and was just getting comfortable rowing a drift boat. Ten years later, IContinue reading “10 Years On The Water”
Looking Forward to 2022
The past year was not without its challenges, but overall we made it a memorable one on the waters around Montana. We were faced with lower water on some of our rivers, warmer than average temperatures, forrest fires and days of smoke filled skies. On most days the trout still cooperated and when fishing wasContinue reading “Looking Forward to 2022”
Back to the Water
Instead of wintering in New Zealand, as we did in 2020, our adventure this past off-season was welcoming our second child, Eliza, into the world. Although we have our hands full with two children under 2 years old; Jessie and Eliza have stolen our hearts and are our world! I can’t wait for the days when these two will join meContinue reading “Back to the Water”
McKinnie Fly Fishing Outfitters of Montana 