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”
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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”
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”
Sunset on Summer 2020
As the calendar turns to Fall, and leaves begin to change, it is amazing to think about how fast the summer has flown by. 2020 has been unpredictable and crazy for everyone, but thankfully the fishing has been one predictable thing to help it feel like a normal summer. It has been an extremely rewarding year to help peopleContinue reading “Sunset on Summer 2020”
Time Flies
It is the most amazing experience watching the passage of time through the growth of my little girl. Every summer seems to fly by but this summer has gone faster than any other before. It started in May, full of anticipation and uncertainty. During my first couple of guide days through the end of theContinue reading “Time Flies”
McKinnie Fly Fishing Outfitters of Montana 