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”
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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”
Evolving as an Angler
Recently I have been reflecting on how the sport of fly-fishing changes as we evolve as anglers.
Sun Setting on a Great Season
As the seasons change from Fall to Winter, I have recently had some days off and have spent these chilly afternoons watching new documentaries about a few famous 70’s rock bands: “The History of The Eagles” & “Lynyrd Skynyrd: If I Leave here Tomorrow.” Since then I have been driving my wife crazy byContinue reading “Sun Setting on a Great Season”
Learning How to Fish in New Zealand
I am often asked; “How hard is fly-fishing to learn?” Trying to display empathy I typically explain; “It’s not that hard. Once you learn the basics, it just takes practice.” I will also add: “It’s kind of like golf. You’ll never master the sport, but you will learn more every time you are on theContinue reading “Learning How to Fish in New Zealand”
Summer Highlights
Labor Day is just around the corner and the “dog days” of summer are in the rear view. Hard to believe that the season has gone by so quickly, but there is still plenty of great fishing ahead through September and October. This summer has been filled with long beautiful days, great clients andContinue reading “Summer Highlights”
Fish On!
I try not to go overboard with gratuitous grip n’ grin pictures, but I couldn’t help myself…. Over the last couple of weeks fishing all around Montana has been excellent. Being centrally based in Philipsburg, Montana I get the rare opportunity to explore & fish on a diverse selection of waters. In the last monthContinue reading “Fish On!”
McKinnie Fly Fishing Outfitters of Montana 