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?””
Tag Archives: McKinnie Fly Fishing
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”
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”
Five Reasons to Experience Winter Fly-Fishing
Why wait till spring to get back on the water? There are plenty of trout to be caught throughout the winter when conditions are right.
Guides Day Off
“Make hay while the sun shines!” This is the old saying for farmers, ranchers and fly-fishing guides around the west. During primetime guide season days off are few and far between. Near the end of August I ended up with few unexpected free days in a row. Instead of using the days to refuel andContinue reading “Guides Day Off”
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!”
Salmonfly Frenzy
Set, set! There it is! Fish on! Bam! Oh yeah! Fish off! Son of a #&*$@! These are the echoes that fill the air through the canyons of Rock Creek as the annual emergence of the famous Salmonflies cause both trout and anglers alike to go into a frenzy. The trout have endured the longContinue reading “Salmonfly Frenzy”
Cleaning Up the Clark Fork
As an avid outdoorsman, and Outfitter, I believe it is important to take care of the resources that we enjoy everyday. Last week I was lucky to be a volunteer in the 2nd annual Clark Fork River Clean Up sponsored by The Ranch at Rock Creek, the Clark Fork Coalition and Trout Unlimited. The participationContinue reading “Cleaning Up the Clark Fork”
Mother’s Day Caddis Hatch
Some days the fishing guides smile on you & some days they don’t cooperate. About a week ago I spent 5 days floating the Smith River and due to water conditions I only landed 1 fish. Being slightly frustrated, my next outing brought me to the Roaring Fork River on a recent road trip toContinue reading “Mother’s Day Caddis Hatch”
McKinnie Fly Fishing Outfitters of Montana 