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.
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”
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”
New Zealand Backcountry
This is what makes New Zealand so unique and special: the backcountry, and the chance of finding the fish of a lifetime in a small stream. After a 3 hour hike, covering 7.5 miles, I reached the wee headwaters of one of the local rivers. As I first started stalking the banks there was notContinue reading “New Zealand Backcountry”
Challenges & Rewards of Southland
My Recent Adventures Fishing in New Zealand Fly-fishing is hard. Fishing a new river for the first time can be very hard. Fly-fishing the South Island of New Zealand on my own is one of the most challenging tasks I have experienced in the sport. We are based in Te Anau in the SouthlandContinue reading “Challenges & Rewards of Southland”
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 