University of Montana Fly Fishing

I had a great day on the river yesterday with a father and son. They wanted one last hurrah before Garrett starts school at the University of Montana. Not sure it will be the last hurrah for Garrett and I am very sure Garrett is  pleased he made the decision to attend the University of Montana! (Dad … [Read more...]

Change of Scenery

In Montana we are very spoiled. There is so much great water to fish a person could spend a lifetime trying to fish it all. Yet it seems we can get in a rut and fish the same waters over and over again out of convenience. Well last week I got the opportunity for a change of scenery and guided on one … [Read more...]

The Smith River, Montana

I had the great fortune last week to take my first ever trip down the Smith River. It exceeded my expectation in every way possible! This place is so beautiful is should be considered a national treasure! It is a place that needs to be experienced in order to get the full effect of just how … [Read more...]

Father’s Day Guide Trip

I get the chance to guide Joe Goodman every time he is in Montana. I very much look forward to these outings, so when he told me he was treating himself to a fathers day guide trip I was very excited to hear the news! Joe is a hardcore fisherman. He will go non stop from sun up to sun down and he … [Read more...]

Fish Raging with a Kiwi and Project Healing Waters Auction Winner

It has been one busy and fun week at Montana Troutaholic headquarters. We got paid a surprise visit by our good friend from New Zealand, Mr. Simon Chu! Simon had never been to Montana before and had a few fish he needed to mark off the list. Westslope Cutthroat, Cutbow, Whitefish, and even a … [Read more...]