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Tipping Etiquette for Guide Trips in 2026
“Tipping Etiquette for Guide Trips” A tip on a fishing trip is sometimes a clumsy or even awkward conversation. I wanted to take this time and share my thoughts on guide tipping which hopefully clears some muddy waters for some. ...
Ice Off Angling
At some point in time usually March through May (June up in the high country) all across Montana our state the lakes shed their ice caps and give way to open water. This is always an exciting time of year for many ...
Beginners Guide to Choosing your First Saltwater Destination
My guess is at some point in time, every fly angler was turned on by the fact that not all fly anglers trout fish. For me, it was in the pages of magazines. The photos of the extensive flats and ...
Do I need my own rod and reel for guide trips?
Back when I started guiding, one of the many expenses I had to account for was a minimum of 2 but ideally 3 (1 backup) fly rods and reels. While many of my clients had their own fly rods, many ...
Shopping for the Fly Fishing Beginner
It’s never been easier to take up the sport of fly fishing. Affordable rod packages combined with free instructional videos and content on the internet makes it simple to get up and running. Outside of the rod packages, new anglers ...
Make the Most of Your Guided Montana Fishing Trip
Taking a guided fly fishing trip is one of the best outdoor experiences around. You spend the day walking or floating a great river with an expert who can help sort out the details, untangle lines and tie knots with ...