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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...

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...

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 were...

Private Waters

Fish Private Waters in Montana Frontier Anglers offers some of the best private water fishing in Montana. Some of our waters require a guide, some do not, so please ask at the time of reservation...

Clark Canyon Reservoir

Spring time provides some of the best stillwater fishing for large trout.  Conditions vary and at times can be phenomenal.  Summer time can also be productive fishing near springs or tributaries...

Jefferson River

Incredible backdrop and even better fishing. The Jefferson Rivers starts at the confluence of the Beaverhead and Big Hole Rivers. The Jefferson flows north to the town of Whitehall and then east until...

Ruby River

In the Ruby Valley north of Dillon lies a small dynamic fishery, the Ruby River. The headwaters of the Ruby are on the Beaverhead National Forest where the river forms as a small freestone. A majestic...

Big Hole River

There is no river on Planet Earth that is in the same class as the Big Hole River. The finest freestone trout stream in Montana, the Big Hole River, begins near Jackson and flows 150 miles to its...

Beaverhead River

Originating at the outflow of Clark Canyon Dam, the Beaverhead River is a small tailwater with large fish. The Beaverhead is narrow and willow-lined over its entire length. There is never a dull...

International

Alaska, Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Mexico, Mongolia, New Zealand, Patagonia and many more...

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...

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...

Why You Should Consider a Spring Big Hole River Fly Fishing Trip

Many Big Hole River fly fishing trips are centered around the salmonfly hatch and prime summer season dates but chasing fish in the early season is often very productive. Early season dates have less...

Do You Need Waders for Fishing Montana

Guided fly fishing trips run throughout the year and knowing when to bring along waders for fishing Montana is important. You can find rental programs but having your waders is ideal. There are times...

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.  ...

Read More

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 ...

Read More

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 ...

Read More

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 ...

Read More

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 ...

Read More

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 ...

Read More