At the time of your booking we will send you a document titled "You and Your Guide" that answers these as well as other frequently asked questions guests have.
How long are your trips?
Generally our full day trips are 8 hours on the water with half-day trips about 4 hours on the water. We are extremely flexible and our stock in trade is working with your schedule.
What rivers do you fish?
Out of our fly shop The Tackle Shop, we routinely fish the Blue Ribbon Madison River, Jefferson, Yellowstone, Big Hole, Beaverhead, and Ruby Rivers. We also love to travel for good fishing and hatches and spend a good deal of time on the Missouri, Blackfoot, Bitterroot, and Clark Fork.
I would like a casting lesson prior to the trip is this possible?
Yes. We do free Fly Fishing 101 classes each Tuesday, Thursday and, Saturday at the store during the summer season. We can also arrange for a private lesson for your group ahead of your trip.
I have never fly fished before, is this a problem?
We love teaching beginners how to fish. All of our guides are Orvis-Endorsed and excel in teaching the fundamentals of fly fishing while making a fun trip.
What is provided?
On our trips we can provide everything you may need. This includes all rods, reels, waders, boots, flies, rain gear, and glasses. We also provide a gourmet streamside lunch and drinks on full-day trips. On half day trips we provide snacks and drinks. We cannot provide alcohol on our trips. If you wish to have alcohol along you must provide it.
In our group, we have a non-fisherman that wants to go along, is this OK?
That is perfectly fine. The non- fisherman will have a great day in nature and will be a big part of your experience.
How much should I tip?
We get asked this a bunch. Our guides work hard each and every day and gratuities are completely up to the guest. Tip what you feel comfortable. As a general rule I suggest tipping the same percentage as if a restaurant exceeded your expectations.
How far is your store from Yellowstone National Park?
We are approximately one hour from the west gate of Yellowstone National Park in West Yellowstone. Our guests routinely combine their family Yellowstone vacation with a day of fishing.
Additional Activities:
We are happy to be your Montana concierge. We book other activities such as hiking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, airport shuttles, and Yellowstone and Virginia City tours. We have a large list of lodging providers we work with to create your Montana dream vacation. From rustic all inclusive elegance to local clean hotels and guest ranches to the perfect camping spot we can help. Our local Big Sky/Ennis airport only a few miles from town, can handle most private planes and jets and we provide services right from the tarmac.