One of the Best Mornings of 2012

Here is a photo from Armstrong’s Spring Creek from August 2012.  The morning was exceptionally beautiful and the dry fly fishing complemented the scenery perfectly.  Good times…

It’s Been a While

I know it’s been a while since anything new has hit this page. A lot has been happening around here however-like moving the River Fly headquarters to a place out of town and the beginning of another school year. The guide season has ended and now it’s time to get

Mister Morrish all cleaned up

River Fly Outfitters Facebook Page

For those that may not have been informed or “in the -so called- loop,” River Fly Outfitters has a frequently updated Facebook page. Photos and words from the best fishing in Montana on Facebook! A quick link to the Facebook page is on the River Fly Outfitters web home page

Add Armstrong’s Spring Creek to the list

In the last month I have been fortunate to guide in a diversity of great Montana spots. Each place has had it’s special characteristics and at each place we have been rewarded with some great fish. Recently, I was at Armstrong’s Spring Creek south of Livingston. With an early am

Wedding Anniversary

Today, August 5th, is my wedding anniversary. So after guiding a fun half day, I reloaded the boat and celebrated with my wife and daughter. What is a guy supposed to give on the sixth year? How about some foam hoppers and a grilled dinner on the river. I have

August Fishing

It’s August in a dry year which means the fishing isn’t a gimme. But with patience and persistence the fish will come. Here’s a shot of a local legend I have had the privilege to work with the last three days. We worked it and in the end our persistence

Finding Fish in all the Nooks and Crannies

At this time of year lining up with a crowd is not the way to do it. Finding quiet spots means unaware fish and great river experiences. So with a little creativity and the confidence to tread off the beaten path we can fish the best spots without hundreds of

Wetting Feet Across Montana

London, Paris, New York, Craig, Ennis, Virginia City, Absorkee, Livingston. I’ve been to five of the listed eight towns in the last 10 days. To give one a hint of where I’ve been- I haven’t seen the Eiffel Tower, the Olympics, or a Yankee game lately. What I have seen

Madison River Still Rockin

The Madison River embedded its self in a corner of my heart when I was about 13 and still occupies that coronary space today. The fish are still there in and around the rocks and the fishing is still great. Here is a photo of a big Madison brown that