Smith River Shenanigans

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Smith River Camp 2015 Camp life on the Smith River is one of the highlights on this 5 day overnight trip.  You’re never quite sure what is going to happen in camp, and by day 5 the activites skew toward the creative.  Last year on the Smith, gear guys Sam and Max decided to blow […]

Destination Fly Fishing – Smith River

I had the opportunity to guide the Smith River about a week with a couple of my long-time clients.  For those unfamiliar, the Smith River is located in central Montana and is the only river in the state that requires a permit to float whether you are doing a guided or unguided trip.  It is […]

Craiglandia – Surviving the Missouri River Season

It’s that time of year again when our local Missoula rivers start to go out of shape and we head on over east of the divide to the Missouri river.  Craig, Montana is the hub for fly fishing on the Missouri, and it’s a funky little trout town that I absolutely love.  I was just […]

Fly Fishing Road Trips

I have been taking fly fishing road trips for as long as I can remember.  My most recent trip last week over to the Missouri was a reminder of how much things have changed over the years.  Back in my twenties most of my fly fishing road trips were spur of the moment.  They usually […]

Smith River – Applications Due Soon

Smith River applications are due Feb. 19th if you want a shot at floating one of the most scenic rivers in the lower 48 during prime season.  You can find everything you need to know about the application proces HERE.  If you have not floated the Smith River before, it is a must do trip! […]