Anthony was a wonderful teacher! It was our first time fly fishing and he took the time to coach us one on one to make sure we knew the techniques to fly fish. We had so much fun and ended up catching a ton of fish. He was so knowledgeable and made our experience the best!
This is a first class outfit. We were concerned about the fishing conditions prior to our arrival due to extreme heat. Jordan, who handles arrangements, kept me up to date prior to arriving. The night before our first of two days of fishing, our guide Rick Davidson called me to discuss experience level and what type of fishing we wanted to do. This is something a first class guide does. I told him we were after big fish and not concerned with numbers. We were not disappointed! The first day we fished the Bitterroot and caught at least 20 rainbows, most at least 16”, not to mention a lot of big whitefish. The second day we fished the Blackfoot. We completed the Missoula slam; bull trout, cutthroat, brown, rainbow, and cuttbow. As a bonus, we got to see an eagle swoop down and grab a whitefish we had just released.I highly recommend Missoula on the Fly and guide Rick Davidson.
Booked a full day guided trip with Anthony. We caught between 30-40 fish of different species and had a great time. Definitely recommend booking a trip and we’ll be back for sure!!
Great experience with Dan. Had a fantastic time fly fishing for the first time. Dan was super friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks for making our stay in Missoula one of the most memorable ever.
Been fishing with Dan for a few years now and every trip has been great. Super knowledgeable and very professional. Overall one of the best outfitters Ive dealt with. Looking forward to the next trip.
Didn’t get to fish with these guys but emailed a lot about local streams, fishing spots, regulations and even what flies to bring. Time got away from me and couldn’t get a day to schedule a guide but they were generous with the local info and gave me no pressure to “hurry up and schedule “. They are definitely going to get my business this fall, just for being great guys. I’ve been told by friends they have “The Spot” for epic rainbows.
Contacted Dan Mahoney by phone to get info about fly fishing in Montana. After talking to Dan I new he was the guide to go with. He gave us all the info we needed and kept us to date for the trip. Best fishing trip every, After catching 20 big trout in a day and a half and having all the patience in the world we new Dan new what he was doing. Best guide ever, go with Dan, you wont be disappointed.
Absolutely had the best time fishing with Dan. Hes incredibly knowledgable, patient, and tailored the trip to my specific requests. It was my first time fly fishing and Dan made it a blast. Also learned a lot about the local area and fly fishing as a whole. If youre thinking about booking a trip with Dan - I wouldnt hesitate for a second to recommend that you do.
Bucket list for me and my best friend. It was AMAZING! Dan is the man! Never fly fished before didnt know anything. Dan taught us everything and within 15minutes on the water and caught the biggest Trout ever!!! 20 fish in 2 days not counting the ones we didnt get in the boat!! He would point to a spot tell us to put our lines in and BAM!!!! Hes knows his stuff. Well worth money and the experience. Memories will last a life time. In the process for booking again next year!!! Thanks Dan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
New to sport. Glad I found Dan and Missoula on the Fly. Fabulous teacher, terrific guy, great guide. Learned a ton, very successful trip on Upper Bitteroot.
I have booked a couple dozen guided trips in the past; Missoula on the Fly has been my best experience to-date. I fishing during the summer of 2017 with Chris McAdams and while the fishing was excellent, Chriss patience, willlingness to coach, ability to communicate effectively without talking down, and over-the-top effort in all things made the trip phenomenal. I will highly recommend Missola on the Fly and guide Chris McAdams to anyone who asks. I have already booked my next trip for 2018.
Experienced guides that will put you on fish.
Theres a reason Ive been to Montana 5 times in the last 13 months to fish with these guys...they continue to put us on solid fish even when we are battling that terrible Texas cast and constant changing weather. Do yourself a favor...go to Missoula and fish with Missoula on the Fly!
I was in town for business and figured Missoula is too good of an area not to fish. After a fair bit of research I found Missoula on the Fly and pulled the trigger for a full day trip. I tell ya - expectations were blown. From the initial correspondance back and forth with Dan I could tell this was an outfit that was catered to the individual, and happy to do so. From answering questions about gear to bring, guide plan and even giving some detailed, great suggestions for on my own wade fishing spots when time prevailed - Dan was all over it.We met early (Dan offered to meet even earlier! if I would have liked) and put in on the Lower Clark Fork. Boat and transportation were top notch. Logistics went like clockwork. We were on the water (after I was lent one of Dans extra, preparedness for the client, nice thermal layer jackets) riki-tik and started hunting. It was my first drift boat trip and I was on fish right away. Dans penchant for adept, subtle guidance and direction was well received. I look at all my fishing exploits as a learning opportunity and Dan was simple and concise with explaining tactics, casts and answers to my countless questions.Ultimately netted countless fish at the boat and wading with some really nice browns and rainbows. Everything from deep nymph dropper to big boy hopper strikes, definitely the biggest trout Ive ever pulled in for sure. To top it off, Dan had me on a gorgeous rainbow 60 seconds before the 2p closure (Ive got a time stamp pic to prove it). He went back into the water quickly and was no worse for wear. (Dont let a fishery afternoon closure scare you, there are tons of fish to be had prior).Overall, it was an incredible experience customer tailored to exactly what I was looking for. We didnt see a soul all day aside from several bald eagles and a mink doing their thing.Ill be back asap, with others.EPIC.
Good fly shop
Great place