Fins and Feathers - Bozeman Fly Fishing Guides Since 2000
Established in late 2000, Fins and Feathers has been a staple for anglers fly fishing in Montana for over two decades. We began this adventure as Bozeman fly fishing guide service and specialty fly shop in the most highly competitive (even back then) market in fly fishing. We sold the shop to Yellow Dog in late 2022 to enjoy the fruits of our hard work in the retail space.
Today, the focus is on continuing Fins and Feathers' legacy of angling authenticity by sharing our passion for the sport through our fly fishing blog, Montana fishing reports, and guided Montana fly fishing trips.
Contact Toby Swank - our owner and outfitter – for more information regarding guided Montana fly fishing trips.
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Category: Gallatin River Fishing Information
Floating and Fly Fishing the Gallatin River
Post Date: 04/06/2024
Fly fishing the Gallatin River while floating is permitted between Manhattan and Three Forks, Montana. This scenic waterway has limited public access with sparse trout populations, yet offers a nice...
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Category: Lower Madison River Fishing Information
The Best Lower Madison River Fly Fishing Sections for Floating Anglers
Post Date: 03/22/2024
Floating the lower Madison River between the mouth of the Beartrap Canyon and it's confluence with the Jefferson and Gallatin Rivers offers a productive and diverse Montana fly fishing experience....
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Category: Upper Madison River Fishing Information
The Best Madison River Fishing Sections
Post Date: 03/14/2024
Floating the "50 Mile Riffle" is the best way to experience the world-renowned Madison River fishing that attracts anglers from around the world. Here are our Bozeman fly fishing guides'...
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Category: News & Updates
10 Montana Fishing Tips to Catch the Most Fish
Post Date: 03/10/2024
Montana is full of trout. From world-renowned rivers like the Yellowstone, Gallatin, Madison, Jefferson, and Missouri, to smaller secret creeks and high alpine lakes. Finding trout water is easy; catching...
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Category: Yellowstone River Information
Yellowstone River Fly Fishing: Paradise Awaits
Post Date: 03/02/2024
The Yellowstone River, Montana's crown jewel, offers diverse fly fishing experiences for anglers of all skill levels. This angler's guide explores fly fishing Paradise Valley on six popular stretches, highlighting...
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Category: Gallatin River Fishing Information
Top 3 Bozeman Fishing Spots on Gallatin River | Winter Picks
Post Date: 02/26/2024
Fly fishing in Montana on the Gallatin River is some of the best in the state, boasting healthy trout populations, prolific insect activity, and incredible scenery everywhere you look. With...
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Category: Education
Top 5 BWO Nymphs for Bozeman Fly Fishing in the Spring
Post Date: 02/24/2024
Anglers fishing near Bozeman should be familiar with blue-winged olive(BWO) mayflies as they are an abundant food source for wild Montana Trout. These aqautic insects hatch in prolific numbers, presenting...
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Category: Yellowstone River Information
Yellowstone River Fishing
Post Date: 02/04/2024
Fly Fishing Paradise Valley Montana Paradise Found: Welcome to Paradise Valley, where the iconic Yellowstone River meanders through breathtaking landscapes, offering some of the finest fly fishing in Montana. With...
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Category: Lower Madison River Fishing Information
Winter Fishing the Lower Madison
Post Date: 01/03/2024
The Lower Madison River is a great destination for fly fishing in Montana during the winter. Snow doesn't accumulate much along the riverbanks and the river rarely freezes. Located just...
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Category: Lower Madison River Fishing Information
Fishing Dirty Water on Montana's Lower Madison River
Post Date: 01/02/2024
As spring arrives in Montana, anglers fishing the Lower Madison River need to be prepared for variable water clarity. Melting snow and spring rainstorms, often muddy the river's tributaries, including...
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Bozeman Fly Fishing Reports
Gallatin River
Last Updated: 12/18/2024
Looks like a solid weather window to finish the week on Montana’s Gallatin River. When it comes to winter fishing on the Gallatin, nymphing will be your bread and butter...
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Upper Madison
Last Updated: 12/18/2024
The weather forecast around Ennis Montana is looking pretty good to finish out the week. Winter fishing Montana’s Upper Madison River is mostly a nymphing game. Warm days with some...
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Lower Madison
Last Updated: 12/18/2024
The weather forecast is looking great for fishing the Lower Madison River this week! These warm temps and cloudy afternoons create opportunity to see some fish coming to the surface...
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