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: 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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Category: Montana Rivers
Top 5 Midge Patterns for Montana Winter Dry Fly Fishing
Post Date: 12/09/2023
Throughout winter, Midges become a heavily targeted food source for trout in SouthWest Montana. These tiny insects appear in great numbers in the surrounding area and can provide exciting angling...
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Category: Upper Madison River Fishing Information
A Top Spot for Madison River Fishing
Post Date: 11/27/2023
The Madison River is home to some of the world's most revered wild trout populations. This blue ribbon stream spans 183 miles of accessible water, offering prolific insect hatches and...
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Category: Gallatin River Fishing Information
Top 5 Winter Fly Patterns for the Gallatin River
Post Date: 11/21/2023
The Gallatin River, close to Bozeman offers some of the most scenic and accessible cold weather fly fishing experiences. While winter might send some anglers indoors......
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Category: Upper Madison River Fishing Information
Fly Fishing the Upper Madison River | Middle Stretches
Post Date: 09/11/2023
The middle reaches of the upper Madison River include some of the most productive drift-boat waters on the river. Montana fly fishing generally defines this piece of river as beginning...
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Category: Montana Rivers, Lower Madison River Fishing Information
Fly Fishing the Lower Madison River
Post Date: 09/01/2023
The lower Madison is consistently one of the favorite choices of our Bozeman fly-fishing guides, whether we are fishing with clients or on our own. We are fortunate to have...
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Category: Montana Rivers, Yellowstone River Information
Summer fly-fishing the lower Yellowstone River
Post Date: 08/14/2023
The lower Yellowstone River is full of character with long runs, deep pools, bedrock ledges, rocky outcroppings, skinny riffles, and mid-river gravel bars that change throughout the year....
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Bozeman Fly Fishing Reports
Gallatin River
Last Updated: 01/19/2025
Still very cold on Montana’s Gallatin River with single digit temps right now and nothing higher than the low 30’s in the forecast. If you are willing to battle numb...
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Upper Madison
Last Updated: 01/19/2025
Still very cold around Ennis Montana this week, single digit temps right now but a few days over freezing later in the week. If you're willing to battle the cold...
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Lower Madison
Last Updated: 01/19/2025
Things are still very chilly around the Lower Madison River with single digit temps. Looks like mid next week there are some slightly better days with temps in the mid...
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