Bozeman Fly Fishing Guides Since 2000
Established in late 2000, the Fins and Feathers Guide Service brand 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 fly shop in late 2022 to enjoy the fruits of our hard work in the retail space.
Today, our 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.
Category: Tips on Flyfishing Montana Rivers
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: Tips on Flyfishing Montana Rivers
10 Top Montana Fly Fishing Spots Near Bozeman
Post Date: 02/20/2024
An angler's paradise, many Bozeman fly fishing options are accessible and near town for a quick outing. From rivers to lakes and spring creeks, there is endless opportunity when targeting...
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Category: Tips on Flyfishing Montana Rivers
Anglers Fishing Guide To Hyalite Canyon
Post Date: 02/12/2024
Nestled just 15 miles south of bustling Bozeman, Hyalite Canyon offers a convenient escape into the heart of Montana wilderness. The East and West Forks of Hyalite Creek form Hyalite...
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Category: Tips on Flyfishing Montana Rivers
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: Tips on Flyfishing Montana Rivers
Top 5 Flies for Spring
Post Date: 01/11/2024
Spring is an eagerly awaited season by many patient Montana anglers. As water temperatures start to warm, our wild trout's metabolic rate increases, causing more active feeding. With little fishing...
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Category: Tips on Flyfishing Montana Rivers
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: Tips on Flyfishing Montana Rivers
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: Hatches
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: Tips on Flyfishing Montana Rivers
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: Tips on Flyfishing Montana Rivers
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: Tips on Flyfishing Montana Rivers
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 Guide Trip Resources
Montana Fly Fishing Trip Photo Galleries
Post Date: 03/29/2025
Get a glimpse into a day of guided fly fishing in Montana from the viewpoint of the guides and guests with Bozeman fly fishing outfitter, Fins and Feathers Guide Service...
Learn MoreBozeman Fly Fishing Guide Trips
Post Date: 03/29/2025
The Bozeman fly fishing options are among the best in the US with legendary wild trout rivers like the Madison, Yellowstone, Gallatin, Jefferson, and Missouri each within easy striking distance...
Learn MoreWhy Choose Us?
Post Date: 03/29/2025
Fins and Feathers Guide Service has been operating as a Montana fly fishing outfitter for 25 years! Our passion for fly fishing, on-the-water experience, and area of operation enables us...
Learn MoreTestimonials & Reviews
Post Date: 03/28/2025
Customer Testimonials Fins and Feathers Guide Service has been outfitting Montana fly fishing trips for over two decades, building lifelong relationships with guests that quickly become more like family than...
Learn MorePre-Trip FAQ's
Post Date: 03/27/2025
We have been outfitting Montana flyfishing trips for over 25 years and understand that the experience is unfamiliar to many first-time fly anglers. Even experienced anglers are often surprised at...
Learn MoreBozeman Travel Tips
Post Date: 01/16/2020
Getting to Bozeman is easier than ever before, whether you choose to travel by air or drive yourself. The town now has world-class services, restaurants, and entertainment options that will...
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