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AdventuresTwo anglers supporting a bull trout low in the shallows of the Blackfoot, Montana

An Unexpected Giant on the Blackfoot — Three Days in Montana, Day 3

The last day — Drew Baker on the camera, tough technical conditions, and an unforgettable surprise on the streamer. An epic close to three days in Montana with Jake.

Jun 17, 2026
AdventuresAngler holding a large brown trout from a drift boat on the Blackfoot, Montana

Streamer Fishing the Blackfoot — Three Days in Montana, Day 2

Day two on the Blackfoot with Jake — a 22-inch brown on the third cast, big browns on streamers all day, and Max on the dry-and-dropper through the prettiest canyon water there is.

Jun 15, 2026
AdventuresAngler holding a large rainbow trout on the Clark Fork River, Montana

Fly Fishing the Clark Fork with My Son — Three Days in Montana, Day 1

Father's Day weekend on a quiet stretch of the Clark Fork with my son Max and Missoula Fly Guy Jake — about 35 fish, eight doubles, and a day neither of us will forget.

Jun 14, 2026
Fly Fishing AdventuresAngler in rain gear holding a rainbow trout on the Clark Fork, Montana

Three Days in Montana with Jake — Day 3: Fishing the Clark Fork in the Rain

A cold, rain-soaked April day on the Clark Fork below Missoula — tough fishing, one gorgeous rainbow, and a hard-earned lesson on why good rain gear is non-negotiable in Montana. Day 3 of three.

Apr 22, 2026

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Fly Fishing AdventuresAngler fly casting on Rock Creek with a canyon cliff behind, Montana

Three Days in Montana with Jake — Day 2: A Hidden Stretch of Rock Creek

A hidden stretch of Rock Creek near Missoula with Jake and photographer Drew Baker — dry flies, the full El Rey G6 lineup, and a beautiful canyon all to ourselves. Day 2 of three.

Apr 21, 2026