Fins & Feathers of Bozeman, Bozeman

The most incredible fishing experience of our lives. My son had never caught a fish on a fly rod and I hadn’t caught many. We wanted to learn so we booked a full day fly fishing trip with Fins & Feathers. By the end of the day we both had caught dozens and missed 10 times as many (still learning!) So exciting to watch the fish snatch the flies off the surface! At the end of the day my son proclaimed it was the best fishing trip he’s ever been on, and I have to agree. Our guide, Will Allen, was the key to our experience and everything we could have hoped for. We were fly casting novices when we arrived and with Will’s gentle but quick instruction, we became adequate casters and comfortable with various techniques Will taught us. Will is a master at controlling his boat, putting us in the perfect drift time after time even in a stiff breeze. Because of Will’s easy going and fun personality, we quickly became friends, fishing like buddies, and had a hoot all day long, laughing and ribbing each other over our gaffs and goofs. I highly recommend Fins and Feathers for their service, and Will Allen for making a float down a river into the most memorable trip of a lifetime.

Store: Friendly staff, tons of fly selection well stocked, and ACTUAL items of more than one type/brand of women's clothing, wading boots, etc. Package: Booked online for 2 full days on the water with local accommodations (The Lark). Great location for a variety of foods and some evening shopping off the water and no issues with the booking arrangements. Really smooth, thanks Toby. Guide: MIKE LANZARINI ... with both a rain and a shine day, definitely knew which waters to hit. Listen to him and he'll let you know what works, after that you just have to be fast enough for these big MT trout! (I'll be back Mike, and I'll be faster!)