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Fishtales Outfitting

Member since December 2015 Dillon, United States
Background
Michael grew up in the woods, learning hunting and fly fishing in Connecticut. With his grandfather as his mentor, an avid outdoorsmen and Connecticut State Park constable, he honed his Trout fly fishing skills. Michael spent a season in Southwest Alaska, which opened possibilities to Southwest Montana and its endless wild Trout streams. He ultimately settled down in Sheridan, where his wife Theresa and himself raise their two children and 2 Lab’s named Maggie and Tippet. Create your unforgettable experience with our 10+ guides available.
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We pride ourselves in offering the best fly fishing guide services available. Fishtales Outfitting's reputation is that we make our trips more personable and customized to suit your needs and preferences. We like to drift fish but also enjoy walk/wade trips, and love to take our time and really submerse our clients in enjoying the day in every way.

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Dillon, Verenigde Staten
Background
Michael grew up in the woods, learning hunting and fly fishing in Connecticut. With his grandfather as his mentor, an avid outdoorsmen and Connecticut State Park constable, he honed his Trout fly fishing skills. Michael spent a season in Southwest Alaska, which opened possibilities to Southwest Montana and its endless wild Trout streams. He ultimately settled down in Sheridan, where his wife Theresa and himself raise their two children and 2 Lab’s named Maggie and Tippet. Create your unforgettable experience with our 10+ guides available.
Techniques
We pride ourselves in offering the best fly fishing guide services available. Fishtales Outfitting's reputation is that we make our trips more personable and customized to suit your needs and preferences. We like to drift fish but also enjoy walk/wade trips, and love to take our time and really submerse our clients in enjoying the day in every way.
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Lamont C.
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Dan R.
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Alex R.
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Michael P.
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Chris P.
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Jason L.
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Garet B.
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Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Beaverhead River

Dillon
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Trips vanaf US $625

Fishtales Outfitting Bitterroot Riv

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Hamilton
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Trips vanaf US $625

Fishtales Outfitting Big Hole River

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Wise River
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Trips vanaf US $625

Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Jefferson River

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Silver Star
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Trips vanaf US $625

Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Madison River

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Ennis
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Trips vanaf US $625

Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Blackfoot River

Greenough
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Trips vanaf US $625

Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Missouri River

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Wolf Creek
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Trips vanaf US $625

Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Yellowstone River

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Emigrant
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Trips vanaf US $625

Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Ruby River

Sheridan
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Trips vanaf US $625

Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Clark Fork River

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Missoula
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Trips vanaf US $625

Fish Tales Outfitting โ€“ Fly Fishing & Lodging

Sheridan
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Trips vanaf US $100,000

Fishing Reports

Madison River fishing report. 4/3/25
Madison River fishing report. 4/3/25
Jun 5, 2025 Ennis
The pre runoff fishing on the Madison has been fantastic as expected. The flows are still low ataround 1000 cfs and the water is perfectly clear. Most of the shelf ice from the gorge has melted except for closer to Ennis and to the lake. The Ennis boat and Valley Garden FASโ€™s are closed until FWP can get the sites rebuilt from the ice damage. The most productive method to catch trout is nymphing under an indicator. However, the streamer bite has heated up and there are blue winged olives in the afternoon. Cloudy days are your friend for streamers and dries. The standard rubber legs coupled with a wire or San Juan worm have been the best patterns. Others include the bead head Prince, Purple Psycho Prince, Pheasant Tail,, WD40-50, Zebra midge. Some good streamer patterns include mini Dungeons, Zonkers, Mini loop sculpins but others will certainly work. The dry fly fishing is going to be in softer water wirh a nice foam line. Side channels and soft pockets can hold rising fish.
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Beaverhead opener doesnt disappoint.
Beaverhead opener doesnt disappoint.
Mei 20, 2025 Dillon
The Beaverhead regular season opener was Saturday the 17th and although the water is low the bite is good. Nymphing is your best bet on the Beavโ€™. A two fly drop shot rig is what we recommend. Best flies right now are Zebra midges #18-20 in black, red, olive. San Juan worms in red #14-18. Scuds and sow bugs #16-18 in tan, pink and natural. Not much for dry flies right now. The streamer bite is hit and miss. Cloudy days are your friend for streamers.
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Madison River Fishing Report 5/5/25
Madison River Fishing Report 5/5/25
Mei 5, 2025 Ennis
The Madison River is still pre runoff and offers some great fly fishing opportunities. Flows are up a bit to around 1300 cfs and visibility at about 2.5 to 3โ€™. There are some caddis showing up on the lower stretches and fish will start looking up now. Nymphing and streamers are still your best bet to land some numbers. Run a standard in line indicator nymph leader with your first fly anout 5โ€™ from your indicator and tie the second off the bend of the hook 18โ€ to your second fly. The tried and true Pats rubber legs and a bright San Juan or Wire Worm has been a solid combination. A green caddis larvae is a good second fly choice if you see caddis on the water. An elk hair caddis in olive, tan or brown in a #16-14 along with a caddis pupae if you see risers, will get the job done. Look for soft spots, inside edges, boulders and color changes that indicate good trout holding water.
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The Beaverhead River has been on fire! C
The Beaverhead River has been on fire! C
Jul 24, 2024 Dillon
Both the PMD and Yellow Sally hatches are in full swing and the fishing is as good as it gets! Current flows are pretty high at 900+ cfs but the fish donโ€™t seem to mind. Weโ€™re primarily nymphing with an indicator and 2 flies but there are fish rising on some days, especially with clouds so dry flies are on the menu as well. Some of our favorite patterns. Nymphs; Pheasant Tail, Barrโ€™s Emerger, Mitchell Split Case, Hunchback Infrequens, Frenchie, Kyles Yellow Sally, Perdigon hot spot Dry Flies; Pull Over, PMD Cripple, CDC Emerger, Sparkle Dun, Poly Wing Spinner, Rusty Spinner
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Yellowstone River Hoppertunity!
Yellowstone River Hoppertunity!
Jul 24, 2024 Emigrant
The much awaited hopper bite is happening on the mighty Yellowstone and the big fish are looking up! Weโ€™ve been starting early when the fish are more active and to beat the afternoon heat. Inside edges and riffles are holding lots of trout that are at the table waiting for a grasshopper aka double bacon cheeseburger float over. Our favorite dry flies; Chubby, Stream bank hopper, Amyโ€™s Ant, Triple Decker, Morish Hopper
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Madison River Fishing Report Salmonflies
Madison River Fishing Report Salmonflies
Jun 22, 2024 Ennis
The famed Pterinarcys Californicus or Giant Salmon Fly hatch has just started to show up on the stretches above Ennis on the Madison. These double bacon cheeseburger bugs are a favorite for trout when they show up. Weโ€™re having success nymphing and on the bug dry. A double rubber leg short leash nymphing rig is our most effective way to nymph. We are getting action on the surface using several different dry salmon fly patterns. The Rogue, Bank Robber and Chubby Chernobyl just to name a few. A little twitch is another trigger for the trout. The adult naturals are pretty active when theyโ€™re on the water. Also try a smaller Golden Stone if your getting refusals on the big bug.
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Super awesome captain, Chris was great!

GECONTROLEERD   Half day guided fly fishing op Oktober 4, 2025
If you want to talk about grace, then letโ€™s talk about Chris our guide was amazing, he had every right to get mad at us....
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GECONTROLEERD   Half day guided fly fishing op Augustus 30, 2025
Met my guide. Got the basics and headed out for the day. Beautiful day and fantastic guide. Floated the Yellowstone river....
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Great day on the river with Dan

GECONTROLEERD   Half day guided fly fishing op Augustus 17, 2025
Dan was an incredible guide - Super friendly, knowledgeable and helped us land some fish even though we had limited experience...
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Yellowstone river

GECONTROLEERD   Half day guided fly fishing op Juli 21, 2025
Great trip with Dave. Even there were challenging conditions in the river, heavy wind and fish were not very active, we were...
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Puts you on em

GECONTROLEERD   Half day guided fly fishing op Oktober 16, 2025
Guy just knows the spots. Great guide and would recommend to others
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