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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 a yellow Labrador named Maggie. 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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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 a yellow Labrador named Maggie. 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.
Captain
Dan R.
Captain
Alex R.
Captain
Michael P.
Captain
Chris P.
Captain
Jason L.
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Garet B.
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Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Beaverhead River

Dillon
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Fishtales Outfitting Bitterroot Riv

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(8 reviews)
Hamilton
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Fishtales Outfitting Big Hole River

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(4 reviews)
Wise River
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Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Jefferson River

Silver Star
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Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Madison River

Ennis
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Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Blackfoot River

Greenough
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Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Missouri River

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(4 reviews)
Wolf Creek
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Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Yellowstone River

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(8 reviews)
Emigrant
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Ruby River

Sheridan
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Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Clark Fork River

Missoula
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Fishing Reports

Beaverhead opener doesnt disappoint.
Beaverhead opener doesnt disappoint.
May 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
May 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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Big Hole River Fishing Report- Salmonfly
Big Hole River Fishing Report- Salmonfly
Jun 8, 2024 Wise River
The famous Salmonfly hatch is in full swing on the Big Hole right now. Every fish in the river is looking up for one of these trout double bacon cheeseburgers. The flows are a bit low but the visibility is great. Due to the lower flows weโ€™re catching a fair number of fish not on the banks. Large Chubby Chernobylโ€™s sizes #6/4 in orange, gold or all black (use a sharpie). Of course thereโ€™s Golden Stones coming off as well so throw both patterns. You likely see the trout will sometimes prefer the smaller Golden sizes #8-10. If theyโ€™re refusing the big dry, try dropping a small rubber leg Stone under it.
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Customer reviews

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4.9 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Yellowstone river

VERIFIED   NEW  Half day guided fly fishing on July 21, 2025
Great trip with Dave. Even there were challenging conditions in the river, heavy wind and fish were not very active, we were...
Jussi R. recommends Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Yellowstone River
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Great Day on the Beaverhead

VERIFIED   NEW  Half day guided fly fishing on July 30, 2025
I know it says we were on the Big Hole for my trip but I was contacted by the captain Wade and we pivoted to the Beaverhead...
Brian K. recommends Fishtales Outfitting Big Hole River
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Mark S.
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A Great Day on the Yellowstone, With a Guide who Knew It Well!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Yellowstone River on September 10, 2024
Fishtale Outfitters is a top notch service that finds your fishing needs and preferences and matches you with the right Guide....
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Very fun

VERIFIED   Half day guided fly fishing on May 27, 2025
Although got a few strikes were unable to set hook correct, but was a good time, had fun
Anthony V. V. recommends Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Missouri River
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Yellowstone River on June 4, 2025
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