Who We Are
Our Mission
Our goal is to provide our clients with memorable experiences that leave them with a love for Montana’s natural beauty, countless trout, and an understanding of the resources we are fortunate enough to have. We hope to help you build an appreciation and knowledge of the sport through expert instruction, an impressive grasp on Montana’s vast number of waterways, and patient guides willing to adapt to our clients needs.
Our clientele leave the day not only having caught fish, but with an understanding of the basics for first-timers, and skills and techniques beyond what experienced anglers already possess. Our guides focus more on collaboration than competition, and are dedicated to sharing all that we can do as anglers to maintain and improve our resources for generations to come.
SAM ZIEGLER
Owner and outfitter Sam Ziegler grew up outside of Burlington, Vermont, where he was typically found skiing, fishing and biking. In 2008, he followed his passions out West, attending Montana State University in Bozeman and falling in love with fly fishing shortly after graduation. He has been guiding and building his knowledge of the area’s waters ever since.
Sam looks forward to each fishing season as an opportunity to share his passion for fly fishing and appreciation of Montana’s natural beauty with his clients and help build lifelong memories on the water. Sam lives in Bozeman with his wife Casey and their yellow lab Frankie.
ERIC WOLCOTT
Eric grew up in New Hampshire, where his love for the outdoors and all they have to offer sprouted. After graduating from St. Lawrence in 2006, Eric slowly migrated west, briefly teaching nordic skiing in Wisconsin. After reaching Southwest Montana, he finally found the proper environment for his various mountain and stream activities. With his background in coaching, Eric can mold just about any client into a fish catching machine. His “scrappiness” keeps a positive attitude on the boat, pushing them beyond their self imposed limitations. Eric’s wife Courtney, two boys and yellow lab keep him busy here in Bozeman.
SPENCER THEISEN
Spencer Theisen is a Florida boy, but has been fishing the waters around Bozeman since childhood. After graduating from Stetson University, Spencer changed his home base to Montana to foster his relentless desire to chase aquatic, winged and furry critters. His time as a colligate baseball player shows through on the water in the form of precision, optimism and dedication. A family man, Spencer’s free time is typically spent with his wife Chrissie, three rambunctious children, and two bird dogs.
STEVE SMITH
Stephen Smith was born and raised in rural Vermont, where he spent his time fishing, skiing and hunting. In 2009, Steve headed to Montana State University in Bozeman, where he received a degree in History. Steve’s passion for the outdoors made it difficult to leave in Bozeman, where he has settled with his wife Kaysie, their daughter Clara, and their two German shorthaired pointers. Don’t let Steve’s laid back attitude fool you. His instruction and optimism typically result in a day well spent.
SLADE FEDORE
Slade grew up in Central Wyoming, where at an early age he developed a love for the outdoors with fly fishing as the priority. He moved to Montana in 2005 to study business at MSU, while practicing a great work-life balance on our local waters. With over a decade of putting folks on trout in our great state, Slade has an undeniable affection for the sport. He is eager to share his love of the sport with seasoned anglers and beginners alike. When not on the oars, Slade and his wife raise 2 wonderful children to share their passion for the outdoors.
COLIN NOBIL
A native Montanan, Colin began his Western fly fishing career many moons ago and it shows. He graduated from University of Montana in Missoula with a degree in finance, however the outdoor affection proved to strong for a desk job and he found his place in the guiding community. Despite studying numbers, Colin always beats the odds through through confidence, observation and the ability to find trout in all the places they shouldn’t be.
"What they lack in looks, they more than make up for in expertise, positivity and a comprehension of Montana's trout waters."
– Scott from Ohio