River Ramble - Guides Edition

For our final episode of our miniseries on the Smith River and it’s vital tributary the Tenderfoot, we are joined by a man that has spent years on the Smith.  Will Plumhoff is a Missoula based guide and has invested his career into protecting this vulnerable ecosystem.  Will shares with us why protection of the Smith and Tenderfoot is imperative to every Montanan and why the Montana Headwaters Legacy Act could save the Smith.

In part two of three for our miniseries on the Smith River and it’s principal tributary the Tenderfoot, we are joined by longtime and beloved outfitter, Joe Sowerby.  Joe has been running trips on the Smith since 1992 and he is a dedicated advocate for it’s protection.  He shares with us why safeguarding this uniquely special area of the world is not only so important but must happen.

In part one of our three episode miniseries on the Smith River and it’s prolific tributary the Tenderfoot, we are joined by a Montana legend, Mike Geary.  Mike has built his life and business around the Smith River and he shares his love for this special area of the world.  He is here to advocate for this fragile ecosystem and shares why Wild and Scenic protection could save the Smith.

In today’s episode, we are joined by an industry giant and longtime outfitter, John Way.  John operates Montana’s oldest fly shop, The Tackle Shop, and he is here to represent the famed Beartrap Canyon of the Madison River.  John shares with us his love for this area of the world and why protection of it is so important.

Today we are joined by veteran guide and a true hero of conservation, Doug Haacke.  Doug’s love for this area of the world runs deep and he is here representing his home waters of Rock Creek, Lake Fork Rock Creek, and the West Fork of Rock Creek, an area that could receive 45 miles of protection.  Doug shares with us why safeguarding these places is so important.

Today we are chatting with a Montana native (since the age of three) and seasoned outfitter, Jason Fleury.  Jason owns and operates TroutChasers Lodge on the banks of the coveted Gallatin.  He is here representing the Gallatin River and Taylor Creek.  Sharing his love of this place, Jason explains why protection of this area is so important. 

In today’s episode we are joined by a retired Marine and longtime outfitter, Chris Fleck.  Chris has fished and guided the Stillwater River for nearly two decades.  As a passionate conservationist, Chris is here representing the Stillwater and West Stillwater rivers, an area that could receive 43 miles of protection.  Chris shares with us why this protection is so needed.

Today we are joined by veteran outfitter and former whitewater guide, Brian McGeehan.  Brian is here representing the Boulder and West Boulder Rivers.  His company, Montana Angler, has an outpost along the main stem of the Boulder and this area that could receive 45 miles of protection.  He shares with us why safeguarding these ecosystems is so important.

Today we sit down with a Montana legend, Craig Mathews.  Craig is an ex-police chief, former fly shop owner, guide, cofounder of 1% For The Planet, and one of the most interesting figures in the fly fishing world.  As a champion of conservation, he is here representing the headwaters of Hellroaring and Slough Creek.  Craig shares with us his lifelong dedication to conservation and why protection of these ecosystems is so important.

In today’s episode, we are joined by longtime outfitter and industry B.A., Alice Owsley.  An exceptional caster, skilled fly tyer, and with an impressive list of industry accomplishments, Alice calls West Yellowstone home.   She is here to represent the famed upper Madison River, just outside of Yellowstone National Park.  Alice shares with us just how special this area of the world is and why protection of it is so important.