Backcountry Angler

I have fished with Tom every year for the last 15 years and have never been disappointed. My partner and I have consistently caught 15-25 fish each and every day! Tom's knowledge of the rivers and what the fish are "eating" is unsurpassed. We also like the variety that the three close by rivers afford to us. It doesn't hurt either that the scenery is gorgeous. When we go we stay at their lodge which we like because it is quiet, convenient , and "homey".
9 years ago (05-10-2016)

I have been fishing with Tom for more than 20 years once or twice a year. Began fishing with Tom when he was guiding in West Yellowstone. There is a good reason I keep coming back year after year. The fishing always meets or exceeds my expectations and the experience is always top notch. Tom and Mary are always most interested in making the trip as good as it can be, both with their excellent accommodations and fishing experience. I have never been disappointed and plan to keep coming as long as I am able. It is well worth the trip from Michigan. I consider them good friends after all of these years. I would highly recommend fishing at Backcountry Angler. You will not be disappointed.
9 years ago (15-10-2016)

I took my first trip to Montana last August with my wife. It was an outstanding trip, but the highlight by far was the two of us fly fishing the Big Hole river. Neither of us had ever fly fished before and we were a little nervous about it. Our guide was absolutely terrific: taught us what to do, where to cast, and we were catching some gorgeous trout and having fun in no time -- on dry flies! And we caught more fish than we could count! I can't say enough positive things about that fishing adventure and Backcountry Angler. Tom's business is top-notch and it was a wonderful experience. I really hope we get the chance to do it again.
9 years ago (22-10-2016)

We recently returned from our annual “trip of lifetime” to Dillon to fish with Tom and Andy at Backcountry Angler. This was our eighth trip overall – first in 2007, then every year since 2010. The people, the rivers, and the accommodations are exactly what we look for in a fly-fishing trip. Andy is as enthusiastic as we are about fishing and having a good time on the water, and trust me, do we catch fish (some huge)! This year, 2016, I managed to catch practically every species of fish in the Big Hole the same day, all on a streamer. We’ve also had great success with nymphs and dry flies over the years, and the guides have always known what’s working. The river lodge is clean and comfortable, and since it’s so convenient to town we can grab a quick dinner before getting a good night’s sleep to be ready for the next day’s action. We have had opportunities to fish with other outfitters in Montana, but why mess with success? We’re already booked for 2017 and 2018, and can’t wait to return to Dillon.
9 years ago (09-10-2016)

I just finished another visit to Dillon Montana where every year for the past 10 or more years I have fished with Backcountry Anglers. I have fished all over the world and had some awesome guided trips but hands down the fishing around Dillon and the guide service I get with Backcountry Anglers is the best. They focus on providing a top notch guide service with really knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides. When I take a float trip with them the guides always seem as fired up as I am. They also have a wonderful lodge a few hundred yards from the Beaverhead River and the package deals they offer are hard to beat. As with any fishing trip some days you catch more fish than other days but on my guided trips with Backcountry Angler I have never had a bad day and boy have I had some super days. If you are thinking of a fly fishing trip to South Western Montana, Backcountry Anglers is a great choice.
9 years ago (02-10-2016)