Rowing, Casting & Fly Fishing Skills
Instruction is for anglers who want real skill and real calm on the water. Whether you are learning to row your own boat, sharpening your casting before a guided trip, or taking a focused day with a clear curriculum, these sessions are built around your pace and your goals.
The focus is practical: safety, clarity, reading water, and decision making that actually shows up when the river gets busy.
Quick question? Call or text (406) 224-8972.
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Not sure which format fits? Text your dates and goals and I will steer you toward the best option for the season.
Yellowstone Rowing School
This is our Yellowstone specific version of the rowing course, built around the decisions that matter on a big, changing freestone. Same core curriculum. Same rate. We just teach it the way the Yellowstone actually behaves: channels, wind, speed management, and moving water problem solving.
What we work on:
Boat control and positioning, reading water at speed, ferry angles, speed control, setting up drifts, anchor decisions,
shallow channels, wind management, and clean recovery when things go sideways.
Hands on all day. Built for real river situations.
Format: 1 to 2 days depending on your comfort level and goals.
Rate: $700 per day (1 to 2 people).
Boat options: your boat, our drift boat, raft with fishing frame, or classic wooden dory depending on conditions.
We will confirm the best fit when you book.
Want to talk timing first? Text (406) 224-8972.
Rowing Course
A full day rowing course for real rivers. Ideal for new boat owners, anglers preparing for the season, or anyone who wants to feel safer and more in control behind the oars. We can run it on the Yellowstone when conditions are right, or choose a better training section for the day.
What we work on:
Boat setup, oar positioning, anchor management, river reading, ferry angles, speed control, setting up drifts,
approaching structure, and smooth recovery.
Practical and calm. No fluff.
Format: 1 to 2 days depending on goals and comfort level.
Rate: $700 per day (1 to 2 people).
Boat options: bring your own, or learn in one of ours depending on the day and format.
We will confirm the best fit when you book.
If you have a boat and want the fastest plan, text the make and model and your dates: (406) 224-8972.
Fly fishing instruction
A relaxed, supportive day designed to build real confidence. Great for beginners, families, and anglers who want to sharpen skills before a bigger trip or a specific season.
Common focuses:
Casting fundamentals and accuracy, line control, dry fly presentation and drift, nymphing (indicator and tight line),
reading seams and holding water, fly selection, and calmer problem solving on the water.
We will tailor the day to your goals and where you will be fishing next.
Rate: $700 per day.
Groups: best with 1 to 4 anglers per instructor.
If you have a bigger group, we will add an instructor or adjust format so it stays productive.
Montana Trout Camp
Montana Trout Camp is our small group, week long fly fishing school based in Livingston. It is built for anglers who want a real skills jump and a calmer, more confident approach on technical water.
What it is:
Daily coaching on real water with two instructors. Casting, line control, presentation, water reading,
and the small decisions that add up fast when the fish are picky.
Space stays intentionally limited so it stays personal.
Week focus: spring creek, river, and stillwater depending on conditions.
Includes: lodging, meals, instruction focused fishing, and private water rod fees.
Investment: $3,850 per angler.
Travel and gratuities not included.
Want to talk through fit and timing? Call or text (406) 224-8972 or email swanmatt@yahoo.com.
Instruction FAQs
Is Yellowstone Rowing School different from rowing instruction?
It is the same course and same rate. Yellowstone Rowing School is simply the Yellowstone specific version of the curriculum and positioning. We can run it on the Yellowstone when conditions are right, or choose a better training section for the day.
Do I need my own boat?
No. Bring your boat if you have one, or learn in one of ours depending on the day and format.
Is it one day or two days?
Most people do one day. Two days is great if you want more repetition, more confidence in current and wind, or you are preparing to row a lot this season. It is $700 per day for 1 to 2 people.
When can we do rowing school?
Best windows are pre runoff (through early May), plus select summer and fall days. During runoff, we can still train when conditions are safe, even if fishing is not the goal.
Matthew Swan | MT Outfitter #26324 | Call/Text (406) 224-8972
