Matt's guiding foundation was built on the Colorado River at Lees Ferry, a tailwater where precision matters: reading seams, controlling drifts, and understanding how subtle changes in flow affect trout behavior.

He later guided with The Fly Shop in Redding, California, splitting seasons between Northern California trout and steelhead and summers in Montana. That schedule built range across freestones, spring creeks, tailwaters, stillwaters, and big Western rivers—the same mix that defines fly fishing in Southwest Montana.

Now based full time in Livingston, Matt focuses on putting the right day together for each guest on the Yellowstone River, Paradise Valley spring creeks, the Madison, and other regional fisheries. He is an FFI Certified Casting Instructor, a Trout Unlimited Business Member, and a Guiding for the Future graduate, with a calm teaching style that works well for beginners, mixed groups, and anglers who want clear instruction and actionable takeaways.

Sam lives in Big Timber and spends much of his season rowing the Stillwater and Boulder Rivers. He is known for precise boat handling and for putting anglers into high‑percentage slots that many visitors float past.

A background in the school system informs Sam's teaching. He is exceptionally patient with beginners and kids, breaks skills into simple steps, and keeps the day fun without losing progress on the learning side.

As a graduate of Guiding for the Future, Sam brings a steady, teaching‑first style that fits families, newer anglers, and anyone who wants a supportive pace on classic Montana freestones.

Chris is a highly technical, well‑rounded guide with decades on the water across the West. His strength lies in diagnosing what is happening quickly, making small adjustments that produce outsized results, and explaining the "why" in a way that is easy to use immediately.

As the owner of Boise River Guides, Chris has built a program centered on instruction, river education, and approachable coaching. He is an FFI Certified Casting Instructor and brings a calm, structured teaching style that works well for anglers who want to progress efficiently.

Chris also serves as Lead Instructor for Swan's Guide School, helping set the standard for professional instruction, decision‑making, and on‑water clarity across the team in Montana.

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Bill's fly‑fishing roots were shaped on the technical spring creeks of Pennsylvania, where small details and careful presentation matter. That early influence shows up in his patience, observation, and the way he helps anglers read water clearly.

After guiding in multiple regions, Bill now focuses on Southwest Montana. His calm style suits a wide range of anglers, from first‑timers to experienced guests seeking practical refinements and a steady, unhurried pace on freestones and spring creeks.

Matt brings a calm, adaptable style with an emphasis on clear communication and straightforward instruction. Guests tend to appreciate his steady pace, practical explanations, and the way he helps anglers find rhythm without overcomplicating the day.

He is especially strong on varied freestone structure, explaining positioning, timing, and presentation in a way that feels approachable for newer anglers while still offering depth for experienced ones. Matt is a good fit for anglers who want to explore shoulder‑season opportunities on the Yellowstone and other regional rivers.

Dewey was introduced to fly fishing by his father before the age of ten, growing up in Florida where that early start turned into a lifelong pursuit. Over time it led him west to Montana, where he now lives in Paradise Valley with the Yellowstone River as his home water.

He knows the Yellowstone through its full range of conditions — technical dry fly fishing in summer, big shifting water during runoff, and the quieter windows that open in the shoulder seasons. Beyond the Yellowstone, Dewey spends time on the Missouri, where a more precise tailwater approach comes into play, and on the Madison and surrounding waters when conditions call for it.

Dewey has worked alongside Matt Swan for several years, building a steady on‑water partnership and a shared approach to guiding. He brings a thoughtful, unhurried presence to the boat and a genuine investment in how each guest's day unfolds — whether it is a first time with a fly rod or a focused session on a specific skill.