High Adrenaline Fly Fishing on the Flathead River with Hilary Hutcheson
06/13/24 • 92 min
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure on the wild and scenic Flathead River in Northern Montana with expert fly angler and industry icon, Hilary Hutcheson! Originating in some of the most breathtaking and remote scenery in the west, the Flathead offers high-adrenaline whitewater fly fishing and crystal-clear waters teeming with native westslope cutthroat trout who love to look up.
Hilary, who started guiding as a teenager, has a fascinating journey from television news anchor in Portland to guiding on the Flathead and Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Owner of Lary's Fly & Supply in Columbia Falls, Montana, she’s a key industry player, serving on multiple boards, testifying on Capitol Hill, and winning awards as a filmmaker, journalist, and contributing editor for Fly Fisherman Magazine.
Brace yourself for stories of Bonecrusher rapids, grizzly bears, and a client with a superhuman bladder, plus Hilary’s guide training philosophy and Capitol Hill testimony. Stick around to the end for a sneak peek at her new movie. Grab your helmet—this ride is going to be wild!
With host, Steve Haigh
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Pictures from the Flathead
Contact Hilary:
- Glacier Anglers
- Lary’s Fly & Supply
- Instagram @outsidehilary or @Larysfly
- Facebook @larysfly
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Recorded March 29, 2024. Episode 120
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure on the wild and scenic Flathead River in Northern Montana with expert fly angler and industry icon, Hilary Hutcheson! Originating in some of the most breathtaking and remote scenery in the west, the Flathead offers high-adrenaline whitewater fly fishing and crystal-clear waters teeming with native westslope cutthroat trout who love to look up.
Hilary, who started guiding as a teenager, has a fascinating journey from television news anchor in Portland to guiding on the Flathead and Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Owner of Lary's Fly & Supply in Columbia Falls, Montana, she’s a key industry player, serving on multiple boards, testifying on Capitol Hill, and winning awards as a filmmaker, journalist, and contributing editor for Fly Fisherman Magazine.
Brace yourself for stories of Bonecrusher rapids, grizzly bears, and a client with a superhuman bladder, plus Hilary’s guide training philosophy and Capitol Hill testimony. Stick around to the end for a sneak peek at her new movie. Grab your helmet—this ride is going to be wild!
With host, Steve Haigh
Be the first to know about new episodes. Become a subscriber
Destination Angler on YouTube
Pictures from the Flathead
Contact Hilary:
- Glacier Anglers
- Lary’s Fly & Supply
- Instagram @outsidehilary or @Larysfly
- Facebook @larysfly
Please check out our Sponsors:
Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.
Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing
The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today!
Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes
THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear.
Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt
Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.
Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco
Destination Angler Podcast:
· YouTube
- Instagram & Facebook @DestinationAnglerPodcast
Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email [email protected]
Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Recorded March 29, 2024. Episode 120
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Our destination is the world-famous Grey Reef on the North Platte River with Blake Jackson, co-owner of the Ugly Bug Fly Shop, Casper Wyoming. Grey Reef is one of the great tail waters of the west, offering a 70-mile western fly fishing experience with oversized, football-shaped wild trout, and plenty of solitude where 50 fish days are common.
Blake grew up in Wyoming doing what Wyoming kids do – hunting, fishing, and playing sports. After college, he quickly realized a fly-fishing guide could not afford to live in Bozeman and returned to Wyoming, where he now co-owns the fly shop.
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Contact Blake:
- https://uglybugflyshop.crazyrainbow.net/
- Instagram @uglybugflyshop
- Facebook @Theuglybugflyshop
- YouTube: @uglybugflyshop
Please check out our Sponsors:
Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.
Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco
Crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.
Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing
The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today!
Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes
THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear.
Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt
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Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email [email protected]
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Recorded March 13, 2024. Episode 119
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A Montana Hidden Gem: the Stillwater River with Chris Fleck
Our destination is the beautiful Stillwater River with expert guide and outfitter, Chris Fleck, Stillwater Anglers, Nye Montana. Often overlooked, the Stillwater is one of Montana’s best kept secrets and is anything but still. Here anglers will find challenging whitewater, boulder fields, prolific hatches, and some of the most spectacular scenery in all of Montana. Best of all, the Stillwater is a haven for anglers looking for solitude.
Chris caught the fly fishing bug early as a kid in Wyoming. He traveled the world serving 23 years in the Marine corp and now makes his living on the waters around Nye. Today Chris shares his secrets of the Stillwater along with the nearby Boulder River, Rosebud, Rock Creek, even Patagonia along with top hatches and fly patterns, high water techniques, and how to fish the elusive nocturnal stonefly. Stick around to the end for a great story of a giant brown trout, plus local hotspots. Listen in and beat the crowds with Chris on the Stillwater!
With host, Steve Haigh
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Pictures from the Flathead
Contact Chris:
- [email protected]
- Facebook and Instagram: @stillwateranglers
Please check out our Sponsors:
The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today!
Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes
THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear.
Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt
Elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.
Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco
Crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.
Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing
Destination Angler Podcast:
· YouTube
- Instagram & Facebook @DestinationAnglerPodcast
Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email [email protected]
Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Recorded April 11, 2024. Episode 121
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