Eaton Outfitters, flyfishing the Madison River in Montana with lodging and quality guides
Our guides are endorsed by Orvis and will make sure you have an enjoyable and successful day on the water chasing fish. Mouse over a picture to get a brief bio and some fun facts about each of our guides.
Brandon Struckman is back with Eaton Outfitters after a 2–year hiatus
to get married . . . and he's still married. He is the ultimate guide with lots of experience and
enthusiasm – and he always has a smile on his face. He ties hundreds of flies in the off season when
he can't sneak away out to the water or its too cold to fish. Spending a day with Brandon is
well worth the price of admission – all the fish you catch are a bonus!
Dave Evans is back for his 8th season with Eaton Outfitters. He was lured to
Montana by the appeal of skiing and fishing after working 20 years in golfcourse landscaping elsewhere.
Dave has spent countless days fishing and working on our local SW Montana rivers, and he's a ski
instructor, too. He is a well–trained, patient instructor and passionate about fly fishing, so
don't be surprised when your excitement is matched by Dave's when that Rainbow charges your elkhair
caddis.
Gunnar Folsom came to study fish and wildlife biology at
Montana State University after growing up chasing steelhead in
Washington. Now, he fishes for trout in Montana, bonefish and tarpon in Belize, and pike in Saskatchewan.
A ten-year veteran with us, his even temperament and teaching skills make him an excellent
guide for every skill level. His year–round fishing gives Gunnar a positive relationship with the
local trout who assure him they will be very cooperative during the upcoming season!
Jim Shouey combines over 40 years of fly fishing experience: 22 years as a
charterboat captain on Lake Ontario and 33 years as a high school biology teacher.
This accumulation of knowledge, wisdom and wit guarantees that you will have a great day on the
river. Whether you're a first–time flycaster or a seasoned veteran, you will instantly
build a special rapport with Jim and will want to fish with him year after year. His specialty
is the dry fly.
Brian McGeehan, long time Colorado fishing guide and half of the McGeehan crew,
moved to Montana 7 years ago to guide on all the blue ribbon streams in SW Montana.
We are pleased to have Brian helping our clients into fish. As a high school science teacher in Bozeman
in the off season, his knowledge of our fishing resources is incredible.
Miles McGeehan the younger 2nd half of the McGeehan crew he has the fishing bug
worse than his brother. Also a teacher is the off season, he will do what it takes to make
sure that you have an enjoyable and productive day on the river. He is great with teaching the
finer, more subtle points of fly fishing. Not only will you have a good day with Miles, he'll also
improve your game.
Charlie Graham came to Montana years ago as a fishing bum pretending to be a
college student - and he did graduate. During the 8 years he has been with us, he always
amazes our clients with his enthusiasm, knowledge, and effort in finding those elusive big fish
that the Madison is know for. When Charlie is your guide, you will hope the day never ends.
Chris Knott - we call him 'Big Chris' not only 'cause he's a big guy, but also
because he makes a big effort for each client. Guests are always impressed with how he manhandles the drift
boat, yet is so calm and genteel with them. Chris is the ultimate hard core flyfishing, fly-tying maniac
that lives and breaths flyfishing. You will love Chris.
Shad Sterzick - when you meet Shad, you will think he lived in Ennis all
his life. He is so knowledgeable of the area, the wildlife, and Madison River, you feel as if
he knows each fish by name. His 12 years of guiding experience on the Madison insure you will have
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