Client Testimonials

Here’s what our clients have to say about us

Peter McDaniel

Tammy Merriman and Peter McDaniel

If it wasn’t for Peter’s help and teaching, I would have never learned how to fly-fish and wouldn’t enjoy the sport as much as I do today. Madison River Outfitters has a family feel where everyone knows you by name and is truly happy to see you. Brad has assembled a top-notch shop and guide crew that enjoy fly-fishing themselves and pass on that enthusiasm & knowledge to the clients. Every year that we come back we are eager to catch up on MRO family news, and FISH!!!

Take care and see you this spring,

Mike & Tammy Merriman

I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the two days of fishing on the Madison River with my guide Peter McDaniel. This was my first time on the Madison and his expertise and guidance made the trip exceptional.  My companion and I were very impressed with MRO and everyone we came in contact with. You have an outstanding operation.Thanks again.  

Larry Goodwin & Mike Moore

Rick Welle

Ken Calhoun and Rick Welle on the Madison

MRO has several great fishing guides.  I have had the pleasure of fishing with most of them one time or another when Rick Welle wasn’t available.

However, I have been fortunate to fish with Rick for almost thirty years. Why am I fortunate?  He’s half fish and knows every run, rock and pocket that holds trout in the Madison River.

Most of all, his knowledge of the outdoors, birds, animals, trees and flowers always adds to the day.

Finally, he is a very humble gentleman that you want for a friend and can’t help having a great day on the river with him.

Ken Calhoun

Chris King

Chris-lorretta

Chris,
Thanks so much for the guiding today! Fishing was great, even with the wild weather shift we ran into. We had a blast and this is our best float trip yet. After a week of difficult fishing in the park, this trip topped off the week perfectly. Here are a few pictures we thought you’d enjoy. We now know we should be prepared to duck when the browns take to flight!

Thanks for the great time!
Loretta and Roy Clark

Mickey Wooten

Rick Robinson and Mickey Wooten

As a follow-up to our visit, Claudia and I wish to extend our gratitude for the courtesy and attention we received from Madison River Outfitters. This was our second visit using your services and it was more outstanding than the first. With your company’s help we have developed a love and appreciation for the Yellowstone environments that we hope to enjoy every year. Each time we come back to New York City, we know the real value of our trip to Yellowstone. Mickey, our guide, is a superb guide and a great guy. Unlike other guides, he knows where to find the fish! He also knows a lot about the park and brings insights that enrich our natural experience in Yellowstone. Please let him know we will be back for more.

Rick Robinson

Mickey-Mr. Tan.JPG

Mickey,

My dad and I had a great time earlier this summer fishing with you. Thanks for getting a couple beginners started!   Here are a couple pics.  Definitely be back to do it again.

Jason Tan

Rick Welle and Mickey Wooten

MRO,
 
Just wanted to let you know that we enjoyed our August 19th guided fishing trip immensely!  Rick and Mickey were awesome!  They taught us a tremendous amount about aquatic ecology and biology, local history, etc, etc…not to mention fly fishing for trout.  It was just plain fun spending the day with them.  Please give them both our praise and thanks.  We definitely hope to be able to book a trip with you again the next time we are in the area.
 
Sincerely,
Erich Gerhardt (and the rest of the Gerhardt family)
 
P.S.  We also enjoyed coming into the shop (several times a day) while we were in West Yellowstone to browse and buy.  Great place you have!

Mike Loebl

Lee with a friend 

I have been fishing of of West Yellowstone for about 15 years, and have used Madison River Outfitters for my fishing supplies, my guides, and as my fishing coach. They are always a great resource for a part-time fisherman like me, I really enjoy the people there, and the guides are very professional and great at getting me over fish. Mike Loebl has been my fishing guide for several of those 15 years, and I have not only caught a lot of fish with him, but I have also learned a lot about fishing from him. They are the best, most professional, and friendliest outfitter in West Yellowstone!

Conrad (Lee) Froschheiser

Mike,
Thanks again for all the things you tried to teach me. I had a great time and hopefully willl be able to use some of the things you tought me. Attached are a couple of photos from the trip.

Thanks again for a GREAT trip.

Kurt Roth
Hillsboro Oregon

Jed Norman and Mickey Wooten

Tucker Family and Jed Norman

Dear Mickey and Jed,

Thanks for such a great family day. It was the highlight to our Montana Vacation. We all learned a lot about fly fishing (and how difficult it is). We loved it and hope to do it again. Thanks!!!

The Tucker Family (Garrett, Dustin, Ross, Mark and Cindy)

Peter McDaniel and Mickey Wooten

Hi Brad, Mickey and Peter, This e-mail is long over due. I have been involved in a project at work since we returned from our trip in mid July. Morgan and I want to say thanks for two incredible days of fishing. Your service to your clients is awesome! I have been day dreaming about our time floating the Yellowstone, fishing for gulpers on Hebgen lake and wading the Madison since we returned. I can’t say enough about your attention to details and your knowledge of fishing. Brad your shop and staff are great. Morgan and I felt so welcomed every time we walked through your door. Mickey thank you for the great day floating the Yellowstone and catching Cutthroats. Thanks for your great guided tour of the park. We saw more wildlife with you in one day than we saw during the remainder of our trip. Peter thank you for the awesome time on Hebgen lake and wading the Madison. Lake fishing was a great new experience. The Madison and its trout were incredible even the whitefish. I really appreciate how you both worked with Morgan and I to help us catch fish. Your patience was appreciated. We plan on coming back sometime in the future. Thanks for making our first trip to West Yellowstone so incredible!
Thank you,
Mark and Morgan Crider