Meet the Guides
Meet Montana Flyfishing Expeditions' Guides
| Robert Boyce | |
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Robert is the primary outfitter for Castafly Travel and will be your main contact concerning anything related to fishing in Montana. Whether you are simply looking for a single day of guided fishing or a week long package in multiple locations he will be the person that will handle all of the details from lodging, logistics, guides, travel, gear, and both local and roadside establishments. Splitting time between the various rivers throughout the state of Montana and the intricacies of all aspects of Castafly Travel Robert is a great source of where and when to go to just about any fishing destination on the planet. He looks forward to spending a day on the water with you whether it is your first time or your thousandth. robert@castaflytravel.com |
| Mike Dougherty | |
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There are two places that are near and dear to Mike's heart; they are the Missouri River near Craig, Montana where he guides each summer season for the West’s biggest and baddest rainbows and browns and the flats of Belize where he chases the fish that dreams are made of, the Permit, the holy grail of saltwater fishing. It seems all the roads he has traveled lead to these ends. Before that education, musicianship, and businessman all were worlds that brought him to where he is today. Each year, for many years, he's traveled the sunsets over the North and Central American continents in search of fishing adventure with, as it strangely turns out, those brothers that make up the team of Castafly Travel. Mike Dougherty is a lifetime fisherman, hunter and ner’-do-well who lives in Montana and Idaho with his wife, Kathleen and their golden retriever, Mac. mike@castaflytravel.com |
| Cale VanVelkinburgh | |
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Cale began guiding in 1996 at the age of 17 on his home waters near the town of Frisco, Colorado. Since then he has guided and fished in Patagonia Chile and Argentina, Alaska, Brazil, New Zealand, Belize, Mexico and the Bahamas. He likes making margaritas, mint mojitos, and daiquiris with his hand crank blender on the river almost as much as he enjoys the fishing. He has had several essays published nationally and internationally, as well as a few photographs in magazines, ads, and company catalogs. Cale is on the Pro Staff for Scott Fly Rods, Hatch Reels and Ro Drift boats. cale@castaflytravel.com |
| John Dobson | |
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A guy who has done everything in the fly fishing industry from owning a fly shop, guiding in the US and internationally and fishing for just about any species of fish around. Tons of experience and knowledge make it an absolute treat to fish with John. Modobi, as everyone likes to call him, is also a sales representative for Montana, Wyoming and Idaho for Scott Rods, Nautilus Reels, Solitude Flies and more. john@castaflytravel.com |
| Jordan Gage | |
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Jordan hails from Vermont and has been guiding and living in Montana for the past 20 years. He probably fishes over 300 days a year throughout the state and enjoys taking out anglers of all levels anywhere at any time of the year. Known throughout the area as a guy who has fished every inch of water around you will not find anyone around that has more knowledge than Jordan and on top of all of that you will have one of your funnest days of fishing the first day you go with him. jordan@castaflytravel.com |
| Dain Trafton | |
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Dain started his guiding career in Alaska many years ago and has been guiding out of Livingston, MT for a number of years with concentration on the Yellowstone, Madison and Missouri rivers along with a few that he likes to keep quiet. Very professional along with a unique wit there is no doubt that you will be educated and entertained when you are in Dain’s boat. dain@castaflytravel.com |
| Aaron Tewell | |
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Aaron has a knack for getting his anglers into big fish, he loves to pursue them, especially the big browns across the state. Based out of Livingston Aaron concentrates on the Yellowstone but can guide any river and pretty much does all season long across the state. Aaron also has a fondness for the salt and you can find him spending a lot of time chasing huge stripers on the flats of Cape Cod. aaron@castaflytravel.com |
| Austin Lowder | |
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Austin Lowder has guided fly fisherman across the state of Montana for the past 16 years. Graduating with a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology from Montana State University in Bozeman, Austin has combined his education and personal love for the sport of fly fishing to offer any fly fisherman an unparalleled fishing experience. His fishing style is one-of-a-kind, he is a very patient and skilled instructor, and his sense of adventure makes each fishing trip unique. Austin spends his winters guiding anglers in the Boca Grande area of Florida for snook, redfish and tarpon. austin@castaflytravel.com |