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Fishtales Outfitting
Sheridan, MT

My name is Michael Stack and I am the owner and guide of Fishtales Outfitting. I am a seasoned guide with over 25 years of experience.

As a child, I spent countless hours in the woods with my grandfather, a passionate outdoorsman and Connecticut State Park constable. His love for the outdoors rubbed off on me, and I developed a deep respect and appreciation for nature.

In 1995, I embarked on a journey to Alaska, where I guided my first season in Katmai National Park, chasing giant rainbows and Pacific Salmon alongside Alaskan Coastal Brown Bears. The following spring, I found myself in Montana, where my dream of becoming a fly fishing guide became a reality.

Over the years, I have gained an intimate knowledge of the waters of southwest Montana. I am eager to share my passion for fly fishing and the beauty of this region with you.

Whether you are a seasoned angler or a beginner, I offer a range of guided fishing trips tailored to your skill level and preferences. From drift boat trips on the Madison and Yellowstone Rivers to wade fishing on smaller streams, I have something for everyone.

I offer a variety of techniques, including dry fly, nymphing, and streamer fishing. I am happy to discuss the different options with you and help you choose the best approach for your trip.

I am committed to providing my clients with a safe, enjoyable, and memorable fishing experience. I take pride in my personalized service and attention to detail.

If you are looking for an unforgettable fly fishing adventure in southwest Montana, look no further than Fishtales Outfitting. Book your trip today and let's create some memories that will last a lifetime!

Trips Reviews
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    Sonya Thelen Meldahl on July 21, 2023

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    My husband & I had the fishing experience of a lifetime! We had never been fly fishing before. Our captain patiently showed us the tricks, expertly navigated the boat, and helped each step of the way. The views were incredible and fly fishing was awesome! We found it easy to catch fish & loved the entire process. Lunch was great & we felt well taken care of. This was trip was our "splurge" for ourselves and was worth every penny. We will absolutely do it again next year!

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    SL on July 01, 2024

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    I had an excellent day on the river. It was my first time fly fishing and my guide Garet was really patient and gave me just enough information at the right time to make me feel confident and relaxed. He helped me catch some big feisty browns and a rainbow. It was an amazing experience and I’m hooked.

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    Jonathan Jarvis on July 29, 2024

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    Fishtales Guide Lamont Carter delivered a great day for me and my son on the Beaverhead River. We launched on the river early, beating most of the other boats and hit the best holes and buckets first. Lamont encouraged us to periodically get out of the boat and wet-wade to the best spots for casting and drifting through those deep runs where the big browns hide. And when they hit, he was a excited as we were! It doesn’t get much better than that! Jon and Ben Jarvis

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    Michael Norato on August 10, 2024

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    Had a fun morning fishing with guides Jason and Zack. They were both knowledgeable of the river and were great instructors working with we novice fky fishermen. Looking forward to fishing with them again.

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    Mark Saxton on September 17, 2024

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    Great outfit! Our trip on the Yellowstone River was the stuff of legends! Michael put us with Garet, one of the best guides I've ever had. My brother and I caught over 50 fish, including. a 19" rainbow. Highly recommended!

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    Meghan Williams on October 14, 2024

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    Michael and Dan with FishTales made this trip so amazing for me and my kids. It was our first time fly fishing and booking with Michael was smooth and stress free. Dan took us out on the river and made sure my 13yr got into it and was prepared with a little pole for my 5yr. I would recommend to anyone looking for stress-free, fun river trip.

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    Jared Skliba on May 10, 2025

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    Had a great time on the Big Hole throwing streamers and hooking into some quality browns. This is my second time with FishTales and once again the experience was nothing short of amazing!