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YellowStone fly fishing co. guides
Tucker Gosda
Tucker’s love for trout fishing started young. Growing up, weekends and vacations were spent fishing and hunting with his dad and brother. While studying Education at Montana State University, Tucker spent his summers guiding for and managing Wild West Rafting on the Yellowstone river. His 14 years of guiding experience has moved him around the Northern Rockies but the incredible trout fisheries of the northern Yellowstone area lured him back to Gardiner, Mt. Tucker’s easygoing and patient nature paired with extensive knowledge and guiding experience ensures anglers of all levels will have a great day on the water. When not on the river Tucker enjoys hunting, skiing and camping with his wife, Emily, and dog, Clancy.
Jake Pappas
Jake's passion for fly fishing began growing up in New England while spending time with his dad fishing local trout streams, and spending the warmer months chasing striped bass and false albacore. While going to college in Colorado, Jake began exploring Western rivers and working in the fly fishing industry. After college, Jake was set on guiding and began working in Wyoming right after school. He instantly fell in love with the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and the countless rivers and lakes in the area. Jake has been guiding in Wyoming, Montana and Yellowstone National Park for 9 years and continuing to fish and explore as much as possible. In Montana's off season, Jake's guided for golden dorado in Argentina, and hosted saltwater trips in Costa Rica and Honduras. Although he's traveled near and far to fish, the diverse trout fishing around Gardiner, Montana is where he'll always want to be. Jake enjoys everyday on the water sharing his knowledge and passion for fly fishing with guests.
Boone Tullett
Originally from Kalispell Montana, Boone has been fly fishing Montanas diverse fisheries for nearly 15 years. After graduating from Montana State University he has continued to pursue the many fishing oportunities surrounding Yellowstone National Park. 2024 will mark Boones' 8th season guiding in Gardiner, first as a raft guide and now a seasoned fishing guide. Boones' favorite waters to fish during his time off are the Yellowstone River and the Gibbon River.
Jonathan Canavan
Jonathan moved to Montana in 2018, and it’s been hard for him to leave. He started fly fishing as a child in Vermont and Maine and have been on the water in Montana ever since! Fly fishing in Montana and Yellowstone is a dream of his for a reason. Nowhere parallels the beauty of the scenery and the beauty of the fish. For Jon, it's about unforgettable moments in rugged landscapes, creating memories that last a lifetime.
Perry Leblanc
Perry is a seasoned fly fisherman with over a decade of experience and a lifetime passion for fishing. Growing up in the southeast, catching bass, trout, and just about every species of fish he could find. Now he brings his skills to the diverse waters of Montana and Yellowstone National Park. As a student at The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Perry spends winters fly fishing in East Tennessee. Perry's favorite river is the Yellowstone, both inside and outside the park, showcasing his love for the region's pristine waters.
“Without a doubt the best experience I have had fishing. Jake was our guide and was unbelievably knowledgeable on the river. He made fishing in a new place easy. The views alone on the Yellowstone river are awesome, but I can’t give Jake enough credit for his patience and how accommodating he was.
Honestly five stars isn’t enough, I can not say how amazing fishing and our guide was! Thanks again Yellowstone fly fishing and thanks again Jake!”
-Logan M.
“Tucker and his guides Jackson and Gil went far beyond what was expected. They were extremely accommodating and friendly and displayed great patience with us as novice fly fisherman. I would highly recommend using this service, especially if it’s your first attempt at flyfishing Tucker the owner went far beyond with me to do it on my Disabilities and assisted me far beyond what I expected. This is the best service in Yellowstone.”
-Dick P.
