We Are
#THEFISHINGCOMPANY
#THEFISHINGCOMPANY
In Business to get you on the Water
From our home on the banks of the Madison in Ennis, Montana, the Madison River Fishing Company has provided fine fly fishing gear and guide services to anglers worldwide since 1984. Although a lot has changed in those 35 years, our values remain the same - our dedication to the sport of fly fishing and providing our customers with the best products, knowledge and customer service available.
Capt. Joe Dilschneider
Owner/Outfitter
Fly: Black Bugger
Rod/Reel/Line: Whatever is in my hand...
Jam: Anything, as long as it's the Grateful Dead!
Beer: Salmon Fly Honey Rye
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Nick Peterson
General Manager
Fly: Royal Wulff
Rod/Reel/Line: The Montana Set Up - Winston BIIIX 5wt/Bozeman Reel
Jam: Cast Iron Soul - Jamestown Revival
Beer: Flying Ant - Burnt Tree Brewing
Hometown: Still in it.
Borden Porter
Director of Operations
Fly: Dornan's Water Walker Pink #12
Rod/Reel/Line: 690 Sage Method/ Nautilus X-Series/ Scientific Anglers Amplitude Anadro
Jam: Waylon Jennings
Beer: Natural Light
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Ryan Suplee
Digital eCom & Marketing Manager
Fly: Drunk & Disorderly
Rod/Reel/Line: Sage X/Sage Spectrum/SA Infinity
Jam: Little Bird - Ghost of Paul Revere
Beer: Strange Haze - Highlander
Hometown: Barrington, NH
John Kelley
Assistant Manager
Fly: Dornan’s Water Walker
Rod/Reel/Line: 590 CF Burkheimer/
Platinum Abel TR/SA Amplitude Trout
Jam: Fishin' in the Dark - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Beer: Midas Crush
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Patrick Mcginnis
CheapAssFlies Manager
Fly: Cohen's Slop Mop
Rod/Reel/Line: Winston B3+ 8WT/Bauer SST 7/Airflo Shovelhead 330gr
Jam: Can't You Hear Me Knocking - The Rolling Stones
Beer: White Claw
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Finn Histon
Fish Head
Fly: Mini Dungeon
Rod/Reel/Line: Sage X/Sage Spectrum/SciAnglers Amplitude MPX
Jam: Natural Mystic, Bob Marley
Beer: A cold one
Hometown: Minnetonka, MN
Rob foster
Fish Head
Fly: Sparkle Minnow
Rod/Reel/Line: Sage One/Sage Trout/Amplitude MPX
Jam: Feathered Indians, Tyler Childers
Beer: Hazy Little Thing
Hometown: Novato, CA
Noni Dilschneider
Jr. Fish Head
Fly: Whatever Dad ties on for me
Rod/Reel/Line: Winston 590 B3X, Bauer RX1, Amplitude MPX
Jam: Dad picks the tunes
Beer: Root Beer (I'm only 14!)
Hometown: Ennis, MT
Tyler Dimeola
Fish Head
Fly: Olive Peanut Envy
Rod/Reel/Line: 4WT T&T Avantt/Abel Super 4 Deyoung Native Brown/SA Infinity 4wt
Jam: Aces High, Iron Maiden
Beer: Pineapple Express
Hometown: Working in it
Mariah Kalmon
Fish Head
Fly: White Dolly
Rod/Reel/Line: My one and only...
Jam: Lil' Girl's Name by Charley Crockett
Beer: Mad Mile Cream Ale, Bridger Brewing
Hometown: Hudson, WI
Danny Eiden
eCom Assistant Manager
Fly: Boogieman
Rod/Reel/Line: 4114-4 CF Burkheimer/Bauer RVR-MS/Airflo Skagit Scout
Jam: That's The Way - Led Zeppelin
Beer: Farmer's Daughter - Lucette Brewing Co
Hometown: Menomonie, WI
Michael Taszarek
Fish Head
Fly: Olive Wooly Bugger
Rod/Reel/Line: Sage X/ Abel Super Series / SA Amplitude Infinity
Jam: Willie Nelson
Beer: Kettlehouse - Double Haul
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Minnow
Shop Dog
Fly: Sparkle Minnow
Rod/Reel/Line: Any stick will do
Jam: Bertha
Beer: Yes please
Hometown: Ennis, MT
Nicko Opinsky
Fish Head
Fly: Kurt's Egg Drop
Rod/Reel/Line: Sage TCR 590/ Vossler Passion/ SA Amplitude Infinity
Jam: Riding With Private Malone - David Ball
Beer: Ranch Hand Cider
Hometown: Anchorage, AK
Our #1 Priority
Customer Service
Modern anglers are presented with an array of gear options, fly patterns, and environmental fluctuations. We're here to make your shopping experience headache free - so you can get back on the water doing what you love to do.
Quality Fly Tackle
Whether you're fishing freshwater or saltwater, small water or big water, we've got the knowledge and gear you need.
Fly Tying
We offer an extensive and comprehensive selection of materials, hooks, vises and tools for the most discerning tyers.
Rod Building
Keeping the tradition alive, we carry a full line of rod building tools, components and blanks for master builders and beginners.
34 years in business
Outfitting Anglers Worldwide
Since 1984, we've been arming anglers with the tools and the knowledge needed for great days on the water. Whether you're fishing your local waters or gearing up for an international expedition, we've got the gear you need to make it a smooth adventure.