Puerto Rico II - Update 3
Hello families, this is our final correspondence from Puerto Rico. What an awesome trip we have had! Today is a bittersweet day for all as we bid farewell to this incredible fishery but get to return home and see our families. Between the incredible area, the amazing fishing, and the time spent with the boys off the water, this is not a trip I will soon forget. I had so much fun and I know they...
Puerto Rico II - Update 2
Hello everyone, What an incredible couple of days it has been here in Puerto Rico! The conditions have been beautiful, and I continue to be amazed by the stunning scenery and incredible fishery that surrounds us. Our days have settled into a great routine. We wake up bright and early at 5:30 a.m. for breakfast and coffee before meeting our guides at 6:00. From there, we head to different boat...
Puerto Rico II - Update 1
Greetings from Puerto Rico! I had so much fun meeting everyone today and I could not be happier with the group of guys. It is always one of my favorite days to see everyone begin to form new friendships and watch as first day jitters turn to excitement for the fishing to come. Last week was some of the best saltwater fly fishing I have ever experienced and I couldn't be more excited for another...
Yellowstone River Expedition - Update 5
Hello families, one last time! Well here we are at the end of the trip in what felt like an instant! The last of our guys have gotten on their flights, numbers have been exchanged, along with many heartfelt goodbyes. Since you last heard from us, we took a day to leave Yellowstone and make the journey back to basecamp. Along the way, we broke up the drive with some great stops. First, we attempted...
Puerto Rico I - Update 3
Greetings all, this is our final correspondence from Puerto Rico. What an unforgettable trip it has been — it is a sad day for everyone to be leaving this incredible fishery, but I know everyone is looking forward to seeing their families and spending some time at home. After a smooth morning dropping everyone off at the airport, I have had some time to reflect on this incredible adventure we have...
Guide School - Update 4
Hi all, Once last update! We wrapped up our time on the Bighorn River with even more incredible fishing. Throughout the last couple of days, campers continued refining their rowing skills in water that was less physically demanding than the Madison but required much more precise boat positioning to consistently put anglers on fish. Learning to row "fishy" water is an entirely different skill, and...
Bob Marshall Girls Adventure - Update 3
Hi families! What a trip! We made so many great memories, shared laughs, and caught lots of fish along the way. Our adventure started by picking the girls up from the airport and stopping by a fly shop in Bozeman before heading back to pick up Ness. From there, we made our way to Ennis to spend our first night at base camp, excited to get out on the water the next morning. On our first fishing day...
Yellowstone River Expedition - Update 4
Hello families! It has been an incredible stretch of days here in Yellowstone, and we have a lot to catch you up on. The past several days have taken us deep into the backcountry — twice for some of the crew — and back out again, with outstanding fishing, unforgettable wildlife, and plenty of memories made along the way. Here's a full recap of what's been going on: Day 10: Backcountry & Soda Butte...
Bob Marshall Expedition - Update 3
Hi families, It's hard to believe this trip is coming to an end! We've really enjoyed this time with this group of guys. Here's what we've been up to the last few days. Our final morning in the backcountry started early as we packed up camp and hit the trail before the heat of the day set in. Everyone did an incredible job on the hike out, covering 6.5 miles in only about two and a half hours...
Puerto Rico Expedition I - Update 2
Hello Families, Greetings from No Name Lodge! We're three days into our Puerto Rico adventure, and it's been an outstanding start to what is shaping up to be a memorable week. With seven campers, four exceptional guides, and plenty of enthusiasm, the group has settled into the rhythm of life on the flats. Each morning begins early, with a 5:30 a.m. wake-up call followed by a hearty breakfast...
Bob Marshall Girls Adventure - Update 2
Hello families! We just made it out of the backcountry and are already back on the water at Three Dollar Bridge — but before we get into what's ahead, we have a lot to catch you up on! After a few nights in the Bob Marshall front country, a handful of circumstances led us to make the call to head south and do our backcountry in Yellowstone instead. It turned out to be a great decision, and we...
Guide School - Update 3
Hey families, Since our last update, the campers have continued building their confidence and technical rowing skills on the Madison River. We spent a day rowing one of the upper sections of the river, where the faster, narrower water challenged everyone to make more precise boat maneuvers. By the end of the day, every camper had made noticeable progress and was looking ready to take on the walk...
Yellowstone River Expedition - Update 3
Hello! There's no other way to say it: We've been having an AWESOME time. Read about the last few days below... it's OK to feel a little envious! Day 6: Entering the Park Today marked our second major travel day of the trip, where we made our way to the beloved Yellowstone National Park! After a quick breakfast, we packed up camp and started the drive. We drove to the West Yellowstone entrance to...
Puerto Rico Expedition I - Update 1
Greetings from Puerto Rico! We had an excellent day today meeting everyone and spending our first day (kind of) abroad. Airport day is always one of my favorites — I always enjoy getting to see the first day nerves melt away as new friendships form and we are united in excitement for the trip to come. Airport day went smoothly with only some minor flight delays and I am so happy that everyone made...
Guide School - Update 2
Hey families, We've been hard at it — covering miles of water, catching plenty of fish, eating well, and laughing lots. Here's what we've been up to... We kicked off the float portion of camp with two days on the Missouri River. While the fishing was a bit slow due to the hot, sunny conditions, it made for a great classroom on the water. Our focus was on teaching these future guides efficient push...
Pennsylvania Yellowstone - Update 2
Hello families! What an incredible week we've had here in Yellowstone! It's hard to believe our adventure has already come to an end. Over the past several days, this group experienced some of the best that Yellowstone has to offer — from incredible fly fishing and backpacking through the Lamar Valley to unforgettable wildlife encounters and campfires beneath star-filled skies. The boys embraced...
Bob Marshall Girls Adventure - Update 1
Hi Families, We had a great first day together! We started the morning by picking up Vera and Cordy in Bozeman before making a stop at Bozeman Fly Supply to stock up on some flies and a few other essentials for the week. There is something about walking into a fly shop at the start of a trip that makes everything feel real. The girls dove right in, browsing fly selections and getting excited about...
Yellowstone River Expedition - Update 2
Hello families! We're having a blast - this is an awesome group of boys who is ready for anything. Read about our last few days below. Day 2: After a restful night of sleep following some s'mores during our first campfire, we were amazed to see how fast the boys cleaned up camp before a long day on the water. Because of some unfortunate circumstances on the Yellowstone River due to water...
Colorado Adventure II - Update 3
Hello families! The past few days have been packed with adventure, great fishing, and plenty of memorable moments! After arriving at our campsite at Pumphouse Campground along the Colorado River, everyone settled in and helped make tacos for dinner. Once the sun began to set and temperatures cooled off, we geared up for an evening of fishing right around camp. The Colorado River gave us a...
Guide School - Update 1
Greetings from Basecamp in Ennis, Montana! Today was a long, but exciting day. With guides coming in from Ireland, Seattle, New Jersey, and everywhere in between, there were plenty of delays and layovers to contend with, but everyone made it and the trip has begun! The drive from Bozeman to Ennis is one of those stretches of road that reminds you exactly why you signed up for a summer in Montana...
Pennsylvania Yellowstone - Update 1
Hello families! Welcome to the 2026 Yellowstone Custom Trip! After months of planning, our group has officially arrived in Montana, and we're excited to kick off what promises to be an incredible week together. We picked everyone up from the airport this afternoon, and after a long morning of travel, we made a quick lunch to refuel our hungry travelers before making our way toward Cooke City. Over...
Montana Adventure - Update 4
Hey families, Since our last update, we have had two absolutely incredible days on the water. We floated a total of 28 miles over two days on some of the most famous fly fishing water in the world, and the fishing did not disappoint. There was a little bit of everything out there, long stretches of quiet drifting punctuated by shouts of "fish on," impromptu swimming breaks when the afternoon sun...
Colorado Adventure II - Update 2
Hi families, We officially made it out of the backcountry today! The past few days have been full of hiking, fishing, and plenty of laughs. This group has continued to impress us with their positive attitudes and willingness to take on every challenge we've thrown at them. Whether it was hiking with full backpacks, fishing through changing weather, or helping around camp, everyone has done an...
Bob Marshall Expedition - Update 2
The Bob Marshall crew has had a busy couple of days getting ready for the big adventure ahead. After a long airport day and plenty of travel, everyone made it to camp ready to settle in, eat some good food, and start getting to know each other. We kept the first night simple with burgers around camp, followed by s'mores around the fire. It was a great way to wind down after a full day of travel...
Yellowstone River Expedition - Update 1
Hello from the banks of the Yellowstone River! Today we picked everybody up from the Bozeman Airport and continued about an hour east to the aptly named Paradise Valley near Livingston, Montana. There, we set up camp at the first campsite for our upcoming three night float trip on the world-famous Yellowstone River. Before we dive into the days ahead, let us introduce ourselves (from left to right...
Bob Marshall Expedition - Update 1
The Bob Marshall Expedition is officially underway, and we are fired up to get started! Jackson, Adrian, and I have been looking forward to this trip for months, and we could not have asked for a better group of guys to share it with. Before we tell you any more, let us quickly introduce ourselves. Hello! My name is Drew Crain. Growing up on the banks of the Little Red River in Arkansas, I found...
Montana Adventure - Update 3
Hi there, We are excited to share the latest from the trip, and there is a lot to tell. Yesterday we wrapped up our time in the backcountry with a big hike out. It was a tough one, with heavy packs and plenty of elevation to cover, but every single person on this trip persevered and pushed through to the end. There is nothing quite like that feeling of stepping out of the wilderness after days of...
Yellowstone Adventure II - Update 5
Howdy! What a fantastic trip this has been! The last few days have been action-packed and memory-filled. We wrapped up by fishing the Lamar Valley one final time, finding a bunch of huge Yellowstone Cutthroat stacked in a deep pool – an incredible goodbye to such a marvelous species. Then, with the float team promising epic fishing, we headed to the Yellowstone River for our full day and a half of...
Colorado Adventure II - Update 1
Hello Lillard Fly Fishing Expedition Families, Our Colorado Adventure II is officially underway! Today campers traveled in from all over the country, arriving in Colorado full of excitement and ready for an unforgettable week in the Rockies. It's always amazing to watch a group of kids who were complete strangers just a few hours earlier begin forming friendships over a shared passion for fly...
Yellowstone Expedition I - Update 4
Hello all, It's hard to believe it, but tomorrow we have to say goodbye. This trip has flown by and we are so grateful to have spent it with such an amazing squad! For the past two days, our trip floated the Yellowstone River. From our final backcountry, we drove north out of the park and down the Paradise Valley. The floats were super fun and in total we covered almost 20 river miles! We spent...
