Spring Fly Fishing Montana: In Search of the Famous Skwala Hatch 

Its easy to get that burnt out feeling when you are constantly grinding away. Your content is fantastic! It might not matter, but the wild fly videos you have made were a big inspiration to me picking up a fly rod and learning to fish with it. Fly fishing has been so much fun and A great learning experience for me. I hope you find the proper balance and keep making great videos.

The OnX segment was the first time I've ever NOT skipped for an ad

Thanks for your honesty, Scottie! I think people around our age have all been having those down feelings this past year (especially being broke lol). Life isn't easy. But we have to just keep pushing and moving on, and things will turn out. And fishing definitely helps with that! Your films are awesome, and I can relate to every single one!

Watching you guys fish just makes me want to do it even more. I work in the hospital night shift and I’m retired Air Force. Between regular fish and fly fishing I love it even more.

The whitefish feature with hip hop music at 22:09 had me dying laughing

Born and raised in western MT…. Appreciate your representation and respect to my beautiful home

We use onX religiously between fishing and hunting trips. 10/10 recommend. E scouting has changed the game

Grew up fishing Bell Crossing as my go to wade spot on the root. Even if you didn’t hit the meat of the skwallas hatching seeing my favorite fishing content creator working some of my favorite water in the world is pretty damn cool

I love the longer form videos you produce. as an avid skier, backpacker, outdoorsman I would totally love to see what angle you bring to the other passions you hold!

I grew up in Hamilton. Favorite part of the Skwala season is the weather. Rain, snow, sun, sometimes the best fishing is in a snow storm. Timing the runoff on top of that is also so hit or miss. It’s elusive, that makes it fun.

Burnout is tough. I moved to SLC a year ago for medical school, and I’ve had many days I wish I was out in the mountains while I’m buried in work instead of powder. 🎿 Your films are an escape when I can’t go spend a day fishing. I’ll do my best to support your work, and I hope you make a salmon fly hatch film someday with better luck.

Ain’t over till the boats on the trailer! Can’t tell ya how many times I get a last call fish on just before the take out! Awesome film Scottie! You’re always welcome back to the bitterroot👍🏼

I know that feeling. Dont let yourself get dragged away from flyfishing and having fun. That happens faster than you might think 😬

Thanks for putting out videos. They are so good.

That boat launch fish was incredible, those are moments that have us coming back! Keep up the work Scotty, but more importantly hope you find time for rest and to enjoy the things you love.

Great job Scotty as always! Getting burnt out is normal for everybody. Keep doing your thing!

Now that’s “fishing”! So good!

What a way to start my Sunday

there are so many "highlight reel" videos out there... you do a great job of showing the journey, not just the fish in the net. Thanks so much for sharing!

Thank you for your honesty! My favorite thing in the world to do is to fly fish. When I am not fishing, I love to watch fishing videos and I watch EVERY one of your videos. Also, as a long time subscriber I want to say thanks for all of your fantastic content. You do a great job and it is appreciated! Life is stressful for all of us in our own unique way. Thanks for providing a distraction from it. You guys are awesome! Keep it up, you have 125k people who appreciate you.

Mate, Wildfly isn’t just videos. It’s a community, love sharing your journey of where you go and fish with the lads. Flying from England next week out to Montana to fish for 8 days, partly inspired by your journey. Keep going mate what you do is special, it’s unmatched and it’s epic!

I've never bough merch. But after seeing you bite down a stonefly I bought a shirt! Thanks for the content!

you are a talented storyteller, fly fisherman, outdoorsman, producer, director, editor, logistics and planning expert, entrpeneur, conservationist, community builder, (improving) cyclist, skier... please keep doing what you love and please make sure you find a way to balance your love of fishing with paying the bills in a healthy way. I can't wait to see what the future has in store for you and all your upcoming adventures! Thanks for all the entertainment, and the hard work it takes to make it look so beautiful.

Hell yeah dude, I feel you on so many levels. Finding the balance is so difficult. Just know that it will happen, acknowledging it is the first step. From there it's only up. You got this

The attitude is what makes it. Goddamn. Good work dudes. These aren't necessarily the first stories you tell around the fire, but they're damn sure the ones that get the biggest laughter and biggest smiles. Never change that. One of my fav vids so far.

I feel the burnout aspect. i have attempted to be a creator while also working full time in law enforcement and being a full time student. It is tough.

Way to hang in there for the ramp fish! I’ve been getting shutout recently so that gave me hope, going out today and we’ll see.

Funny how I now find myself anxiously awaiting your next video. I'm heading for Montana next week. hopping I'm not too late. Thanks for another wonderful adventure.

Love the freestone! Great people!

Honestly, I don't know if this comment will hold your attention. I'm 20 years old, I'm French, and your videos have changed a lot of the way I think about my future. You are an example, thank you so much for what you do.

heading to Yellowstone and Wyoming this summer. been a long time. can't wait. thanks man

Honestly I would love to go fly-fishing looks so much fun I've lived in Utah my entire life and never gone fly fishing would love to go thank you for all you do keep up the good work man

The Bitterroot, I was fishing the same areas you fished last year. Great water to fish.

This has surely been a weird winter/spring for us Montanans. Shoutout to Koby for making an appearance! Another great video! 🎉

Great show. Nice fish at the end.

Scottie, In your home state on my Spring month-long van camping, fishing, birding, no surfing 'cause it's too big trip. Your video was a fantastic way to relax at the end of the day. Your hard work is my inspiration to explore where I've never been and much appreciated...more than you know. Thanks Scottie.

Thank you for what you do.

Thanks for the film and for being relatable... I get burnt out fast making the little films I post and yours are SO MUCH MORE involved and better. I can't imagine. This was my backyard btw. Wish I knew you all were around when you were here

Absolute banger Scottie! Thanks for being vulnerable and opening up about the struggles too! I too have struggled to find the balance. Eventually it will come, probably go, then come back again. The seasons of life! Thanks for working so hard so we can enjoy it!

High quality as always, love what you did with the OnX section, definitely distinct from what a lot of other channels in the space are doing for their sponsorship plugs!

Scottie, I recently just bought my first fly rod after watching you these last few years. Every time that bell goes off I know I can watch for fun, but also learn a thing or two. The content is always great man. "Fishing is a passion that can never fully be explained"

Great to see the Kettlehouse getting some film time. Best brewery in the state! Keep up the work, Scotty!

Great film once again, this channel is one of the reasons I started fly fishing, thank you.

Great video Scottie. I know I’m late but I love saving a bundle of vids to watch on a Sunday night. Love the vid! keep it up. Favorite channel right here.

I'm a jack of all trades and a master of none! Hunt, fish, trap, ski, backpack, and scuba are the main ones. Take solace in the fact that even though you are feeling overwhelmed you are VERY good at this part. That said balance is soooo important and I seem to be learning this at 58 🙃

I've been following your amazing work and passion for a while. Insane editing, killer music,, and beautiful cinematography, so well done on documenting this guys! In my hay day, there was no internet, information at your fingertips, RU-vid, drones, go pros,. the only thing we had wat intel a intel passed down and books, We operated in the low-tech algorithms fueled by imagination, and tethered to coffee stained US Forestry and BLM maps and a compass. Now is such a golden age, everting is in abundance, flux, much easier and simple to do than before. I see allot of me in your adventures in my younger self in my rambling 20's. We'd cut lose with minimal provisions, jammed old heavy frame packs, blazing up and down trails to find the next unknown creek, only to show off blisters, burses and the memories we carved out at the end of day dog-beat-tried over a warm campfire. . Man if was so fun, I would do it again over and over... Now I'm 50, dealing with life's responsibilities and family, I live vicariously through these videos. The irony is no one believes age will catch them, you think you have enough time, but you do not. An old friend / mentor in my teenager years ,"Red" a 80 something former WW2 Bomber pilot one told me while we were fishing for the mighty striper bass schools on Lake Texoma, "Son, life is short, time has no sides, it waits for none, everyone get's theirs in life's share, better go grab it, and live it or someone else will". I'm self employed, yes, it's a tough gig, it kicks the shit out of you, it's a daunting and grueling task sometimes. It's a financial roller-coaster of cash-flow in and out, then nothing you never know what the is coming at you. Don't get discouraged, or let those mind monsters canalizable your thoughts, weeds grow ramped in your minds garden overtaking your hopes, dreams and passion. Working for yourself there are challenges, some you accept, some you solve and beat, others let it go. There's a golden lining, absolute rewards for those who are agile and patient. Working for yourself is one of the very hardest things top achieve in life, but there is pure blissful freedom that awaits , something no can give you, but only you. Keep at it, stay the course, and follow your heart and passion in your journeys. You guys are very talented, a bit of a prodigy. Your going to come our just fine! What your doing and what going through is a normal part of the discovery process along your journey. Its the test, triles and tribulations of experiencing youth. These experiences build character and apply wisdom in your life. You fall down, you get back up and do it again. You do it becase you can, and now time is on your side, it's your friend. Time will not always be on your side, but now it is. Enjoying embracing the beautiful and magic of youth. This moment in time is meant to be, it's your time in life, it's a priceless diamond and an invincible time to form and develop your vital life experiences. Taking chances, calculated risks with probable outcomes, and learning from it. Go do it, make it happen in life. Choices = consequences, and for every reaction there is a an action. Keep up the great streamside wild fly action. Hope this wisdom inspires and encourages you to keep on keeping the pursuit!

Another masterpiece. 🐐🐐🐐

Scottie, I commented on Adam's trailer that You, Bryant, Adam and Steve have rekindled my passion for fishing. I went today, as you know I live in NC and took a new fly fisherman with me. Upper areas under the Parkway. Not going to spot burn but you have probably fished it. C and R regged but didn't see a fish for a half mile of creek. Cold today for May 1st. But not to spook a fish? I tell you, getting skunked is rough but especially when having a new fisherman along. I feel you pain of the grind of running your own biz. I am there and at times think it would be easier would go out and get a job working somewhere else. Then I realize I am the most favorite and toughest boss I ever had. Thanks for the content sir!

We will always love your shit no matter what you gotta do to persevere yourself my man. Hail yourself

You know what man ive never been able to relate to someone so much, at the 5 minute mark in this video I felt like it was me talking to me, trying to build something from scratch that you love is always more pain than we expect, I hope you and I in the end are able to manifest what we want from life, keep doing what you're doing man its inspiring more people than you can possibly imagine. Thanks

Man, I’ve been watching you for years and years, and I love your videos. It’s cool to see you exploring my home waters and even going to one of my favorite fly shops!!

Just keep doing you brotha. Your videos lit a fire in me to fish with the fly rod. We will all be here ready when you post.

“We ate the only skwala in the river, there’s nothing left for the fish. Except for the ones that we’ve got”. That is movie gold.

Great vid. Sound design, the shots you set up, the creative angles on the casting. Crushed it. Even if the fish didn't crush the skwalas

I will be purchasing product to support. Your content is real and is always inspiring to watch Had 2 rough floats on the Provo myself the last couple of weeks. The last gasp fish was epic

Love the dedication man

I absolutely love the production of these shows...amazing!

Montana fishing trips are notoriously foiled by the weather. I will not plan a trip in March ever again after three bad trips in a row. Great video, thanks for keeping the content coming and your honesty is refreshing.

More people than you think are in your same position - working to create beauty and a better world rather than wasting away in an office for something they don't care about. Your story is an important one. Keep telling it. Keep reaching out and asking for help because that's a sign of strength, not a sign of weakness.

The strike when you least expect it, got to love it.

Great video Scott! I loved the drone footage scoop and release.

You should start a patreon. I am sure their are plenty of people that would want to support you and help you have the financial freedom to pursue film making. We need more of these great films!

One last lazy cast the river smiled at you.

I am also from Utah! I worked in that town just down the street from freestone flyshop doing some traveling work. The river is a absolute gem, I would work 10 hours then do 4 hours on the river. Gotta have naps burgers

the best things are worth fighting for and your videos are some of the best I see in quality and production. Keep your head up pal

that song at 12:30 is so perfect, I love it

Love your content. Find your balance, you gotta be having fun🤙🏽

Thanks for all the effort you put into your videos, I greatly enjoy them all!! Keep having a blast doing the things you love.

Man, big respect for you opening up in a public way about the challenges of the freelance grind and entrepreneur life. I respect the hell out of folks that do it, but I know it's taxing. I prefer collecting a steady check and trying to do fun things outside the 9-5, but it's almost impossible to accomplish the level of adventure that you get into. It's a grass is greener situation without a doubt. You make dope shit and we all love it! Godspeed in finding the balance between workload and free time.

It's one of those things looking at the mountains that if you catch something it's just a plus.

This is a great video I was looking for. Subscribed a long time ago

I was probably fishing across from you and not even know it. I live 2 hours north but fish that area often!

Montana is the motherland, loved this. Keep it up, keep pushing you're doing great things and the content is awesome!

What an awesome trip. Great time, new friendships and all round learning experience. Thanks for sharing your awesome experiences ❤😊

Another great video to get stoked on fly fishing! Thanks for sharing!

We love the videos and appreciate the honesty. We all feel overwhelmed at times and that’s ok. Society makes us all think we have to hide it and lie to ourselves. You being honest about hard days helps others feel like we all go through these things together 💪✅🙌

Dude thank you so much for your videos! You’ve been a big inspiration for me. This will be my first year fly fishing. I’m also from Utah! Born and raised. Thank you for creating genuine content.

Great inspirational content....thanks. Headin out in a few days to the Ozarks for smallie rivers and tailwater trout....in part due to your channel. Thanks

Well sorry you didn’t do better. the skwalla hatch was really good for me this year, I’m guessing you where a little bit earlier in the hatch that’s why it wasn’t producing as well.

If you ever come to southwest Montana don’t be afraid to get reach out have some great river access on the ranch and amazing scenery out here.

You’re not alone, Scottie. It doesn’t always feel like it, but you’re exactly where you’re meant to be. Passionate angler, talented film maker, and overall solid guy. Keep truckin’!

Brother, awesome film as always. Good to hear you are taking the steps to balance life out a bit and keep grinding. Related so hard seeing you guys grind on the river, all to get a beauty eat right at the end. Moments like that make everything worth it. Look forward to follow the adventures this year dude🤙🏼

Another great video. Keep it up....at your own pace.

Love your content! I get to travel and fish virtually with you guys. Hang in there..hope you guys can fish the salmon fly hatch on the Deschutes in Oregon sometime.

Thank you Terri! That's awesome

5:15 in the video. You are by far the best fishing RU-vidr I’ve ever watched and likely will ever watch. Keep the grind up! But keep your health I check first. Love ya man

Nice finish

Dude I just found your channel. I grew up in the bitterroot! Awesome stuff man! Keep up the incredible content, from what I’ve seen so far it’s top notch 🤘🏻🤘🏻

Beautiful, especially when you have someone for scale with the background, mountain included.

Keep up the great work! I know you got burnt out but your show is one of my favorite to watch. Please keep the awesome content coming! Sorry you got to hit our terribly long winter. We just had snow on Monday and it was 78 today. Cheers from a Montana resident! Great job on all the fish!

Thanks for the cool video. Hope you got that right-side brake light on the Pilot fixed. 🙂

Love the direction of the channel brotha ! Keep up the good work ! We need more bus trips ! Truly a fly fisherman and trout fisherman’s channel all the way 👌

Great stuff young man! As long a you love what you are you doing...keep on keeping on! My son and I love watching your vids. He's 11, and I can tell he is learning from you guys, little by little. Life if tough. Thanks.

Very pleasant episode, nice job y’all! The time on the River is time we’ll spent no matter what! LOL “You offer us Elk burgers and we can offer you a granola bar” 😂😂

You are an awesome filmmaker. Keep the good work and never stop fly fishing.

Despite the funk, your experience and sharing thereof put that cheer in my day. Tightlines.

Great job, I love your films, keep up the great work!

Keep your head up man, always a fish rising around the next bend.

Man its so rad to see you were here in the valley! Wish I had run into you when you were here! hit me up next time you come back!

love the videos man and I admire the hell out of you for taking the risk to do this full time. U got this!