We ARE
#THEFISHINGCOMPANY
We ARE
#THEFISHINGCOMPANY
#THEFISHINGCOMPANY
ENNIS, MT | EST. 1984
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 the last 40 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.
OUR TEAM
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/Guide
Fly: Royal Wulff
Rod/Reel/Line: RL Winston Air 2 Rod 6wt - 9'0" - 4pc/Bauer RVR Reel/SA Infinity Fly Line
Cast: Right Hand
Reel: Left Hand
Jam: Cast Iron Soul - Jamestown Revival
Beer: Haven't met one I didn't like.
Favorite Stretch of Madison River: Storey to 8 Mile.
Hometown: Ennis, MT
Borden Porter
Director of Operations/Guide
Fly: Bunny Bead
Rod/Reel/Line: 10' 4wt Loomis NRX+/ Nautilus X-Series/ SA Amplitude MPX
Jam: WSMFP
Beer: Natural Light
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Ryan Suplee
Digital Marketing Director
Fly: Clouser Minnow
Rod/Reel/Line: Sage R8 Salt/Sage Enforcer/RIO Premier Striper
Jam: Little Bird - Ghost of Paul Revere
Beer: Strange Haze - Highlander
Hometown: Barrington, NH
John Kelley
Assistant Manager/Guide
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
Danny Eiden
Ecomm Media Manager/Guide
Fly: Partridge & Orange
Rod/Reel/Line: Winston Air 2/Galvan Torque/SA Amplitude Infinity
Cast: Right Hand
Reel: Left Hand
Jam: North - WSMFP
Beer: Farmer's Daughter - Lucette Brewing Co
Favorite Stretch of Madison River: Raynolds to Pine Butte
Hometown: Menomonie, WI
Tyler DiMeola
Retail Associate/Guide
Fly: Olive Peanut Envy
Rod/Reel/Line: T&T Avantt/Abel Super 4 DeYoung Native Brown/SA Infinity
Jam: Aces High - Iron Maiden
Beer: Pineapple Express
Hometown: Working in it.
NICKO OPINSKY
Retail Associate/Guide
Fly: Juicy Stone
Rod/Reel/Line: Sage TCR 590/ Galvan Torque/ SA Amplitude Infinity
Jam: Riding With Private Malone - David Ball
Beer: White Claw
Hometown: Anchorage, AK
Rob Foster
Retail Associate/Guide
Fly: Sparkle Minnow
Rod/Reel/Line: Sage One/Sage Trout/Amplitude MPX
Jam: Feathered Indians - Tyler Childers
Beer: Hazy Little Thing
Hometown: Novato, CA
FINN HISTON
Retail Associate/Guide
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
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 17!)
Hometown: Ennis, MT
MINNOW
Shop Dog
Fly: Sparkle Minnow
Rod/Reel/Line: Any stick will do
Jam: Bertha
Beer: Yes please
Hometown: Ennis, MT
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 - to help you get out on the water doing what you love to do.
The Fly Shop
Quality Fly Tackle
Whether you're fishing freshwater, 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.
40 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.
