\u201cWhat distinguishes Jack from the many other guides I have had in the Bitterroot is that he doesn\u2019t just help you catch fish \u2014 he does that in spades \u2014 but that he is also an articulate, keen-eyed and gifted teacher. \u00a0I learned to fish on the Bitterroot, and Jack\u2019s perceptiveness and patience quickly nailed my mistakes and taught me how to correct them – all the way from casting and mending, to setting the hook, to playing the fish and to landing and releasing it. \u00a0As a teacher myself, I appreciate the importance of this skill. I also know what a rarity it is among most other guides working the river: they\u2019re strong rowers and know where the fish are, but they can\u2019t really articulate what you\u2019re doing wrong or explain how to fix it, and that can be frustrating if you\u2019re having an off day.<\/p>\n
That said, Jack is not just a guide for beginners. \u00a0I have friends in the Bitterroot who are as experienced as any and who fish all over the world, but they always insist on getting Jack when they\u2019re here, if he\u2019s available. \u00a0No matter what your level, \u00a0Jack will help you catch fish; but more importantly, he will help you to be a better fisherman and to enjoy the beauty of the sport, the spirit of the river and the spectacular setting that the Bitterroot affords. \u00a0Jack just takes the experience to a whole other level.\u201d<\/p>\n
David A. from California<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
David was here for business but had time to fish 2 days with Jack. The last day was on the Clark Fork before he took off from Missoula International Airport for home in CA. Here are a few photos David sent us. Thank you!!
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