Guides at Kootenai River Outfitters

Robert Winstrom:

I grew up fishing the Adirondacks, Pennsylvania, Maine and Canada. Those are some fine places that are dear to my heart. However once coming west it's hard to look back. There's really no comparison to the quality of fisheries, scenery, and open space lack of pressure.

My wife Jeanie and I settled on the banks of the Kootenai and have never looked back.

It is my pleasure to host our clients in what I think is one of the best places left in the lower 48.

Kelly Palmer:

What can I say?. A great knowledgeable guide and a great friend. Spend a day with Kelly and you're going to have a good time.

"It has been my privilege to guide over 1000 people on the Kootenai and Yaak rivers over the past 12 years. Many of my clients have become friends. I look forward each summer to renewing those friendships in the pursuit of trout. I anticipate many, many more years and the opportunity to guide both old and new friends on some of the finest trout water in the world."

Jase Wambold:

Recently graduated from college Jase has decided that maybe the life of a trout bum isn't too bad. But we're pretty sure that during the off season he may choose to pursue a more "lucrative" career path. However we look forward to having him around for years to come. He has already proven himself to be very hardworking and dedicated to providing our clients with the best experience possible.

With more drive and enthusiasm than most fly fishers he's spending his off days exploring the remoteness of the region and beyond. Finding places that most of us will never see. We older guys only wish we had as much energy!