Zach Petrich grew up fly fishing the Yellowstone river and its many small tributaries. An experienced fly fishing guide, he has a passion for wild streams and rivers and technical fishing.
Meet Zachary Petrich (Guide #15570)
Zach is a 6th generation Paradise Valley, Montana boy. Growing up and living on the family ranch, his interests include fly fishing, hunting and ranch roping. Zach grew up primarily fly fishing the Yellowstone River and its many small tributaries. Aside from his passion for wild streams and rivers, Zach also enjoys a technical, hatch-based, brand of Stillwater and Spring Creek fishing that entails precise casts to weary trout. While Zach finds other areas in the world thrilling to fish, his true passion remains in Montana, on his home waters where trout cannot resist the temptation to devour large, foam, dry flies. Zach strives to teach his vast knowledge of fly fishing to everyone he guides. A day on the water with Zach will give each and every angler a relaxing chance to enjoy their passion for trout fishing while practicing new techniques at any skill level. Along with the opportunity to hear about local history and events, Zach also enjoys sharing stories about his experience at home on the ranch with those he guides.
You can read more about Spring Creek fishing techniques here.
Nelson’s Guides and Flies Fishing Guides
Nelson’s Guides and Flies Fly Fishing Guides offer some of the best fishing in the state, including fly fishing on the Yellowstone River. All of our guides enjoy teaching anglers from beginners to seasoned experts. If you’re a novice, our guides are more than willing to teach the fundamentals of fly fishing so you would be able to start enjoying a life-long hobby. For the elite out there, the guides are happy to show you around the waters and hopefully teach you a few new skills along the way.