Your guide
Good guiding
leaves room.
For a question halfway through the explanation. For another try at the same cast. For the kind of day you came here to have.
I’m Mara.
I run Rillavane from Alder Reach, Montana, and guide each trip myself. Keeping the group to one or two means we can change the pace without leaving anyone behind.
I like to start with what you already know, even if that is simply how you’d like the day to feel. We work on a manageable cast, a useful drift and seeing the water in front of us.
A day may bring fish, a new skill or a stretch of water you want to return to. The part I plan for is your time and attention.
Before the river
Tell me what helps.
New to waders? Prefer shorter walks? Want to work on line control? Tell me before the trip. We’ll talk about the route, footing and where we can take breaks.
Making the plan
One conversation first.
Office hours are Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm. Trips are by advance arrangement. November requests need at least a week; summer dates usually need two to four weeks.
We agree on a time and meeting point after reviewing conditions and your trip preferences.
Bring your questions.
First-time anglers are welcome. A little context helps us plan a better day.