Spring 2018

Q) How do you figure out which custom boat design you offer, is ideal for
which customer?
The first and most important conversation that I have with a
customer centers around what type of water they float and how they
plan to use their boat. Not every drift boat owner is a fly fisherman. A
family may simply want a hard-bottomed boat which will offer both
stability and safety for young kids and their gear. Then of course
there are those who want all the necessary accessories for a great day
of fishing. Wooden drift boats don’t fall out of a manufacturers mold
and consequently they can be designed and built to provide whatever a
customer needs.
Q) How many custom drift boat projects do you take on per year?
My mission statement is built around quality as opposed to quantity.
I’m capable of working on two boats at a time while still paying
attention to the details that set my boats apart. If an interested
customer finds that I am occupied with other orders they are welcome
to join a waiting list. I think the wait will be worth it for them but I
also have boats available for immediate purchase.
Q) What’s the usual turnaround time on a custom wooden drift boat you
build?
It is dependent on the complexity of each boat but the average time
is approximately 4-6 months.
MONTANA FLYFISHING