About Us
Meet Tucker & Jacquie Nelson
Family-owned. Detail-driven. Built on a life on the water.
Nelson’s Guides & Flies is a Montana-based fly shop and guided fishing operation owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Tucker and Jacquie Nelson. Based on their ranch along Nelson’s Spring Creek, the business is rooted in a hands-on approach—where every detail, from the flies in the shop to the way a day on the river unfolds, reflects their personal standards.
Since 2006, Tucker and Jacquie have been guiding anglers across Montana’s most respected waters, building a reputation for thoughtful instruction, consistent results, and an experience that goes beyond just catching fish.
For them, every guided day is an opportunity to teach, connect, and share a deeper understanding of the water. Rather than simply telling clients what to do, they focus on the why and how behind each decision—helping anglers leave more confident than when they arrived.
“We want our clients to learn something new every time they fish with us.” — Jacquie Nelson
Guiding Where We Live
Rooted in the land. Guided by the water.
Tucker and Jacquie’s background as ranchers shapes everything they do as guides. Living and working on the land they fish has instilled a deep respect for water, wildlife, and access.
Each trip is guided with conservation in mind, emphasizing responsible angling, limited pressure, and thoughtful use of the resource. Their goal is not just a great day today, but healthy fisheries for generations to come.
This ranch-based perspective is what makes Nelson’s Guides and Flies different. Guests don’t just fish Montana, they experience it as locals do.
Stewardship, Certification & Responsibility
Every trip is guided with respect for the water, the land, and the people who fish it
Certified & Prepared
All Nelson’s Guides & Flies guides are certified in CPR and First Aid, ensuring every day on the water is safe.
Conservation-Focused Guiding
We guide with limited pressure, thoughtful access, and conservation in mind, helping protect Montana’s fisheries.
Ranch-Based Perspective
Living and working on the land we fish gives us a deeper understanding of water, wildlife, and responsible access.
Education Over Instructions
We don’t just tell clients what to do. We explain why, helping anglers leave more confident and connected to the resource.
Certified & Prepared
All Nelson’s Guides & Flies guides are certified in CPR, First Aid, and Wilderness Safety, ensuring every day on the water is safe.
Conservation-Focused Guiding
We guide with limited pressure, thoughtful access, and conservation in mind, helping protect Montana’s fisheries.
Ranch-Based Perspective
Living and working on the land we fish gives us a deeper understanding of water, wildlife, and responsible access.
Education Over Instructions
We don’t just tell clients what to do. We explain why, helping anglers leave more confident and connected to the resource.
Featured In & Trusted Beyond the River
Recognized for our approach to guiding, stewardship, and life on the land
The Nelson Family has been featured by brands that value land stewardship, agriculture, and authentic Western lifestyles. These stories reflect the same values we bring to every day on the water and life on the ranch.
National Brand Feature
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