Our Guides

Brian has been working in the fly fishing industry since the age of 15. Growing up in Wisconsin, he spent his childhood fishing for trout, bass, steelhead and anything else that would eat a fly. After high school Brian attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and during the summer would spend his time in Montana working in Yellowstone National Park and at the Yellowstone Angler Fly Shop. After graduating in 2002, Brian immediately headed west to Montana and began guiding full-time.

Over the years Brian has become an expert on the fisheries of Southwest Montana, including the waters of Yellowstone National Park. Brian is a career guide who can show any angler, from beginner to expert, a great time on the water. Brian’s calm and collected manner, paired with a strong desire to show all of his clients a great angling experience, have earned him a reputation as one of the finest guides in the business.

Brian’s love of fishing takes him to fishing destinations worldwide during the off-season. Additionally, he spends some of his winter in Alaska working as a heli ski guide with Chugach Power Guides.

Brian is the outfitter for Yellowstone River Guides
Brian Sienkowski, Yellowstone River Guides Outfitter #9966
618 Meadowlark Lane Livingston, MT 59047

Born and raised in the Treasure State, Hank Bechard grew up fishing the waters around is hometown of Great Falls.  The Missouri River is where Hank began is love for fly fishing. 

After high school Hank attended Western Montana College in Dillon, MT, where he spent most of his free time fishing the Big Hole River and the Beaverhead River.  Eventually, Hank transferred to Montana State University in Bozeman, and graduated with an elementary education degree.  While occasionally focusing on his studies, Hank spent a great deal of fishing the local waters of Paradise, Madison, and Gallatin Valleys.

In 2003, Hank started working for George Anderson’s Yellowstone Angler. With Hank’s extensive time guiding and work in the fly ship, he has gained an understanding about the necessary responsibilities of what it takes to be a professional outfitter.  With his compassion for fly fishing, knowledge of local waters and easy going personality, Hank is a true joy to spend time with.  Hank creates an atmosphere that will keep clients coming back to Montana.

Hank is his own outfitter-Treasure State Outfitters #10,368.

Dave spent his youth in the great state of Texas, where the outdoors play a major role in life. He began hunting and fishing with his dad at a very young age, and was instantly hooked on everything outdoors. He began fly fishing for bass and bluegill on small lakes and ponds, then progressed to salt water and finally to Montana. He has lived in Montana since 1991 and has been a fly fishing guide since 2002. His love of the sport shows when you fish with him. He aspires to make sure every client has a successful and memorable trip.

Dave is married with two daughters and loves watching his family grow-up with strong outdoor ethics. Although personal time is shortened, he loves taking his family fishing and hunting. His goal is that his daughters can shoot and out cast any of their boyfriends in the future.

When he is not guiding fishing clients you might find him in the salt water chasing his beloved redfish. He loves sight fishing for tailing fish in Texas. If he’s not there surely he is in a duck blind somewhere talking to ducks and geese with his calling talents.

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned angler, when you fish with David you will appreciate his patience and enthusiastic personality.

Josh “Jed” Edwards – Josh grew up targeting trout, bass and saltwater species in North Carolina. He was fortunate enough to study under the tutelage of his father, an avid hunter, and a coastal fisherman. After graduating from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising he moved to Livingston, Montana to work at Yellowstone Angler.  After several years working in the fly shop, he was ready to spend more time on the water.  Josh’s laid-back attitude and willingness to teach creates a great atmosphere on the boat. He enjoys fishing streamers for large trout and predator fish, however, he is also well versed with dry fly and nymphing techniques. His fishing and guiding experience includes the vast majority of local rivers as well as smaller streams.  In the offseason, you can find him in Patagonia, Chile at Nic Fin sight fishing to trophy browns. Check out their trips here: https://nicfinpatagonia.com/

Josh is his own outfitter-Drake Outfitters #44,144.