Mike Pogoda is a fly fishing outfitter and guide based out of Bozeman, Montana. His passion for fishing started at a young age, like most kids, fishing with his dad and grandfather. Gradually this hobby grew into an obsession and career. Mike has fished and lived all over the country before settling in Montana over a decade ago. He has worn many hats in the fly fishing industry from working in fly fishing retail and managing a fly shop to working as a guide and now outfitter with Rising Trout Fly Fishing.

Mike enjoys helping people fall in love with the sport of fly fishing and sharing his knowledge of Montana and fishing with others. He is a member of the Winston fly rods, Airflo and Clackacraft pro staffs, and prides himself in being affiliated with some of the top brands in the industry and sharing those brands with his clients. Riversmith is a brand he’s used for many years and is really excited to be a part of another great team!