Andrew Bennett is the owner and outfitter of Backcountry Angler in Dillon, Montana.  He has been fishing, rowing and guiding the rivers of Montana and in particular the rivers of SW Montana for the last 25 years.  After college and getting his start on the rivers around the Bozeman area, he moved to Dillon, Mt where he is raising his two daughters with his wife Chelsey and fulling his dream of shop owner and outfitter.  Andy prides himself on being one of the most patient people on the river and always carries a smile.  He his intent on teaching whether you are a seasoned pro or just getting started in the business, and also loves to share that catching fish is the goal but having fun and enjoying/learning about the surrounding landscapes is all part of the package.  Andy is a bit of a casting geek and can cast a fly rod all day long even if its on the grass, always testing out new fly lines and their added benefit.  He is proud to be on the Scientific Angler team and share his passion for their truly superior fly lines.

1. Home water? Beaverhead, Bighole, Jefferson, Madison, and Ruby
2. What 2-3 lines do you use the most and why? 
 Amplitude MPX is the best all around fly line on the market, makes long and short casts with ease on just about any size fly and situation, along with my second favorite the amplitude trout nothing beats the amplitudes slickness, durability and float-ability.  The Amplitude Trout is a must for the dry fly fisherman at heart, weather its short medium or a longer presentation this line puts the fly down with ease and present-ability. For the fisherman on a budget the mastery trout series is a wonderful alternative to the amplitude.  Presentation durability and smoothness is unmatched on the market at that price.  My fourth favorite line is the Freighliner Skagit float kit.  A must for every steelhead fisherman. the kit has it all. I switch between my traditonal spey and switch rods all the time and these lines can handle both with ease. I love throwing big articulated flies in very deep runs with heavy sink tips and this line gets it out there with ease.
3. Where would you most like to fish? 
I have two dream fly fishing trips I plan on taking before I day with luck!  Kamchatka and the Amazon.  Kamchatka not just for the fishing but for the sheer ruggedness and untouched feel of the area, and would also love to see some of the last remaining huge salmon runs.  The Amazon for Peacock bass is next on the list, again for the sheer remoteness but also for the streamer fisherman in me, never know whats on the end of the line down there too!
4. Two Truths and a Lie. 
 I pride myself on being one of the most patient guides out there.  Whether you are a true beginner or a seasoned vet we can all learn more,have fun, take in the beautiful scenery that trout love to live in and catch some fish along the way.  I will work my butt off for you, whether the fish are hungry or not i will work to catch us the most fish and have a great time while doing it, in the end if we dont catch a bunch its because they decided not to eat not because of the fisherman or the guide giving it their all. I’m 5’10” when I’m actually 5’11” ha, cant really come up with a lie for myself, momma always said tell the truth!