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Fly Fishing Zen on the South Fork of the Salmon River

Fly fishing is a passion for some,  and a hard core, competitive sport for others. Whatever score you keep when it comes to your love for fly fishing, don’t miss out.   One of the most unique, wilderness oriented fly fishing opportunities in the world starts at Mackay Bar Ranch and

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More than just a Steelhead fishing trip

I was a bit nervous to take a few customers and employees fishing for steelhead… At times they can be hard to catch… However, Buck not only put us into fish, but everyone in the boat caught at least one keeper… I know that doesn’t happen every time but it

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Steelhead Fishing with Friends

8 guys for two days, priceless….. We caught steelhead, flyfished for trout, got snowed on, watched two rams butt heads on the beach, saw Elk, Deer, Bald Eagles, petted Dauber, played cards with Dax, gained 5 lbs (worth it), all in the most beautiful place in the world. In the

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Girls on Tour

To Buck, Joni and Dax, Well done guys!! You are onto something big here. Not only do you have the most amazing spot, surrounded by natural beauty, the accommodations clean, the food excellent, the adventure trips full of excitement, adrenalin, fun and laughter…. I noted an aura wrapped around your

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Overnight Fishing Adventure

Last month I was lucky enough to travel from Australia with 7 good friends to Idaho. A highlight of our trip was our adventures at Mackay Bar Ranch. After a spectacular drive up to Vinegar Creek, to “The River of No Return,” we were met by Buck and Bill in

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Awesome 2013 Trophy Elk Hunt!

What a hunt! All of my experiences with MBO [Mackay Bar Outfitters] have been great. My October 2013 elk hunt was my first big game hunt with MBO. Buck and Joni Dewey (the owners of MBO) provide a first class wilderness experience. So far with MBO, I have fished for

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