The FX Story

The Montana Fishing Experience

Every summer we bring six groups of Wounded Warriors to Bozeman, May through October, for six days of fly fishing and therapeutic recreation which we refer to as an FX (short for fishing experience). We start by outfitting them with everything that they need to fly fish for the rest of their lives. We host them in a family setting, housing them all together. Our usual trip consists of arrival day, Fishing 101, a fishing day, a guided trip through Yellowstone Park, a fishing day, and a farewell dinner.

When our Fishing Experience coincides with a Montana State football game we take the Warriors to the game. At least one of our groups includes spouses. If able, we take the couples group to the Bozeman Symphony Pops Concert at Big Sky. The Warriors participate in the shotgun chorus and their wives ring bells in the symphony during the concluding 1812 Overture. We then say a fond farewell and send them back to the hospital or Wounded Warrior battalion.