
Missoula Fly Shop Staff
Derek Vitiello
Multi-species Expert, Self-Proclaimed Meat Chucker,
Favorite River To Fish in Missoula: Anything that requires a hike and preferably a backpack
Favorite thing about fishing in Montana: The diversity of fisheries
How long have you been here: February 2024
Favorite Flies to Fish: Anything with palmered marabou or bunny strip
Favorite Flies to Tie: Lunch Money and Double Fuego
Best part about working in the Fly Shop: Learning from your customers
Favorite product in the shop: the MASSIVE streamer selection
Memorable moment on river: A 4 day backpacking trip into the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Greatest fishing of my life..
Favorite Question Asked in shop: “How can I get into streamer fishing?“
What do you do when you are not in the shop: Hiking, backpacking, or probably fishing
Rod: Scott Centric
Line: SA Infinity Taper or Airflo Shovelhead
Reel: Ross Animas
Tippet: Scientific Anglers
Boat: The one I’m not rowing
Beer: Montucky Cold Snacks



