Discover Our Legacy in Fishing
Blue Ribbon Guide Service is a small, family run outfitting business that has been operating in Southwestern Montana since 1956. Tony Schoonen Sr. started the business in Whitehall under the name of Tony’s Family Guide Service.
He moved his business and family to Butte in 1969 and worked as an outfitter and guide until 2012, when he retired from guiding at the age of 81.
Meet Our Expert Guides
Since our business is small, Jack and Tony Jr. take as many clients as possible along with the help of our trusted master guide, Chris Bugni.
Tony may have passed away in 2019, but he passed his vast knowledge of fishing to his sons. Tony Schoonen Jr. became the outfitter in 1992 and changed the name to Blue Ribbon Guide Service. Tony Jr. and his brother Jack now run all operations.
Plan Your Adventure
Ready to embark on a memorable fly-fishing journey with us? Discover more about our commitment to exceptional guide services and explore our various fishing tour options.