Danner has lived within close proximity of the Clark Fork for his entire life. Born and raised in the nearby town of Superior, Danner has fished the river for as long as he can remember. In the off-season from fishing, Danner guides elk hunts. A true outdoorsman, if he’s not hunting or fishing for work, he’s probably hiking the hills or floating down the river for fun.
Feel free to call Danner or the shop (406-822-0123) to ask about the condition of the river, hatches, river flows, lodging and camping in our area.
Danner truly lives to fish and is always out trying to figure out what flies and techniques are working that particular week. He doesn’t shy away from sharing his knowledge and experience, and will always happily recommend flies, gear, and tips to anyone who calls or stops into the shop.
Anyone who’s been on the river with Danner knows he is a kind and patient instructor when teaching people who are newer to fly fishing, and that his rowing skills and knowledge of the river are guaranteed to put you on fish. Nothing makes him happier than watching clients catch fish and have a good day on the river.
When Danner is on the water, you’ll find his girlfriend, Vivien, in the shop with their black labrador puppy, Huck. Huck is our head greeter at Clark Fork Trout, and he’s been known to wiggle his whole body with excitement when customers come into the shop.
Steve and Peggy Temple purchased Clark Fork Trout from Brooks Sanford in the early 2000s, then later built the fly shop in 2017. When the Temples first moved to Montana, they purchased their house from Danner’s parents and remained close friends of the family from that point on. They were the ones to first teach Danner to fly fish, and proudly displayed photos of Danner’s first fly fishing trips at every expo show they traveled to for the next decade.
It was an incredible full-circle moment for both parties when Danner went on to purchase Clark Fork Trout in June of 2024.
