Buck Stinson soon found out the great secret at the end of a rope. Montana was not a state in January of 1864, but justice knew no geographic boundaries. Buck, along with Henry Plummer and Ned Ray, were found guilty by a court of miners in Bannack, Montana. They all died at the end of a short drop. (True story)

T. Patrick Stinson is convinced Buck was innocent, but quickly dropped it when he was threatened with hanging himself.

T. Patrick Stinson lives in Billings, Montana, with his wife Jane and Chocolate Labs Victor and his Mother, Babe. Pat has been a broadcaster for over thirty years locally and nationally and is the owner of www.montanatest.com.

Pat founded the first Pheasant Forever chapter in Nebraska in 1985. The Elkhorn Valley chapter remains today.

T. Patrick has appeared on numerous Outdoor radio programs from coast to coast. Pat and his wife Jane have owned Stinson Investment Services since 1985.

T. Patrick is a lifelong waterfowl hunter beginning in 1960 at eight years old and writes primarily on waterfowling and humor. His son Chris owns www.vanillagorillaoutdoors.com and is a guide on all waters in Montana, Big Horn River, Yellowstone, Missouri, Stillwater, and any waters that hold trout.

If you are going to dream, dream small, then you won’t be disappointed.

Chris Stinson is an integral part of the Montana Test team. He serves as a full-time fly-fishing guide and part-time waterfowl guide in Montana and is the owner of www.vanillagorillaoutdoors.com.

Career Journey

A former college baseball player, Chris, left the sport over twenty years ago to dedicate himself to guiding fly fishing trips—a decision he has never regretted. Over the years, Chris has tested and reviewed numerous fly-fishing products, giving him a keen eye for quality.

Family and Collaborations

Chris’s wife, Cari, is also an accomplished angler, and together they are proud parents to three daughters who have all become skilled fisherwomen.

Video Appearances

You can find Chris in our product video reviews and on our "Duck Blind Diaries" video series at www.youtube.

Mark Selby is another valuable member of the Montana Test crew. Mark is a full-time fly fishing guide out of Cody, WY. Mark will be testing and reviewing fly fishing products and upland game products. Mark is a USSA certified Level 200 coach, began skiing at Red Lodge Mountain and became a ski and snowboard instructor in 1991. He coached the Alpine Training Team for five years before joining Silver Run as a part-time coach in 2000.