Introducing Margie Kaat
I met Margie Kaat last June while producing a video for the American Museum of Fly Fishing. From the moment we started filming, her energy, focus, and love for fly fishing were unmistakable. Honestly, I didn’t think anyone could match my own enthusiasm for this sport, but then I met Margie.
A Vermont native and lifelong athlete, Margie grew up fishing local streams and ponds with her dad and a spinning rod long before discovering fly fishing. After moving to Manchester with her husband, Baseball Hall of Famer Jim Kaat, she enrolled in the Orvis Fly Fishing School and fully immersed herself in the craft. Since then, she’s trained with some of the best instructors in the world, including the legendary Joan Wulff, and it shows.
Margie now spends nearly every day on the water, exploring the rivers and small streams of Southern Vermont with the kind of focus and curiosity that sets great anglers apart. She’s developed a particular mastery of Euro nymphing techniques and is just as passionate about entomology, river ecology, and fish behavior as she is about putting clients on fish.
As a guide, Margie is patient, observant, and tuned in to the needs of the anglers she works with. She has a gift for instruction and especially enjoys helping beginners build confidence and connection through thoughtful, hands-on learning. That said, experienced anglers will find just as much to gain from a day on the water with Margie. Her technical skills and strategic approach offer plenty of depth for those looking to refine their craft.
Margie also serves as a trustee of the American Museum of Fly Fishing and contributes to their acquisitions team, reflecting her deep commitment to the sport and its history. Around town and on the water, she’s earned the nickname “Troutlady”—and if you’ve had the pleasure of fishing with her, you know exactly why.
We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Margie to the Battenkill Outfitters family. She’s an exceptional angler, an inspiring teacher, and a true steward of the sport.
