Lewis & Clark Expeditions Fly Fishing Outfitters, is successfully owned and operated by Mike Geary for over 25 years and counting. L&C Expeditions guides on the Blackfoot, Missouri, Upper Clark Fork, and offers 5-day float trips down the Smith River in Montana. In 2013, Mike bought Healing Waters Lodge, in Twin Bridges, and moved his L&C Expeditions operations from Helena to Twin Bridges. At the end of the fishing season in 2015, Mike added to his outfitting business with the purchase of Lilly & Kemph Outfitters fly fishing business serving southwest Montana on rivers such as the Beaverhead, Big Hole, Jefferson, Madison, Ruby and miles of private water access on spring creeks, streams, ponds and lakes. Lewis & Clark Expeditions continues to be a highly respected force of professional, knowledgeable, dedicated, proud, personable, enthusiastic fly fishing guides at your service.
Fly Fishing in the Time of Covid-19 Tennessee Williams, in his play Night of the Iguana, broke down life into two levels: the Realistic and the Fantastic. Make no mistake for better or for worse, in 2020 we are living in the realm of the Fantastic. We are extremely lucky and grateful that we escaped the […]
Continue reading "Fly Fishing in the Time of Covid-19" »Orvis announced the winners of their 2020 Orvis-Endorsed Awards. Healing Waters Lodge won the 2020 Endorsed Fly-Fishing Lodge of the Year. Read all about it: https://news.orvis.com/fly-fishing/meet-the-winners-of-the-2020-orvis-endorsed-awards Thank you Orvis! We are thrilled for the recognition of the hard work and dedication that our fly fishing guides and hospitality staff bring to our guests at Healing […]
Continue reading "Healing Waters Lodge – 2020 Orvis Endorsed Fly-Fishing Lodge of the Year" »An Ode to Housekeepers and Fly Fishing Guides Healing Waters Lodge is honored to be a finalist for the 2020 Orvis Fly Fishing Lodge of the Year award. Being nominated two years in a row is really a tribute to all the people that are committed to making Healing Waters Lodge a special place […]
Continue reading "Fly Fishing in Southwest Montana" »Healing Waters Lodge was the runner up for the 2019 Orvis Endorsed Fly-Fishing Lodge of the Year. We were thrilled for the Orvis recognition and validation that our guests appreciate our efforts in providing them with the best hospitality, clean accommodations, great food, and exceptional fly fishing guides and fly fishing opportunities in southwest […]
Continue reading "Fly Fishing in Southwest Montana" »Great Deal for Fish Like a Guide, But, Live Like a Client: Fly Fishing School: Think of it as immersion therapy into the world of fly fishing, any skill level can be accommodated, from beginners to technical fly fishers. $3350 per person includes 6 nights lodging, all meals at the lodge, 5 days combination (brief) […]
Continue reading "Fly Fishing in Southwest Montana" »Orvis Charleston: January 25th, at 12:30: Interested in fly fishing Montana? Show up at Orvis Charleston, Saturday, January 25th at 12:30, to meet Mike Geary, owner of Healing Waters Lodge in southwest Montana and Lewis & Clark Expeditions, the largest commercial outfitter on Montana’s Smith River, offering 5 day/4 night fly fishing float trips down […]
Continue reading "Fly Fishing in Southwest Montana" »Healing Waters Lodge presents: Fish Like a Guide, But, Live Like a Client 2020 Fly Fishing Schools April 26 through May 1: Considered Graduate school for anglers with more experience with the emphasis of honing your skills. Think of it as immersion therapy. $3350 per person includes six nights and five days lodging, all meals, […]
Continue reading "Fly Fishing in Southwest Montana" »The holiday season is fast approaching and so is our 2020 fly fishing season. What better gift than a fly fishing vacation with the best southwest Montana has to offer, Healing Waters Lodge and Lewis & Clark Expeditions: Smith River float trips. Reservations available now. Here are some things you should know about us for […]
Continue reading "Fly Fishing in Southwest Montana" »Enjoy this four minute plus video produced for us this summer by Muddy Shutter Media. Mike Geary, owner of Healing Waters Lodge, Twin Bridges, Montana, and owner/outfitter of Lewis & Clark Expeditions, explains “Why I Fish” while visually taking you along on a Smith River float trip, around Healing Waters Lodge, and the waters we […]
Continue reading "Fly Fishing Southwest Montana" »Emerger It is spring and I have a song in my heart and it is not, “A Bridge Over Troubled Water”. We are honored and grateful to be a finalist for the Orvis 2019 Fly Fishing Lodge of the Yearaward. I am thinking of Dean Martin singing, “Ain’t That A Kick in The Head”. Snowpack is good […]
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