Nice article in Outdoor Magazine about the 6 Best Outdoor Clothing Companies You’ve Never Heard of. We are very proud to be associated with and offerRoscoe Outdoor Clothing in our Fly Shop at Healing Waters Lodge. Haley DeMarois, co-owner of the company, has worked for Lewis & Clark Expeditions/Healing Waters Lodge for the past five […]
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Healing Waters Lodge is located in southwest Montana and Lewis & Clark Expeditions fly fishing the coveted Smith River on five day/four night float trips; where you will find everything you’ll need to make your fly-fishing vacation memorable.
- Great location with world class float-fishing trips on blue-ribbon rivers such as the Beaverhead, Big Hole, Jefferson, Madison and of course the Smith River trips.
- Wade fishing on spring creeks and small meadow streams that meander through some of the most beautiful private ranches in the Rocky Mountains.
- Smith River float and fish for 59 river miles through limestone canyons.
- Veteran fly fishing guides with the knowledge and experience to put you on to the best fishing opportunities available; techniques to help elevate your fly fishing skills, and a love for Montana and the sport of fly fishing.
- Lodging that surrounds you in the comfort and charm that is southwest Montana hospitality. Clean and comfortable rooms each with a unique character.
- Smith River gear boat staff and guides do all the work and all you have to do is fish and enjoy your surroundings.
- Wholesome, flavorful and delicious food prepared fresh daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Our commitment to our Guests to provide the best possible service and everything necessary to make your angling vacation fun and relaxing as possible.
Montana Trout Unlimited – Lewis & Clark Chapter Meeting
The Lewis & Clark Chapter 656 of Montana Trout Unlimited will meet on Saturday, December 19th starting at 10:00 a.m. in the Search and Rescue Building in Dillon. Meeting participants are encouraged to share ideas for Chapter education, conservation and restoration projects for the upcoming year.
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Big Hole River Watershed Committee November 2015 Newsletter (click title to open newsletter) Be sure to get on their mailing list.
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Ice jam fish tail sculptures on the Jefferson.
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The Big Hole. The weather is warming with a high of 30 and a low of 7. The only thing moving on the river is ice. Not a bug in sight. Streamers in soft water with a slow retrieve. Try a size 6 wooley bugger make six casts and go home to a fire.
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Montage Oreille de Lievre by Christian Salvayre (Click on the title above to go to video) Meet our friend Christian Salvayre. He lives in Leone, France, and is an amazing fly caster and fly fisherman. We have had the pleasure to fish with Christian in Montana and in France and we always learn something new […]
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Video and Story: The Art of a Deer-Hair Master Written by: Phil Monahan For many of us, our first attempt to tie a Muddler Minnow was when we came face-to-face with the frustration of trying to spin deer hair on a slippery hook shank. For a novice tier, or even someone who has been at […]
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Montana Trout Unlimited Smithriverwatch.org brochure: Why Montana TU is Concerned:Tintina Resources proposes operating the Black Butte Copper Mine in a high-risk acid-producing orebody next to Sheep Creek, one of the most important suppliers of cold, clean water and trout spawning habitat to the Smith River. This proposal creates a long list of concerns: 1. Tintina […]
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The Ruby River is a small, delicate stream that whispers to the streams we fished in our youth. A four weight rod, long leaders and a host of Purple Hazes can rejuvenate the hearts and minds. Pictured: Luke and his Brown in training.
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