Oh the agony of no fish. Oh the pain and ignominy of no bites, no interest and no trout. Today, no tricos hovering over the surface, no hoppers in the field and no caddis at night. The world becomes unjust and without hope. Emptied our entire fly box in the water and nothing. Cool weather […]
Continue reading "Beaverhead River Fly Fishing Report" »Category: Montana Vacation
Montana is still the last best place; the best place to get lost in, to get found in, the best place to live in and best place to visit. The goal for most people coming to Montana is to see Yellowstone Park, Glacier Park and everything in between. We also have cities and towns of great historical value and interest. The wild west is still the wild west you can explore and still not see another human being for days.
Fortunately, we are able to offer folks most everything someone would come to Montana for: untamed natural beauty, wilderness experiences, a peek into the past, a slower pace to live by. Fly fishing is more than fishing and Montana is more than words can describe, it is a feeling you have to experience for yourself.
Smith River Brown Trout
Howdy-do, Smith River Brown Trout! Photo courtesy, Garrett Thompson, owner of Floating Leaf Photography, Helena Montana.
Continue reading "Smith River Brown Trout" »Smith River float
A fisherman enjoying a Smith River float with Lewis & Clark Expeditions. Photo was taken by our good friend, Garrett Thompson, owner of Floating Leaf Studios, in Helena MT.
Continue reading "Smith River float" »Presentation and the Fly
It all comes down to the presentation and the fly. Photo courtesy of Floating Leaf Studios
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At 99 years of age, Jack shows us how it is done. He and his seven friends, (the youngest is 85) just flew home after four days at the lodge. We are looking forward to taking his photo next year.
Continue reading "99" »Essential Tips for Float-Fishing
Although many of the guests you’ll meet at a fishing lodge in Montana have come on a fly fishing trip, the rivers in the Treasure State are also wonderful for other types of angling. Float-fishing is a method particularly suited to new fisherman, since its techniques are not as difficult to master as those of […]
Continue reading "Essential Tips for Float-Fishing" »A Look at How Fly Fishing Works
For its many aficionados around the world, fly fishing is a soothing pastime that allows them to attune with nature while enjoying the great outdoors. Fly fishing vacations in Montana offer access to stunning scenery and to some of the best rivers for fly fishing in the country. If you have never been fly fishing […]
Continue reading "A Look at How Fly Fishing Works" »Four to Float
WANTED: Four individuals to book a fly fishing trip down the Smith River on July 2-6, with Lewis and Clark Expeditions. Please call Mike at 406-459-2030 today!
Continue reading "Four to Float" »Montana Fly Fishing 101 [INFOGRAPHIC]
When you are looking for a way to relax and get back to nature, there’s nothing quite like a Montana fly fishing excursion. Even if you are new to fly fishing, you’ll be amazed at the experiences you’ll have on a fly fishing trip in Beaverhead River, Big Hole River, or one of the many […]
Continue reading "Montana Fly Fishing 101 [INFOGRAPHIC]" »Tips for Choosing a Fishing Lodge
When it comes time to choose the perfect fly fishing destination in Montana for your upcoming trip, one important consideration to make is its proximity to a great fishing lodge. The right fishing lodge can assist you in collecting all of the appropriate gear you need and even offer pre-arranged guided trips during your stay. […]
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