Montana
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| Trout |
| The Blue Ribbon Trout Streams of Montana, Wyoming and Idaho with their prolific hatches and superb dry fly fishing have long filled the dreams of every fisherman. The fishing, scenery, sense of space and the wildlife make a wonderful fishing holiday in this truly unspoiled part of America. |
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| FISHING IN MONTANA |
| We offer fishing in Beaverhead River, Big Hole River, Bitteroot River, Boulder River, Firehole River, Madison River and Yellowstone River. |
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| FISHING SEASONS |
Prime Time |
| Brown, Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout |
Year round
Best time beginning of July to October
Avoid run off at the end of June |
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OTHER ACTIVITIES |
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| Montana is highly suited to non-fishing companions. Activities include horse riding, hiking, wildlife watching, mountain biking, swimming, white water rafting, kayaking, canoeing and golf. |
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| BEAVERHEAD RIVER |
| Beaverhead River holds large numbers of big brown trout. It is ideally fished by wading, but private access is often required. Our experienced guides can arrange this for you. |
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| BIG HOLE RIVER |
| Big Hole River is one of the prettiest rivers in the west. It passes through alpine valleys, steep walled canyons and wide open plains. The upper and middle reaches are best fished by floating, but there is easy access for wading. The lower river is more braided, easy to wade and offers small stream style fishing away from the main channel. Bighorn River flows through an isolated part of southern Montana, it is well known for brown trout, both in numbers and size. The fish are selective, exact imitation is less important than presentation. Both nymph and dry fly fishing are good from early spring to late autumn. Most anglers favour wading and use a boat to move from one spot to another. |
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| BITTEROOT |
| Bitteroot River is one of the best fly fishing streams in Montana, its prolific hatches, mild weather and gin-clear water provide ideal conditions for the dry fly purist. |
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| BOULDER RIVER |
| Boulder River flows over a very rocky bed, through a spectacular gorge with jagged rock formations, an arch of rock forming a natural bridge and a 70ft waterfall. Brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout are found below the falls, rainbow and cutthroat predominating. |
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| FIREHOLE RIVER |
  Firehole River is one of the finest in Montana and is fishable below Upper Geyser Basin. The first mile below the Basin is considered excellent dry fly water. It has selective trout, warm currents, tiny insects, a lava bottom, silt-filled depressions and trailing weed beds. At the upper end of Midway Geyser Basin is Muleshoe Bend, considered to be one of the best stretches. Above this point the river seems to carry more brown and brook trout, whilst downstream it is mainly rainbows. Gallatin River flows from Yellowstone National Park to the Missouri. The upper river flows from the Park to Big Sky through a narrow canyon. If you are prepared to move away from the road you will have the place to yourself and it is easy water to fish. Rainbow trout predominate and the river is generally productive to nymph fishing with excellent dry fly fishing from mid-August to mid-September. |
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| MADISON RIVER |
| Madison River flows 80 miles from Quake Lake to the Missouri. You will fish for browns, rainbows, cutthroats and whitefish. July and August is the time for dry flies. Nymphs and streamer patterns are used in the autumn but there is often a hatch of white mayflies late in the day during October. |
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| YELLOWSTONE RIVER |
| Yellowstone River is the longest river in Montana and the best known. Throughout its 700 mile journey it has not a single restriction. Within Montana, trout fishing is concentrated along the upper 150 miles from Gardiner to Laurel - especially between Gardiner and Livingston. It is a big river, 100 yards wide in places. It is difficult to predict as imperceptible changes in the water level can affect the fishing. Totally clear water can change quickly if there is a heavy rain storm in Yellowstone National Park. It is a wonderful river for a float trip and a guide will add enjoyment to your fishing day. For most of the year caddis flies and sculpin provide the browns, rainbows and cutthroat with the majority of their diet. |
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| ACCOMMODATION |
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| FORD CREEK GUEST RANCH |
Ford Creek Guest Ranch has been in operation since 1955 and is located on the Lewis and Clark National Forest just a two hour drive south of Glacier National Park. It is on the border of the 1.5 million acre Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex giving guests a great base for blue ribbon fly fishing for 4 species of wild trout and unequalled horseback riding on 19 different trails. Accommodation is in log cabins with queen size beds and a comfortable seating area, private porch and private hot tub and deck.
At Ford Creek Guest Ranch you will be fishing for hard-fighting wild trout on remotely located freestone streams and lakes. Fishing locations are numerous:- from wading the crystal clear streams of the Bob Marshall and Scapegoat Wilderness, drift boat dry fly fishing on the Missouri River, raft trips on beautiful and under-fished rivers for large browns and rainbows, wading private streams or a horse ride deep into the Wilderness to fish the beautiful South Fork of the Flathead River and stay overnight in the lodge's deluxe wall tent camp.
For non-fishing partners there are extended wilderness horse rides and pack trips. Each year serious horsemen from throughout the world come to ride here. It is common to ride for days without seeing another person. |
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| DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES |
| Prices are in £ per person sharing a twin room for 8 nights. |
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| 1 May to 30 September 09 |
£3335 |
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| YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES |
| First nights in Missoula on room only basis, 8 days car hire, 7 nights in a cosy cabin, 3 meals per day, 6 days guided fishing. |
| NOT INCLUDED |
| Flights, fishing licences, gratuities and items of a personal nature. |
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| FIREHOLE RANCH |
| Firehole Ranch is a small and exclusive ranch 16 miles from Yellowstone National Park on the shores of Hebgen Lake. Accommodation is in beautifully kept log cabins with fireplaces, bathrooms with showers and cosy sitting areas. Fine food and service is the ranch's hallmark and meals are served in the antique-furnished main lodge. Knowledgeable guides will take you to fish the Madison, Firehole, Gallatin, Yellowstone, Gibbon and Henry's Fork of the Snake, to name but a few. |
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OTHER ACTIVITIES |
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| Riding, golf, white water rafting, hiking, bicycling and touring. |
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| DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES |
| Prices are in £ per person sharing a twin room for 8 nights. |
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| 7 June to 19 September 09 |
£3375 |
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| YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES |
| First night at the Best Western Grantree on a room only basis, 8 days car hire, all meals and beverages, including an open bar and ranch activities (horsefabk riding, mountain biking, canoeing and hiking) while at the Ranch plus 4 days guided fishing. |
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| NOT INCLUDED |
| Flights, fishing licences, gratuities and items of a personal nature. |
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| TRIPLE CREEK RANCH |
| Triple Creek Ranch is one of Montana's finest guest ranches set in the Bitterroot Mountains. 18 individual log cabins offer luxury accommodation with private bathrooms. Fish the Bitterroot, Big Hole and Clark Fork Rivers, with or without a guide. |
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OTHER ACTIVITIES |
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| Riding, swimming, tennis, touring, hiking and wildlife viewing. |
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| DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES |
| Prices are in £ per person sharing a twin room for 8 nights. |
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| 1 May to 31 September 09 |
£1790 |
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| YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES |
| First night at Best Western Grantree on a room only basis, 7 nights accommodation at the ranch on a full board basis, 8 days car hire. |
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| NOT INCLUDED |
| Fishing licences, items of a personal nature and gratuities. |
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| SWEET GRASS RANCH |
| Sweet Grass Ranch is located 6,000 feet above sea level in a beautiful wide valley at the foot of the Crazy Mountains. The ranch has been in the same family for five generations and gives you the chance to feel part of the 'Real West'. Accommodation is in log cabins, most with private bathrooms and some rooms are in the main house. Excellent meals are served. Sweet Grass Creek, which runs through the ranch and surrounding meadows, offers easy access to some good fishing as well as the Yellowstone and Boulder Rivers. |
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OTHER ACTIVITIES |
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| Riding, hiking and touring. |
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| DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES |
| Prices are in £ per person sharing a twin room for 8 nights. |
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| 1 May to 30 September 09 |
£975 |
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| YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES |
| First night on a room only basis, 7 nights accommodatino with 2 days guided fishing, 8 days car hire. |
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| NOT INCLUDED |
| Flights, fishing licences, gratuities and items of a personal nature. |
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| THE GRAND - BIG TIMBER |
| The Grand - Big Timber was built in 1890 and is a listed historic building which retains the character of the west. There are seven rooms, two with private and five with shared bathrooms, a restaurant and bar. Fish the Boulder and Yellowstone Rivers. 2 days' guiding is included. |
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OTHER ACTIVITIES |
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| Touring and hiking. |
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| DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES |
| Prices are in £ per person sharing a twin room for 8 nights. |
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| 1 May to 31 September 09 |
£670 |
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| YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES |
| First night at the Best Western Grantree on a room only basis, 8 days car hire, 7 nights bed and breakfast at the Grand Hotel and 2 days guided fishing. |
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| NOT INCLUDED |
| Flights, fishing licences, gratuities and items of a personal nature. |
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| STAGE COACH INN |
| Stage Coach Inn is located in the heart of West Yellowstone. This comfortable hotel is within walking distance of shops and restaurants, yet is only a short drive from the rivers of Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding area. There is a restaurant and bar in the hotel and all rooms have private bathrooms. |
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OTHER ACTIVITIES |
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| Touring, hiking, museums and riding. |
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| DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES |
| Prices are in £ per person sharing a twin room for 8 nights. |
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| 1 to 15 May 09 |
£680 |
| 16 May to 30 June 09 |
£740 |
| 1 July to 15 September 09 |
£820 |
| 16 to 30 September 09 |
£660 |
| There is a £70 supplement between 16 and 30 June. |
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| YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES |
| First night on a room only basis, 7 nights accommodation with 2 days' guiding (more can be arranged). 8 days car hire. |
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| NOT INCLUDED |
| Flights, fishing licences, gratuities and items of a personal nature. |
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| SELF CATERING |
| We have a number of homes and cabins in Montana - please contact us for details. |
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Phone: +44 (0)208 742 1556 Fax: +44 (0)208 747 4331 |
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