Lost in Montana

Dazed and Confused In Central Montana Trip

Montana has much to offer the adventurous angler that is willing to take a few side trips “off the beaten path.” Countless small streams, hidden rivers, and meadow spring creeks are literally just about everywhere you turn, but rarely fished by non-residents or even resident anglers. You’re not likely to find many fish over 20” in these waters, but the exhilaration of exploring new country and getting into some rarely fished to wild trout is worth the trip in itself. These waters can be very productive at different times of year when conditions are ideal.

We’ve started exploring more and more of these little gems over the last few years as high water has forced us to look elsewhere when runoff is at its peak.  Mid-June is the perfect time to join us on one of these adventures across parts unnamed here on the website. You’ll be sure to see some new country, new water, and fish over fished that hardly ever see a fly.

These trips are really for the adventurous angler that is in good shape and comfortable walking a mile or two and wade fishing in a variety of conditions. It’s not for everybody! You’re going to have to be willing to put in some windshield time, be willing to sleep in some “old school” motels , and dine anywhere from bars to convenience stores. We follow the water conditions and head to where we think our best opportunities lie and things can change quickly this time of year.

Toby Swank is the guide on all of these trips and there is only room for 2 anglers per trip. We start and end in Bozeman and work our way around the region over the course of 4 days, fishing someplace new each day.  The basic itinerary for this 4 day trip is we’ll depart Bozeman early on day one and fish late morning through early evening. We’ll be staying in small motels for 3 nights, dining out at both morning and night. We’ll fish into the early afternoon on the 4^th day and plan on being back in Bozeman that evening. The cost for these 4 day trips is $3225 total (1-2 Anglers) and includes 3 nights of lodging, meals, and guide fees starting on the first morning up until w e drop you off in Bozeman. These trips are available in 2012 from June 11-29. E-mail Toby at the shop to find out more details or to make a reservation.