Fly
Fishing Montana's Yellowstone Basin & The Missouri River
JOHN KIRBY's MONTANA
MARITIME --
FLYFISHING OUTFITTERS
"A Cast Beyond the
Ordinary..."
"The charm of fishing is
that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable -
- a perpetual series of occasions for hope." John Buchan
Fly
Fishing Montana's
Yellowstone Basin & The Missouri River
Private Water a Specialty!
We are dedicated to the belief that there is more to fishing the great waters of Montana than just wetting a line. Indeed, the great fishermen with whom we have fished always seemed to be a cast beyond the ordinary. To them, the essence of flyfishing was much greater than time spent in the boat, total fish released, and the many other arbitrary standards so prevalent in today's competitive world. They felt, as we do, that there is a philosophical thread that binds a flyfisher to his environment -- unique settings under the Big Sky and an appreciation and understanding of the flora, fauna, and geology here in this, the last best place. For more information on John Kirby, click here.
"The care of rivers is not a
question of rivers, but of the human heart."
Tanaka Shozo
The Boulder River flows North from the Beartooth Absaroka
Wilderness Area and enters the Yellowstone River at Big
Timber. Notorious for glaciated rubble ("bowling
balls") covered w/ slick algae, it fishes best from a raft
in early July. However, we do have permission to fish a
number of private ranches in the area.
Enjoy
the spectacular beauty of South-Central Montana while in pursuit
of native trout. We offer spring, summer, and fall fishing
coupled with over 29 years experience outfitting fly fishermen.
Our fishing trips are specifically tailored to your desire for
solitude, your ability, and your fishing experience. We offer
beginner through advanced instruction in both fly casting and fly
fishing.
Float trips on the
Yellowstone River, wading trips on unspoiled mountain freestone
creeks, or casting for humongus rainbows in our local trophy
ponds
-- we know the water -- when, where, and how.
For more information and photos visit the following links:
Yellowstone River Missouri River Boulder River Out-of-the-Way Places Sweet Grass Creek Otter Creek Trophy Stillwaters Lazy K Bar Ranch
NEW FOR 2001!
We are now booking trips for the Missouri River at Craig, Mt!
We also have a private lease on an outstanding Trophy Pond for
the exclusive use of our clients! Plus, we are able to book
trips to Burns Lake near Big Timber! Call for details!
2001 RATES AND GUIDE POLICY
Daily Fee $300.00 for two anglers per
guide. All trips must be confirmed in advance.
Deposit $100.00 per guide day. Gratuities not included.
We will provide quality Loomis, Orvis, or Fenwick tackle on request.
DAILY FEES INCLUDE transportation to/from Big Timber while fishing; Lunch or Dinner plus Soft Drinks (no alcohol, please), McKenzie Style Drift Boats, Basic to Advanced Instruction when requested, and all shuttle fees when floating.
DAILY FEES DO NOT INCLUDE landowner or Trophy Lake rod fees (if any), Montana licenses, lodging, transportation to and from the airport, and other items of a personal nature.
RESERVATION / CANCELLATION POLICY: Reservations are confirmed on receipt of deposit. Deposits will be refunded in the event of confirmed personal emergencies provided that we are notified at least seven days in advance.
For more information:
John M. Kirby, Montana
Outfitter #4713
P.O. Box 1181 / Big Timber, MT 59011-1181
406.932.4449 / Email kirby@mcn.net
"He who does not
use a local guide does not know the land...." Sun Tzu
"He who does not use a local guide does not know the
water." John Kirby
OK, so why is it Montana Maritime? Maritime??? Whazat?
Last Edit: 10 Aug 2001
© John M. Kirby, Kirby Associates