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This place is easily the Lodge of the Year!
Adam was patient, knowledgeable, fun, and easy going- a joy to be around on the river. The meals were AMAZING- some of the best meals I have EVER, EVER had. Salmon, lamb, beef tenderloin, pork, made to order breakfast- even the lunches on the river were excellent and well made.No recommendations- this place is easily […]
A little rainy, but great fishing.
Bighorn River Fishing Report
Current Report Flows should remain steady at 9,500 cfs through the week. Fishing has been good on the upper 13 miles. Water clarity is very good. With the high flows, wading is pretty much out of the question. Hot Fly Patterns Worm patterns are doing very well, in the wire variation as well as the […]
Outstanding Guide
John and Rebecca are wonderful hosts, the guide was outstanding, and I felt right at home at the lodge. Fishing was terrific. Sam was great in selecting the proper flies, took me to the most productive places on the river, coached me on bringing in the big rainbows. He was ourstanding. Ken W. Naples, FL
Most enjoyable fishing trip.
John and Rebecca run a great lodge. The combination of hospitality, scenery, quality guides and quality fishing made this one of the most enjoyable fishing trips I have been on. I would not change anything. The meals were 5-star quality. Appetizers, Dinners, Breakfasts, Box lunches, were all delicious. Curtis H. Dallas, TX
Bighorn River Fishing Report
Current Report Flows have increased to 9500 CFS. However, fishing remains good. Nymphing will be the way to go, as top water fishing will be greatly diminshed. Think heavy rigs with aquatic worm patterns followed by midges and sowbugs. One-Week Fishing Forecast NOAA forecasts that temperatures will be going up into the mid 70s and […]
Bighorn River Fishing Report
Current Report Fishing is excellent, and BWOs are everywhere! Both nymphing and dry fly fishing is producing lots of fish. Special Report The bump in river releases has really triggered some spectacular blue wing olive hatches the last several rainy days. Heads are up all over the river! The higher flows has also helped with […]
Great Guide & Chef
Ryan Stefak was an outstanding young man and GREAT guide! Sherri was a highlight as she is an excellent Chef! The fly fishing, the guide, and John and Rebecca Shirley as hosts are the Best we’ve experienced any where! Bill & Laurel H. Kingwood, TX