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from 2023 Barry & Cathy Beck - Bighorn River Lodge, Montana

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Dear Traveler,

Nothing says “Montana” like antlers, stone fireplaces, over-stuffed leather chairs, and big fish. And these are only a few of the reasons we’re excited to be at the Bighorn River Lodge in August and early September. It’s been many years since we had our first look at the river and we’ve seen all possible fishing conditions on the years since, but we can honestly say that there is no finer fishing anywhere in the west than there is right now on the Bighorn.

The river has matured thanks to the cooperation of the folks up at the dam, the anglers, ranchers, and boaters; and as long as Mother Nature doesn’t throw any curve balls, it looks good for current conditions to continue. Gone are the 50-fish days with many fish in the 10-13 inch class. A good day now is half as many fish, or less, but they will all be heavy, big, and beautiful fish. There was a time when a 20” was a big fish on the ‘Horn– today we see many fish over 20” …. and we see our backing almost everyday. We plan this departure about the late summer hatches of caddis, tricos, and of course, grasshoppers.

Rick and Cheryl Gehweiler are the long-time managers at the lodge and you can’t meet nicer folks than these two. Talk about salt-of-the-earth and just plain Montana-friendly people, and you’ve perfectly described Rick and Cheryl. They are avid fly fishermen having spent lots of time in the Bahamas and the Yucatan, and have been on the ‘Horn for 20 years. They know the river and the lodge business like very few do and you can be sure that their priority is to their guests and staff, many of which have been with them for a very long time.

Sincerely,

Barry & Cathy Beck

About Barry & Cathy Beck

What to Expect

• Swarms of tiny tricos will darken the sky on the still calm late summer mornings when there is no breeze and the patient angler who waits for the insects to come to the water will be richly rewarded with some of the best dry fly fishing of the year.

• Being located a couple hundred yards from the 3-mile access, means you can be two minutes away from your put-in at the beginning of the day.

• There are big fish that the late summer hopper fishing can produce and the quiet summer evenings with swarms of black caddis on the water, fish rising, and no one in sight.

About the Lodge

Bighorn River Lodge: The Bighorn River Lodge is ideally located about 13 miles downstream of the Afterbay. The lodge’s private takeout will spoil anglers since a cool drink and lounge chair can be had on the deck within minutes of getting out of the boat at the end of the day. And if you want to wet a line after dinner, walk about a minute from the lodge you’ll be at one of the best pools in the river – you may want to forget your waders and just take your rod for a walk. Or you may be tempted to wet a line in the private bass pond literally three feet from the lower deck or engage in a friendly game of poker at their custom made poker table.

Longtime Frontiers trip hosts and photographers, the Becks travel far and wide to follow their love for fly fishing and nature photography. Based in Pennsylvania, Barry and Cathy write books, host fly fishing departures, lead African photo safaris, and operate a stock photography business. The Becks are well-known in the fishing, photography, and travel industries, and possess a stellar reputation for their skill, knowledge, and expertise born out of a 20 year career.

Their books include Cathy Beck’s Fly Fishing Handbook, now in its third edition; Fly Waters Near and Far, Fly Fishing the Flats and a coffee table book of photographs from around the world.

Proposed Itinerary for August 19 - August 26, 2023

Saturday, August 19

Arrive at the Billings Logan Airport

Upon your arrival at the Billings Airport, please claim your bags and proceed to the waiting area by the Visitor’s Information Booth. Barry and Cathy Beck will meet and transfer you to the lodge (approximately a 90-minute drive). You will depart the airport no later than 2:30 p.m.

Note: Please plan on stopping along the way for any libations (beer/wine/ hard alcohol) you may wish to have during your stay as the lodge does not provide alcoholic beverages.

At the lodge, you will be shown to your accommodations and given a brief orientation. After dinner, enjoy your first night at Bighorn River Lodge.

Cell Phone and Internet Service: There is some cell phone serice at the lodge. Bighorn River Lodge has a computer and printer in the business center for guests’ use during their stay, and wireless internet is available throughout the lodge.

Sunday, August 20 - Friday, August 25

Enjoy six full days of fly fishing on the Bighorn River. Breakfast is provided each morning with lunch served streamside daily. Upon completion of fishing each day, dinner will be served. Enjoy continued overnight accommodations at Bighorn River Lodge.

Saturday, August 26

After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the Billings Logan Airport to check in for your return flight.

Depart Billings.

Proposed Itinerary for August 26 - September 2, 2023

Saturday, August 26

Arrive at the Billings Logan Airport

Note: Please plan on stopping along the way for any libations (beer/wine/ hard alcohol) you may wish to have during your stay as the lodge does not provide alcoholic beverages.

At the lodge, you will be shown to your accommodations and given a brief orientation. After dinner, enjoy your first night at Bighorn River Lodge.

Cell Phone and Internet Service: There is some cell phone serice at the lodge. Bighorn River Lodge has a computer and printer in the business center for guests’ use during their stay and wireless internet is available throughout the lodge.

Sunday, August 27 - Friday, September 1

Saturday, September 2

After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the Billings Logan Airport to check in for your return flight.

Depart Billings.

Rates

Bighorn River Lodge

7-night / 6-day fishing package based on double occupancy / shared guide: $4,990*

Payment and cancellation policy: A 50% deposit is due to secure the reservation at time of booking. Prior to 120 days, a full deposit refund will be honored; between 120-90 days a 50% refund honored; between 90-60 days a 25% refund honored. Less than 60 days no refunds available. Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure.

*Rates subject to change.

Your Airline Connection

Traveling to Bighorn River Lodge requires a bit of effort, but then accessing very special places often does! We assure you this destination is worth the journey and the full-service Airline Department at Frontiers is standing by to assist with your flight arrangements to Billings.

Frontiers can provide expert advice and support on finding the right gear for your trip.

Contact a member of the Frontiers Gear Team, they will draw on thousands of hours in the field to recommend exactly what you need and what you don’t. Whether you have questions about how and what to pack, looking for a new fly rod and reel or need a pair of great binoculars – we’re happy to help.