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Chan makes every effort to see that your flyfishing visit to Big Timber country is memorable, relaxing ... and most of all, fun. If you'd like to reserve your dates, learn more details or discuss you proposed trip with Chan in person call him directly at (406) 932-4368.

Channing Welin
816 Boulder River Rd
Big Timber Montana 59011
406.932.4368
Outfitter #535

The Total Experience

Chan is eminently qualified to help you discover the mysteries of the Boulder and Yellowstone Rivers. Your visit to Montana will offer other opportunities. The State of Montana has a website (http://visitmt.com) with good answers and more to discover while in "Yellowstone Country".

What to Bring*

  • Montana fishing license - Click here to order online!
  • Rod & Reel (5 to 7 wt is adequate)
  • Extra leaders, tippets & anglers clip
  • Dry shake
  • Waders or hip boots & wet wading gear
  • Heavy sweater, rain jacket & hat
  • Polaroid sunglasses or clip-ons
  • Sunscreen, mosquito repellent
  • Sense of humor
  • Camera
    * Equipment can be rented or purchased from Dan Bailey's Fly Shop

2008 Season Rates

Boulder River & Local Spring Creeks Walk/Wade Fishing 2
One angler
$295/day
$195/half day3
Two anglers
$360/day
$240/half day3
Additional Anglers $70/day

Mid-Yellowstone River Float Fishing
One angler
$365/day
$255/half day3
Two anglers
$400/day
$310/half day3

Trophy Trout Float Tube Fishing 2
One angler
$285/day
NA
Two anglers
$330/day
NA
Additional Anglers $70/day

2 Unless public water is requested, access to secluded sections will be by private roads and trails. Lanowner use fees are required.

3 Lunch is not provided on instructional or half day trips.

Scenic Mid-Yellowstone Floats
One, two or three

$300/day

Personalized Fly Fishing Instruction
One Angler

$150/session

Additional Angler
$50/each

A primer—on a Montana stream—customized to the guest’s. Interests.  Chan’s teaching is founded on long Rocky Mountain experience and his teaching is delivered with humor and passion.  Topics can include knots, gear, casting, stream reading, tactics, seeing what you are looking at, trout food, angling ethics, riparian biology plus catch and release methods.

 
  • Deposit is $100/guide day.
  • Deposit is fully refundable if the cancellation is received at least 14 days in advance of the reservation date.
  • Please disclose (in confidence) any medical, physical condition,
    or dietary concern of which Chan should be aware.

Rates Include:

  • Shuttle Fees
  • Catered-quality picnics on full day trips; half day trips include beverages
  • McKenzie River Boats or Float Tubes

Rates Exclude:

  • Landowner use fees (ranging from $40 to $100/day)
  • Montana Fishing License -Click here to order online!
  • Terminal Tackle
  • Rod, reel, wading gear, accessories - For great products visit Dan Bailey's
  • Lunch not provided for instructional and half day trips.
  • * Call for details

Transportation & Accommodations:

Several major Airlines serve Bozeman and Billings. Big Timber has a paved and lighted airport. By car, Big Timber is about 50 minutes east of Bozeman and 75 minutes West of Billings.
A number of hotels, bed and breakfasts, and rental properties are located in the area. In town we recommend The Grand Hotel and The Homestead Bed and Breakfast 406-932-3033. Contact Chan to discuss these and some on-the-water options.

Channing Welin
816 Boulder River Rd
Big Timber Montana 59011
406.932.4368
Outfitter #535