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THE FINEST FLYFISHING VACATIONS IN MONTANA


Welcome to the Stonefly Inn & Outfitters, Montana's "Last Best Fly Fishing Lodge", located in the heart of Montana's Blue Ribbon Trout Country. 

Based in Twin Bridges, we are licensed outfitters on the Big Hole, The Beaverhead, The Madison, The Jefferson, the Missouri and the Ruby Rivers. That's right - there is over three hundred miles of world class Montana fly fishing water within an hour’s drive of your cabin door.

BIG HOLE, BEAVERHEAD, MADISON, JEFFERSON, RUBY

FIVE Blue Ribbon Rivers. Six guest cabins, great steaks and the best guides in the zip code. Join us here at The Stonefly Inn and let us show you our definition of "Montana's best fly fishing". Because when it’s over, the fishing was just one part of your Montana fly fishing vacation.

See our Montana fly fishing photogallery.

BOOKING YOUR MONTANA FLY FISHING VACATION

You can book your Montana Fly fishing vacation with us two ways:

MONTANA FLY FISHING

Stonefly Inn & Outfitters 

2013 Season Forecast - UPDATE

As many of you experienced last season, the "Draught" seems to be a thing of the past. The Jefferson River Basin is sitting at a snowpack over 90% for the season. What does this mean? Well, nothing if it doesnt rain in June. As we see it now, we are looking at earlier than normal high temps, and I suspect we will see a substantial "Early Run-Off" on the Big Hole. Translation - June is going to be a great month. Good flows and no river closures seems to be a reasonable prediction for the year.

Looking forward, we have some great openings in October - which is a great time to be in Montana. If you haven't fished here in October - this could be the year to do it!

Even if we cannot accomodate you, we would be happy to reccomend some alternative locations and outfitters that we work with on a regular basis.  

Give us a call or send us an email for more information - we look forward to helping you!

 

 

 

 



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The Stonefly Inn
409 N. Main Street
Twin Bridges, MT 59754
(406) 684-5648

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YOU KNOW YOU'RE IN MONTANA WHEN......

"Down South" means Wyoming...

Driving is much better in the winter because the pot holes are filled with snow...

You know a guy who shot himself by accident...

There is a half used roll of toilet paper in your glove box.

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     MONTANA FLYFISHING VACATIONS & SPRING SPECIALS!

Montana flyfishing special

Cabin Fever? Just need to get out and catch a few fish? Want to experience Montana Flyfishing during "The Guides Favorite Time"? Whatever the reason - take advantage of some great savings this spring and visit Twin Bridges during our Spring Special. Fish the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Jefferson and Madison before the snow melt. Hatches include Skwala Stones, BWO's, Caddis, Caddis and more caddis. Dry fly fishing is reality and the fish are typically pretty active for most of the day. Enjoy the areas best guides, spring weather, and no crowds! See you when you get here......
Call us in the shop at 406.684.5648 or send us and email to check availability!

     MONTANA'S LAST BEST FLY SHOP

The Last Best Flyshop in Montana

Stonefly Outfitters - Montana's Last Best Flyshop

Here at the Stonefly, it's always been about people. We are not inventing anything new by adding the "Last Best Flyshop". Instead we are paying closer attention to details, making sure you have the best gear available during your Montana Fly Fishing Vacation.  Because our guide staff has selected the gear for the shop, you won't get sold any item that you won't find useful. When it comes to Montana Fly Fishing, Stonefly Outfitters has all the bases covered. With gear from Simms, Hatch Reels, Scott Fly Rods and custom flies from the best tiers in Montana - what else could you need?

 

     CHECK OUT THE NEW SIMMS 2013 CATALOG

Simms Fishing Products Catalog 

The 2013 Simms catalog is now available online. Full of new products and great imagery by Brian Grossenbacher.  Check out their new catalog online.  As of 2013 we are a full line dealer for all of Simms great products - shoot us an email if you are interested in any of their gear, or have any questions. We will be happy to answer any questions or ship a product to you!

     VIDEO TEASER - MONTANAS BEST FLYFISHING

     MONTANA FLY FISHING REPORTS SOUTHWEST MONTANA

 

04.15.2013 - Time to get serious about this...

Montana Fly Fishing Report

Spring is really trying to kick in here in the Rockies. Our rivers are starting to clear up, and although flows can fluctuate daily, the trout typically are looking for their next meal - as opposed to hiding waiting for the water to warm up. The Big Hole will have (in fact it already does) Skwala Stone action for the next couple weeks, and the Jefferson will fish just about any day the wind doesn't blow.

The Beaverhead and Ruby fish well this time of year - although the water will be low, and you might have to treat the fish a bit more like spring creek fish to get them to eat - they will. I heard from a friend that knows a guy that the Madison is fishing well on the non-blustery days, and a fellow was just in the shop telling me that he hooked the largest trout of his life up on Clark Canyon.

So, how many more opportunities do you need to get out there?

Our season kicks off next week, so the reports will become more frequent as they boys get out on a more regular basis.

The shop is stocked up and ready. Feel free to call for up to date intel, or just to talk fishing.

 

Thanks for reading - keep casting!

 

 

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Give us a call if you have any questions, and don't forget to check out our blog here - http://www.stoneflyoutfitters.com/montana-flyfishing-blog/ - more fishing reports,  gear reviews, important information and rule changes as well as some good old fashioned fishing talk......

If you need a few more details, give us a call or shoot us an email -  info@thestoneflyinn.com

Here are some riverflow gauges to keep an eye on if you are headed this way.

BEAVERHEAD ---  BIG HOLE --- JEFFERSON --- MADISON --- RUBY

Until next time - see you on the river! 

Dan "Rooster" Leavens and the Stonefly Inn staff

 

     MONTANA FLY FISHING DESKTOP WALLPAPERS

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     HOSTED FLYFISHING AROUND THE GLOBE

Due to high demand, we are expanding our hosted trips this coming season to include 2 weeks in Mexico and a new trip to New Orleans, along with a new destination to be announced. For more information, please inquire at the shop, or visit with us about your next flyfishing vacation while you are in Montana!



PLAYA BLANCA MEXICO, 2014---  Early Feb, DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED.

In November of 2013 we will also be hosting a trip to good old New Orleans chasing Redfish with our friends Nick Sassic and Scott McMilla... standby for dates and details! We scouted it out this past October, and it's one heck of a trip!

Why a hosted trip? It's simple - we have been there, and know what to expect. We know the lodge, the guides, the food and the fishery. We will bring enough tackle, flies, know how and fun to make your vacation the best it can be. Trust your guide on that one. After all, these are the places and people we spend our money on as well!

 

 

 

 

Check out What's Inside...

THE MONTANA FLY FISHING EXPERIENCE

The Beaverhead, Big Hole and Ruby Rivers  merge together to form the Jefferson River about five minutes from the Stonefly, right here in Twin Bridges, home to the RL Winston Fly Rod Company. More...

MONTANA FLY FISHING GUIDES

It is no secret that the unique personalities, dedication and patience of our guide staff really makes us what we are. If you haven't fished with us, take this opportunity More...

OUR MONTANA FLY FISHING SEASONS

When should I come? Have a look at our season recap and it may help you decide. A brief synopsis of our seasons and hatches compiled by Rooster and his staff of Montana Fly Fishing Guides.....

Emily and Tyler Cote sent us this thank you....

"We just want to say thanks for the incredible week we spent with you guys in Twin. Everything about the experience exceeded our expectations. Your guides, staff, food, accommodations, location and of course the fishing were all just incredible. Like I told Emily that day we were out on the spring creek, you guys gave us the chance to catch (and blow!) more big trout in one day than I have in all of my combined experiences as an angler. We were little nervous when we flew into Bozeman and saw high water everywhere, but you guys consistently put us on to fish and had a plan to work around what mother nature was dealing out after weeks of epic rain. As this was our first real destination fishing trip, we don't have a lot of experience to measure against - but I've got to say the bar has been set pretty high.  

We already miss Montana and the crew at the Stonefly Inn and can't wait to get back. Next time we will try to recruit some friends to go along and we will absolutely spread the good word on our end. I learned a lot of really cool stuff and I count the whole thing as being right up there with one of the best experiences of my life. Thanks Rooster! " --Emily and Tyler Cote, Monmouth, Maine.