Included / Not Included –
Included: Accommodations and meals at the lodge, guided fishing, local and state taxes (includes a 4% bed tax), private water rod fees (limit of two per week per person on the spring creeks or private lakes for five day packages).
Not Included: Transportation to/from Bozeman, airport shuttle between airport and the lodge, fishing licenses, staff and guide gratuities, alcohol.
Travel Logistics:
Arrival Information To get to the Harrison Homestead you will need to make travel arrangements to and from Bozeman, Montana.
Getting to the Lodge: We will arrange to have the lodge send a shuttle to take you from the Bozeman airport to the lodge (Shuttle charge $100.00 per group). Afternoon and early evening arrivals are encouraged.
Departure Information: On your departure day you will leave the lodge after breakfast according to your travel plans (see itinerary for details).
Driving Directions to Harrison Homestead:
- Exit Interstate 90 at the Greycliff exit, located halfway between Billings and Bozeman. After leaving the interstate, turn to the north taking a right on the Frontage Road. This road will pass through the “town” of Greycliff. After passing through the “town”, you will notice a fishing access sign. Take a left at the access sign, proceeding north on a dirt road over the Yellowstone River.
- After crossing the Yellowstone, the dirt road will turn to asphalt. Travel on the asphalt until it ends (approx. 2 miles). Just as the asphalt ends, take a left on Old Bainter Road. Follow the road as it bends to the right and then left, and then you will see the Harrison House on the right side of the road.
- If you go over another stream, you have gone too far.
Private Airstrip: Big Timber airstrip 10 minutes away. Please see their website: http://www.globalair.com/airport/big_timber/6S0.aspx.
Travel Cash:
As a guideline we recommend that each guest travels with approximately $500 - $700 for staff & guide gratuities, alcohol, licenses, etc.
Gratuities:
We recommend a gratuity of 10% to 15% of your total package price to be given to your guide at the end of your stay.
Fishing Licenses:
Fishing licenses are not included in the package. There is a store en route to the Homestead from Bozeman where you can purchase a license.
Fishing licenses are also available online at the following website http://fwp.mt.gov/fishing/license/. Anglers may prefer to purchase their licenses in advance to save time on-site. Please call Fly Water Travel if you need assistance in purchasing your license online.
Climate:
Temperatures typically range from the mid 50’s to the mid 90’s. In the summer it is usually quite warm during the day and cool in the evening. However, it is important for guests to be prepared for cold rainy conditions throughout the season.
Medical Facilities:
The closest medical facility is in Bozeman, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from the lodge. Guests have the responsibility to disclose any special medical, physical, or dietary needs to the lodge ahead of time.
Power and Communications:
Wireless internet is available for guests who want to bring their laptop.
Clothing:
As the climate in the Rockies is extremely changeable and a wide range of temperatures and conditions can be expected, we recommend layering clothes. Anglers should be prepared with thermal underwear, fleece/soft shell jacket, and a rain jacket. Synthetic fabrics are preferred to cotton. Dress at the lodge is neat but casual.
Laundry:
Laundry machines are available on-site for guests’ use.
Beverages/Alcohol:
The homestead provides beer and wine to their guests. Guests may bring their own hard alcohol. Any beverages can be purchased in Bozeman.
Tackle/Equipment List:
Rods: 9 foot rods for 3 - 5 weight lines.
Lines: Floating lines, weight forward or double tapered.
Reels: Any quality single action fly reel with 50 yards of 20 lb backing.
Leaders: 9 ft to 12 ft leaders in 4x - 6x. Bring additional tippet in the same diameters and some 6X –7X fluorocarbon tippet for the spring creeks.
Flies: Dries: Blue Wing Olives and PMD (adults cripples and spinners) #16-20, assorted hoppers in #4-8. Nymphs: Black Stone #8, Prince #14-18, Bird’s Nest #14-18, AP Black #14-18, Pheasant tails #14-18, Sparkle Pupae tan and green #16-18, Morrish Biotic nymphs black and olive in 14-16, Morrish Anato-Mays in hares ear and olive #16-20. Streamers: brown, black, and olive weighted woolley buggers in # 4-8. Morrish Sculpin in olive and brown # 4 Note: There is a well-stocked fly shop located at the Lodge.
Waders & Boots: Lightweight breathable waders are recommended. Neoprene socks are recommended when wet wading. Please, no studded wading boots.
Miscellaneous: Polarized glasses, needle nose pliers / clamps, nippers, floatant, split shot, strike indicators, vest or fanny pack.
