Our Guides
Our fly fishing guides are veterans of the Upper Missouri Headwaters and around the state as well. With their exceptional fishing experience, our elite guides are accustomed to teaching anglers of any age and skill. They are extremely informed on the current hatch and will assist in fly selection so that you can draw out the big catch. Our guides will also ensure that your experience off the water is as comfortable as possible and that all of your requests and needs are met.
Jonathan Anderson (Big Jon) grew up on the banks of Spring Creek in Hot Springs North Carolina, a stone's throw from the French Broad River. If you've been in his boat you refer to him as Big Jon and you probably refer to him as a friend. He has guided expedition trips in North Carolina, Tennesse, Alaska, Chile, and Montana.
Brad Platt started his guiding career near his home in Newland, NC with Appalachian Angler. Through this relationship he has guided in NC/TN, wilderness float trips in Alaska, and in the Bahamas. He is now spending most of his time in Dillon, Montana and Chile's Patagonia region applying his knowledge and work ethic on some of the most pristine and bountiful rivers in the world. Brad has been featured nationally in Fly Rod & Reel and "Fly Fishing with Glen Blackwood".
Our Waters - The Big Hole
Our lodge is fortunate to have access to the most secluded part of the Big Hole River. Located downstream from Pennington Bridge, it is extremely uncommon to see another angler while fishing our property. Due to the lack of angling pressure, large trout often make this section of water their home.
The Beaverhead
Our lodge features access to some of the best fishing that the Beaverhead River has to offer; including a spring creek and a pond, this section of middle Beaverhead offers a personal opportunity to catch these famous fish. The average fish is 16" with an estimated 3,800 fish per mile, and one fish (four pounds or better) every twenty feet of bank. The Beaverhead holds an abundance of healthy fish; you will truly enjoy catching these massive trout. The lower Beaverhead holds only a fraction of these big fish. However, due to low angling pressure, these few and far between hogs often make mistakes and get caught. We feature about two miles of this trophy water, you most likely will be the only angler for miles on any given day.
Twin Bridges, MT
Nestled between two spring creeks that connect the Big Hole and Beaverhead Rivers stands The Big Hole C4 Lodge. Our remote setting and access to private waters provide a true Montana fly fishing experience. Call Toll Free 877-684-5760 for pricing and reservations.
The Ruby River
The Ruby is divided into two sections, upper and lower or, above the Ruby Reservoir and below it. Public access freckles the Ruby below the lake and can sometimes choke this tiny river with anglers. There are very few private accesses above the lake making it a less crowded fishery. Above the lake where the mountains meet the meadows, is about a four mile section that is our private lease. This crowned jewel holds an unbelievable number of fish including Grayling, Rainbows and Brown Trout. These fish love to eat dry flies and are often caught in large numbers.
The Big Hole C4 Lodge Spring Creeks
These creeks offer large trout to experienced anglers. In fact you can no longer be called a beginner fly fisherman after landing your first fish here. Huge Browns up to twenty four inches have been caught here in past seasons. It is hard to believe how big a fish can grow in such a little creek. The average fish in our spring creeks is a brown trout about sixteen inches long. This is a wild population of trout that is not used to fishing pressure. These fish will eat the right fly presented only in the right way. After you hook these fish, they explode and often will take you for a ride down the creek. While they are amazing to catch, they are certainly not easy; they require your top performance. Neutral clothing, quality casting and a stealthy approach are a must. These spring creeks are what Montana fly fishing is all about - big fish and little creeks. These special creeks are fished by lodge guests only.
