The CompleteWISE RIVER, Fly Fisher Lodge

Hunting | Ranching | | Conservation The Complete Fly Fisher Lodge , MONTANA Introduction Since 1968, The Complete Fly Fisher has set a high standard in the care and feeding of anglers from across the globe. Located on the banks of Montana’s famous Big Hole River, downstream from the confluence with the Wise River, the lodge is perfectly suited to take advantage of premium not only on the Big Hole river, but also the other numerous rivers in southwest Montana.

They have offered superb guided angling with a seasoned and beloved guide staff, gourmet dining at angler’s hours, spacious and private accommodations and a service/ Shospitality ethic that is renowned in the fly fishing and outfitting industry. David and Christine Decker have assembled a remarkable repeat/referral clientele ,including three generations of anglers. The setting and scenery is stunning. The facility and staff are dedicated to providing a seamless and sumptuous fly fishing holiday for all levels of ability and age. Their promise is to offer the finest angling adventures available under a big sky on a fine set of rivers.

David and Christine endeavor to find a buyer who will write the next chapter in this storied tale. Tom Hilley, Associate Broker C: 406.239.0639 Dan Mahoney, Associate Broker C: 406.360.7373 Toll Free 866.734.6100 WWW.LIVEWATERPROPERTIES.COM Guests fly into Butte, Montana and are picked Location the Copper Kings, the population registered up by a shuttle provided by the Complete Fly around 100,000. Fisher. Butte has a colorful history. It began The Complete Fly Fisher is located outside in the early 1870’s as a group of mining The Complete Fly Fisher Lodge is 36 miles of the community of Wise River. A small camps and grew into a thriving community, at from an international airport in Butte. mercantile, two bars and a community center one time controlling the world copper market. make up the town. With an economy that is centered around fishing When demand for copper diminished, the community fought to and ranching, there are great characters everywhere. Wise River remain relevant. As a result, the residents are proud and tough. The sits on the confluence of the Wise River and the Big Hole River, Gcommunity is a great place to tour. A fascinating history combined surrounded by a half-million acres of peaks and lakes in the Pioneer with shopping, restaurants and pubs can keep one entertained Mountains. The scenery is breathtaking. for days. Butte provides all the major services one would expect in a city of approximately 35,000. Back in 1917, at the height of Acreage The Complete Fly Fishing Lodge sits on 13.6 acres, bordering the Big Hole River. The neighboring property across the river is in the flood plain and therefore will never be changed by development. The upstream neighbor is a rancher and downstream is the Jerry Creek fishing access. Even though the property is under 15 acres, the landscape feels immense. The cabins offer quality sleeping, privacy and late- night socializing quarters. The Complete Fly Fisher has 5 one-bedroom cabins that each sleep two comfortably, and one to two-bedroom cabin. All of the cabins have glassed-in porches. The two bedroom has a complete kitchen. There is an additional log cabin on the property that accommodates the onsite Chef.

The Main Lodge has Improvements two comfortable suites. Recently, an old barn on Elegant improvements including the property was artistically the main lodge, cabins, barn and fly remodeled into a 3-bedroom shops make The Complete Fly Fisher a 2 1/2-bath home. world-class getaway. The Complete Fly Fisher also has an annual lease, which includes a Spring Creek Cabin with 3 additional cabins, upstream from the Lodge. The Complete Fly Fisher is being sold as a turn-key operation. Everything one needs to operate will be included in the sale, excepting a limited amount of personal property.

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The Barn The master suite offers two bedrooms, one bathroom and a half-bath on the second floor. It has been creatively remodeled to keep the intrinsically-charming characteristic of the barn, along with the conveniences of the 21st Century. The Fly Shop and Outbuildings: The Complete Fly Fisher allows guests to bring their gear or they are able to outfit any angler thoroughly. The property has a fly shop, complete with dressing room and an assortment of gear. There’s a wood shop on the property and a large 6-car garage for plenty of storage.

Big Hole River: fashion. In an average year, it will peak at 8,000 cubic feet per second in mid spring and drop to 400 cfs by Perhaps the finest dry fly river in the West, the angling Live Water late summer. When the river is big, floating is a must, situations on the Big Hole River are diverse and and one might float as much as 25 miles in a day. As divine. Every conceivable fly angling circumstance the flows drop the opportunity for wading increases. and water type associated with river fly fishing for The Big Hole River has been called By late season, one might cover only a mile in a day trout are here on this beautiful river. The conditions the “The Last Best River.” of fishing. Thus, the methods that are used change. are dynamic. With five species of game fish, a mixed bag is guaranteed. The Big Hole runs unencumbered for 125 miles from In addition, the diversity of habitat in an undammed freestone river like the its origins high in the Pintlars, Pioneer and Bitterroot mountains. The river Big Hole provides many types of water to fish. Anglers chase the trout from is diverse as it slips through mountain meadows, towering canyons and pocket water to riffles to pools; from shallow water edges to deep runs with classic meandering river bottoms to its confluence with the Beaverhead undercut banks. One can fish with #2 streamers all the way down to #20 P emergers. If there is a style of fly fishing desired, The Complete Fly Fisher River to form the Jefferson, one of the great rivers to make up the Missouri. has it. During the course of the summer, the Big Hole changes size in a dramatic Live Water (Cont’d) Pond and Spring Creek: through the Lolo National Forest. This opportunity is normally from mid may through June. Rock Creek has a wonderful Salmon Fly and Golden The Complete Fly Fisher offers exclusive pond and Spring Creek trips. Stonefly hatch back to back, and the native Cutthroats, Rainbows and Working with local ranches we have developed a network of private waters Browns are plentiful and willing. Launches are limited, and early booking filled with trophy Rainbow, Brown, and . is a great idea. This opportunity is provided in cooperation and permitted Rock Creek River: through and by the Lolo National Forest. Imagine a place where time has stood still, and the scenery, fishing and country side is pristine. Where the river flows fast and clear. Where trout are eager to slash at the fly and one might never feel the same. Rock Creek drains the back side of the Anaconda Wilderness and joins the Clark Fork headed to the Pacific. From sometime in mid-May through June every year anglers float this stunning river on a special, limited permit authorized Live Water (Cont’d) : : Although the “MO” is a two-hour drive through the Big Sky country and Dry flies, streamers and the famed “girdle bug” make up the preferred the complete Fly Fisher’s “home water” the guides spend up to a week fly selection. Floating through the Tobacco Root Valley is a special treat. there for good reason. This is spring-creek-like-river that is loaded with Each year many big trout are caught and released by fly fishermen. These 18-22-inch Brown and , eager to eat a nymph and thrilling fish eat each other. This river has been under the radar for years, but The to fool on a small dry fly after a careful stalk. The hatches on the “MO” are Complete Fly Fisher has been guiding it for years for the “the big fish”. legendary beginning the season with the tiny blue-winged olives, followed One should expect an hour to 2 hours’ drive to and from this fishery. The by pale morning duns along with a blizzard like caddis hatches. For nearly Big Hole, Ruby and the Beaverhead Rivers join together at Twin Bridges two months, there are Trico spinner falls where trout line up like they are to make the “Jeff” a big piece of water with Brown and Rainbow trout to fit. at the buffet line at a Sunday brunch. For the streamer enthusiast, the bugger fishing early and late in the day can be rewarding. Live Water (Cont’d) The Madison River, Upper Madison: Lower Madison: Sixty miles of broken water offer a tremendous population of Brown and Wide and invitingly paced, with extensive weed beds and terrific fall Rainbow trout from 12 to 20 inches. Float fishing is necessary because hatches, best describe this 35-mile stretch of water. Summer water fast currents and greasy boulders make wading a bit unsettling. Fishing temperatures push trout downstream to the Missouri, but fall’s cooler dry flies, nymphs, or streamers can be used. Fall finds the Madison weather and water bring back upstream to feed and spawn. nearly vacant, and the guides personally feel it’s the only time to fish it. It’s a beautiful river, and easy to float and fish. Twenty/fish days are commonplace. Live Water (Cont’d) Bitterroot and Clark’s Fork River:

The Bitterroot and Clark Fork river valleys thaw out and offer superlative dry fly fishing in late March and early April. The bugs (Skwalla) range in size from #6 to #14. These rivers offer productive dry fly fishing to big Brown and Rainbow trout. This angling is a well-kept secret. During the summer months, these two rivers fall into your “A” typical western stream settings with caddis, PMDS, Trico and hopper hatches. As the fall months rumble in and water temps drop, mayflies from size #12 to #20 abound, and the October caddis (size #6 to #10) skitter about for exciting dry fly fishing. Summary

The Complete Fly Fisher is an incredible opportunity to possess one of the World’s premier fishing Lodges. Continue in the path created several generations ago and invest in the incredible legacy the Decker’s have been able to sustain and it is possible to create a new path forward for a family compound, corporate retreat, or a remarkable place to call home.

PRICE: $3,500,000 TAXES: $6,527 in 2017 CONTACTS: Tom Hilley, Associate Broker C: 406.239.0639 | [email protected] Dan Mahoney, Associate Broker C: 406.360.7373 | [email protected]

Notes: 1) Offering subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information provided herein is intended as a general guideline and has been provided by sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy of which we cannot guarantee. 2) Live Water Properties LLC represents the Seller as a Seller’s Agent. The CompleteMaps are Flyfor visual Fisheraid only; accuracy Lodge is not guaranteed. Aerial Map