Montana & Wyoming: Feelin' High Under The Big Sky
Posted by jeremy on June 05, 2008
Montana & Wyoming Video
It was a simple plan. Meet my friend in Bozeman, share a rental car and follow his lead. I was really looking forward to a break from my typical DIY style fly fishing trips. No maps, no inside research and limited guess work. He would know (and hopefully have) all the flies we would need, where to fish and we’d be staying and fishing with his friends who live and guide in Montana. I’d just be tagging along and happy to be doing it. Three days before we were scheduled to leave I checked my email and saw an email from my friend. The subject of the email read, “Montana”. I thought to myself, “Sweet, Tom must be sending me some more pictures of the nice fish he has caught in the rivers and spots we are going to be fishing.” I eagerly clicked on the email. It read, “I can’t go.” He had very “good” reasoning for canceling; and it was clear to me that I was on my own. I chugged a huge cup of coffee and got down to business. The first order of business was finding someone to travel with. I called Greg B, “Yo, you wanna go to Montana?” He replied, “I’d love to but blah, blah …” It was tough to find someone in such short notice. “Wait a minute. I think Austin is on spring break?” I call him, “Yo, you want to go to Montana?” He replied, “Are you serious? Of course! I’m in! .. Oh, but I have no money.” I replied, “You never have money, so what makes this any different?” I had some frequent
flyer miles and free ticket vouchers, so we got his ticket. So, I had someone to travel with now I had to figure out exactly where Bozeman, Montana is. So, I did the logical thing (in my mind) and thought, “It can’t be far from Wyoming!” I figured, why waste time in Montana fishing the famous rivers that get pounded. So, I knew Jason from fliesandfinswest.com was already fishing The North Platte with Walter and some of his other buddies. I tried calling him, but his cell phone never gets service in that region. But, I knew Jason and his crew would be there; all I had to do what get there too. Then I saw Kray online. Kray lives and guides in Wyoming, and was a huge help with information when I made a trip to a different region of Wyoming last year. So, I called him and we lined up a day to fish together. I looked at the map and realized that I would be passing by Hardin, Montana. So, I called my friend John who lives in Hardin and guides on the Bighorn River. He shifted stuff around and he was able to fish with us on our way back to Bozeman. So, in short order, everything was shaping up. Then, I got an email from Greg Thomas who lives and writes in Ennis, Montana and he offered to show us around. To make a long story short; it was an amazing trip. I am blessed to have such quality friends and fly fisherman that help me out. And, I am fortunate that my network of quality friends and fly fisherman continues to evolve. Thank you so much, to everyone we fished with and everyone who helped us! We appreciate the help and hospitality greatly. Once again, I was in Awe with the west. Wyoming, as always, did not disappoint and Montana was more spectacular than I could have imagined. We fished some amazing stretches of rivers in both states, caught beautiful wild trout every day and experienced some epic dry fly fishing on Montana’s Bighorn River. Both Montana and Wyoming are amazing places. I especially enjoyed shooting video out there because of the seemingly endless amounts of beautiful trout, inspirational scenery, space and wildlife. It’s clear to me why Montana is referred to as “Big Sky Country.” The song that I put together to accompany the video is called, “Big Sky”. Ultimately, what I love most is being able to combine my fly fishing, film and music hobbies into one little short film. I guess I like it because there is no “right” or “wrong”; fly fishing, film and music are all just personal interpretation and preferences. So, this tune and video represents my interpretation of “Big Sky” country. Thanks again, everyone!
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Re: Montana & Wyoming: Feelin' High Under The Big Sky by bfly on June 05, 2008 | It's funny how things turn out sometimes. Either a friend can't meet up with you at the last minute for fishing or you have to cancel you're self. But...equally amazing is what usually happens next. You find someone who can go, or you go by you're self and meet someone new! And you end up learning some new things along the way. And the best part about it is, you got out and did it anyway(not that you wouldn't have gone to Wyoming or Montana by you're self) i'm just saying it's great that you stuck to the plan! Also...I have been playing guitar for a long time now and i've never really sat down to put a song on paper or record it(my own insecurities). I am impressed that you have done so on a number of occasions...and the song was great! A great piece of work! thanks
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Re: Montana & Wyoming: Feelin' High Under The Big Sky by greg on June 05, 2008 http://www.fliesandfinsnorth.com | | That is a premo video, great fish, scenery and an excellent choice in fishing partners. I don't know how to critique a video that is over the top!! The quality of video and fishing expertise is to much for me to try and use some crude measure, beyond the usual vernacular....... speechless. |
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Re: Montana & Wyoming: Feelin' High Under The Big Sky by alex on June 05, 2008 http://www.patagoniaflies.com | | Looks like you guys had an incredible trip just an amazing video you really captured the essence of fly fishing all in one. Beautiful fish, beautiful scenery and great film work. I loved every minute. Alex |
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Re: Montana & Wyoming: Feelin' High Under The Big Sky by msanchez on June 05, 2008 http://www.patagoniaflies.com | excelente video Jeremy!!! muy linda pesca y hermosos paisajes ......espera a conocer Argentina , despues me contas .
saludos
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Re: Montana & Wyoming: Feelin' High Under The Big Sky by quicksilver220 on June 05, 2008 | | Jeremy - another flies and fins classic - awesome video & music - this is the stuff that keeps me going especially when my own season has been slow so far - nice work! |
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Re: Montana & Wyoming: Feelin' High Under The Big Sky by timd on June 06, 2008 | Un-freakin-believable. I swear to god, you live the life of Reilly. I'm sure you work hard at your job, but man you fish a lot. You must have the most understanding wife alive.
Let's hook up this summer and fish. Heading to the WB all next week with Todd who you drifted with up there last year.
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Re: Montana & Wyoming: Feelin' High Under The Big Sky by joey on June 06, 2008 http://www.laterallinemedia.com | That was the best video/song that you have done. I really dig it. Keep on rockin'
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Re: Montana & Wyoming: Feelin' High Under The Big Sky by bfc06 on June 06, 2008 | helluva video jeremy. i can imagine you had a plethora of footage to choose from. i'm just beginning to shoot video, piece it together and edit on my computer, and it's a lot of fun. i find myself thinking about shots when i'm fishing, and sometimes wishing i were filming. when i'm at work or in my car listening to my ipod, some songs will immediately grab me as tunes that could go to fishing vids. there's a dozen songs that i've pieced video together in my head. like you said, there's no 'right' or 'wrong', just different takes. it's crazy to think that two people could take the same footage and make a completely different three-minute video. it's kind of hard to "finish" a video, because you can always change something.
i'm taking my first fishing trip out west in september - can't wait... on second thought, there's probably some fishing to be had here, between now and then ha |
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Re: Montana & Wyoming: Feelin' High Under The Big Sky by MarshallD on June 06, 2008 http://www.flyanglersguide.com | Just terrific work...every aspect is right up there with the best fly fishing video adventures online. I really like your original song, "Big Sky". Did you have a Buffalo Burger?
I bet you'll be jonesing soon to get back there. I've only been out there 4 or 5 times. It's so huge you can't possibly fish every place. Please keep me on your short list for that trip. I love those Western waters. Congrats to you and Austin on some spectacular Trout!
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Re: Montana & Wyoming: Feelin' High Under The Big Sky by Austin on June 07, 2008 | | What an awsome video! and a completly amazing trip. I had never seen so much untamed land in my life, and I loved every minute of it. The vast desert plains, giant snow capped mountains, and huge wild trout sipping on bwo's all blew my mind. I will never forget this fly fishing trip. Thanks to all the people who helped make this trip so special; kray, greg thomas, and john, thanks for showing us all of your honey holes and best drifts. And of course, a huge thank you to jeremy! this trip was really special and I really appreciate the fact that you took me! thanks so much everyone! |
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Re: Montana & Wyoming: Feelin' High Under The Big Sky by fishingMOZ on June 08, 2008 http://www.fishingmoz.com | | Beautiful video guys and you can't beat the music. I can't wait to get some time to put together some videos. Heck I have to make time to do some fishing first. Seemed like an awesome trip and one you'll remember for a long time. |
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