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Aug. 8, 2024

Spring Creek Central: Lewistown, Montana with Dan Vermillion

Spring Creek Central: Lewistown, Montana with Dan Vermillion

Episode 124 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – August 8, 2024. Our destination is Big Spring Creek and Warm Spring Creek near the town of Lewiston, Montana with Dan Vermillion, co-owner of Sweetwater Travel, Livingston, Montana.

Our destination is Big Spring Creek and Warm Spring Creek near the town of Lewiston, Montana with Dan Vermillion, co-owner of Sweetwater Travel, Livingston, Montana.  Travelling to Lewistown is like stepping back in time to the Montana of yesteryear.  Here anglers will find classic uncrowded spring creek fly fishing along with miles and miles of public water, easy wading, and shots at large, wily trout.  

Big Spring Creek Lewistown Montana fly fishing trout

Dan and his brothers were raised on the banks of the Yellowstone River and are now owners and operators of the largest collection of fly-fishing lodges in the world.  Today, Dan covers Big Spring Creek and Warm Spring Creek from top to bottom, pro tips for spring creeks, plus Jeremiah Johnson, Joe Brooks, and a GREAT story of guiding Barack Obama, along with some life lessons from Fed Chairman, Paul Volker.     

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Recorded June 14, 2024.   

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