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Business Profile of the Week: Gallatin Riverguides
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AdminSince 1984, Gallatin Riverguides, owned and operated by the French Family,
has earned the reputation as one of Montana’s premier fly fishing guide services
and outfitters for anglers of all experience levels. On any given day, you can
count on running into owner Betsey French in the shop, which is located on
the Gallatin River in Big Sky.
In the fall of 1990, when the Frenches moved their shop to their current facility (less than a mile south of the Big Sky turnoff), they added a very unique
upgrade. “The Ultimate Classroom,” as the locals know it, is a private casting
pond right behind the fly shop with beautiful views of the river and mountains. The helpful and knowledgeable guides put on casting clinics and manufacturers like SAGE host fly fishing schools for all ages.
Ask Betsey where they take clients on fishing adventures, and it’s a role call of
the best destinations: “We guide daily excursions to the [beautiful and exciting] Yellowstone National Park, the magnificent Madison River, and the blue
ribbon waters of the Yellowstone, Missouri, Gallatin, Bighole and Beaverhead
rivers.” And whether you’re on a float trip through Paradise Valley or wading
in the Gallatin Canyon, Betsey and her expert guides will make sure you’re
catching fish. These men and women are encyclopedias of fly fishing.
Gallatin Riverguides is stocked to the gills with the world’s top fly fishing gear
from a large variety of the most respected manufacturers in the business. In
addition, Betsey features the work of regional artists—fishing themed decor resort ware and exquisite jewelry for lovers of the lifestyle. Gallatin Riverguides is big on supporting Montana made products, evidenced in the gear and
equipment they carry, as well as by highlighting Montana artists.
Gallatin Riverguides has something special to offer anglers of all ages. Supporting the interest and education of the next generation who will inherit the sport is a priority. Age 10 and under fly fi shing clinics are offered at the casting pond throughout the season. And for the ladies, Betsey annually hosts women’s-only float trips. This year, there will be ladies trips with Betsey on June 30
and August 2.
Gallatin Riverguides is a special place where Montana guests and locals alike
can earn the fishing experience of a lifetime. For many, fly fishing is not just a
hobby but a way of life.
The Annual Pesca Fiesta is July 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Join Gallatin Riverguides
for a fun day in the sun, along with reps from Sage Flyrods, Simms Fishing
Products, R.L. Winston, Ross Reels, Galvan and Action Optics. Tents will
be set up, the BBQ will be smokin’ and the coolers will be stocked with ice
and refreshments. This is a great opportunity to learn about the new 2011
products, learn new casting techniques, and hang out with other people who
love to fly fish.
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March 23 (Saturday) 6:00 pm - April 23 (Tuesday) 8:00 pm
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We all are familiar with using a limited palette, but do you use one? Do you know how to use a
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We all are familiar with using a limited palette, but do you use one? Do you know how to use a limited palette to create different color combinations? Are you tired of carrying around 15-20 different tubes when you paint plein air? Have you ever wanted to create a certain “mood” in a painting but failed? Do you create a lot of mud? Do you struggle to achieve color harmony? All these problems are addressed in John’s workbook in clear and concise language!
Based on the bestselling “Limited Palatte, Unlimited Color” workbook written by John Pototschnik, the workshop is run by Maggie Shane and Annie McCoy, accomplished landscape (acrylic) and plein air (oil) artists,exhibitors at the Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery and members of the Big Sky Artists Collective.
Each student will receive a copy of “Limited Palette, Unlimited Color” to keep and take home to continue your limited palette journey. We will show you how to use the color wheel and mix your own clean mixtures to successfully create a mood for your paintings.
Each day, we will create a different limited palette color chart and paint a version of a simple landscape using John’s directives. You will then be able to go home and paint more schemes using the book for guidance.
Workshop is open to painters (oil or acrylic) of any level although students must have some basic knowledge of the medium he or she uses. Students will be provided the book ($92 value), color wheel, value scale and canvas papers to complete the daily exercises.
Sundays, April 14, 21 and 28, 2024
Noon until 6PM.
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Everyone is invited to join us in celebrating 2 years of arts education in the BASE Art Studio with us! Take a tour
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Everyone is invited to join us in celebrating 2 years of arts education in the BASE Art Studio with us! Take a tour of the studio, meet our instructors, and meet other artists of all levels in our community. We’ll be getting creative and you’ll have the chance to make your very own artful button pin.
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