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This is the third of a 3-part series on how to buy a fly fishing ranch. In this article, Greg covers important steps to take toward the end of your journey and how to make sure a property is right for you. We hope you have enjoyed this series and that it helps in making one of the best decisions of your life: purchasing a fly fishing ranch. If you didn't catch the previous two articles, you can read them here:

How to Buy a Fly Fishing Ranch, Part 1: Do Your Research

How to Buy a Fly Fishing Ranch Part 2: Find a Broker

Last Saturday night, while fishing a beautiful Central Oregon ranch for catfish, my oldest daughter, Emma, (far left in photo) hooked the 7 lb carp in this picture. I wanted to let everyone know that not all trophy ranch brokers are just about fly fishing and chasing trout, steelhead, and exotic species of fish.  She was using the traditional worm fly and was able to land this fish on 4 lb test. Many ranch and farm properties have irrigation ponds which are great places to take young kids so they are catching and not just fishing.

This year at the Fay Ranches Roundup once again managed to bag itself another sunny day. As friends, clients and vendors gathered for the annual outdoor event, the soft clouds gently rolled across the southwest Montana home, making the temperature and atmosphere absolutely perfect. The creek flowing through the property was as smooth as the beverages, while the kids played nearby in the bounce house or swam in the pool. It was great to catch up with old friends, and meet some new ones outside. The food was amazing, capped off with a roasted pig that certainly made the meal.

Thanks to all of our vendors, clients, friends and family who made this day great! We look forward to seeing you soon.

Friends gather near Bozeman Montana for the annual Fay Ranches Roundup

One of the things we look forward to here on the Lewistown Montana ranch every year is trailing to our summer pasture.  We trail all of the cattle from our lower place, usually in 3-4 bunches of 150 – 250 head about 10 miles south into the little Snowy mountains. It’s a fun family event and everyone gets to ride and be a part of it.  It normally almost feels like the reward for all the hard work we do during the winter months like feeding, calving and branding and it really signifies the beginning of summer for us all.  Due to all the rain and cold weather we have had, this year was a little different…rather than getting to shed our winter clothes and get some sun, slickers and lots of warm clothes were very important pieces of equipment for trailing!