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SOUTHEAST MONTANA ~ 26 YEARS & COUNTING

At Eastslope Outfitters, we offer flyfishing, hunting and lodging to those
wanting a genuine Montana experience.
We have expert guides, stress-free lodging, hearty meals and good
old-fashioned Western hospitality (with most of the modern conveniences thrown in.)
Our local guides have years of experience and can accommodate
all ages and skill levels, beginner to veteran.
We welcome individuals, couples, small groups, corporate retreats and family reunions.
We operate in the Bighorn River valley and Yellowstone River valley.

Eastslope Outfitters has been in business more than 25 years, since 1985,
when Jim Laughery founded it as a sole proprietor.
We are blessed with more than 85% of our annual guests as return customers or referrals;
however, we welcome the opportunity to meet new friends
and share Montana with those who will appreciate its quiet splendor.
For guest testimonials, please scroll down this page

LOCATION:
Although our mailing address is in Billings, Montana,
our two full-service camps are much more rural.
For flyfishing and cast'n'blasts, our popular camp -- Old Hookers Guest House --
is located near the Bighorn River in the quiet trout-fishing village
of Fort Smith, Montana (90 minutes drive south of Billings).
For fall/winter hunting, our camp
-- called "Whitetail Camp" because of its opportune location in deer alley --
is located on a cattle ranch overlooking the Yellowstone River valley,
mid-way between the small towns of Custer and Hysham
(60+ minutes drive east of Billings).

GETTING HERE:
Several major airlines service Billings Logan International Airport, with daily direct flights
from the hub-cities of Denver, Minneapolis, Salt Lake & Seattle to name a few.
The lesser-known Allegiant Air offers inexpensive, non-stop flights to Billings
from Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Phoenix. (Google Allegiant Air website.)
Rental cars or shuttles are available in Billings for transport to Ft. Smith.

Contact Information
Jim & Joyce Laughery, Owner/Operators, Eastslope Outfitters
1130 Nugget Place, Billings, MT 59105
Billings Phone: 406-254-6565 ~ Jim's Cell: 406-670-8998
Fort Smith Phone (April-Nov.): 406-666-2320
E-Mail: eastslope@msn.com

 

TESTIMONALS

"The Best Fish Stalker in the business! Always a great number of fish & fun
when fishing with you. Until next time,"
Ron R., Colorado

"This is what makes my watch tick. You guys are the best!"
Greg G., West Virginia

"As always, a spectacular trip.
It's not just the river that makes it, but the gracious hospitality as well.
Can't wait to come back next year and the next."
Jim & Jack M., Texas

"Great food, fishing & fun, plus friendships extended.
Thanks for the x-ray trout vision!"
Brian C., Colorado

"A great four days of fishing bliss. Five star food and star-gazing.
Sweet accommodations!"
John B., West Virginia

"You've got it right!
We're so lucky to have found you. Until next time."
Nancy L., California

"A wonderful adventure; everything was excellent, including the weather.
Thanks Dennis & Stretch for being great teachers."
Tom G., West Virginia

"All I can say is WOW!!! Everything I was told to expect and more.
All first class. I feel like I've made some new friends that I'll enjoy
for a long time to come. "
Gib J., Oklahoma "Mr. Vice President"

"A perfect holiday! How we love the Old Hookers House.
...The best place! The beds were so comfortable. We booked again!"
Golden West Women Fly Fishers, California

"Jim is a first-class outfitter. His guides -- if he isn't guiding you himself --
are some of the best in the area: knowledgeable, patient and all-around good people.
They are also great teachers; I learn something new on every trip.
The accommodations are very comfortable.
(After hunting) there is nothing quite like a good meal,
hot shower and warm flannel sheets after a long, cold day in the field!"
Randy S., California

"Thank you for showing me a small part of Montana and the Bighorn.
Marvelous time. Great food, service, lodging, people.
I felt so at home, thank you.The trip of a lifetime."
Damon C., Texas

"Thank you for an absolutely great Cast & Blast experience.
After 18 years of not doing any hunting or real fishing,
I am now motivated to get to a past passion!"
Jack B., Tennessee

"Thanks Joyce, Stretch & Dennis. The food was TOO good!
I probably gained 80 billion pounds. See ya next September."
Luke G., West Virginia

"Super time! Thank you so much. The "boys" will be back later this month.
Can't wait for the next time!"
Carol & Steve K., Washington

"There are all kinds of medicine.
Thank you for helping me find my mojo!"
Derek S., Nebraska

"What a beautiful part of the country you are blessed with.
Thank you for sharing it with the rest of us. We love the Bighorn!"
Kelly C. & Gary P., Montana

"What a wonderful vacation! We're looking forward to next year."
F. & J., California

"Thanks again for my Montana Mental Health days. Everyone needs
a little dose of Montana every once in a while. This was an especially good dose for me.
Pretty soon it will be 3 generations of our family here. Until then,
rod tip up, flies clean and cast straight & long."
David C., Jr., California

"We had a great time AGAIN. Food and hospitality are wonderful,
and if you are into varmint shooting, I can't think of a better place."
Bob & Woody, California and Montana

"Coming from a 15 year veteran of cast'n'blast trips to the Bighorn,
I must tell you that this one with you all was the most comfortable. Pure joy!
Everything we wanted from a new outfitter came through."
Ack W., Kentucky

"Thanks for providing a memorable experience.
Everything was first class. See you next year."
Greg C., Kentucky

"We decided on the way home that this was probably the
best trip ever. We have been on quite a few trips, too! We have been
hoping to get a chance to hunt wild birds over challenging terrain ever
since we got the upland bug a few years ago. It was a great time."
Rusty H., Georgia

"You both are great hosts. I felt at home the entire time...
if only my house was located next to a prime trout river!
The food was magnificent and service spectacular. Can't wait to come back."
Brian B., Oregon

"We had a great time. I really appreciate the way you worked for this hunt,
both in the set-up and in tracking. All the meat made it back fine and it tastes great...
I've decided that we'll have to come back for a bird hunt!"
Richard & Deborah H., New Mexico

"Thank you for treating us like family. This place rocks,
the views rock, the fishing rocks...there are a lot of rocks here! "
Chris C., Oklahoma

"Three great days to remember on the 'Horn.' The fishing, food, conversaton,
hospitality and interior decor were all fantastic. Thanks Stretch & Joyce. "
Gary S., California

"Another fantastic weekend! Great fishing, great food, wonderful comraderie.
Can't wait to come back."
Steve O., California

"You just keep making it better. Don't see how that's possible but it is.
Thanks & see you next year.
Calder M., Washington

"The advance notice from the boys didn't compare to the actual experience!
Your hospitality & accommodations were superb. Jim, your patience and care dealing
with this novice fisherman was incredible. Can't wait to return."
Tom R., California

"Each year is better than before.
This is a special place and you guys are very special people.
Take care of yourselves and we look forward to next year."
Al C., California

"That you, what a pleasure to be your guest.
You brought everything we needed to make FishFest 25 --The Silver Anniversary --
everyting it was supposed to be! See you next year for FishFest 26!"
Fish Festers, Colorado

"You have made our trip the very best ever. Thank you for all the special treatment."
Tip K., Kentucky

"I want to thank you for the excellent turkey hunt – it could not have been better. 
The scenery was beautiful and there was plenty of deer, antelope, birds and prairie dogs. 
This was by far the best turkey hunt I have had. What made it so good was not just
the hunting of and shooting two nice toms, but the extras, sightseeing, and prairie dog hunting. 
On all the other out-of-state guided turkey hunts I have been on, you shoot
your turkeys and that is it, you go back to the lodge and sit around and read a book,
or go home early.  That is not the case with Jim’s hunts. 
He showed me much of the landscape on the back roads of eastern Montana,
met some interesting folks and shot a lot of .17 HMR cartridges at prairie dogs.
These was no spare time to sit around reading books-we were on the go constantly. 
I sure got my money’s worth.  I hope to hunt with you folks again."
Garry H., Massachusetts

"...The food, the fish, the fellowship were all unforgettable. Many thanks."
Ed, John, John Jr., Steve, Steve Jr. & Clague, Minnesota/Nebraska

"Thank you for another wonderful Bighorn River adventure!
We look forward to another next August. "
Pete & David W., Ohio

"Having finished our 21st year together on the Bighorn, I am proud
of the accomplishments you have achieved. Next year I hope to return
with my grandson who has been denied a youth. With the help of medical
advancement, we'll make him a fly fisherman as well."
Stormin "the Legend" Norman, Ohio

"Thanks for such a great four days.
The facilities, food, service and fishing were fantastic."
Steve H., Arizona

"We both want to thank you for making our first fly fishing experience simply the best!!!
Everything from “soup to nuts” was taken care of with such attention to detail.
You paired us with very (very, very) patient and experienced guides
who knew exactly where the fish were and what they were biting!
Our accommodations at Old Hookers Guest House were wonderful
and very well appointed. And the scrumptious dinners were totally out of this world!
We still haven’t stopped talking about our Montana vacation
and plan to make it a yearly adventure."
Richard & Susan S., Florida

"Thanks for the excellent care while we were your guests.
The fellows rated it right up there with Jack Holman's No Seeum Lodge in Alaska
and thats as good as it gets. Many thanks."
Bill C., Wyoming

"I have hunted with Jim and Joyce many times since 1995 including this past year.
They have great areas to hunt for mulies, whitetail and other species.
I would have to say that my favorite thing about hunting with them is the hunt itself.
It is extremely fair chase since the boundaries are the endless for the area
that these animals can range...so you never know what you might run into.
I hunt Texas alot, and went there after my trip to Montana with Jim,
and I felt like I was shooting deer in Texas instead of hunting."
Jack H., Tennessee

"I didn't think it could get better, but it has. Everything has been great.
My friends were amazed about 'the Horn.' Be back next year."
Jim K., California

"Rippin' world-class fishing...AGAIN! Year 12 -- how long can this go on?"
Duke D. (Boulder Boys), Colorado

"Great Fishing. Great Guides. Great Food. Great Beds. Great Staff.
Did good on the weather too."
Ed T., Ohio

"This has been one of the most wonderful vacations ever!
Stretch is a master and an artist, and I will be back."
Burton P., California

"A trip planned for a close friend became my trip of a lifetime...hopefully to be
repeated many times. Jim/Stretch is a superb host and guide."
Tom M., Arizona

"A great fishing experience and the feasting of elegant food made it even
more pleasant. The people of Montana are my kind. I envy their lifestyle. "
Moke A., Arizona

"Few things are perfect in life - this experience qualifies in every aspect!
Thanks, we'll be back."
Marcus S., Colorado

"Just wanted to let you know about the fantastic time we all had this
year up on the Bighorn. Great fishing and outstanding hospitality."
Dave K., California

"What a fantastic weekend at your guest house!
We can't thank you enough for your kindness & hospitality.
Best of all, it gave us a reason to get the entire family together, something
that doesn't happen nearly enough."
Katy, Fred & Family, Oregon

"Fabulous time, great friends, great hospitality, superb hunting.
The food was to die for."
Dave C., Colorado

"Great trip. Great accommodations. Great Grub.
Thanks for the great time and education. Everyone treated us like kings. "
Eric S., Kentucky

"This may be the best place we have been, because of the people."
David S., North Carolina

"Always has been and hope that it always will. The food was exquisite
and the company superb. See you again next year."
Ed C. & John H., Arizona

"Thank you for a wonderful time. You are perfect host and hostess and I look
forward to repeating this enjoyable experience."
Ira H., New York

"I cannot say enough good about Jim, his accommodations, his love of the outdoors,
his scouting, his equipment and his hospitality. He runs a first class outfit."
Pat M., Kentucky

"Many thanks and much appreciation for your strong commitment to our hunt.
I never saw either the antelope doe or the buck's horns.
When they got up, you told me which was the buck, and I with a single shot
at 200 plus yards, dropped it. (267 yards actual). A team effort with great results.
Deer scenerio was even better. You knew the area and the habits of the deer.
It was a great experience."
Les. T. Sr., California

"Limit of ducks. Excellent dinners. Great rest and relaxation all nights.
We'll be back."
John & Chuck Y., Idaho

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