Hello Everyone
I could really use some advice from any and all of you who have had the pleasure of fishing the area waters around Missoula. We will be there visiting friends who live really close to the Blackfoot outside Missoula, first week of July.
I have somehow never made it over to fish in Montana and this will be my first adventure. I would imagine that I will get 4-5 days to fish to my hearts content. I have read all I can about the 5 big named local waters.(Clark Fork, Blackfoot, Rock Creek, Bitterroot and Missouri).
Here is my situation. I will be walk and wading everything that I fish and don't really have a stomach for wade fishing the larger rivers. I also am not in the position to pay $500+ for a guide day. I LOVE to explore on my own and test my skills anyway. That being said, pointers in the right directions are always greatly appreciated. I am not looking for anyone's honey holes. Though if you found great water and want to share an area...I won't turn you down on that beta.
I prefer to avoid crowds and don't mind not being in the best stretch of rivers...not opposed to that either. I like smaller water as I said. VERY open to other smaller creeks. Have heard that the Little Blackfoot might be a good place to set out.
Anyway, feel free to pm me anything you have to share. With 4-5 + days to fish, I have time to hit numerous options. Greatly appreciate any and all help or advice anyone can offer.
Last, if you were there the first week of July and had to tie a bunch of flies before you went...top priorities? Looks like Salmonflies likely will be waning but Golden Stones may still produce splashy top action from big fish? What else? You have favorite nymph over there?
Help a fellow long time fisher out if you please. I have two young children that don't allow me to get out much these days. Eternally grateful. Thanks!
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