Greeting From Missoula, MT

**Gregg Machel** · 07-15-2005, 11:03 PM

I left the Yellowstone area today and just checked into my hotel in Missoula. I ended the Yellowstone trip on a high note with guided trip by Bob Jacklin. Landed a couple decent browns on the Gallatin River and picked up some great tips on my casting.

I plan on fishing a few of the rivers around here in Missoula, visit the Paws Up Ranch, and then head for home.

Just a note about the place I stayed in the Yellowstone area ... Howlin Mad Moon Resort. These people were great, and really treated us well. We started out camping and ended up in a cabin for most of the time there. If you are planning a trip to this area, make sure you check these guys out. Check out their new website at: http://www.madmoonresort.com I give them two thumbs up!

**Bill Kiene semi-retired** · 07-16-2005, 08:49 AM

That is pretty cool to get personaly guided by thee 'Bob Jacklin'.

That's kind of like having Arnold Palmer as your caddy?

**Gregg Machel** · 07-16-2005, 10:20 PM

Here are a few pictures of Bob working with my son Jonathan.

Bob Jacklin with Jonathan on the Gallatin River.

Bob Jacklin with Jonathan with a Brown Trout on the Gallatin River.

Bob Jacklin working with Jonathan on Grayling Creek

This was a great trip, and we will remember forever.

**Gregg Machel** · 07-16-2005, 10:32 PM

Here is another one ...

Me and my son Jonathan on the Gallatin with a Brown Trout.

**Bill Kiene semi-retired** · 07-16-2005, 10:37 PM

That is a great picture of Jonathon with Bob Jacklin.

The old and the new fly fisher?

Jacklin's Fly Shop

http://www.jacklinsflyshop.com/

**Bill Kiene semi-retired** · 07-16-2005, 10:41 PM

When Jonathon is our age he can show that picture to his kids.

Bob Jacklin is probably one of the last old timers who actually still has a fly shop and in West Yellowstone to boot.

Bud Lily sold out and retired.

Dan Baley is in fly fishers heaven.

**Gregg Machel** · 07-16-2005, 11:28 PM

Bob is still very active in his store, and he told me he plans on staying there for at least another 5 years. In addition to running his store, he still guides once in a while, and even finds time to frequently go out on his own fishing in the area too!