I've finally got my act together on my trip back home to Montana, and it's going to be quite different from the trips over the past 42 years. This
time, I'm going alone and will be fishing for 2-3 days (likely on July 23-25) on the way out from St. Paul. Thanks to members here who have shared their
advice on other threads, I'll be taking my 8642 Granger Favorite, a 9' 5wt Winston graphite, and maybe a 6'6" Scott 3wt. I've been
looking at a number of Montana fishing websites for the basic flies I'll need (I'll get specific flies at local shops) and for the specific areas to
fish.
Since I'll be fishing alone, I wanted to stick with areas that were fairly accessible and well-known. My first day will be on the East Gallatin at Milesnick Ranch and the second day will be on Rock Creek as I head north to Flathead lake. If I need another day of fishing, I've got that built in to the schedule. I'll probably stay in the Bozeman/Belgrade area and maybe visit some old classmates.
What I need from some of you who have spent time in this area are some opinions about the fishing, conditions, best places to stay cheap, no-nos, fly patterns, etc. I especially am interested in advice about Rock Creek since it has a number of distinct sections. If possible, I might try to sneak down to the Winston factory to see how modern rods are made.
Thanks, and please post some opinions/advice!
Dean
Since I'll be fishing alone, I wanted to stick with areas that were fairly accessible and well-known. My first day will be on the East Gallatin at Milesnick Ranch and the second day will be on Rock Creek as I head north to Flathead lake. If I need another day of fishing, I've got that built in to the schedule. I'll probably stay in the Bozeman/Belgrade area and maybe visit some old classmates.
What I need from some of you who have spent time in this area are some opinions about the fishing, conditions, best places to stay cheap, no-nos, fly patterns, etc. I especially am interested in advice about Rock Creek since it has a number of distinct sections. If possible, I might try to sneak down to the Winston factory to see how modern rods are made.
Thanks, and please post some opinions/advice!
Dean
