12-28-2011, 01:49 PM
Wow! Great score.... on the spouse and the trip!
Some great advise so far. With most river fishing I would at least start out with a heavier tippet than 6 or 7. You can always switch to it if you need that light. 5x should be plenty light. Especially if you are using flies like big stonefly nymphs or dries.
On the hatches I like the West-fly-fishing hatches chart. Just go to the Montana section and put in the time of year and the river. You will get lots of fly ideas there. I will PM you the url, or you can use google. Your guide will probably have ideas on what to use, but it doesn't hurt to do some of your own.
Strengthen your knees as much as you can before hand. You might consider a wrapping or support if you need to so that you will be more comfortable. I would definitely invest in a good wading staff. It will give you more confidence in your footing and help you not to injure anything.
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Some great advise so far. With most river fishing I would at least start out with a heavier tippet than 6 or 7. You can always switch to it if you need that light. 5x should be plenty light. Especially if you are using flies like big stonefly nymphs or dries.
On the hatches I like the West-fly-fishing hatches chart. Just go to the Montana section and put in the time of year and the river. You will get lots of fly ideas there. I will PM you the url, or you can use google. Your guide will probably have ideas on what to use, but it doesn't hurt to do some of your own.
Strengthen your knees as much as you can before hand. You might consider a wrapping or support if you need to so that you will be more comfortable. I would definitely invest in a good wading staff. It will give you more confidence in your footing and help you not to injure anything.
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