Hello all, I did a search for past messages and didn’t find any help. Could anyone suggest a book(s) for info on flyfishing in Montana? It would be much appreciated. I live in E. Washington and am looking to make a few trips to into Montana this year. The books don’t have to be super-detailed–I’d prefer overviews to an entire book on just one river. However, if the book covered a "region" (like Yellowstone Park), that would be fine. I’m just looking for some basic info on times, hatches, accessability, etc. Thanks! -TyKo
Flyfisher’s guide to Montana by Greg Thomas is pretty good. The Montana Angling Guide by Fothergill and Sterling is also good. The former has a better narrative and information on lodging, dining, etc. The latter has better maps. All my opinions, of course. John
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello all, I did a search for past messages and didn’t find any help. Could anyone suggest a book(s) for info on flyfishing in Montana? It would be much appreciated. I live in E. Washington and am looking to make a few trips to into Montana this year. The books don’t have to be super-detailed–I’d prefer overviews to an entire book on just one river. However, if the book covered a "region" (like Yellowstone Park), that would be fine. I’m just looking for some basic info on times, hatches, accessability, etc. Thanks! -TyKo
Flyfisher’s guide to Montana by Greg Thomas is pretty good. The Montana Angling Guide by Fothergill and Sterling is also good. The former has a better narrative and information on lodging, dining, etc. The latter has better maps. All my opinions, of course.
I found the latter extremely helpful because of all the pullout maps, in a ring binder format you can easily lay flat.
Is it possible for you or I to create a newsgroup? If so can you tell me how. Chris
Is it possible for you or I to create a newsgroup? If so can you tell me how.
It is possible, but highly unlikely, that as few as 100 people could create a Usenet newsgroup. Posting such a query to a Usenet flyfishing group isn’t the best way to get a how-to. Go to the news.admin.* hierarchy. — Ken Fortenberry
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I am going to the Boulder Mountain area to do some fly fishing and was wondering where the best spots would be. I don’t have a 4 wheel drive, so I am limited. Thankyou. J.b.
Please check out the Utah Fish Finder for the fishing conditions. — Rich Utah Fish Finder http://www.xmission.com/~utah/fishing
I will be making a business stop in Kalispell, MT on May 9. I know of several of the famous streams in the area but would like to know what has good access and will be fishable this time of year? I will only have one day or less to fish. Any info is appreciated. Thanks. Post or e-mail
Try the shop below, they have a good flyfishing department: Sport and Ski Haus (406) 755-6484 40 E IDAHO KALISPELL MT 59901 "One Fish is Worth a Thousand Lies" http://Flyfish.Com
This should be another good year for the American Shad. They migrate up the rivers in the spring, along with the Stripers, to spawn. They were imported from the east coast in the late 1800’s, along with the Striped Bass. Both species really took off and became major fisheries in the North West. The Sacramento river and it tributaries, the American, Feather and Yuba rivers, have good runs if they have adequate water flows. The mouth of the American river and the mouth of the Feather river are good early( April/May ) spots ( from a boat )for shad and stripers. As the season progresses ( May/June ), they move up the rivers, were you can wade and fly fish for them quite successfully. They hold in tight schools like salmon, and average 2 to 3 pounds with tops around 7 pounds. If you want to do something new and exciting, I recommend getting a guide with a boat and go have a ball. Try these year-round, full-time, independent guides: 916/331-2001. William Kiene Kiene’s Fly Shop Sacramento,CA,USA
How about the Sacramento or Klamath for Shad? What time of year would you recommend? Thanks
How about the Sacramento or Klamath for Shad? What time of year would you recommend? Thanks
The Sacramento drainage will start to kick in in a few weeks. Look for the article on Sacramento shad in the upcoming issue of Flyfishing the West magazine. Start calling Keine’s Fly shop or Fly Fishing Specialties in a couple of weeks, they’re usually on top of whats going on in the valley. Ralph —
If you want to do something new and exciting, I recommend getting a guide with a boat and go have a ball. Try these year-round, full-time, independent guides: @ 916/331-2001.
I can personally recommend Bob Sparre. He runs the Yuba mostly, and knows it well. Offers raft trips for 4-6 fishermen. Raft is for access only. Shad fishing is wading gravel bars. Price is reasonable, about $80 a head for a full day I think. John Woodling Sacramento, CA
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – This should be another good year for the American Shad. They migrate up the rivers in the spring, along with the Stripers, to spawn. They were imported from the east coast in the late 1800’s, along with the Striped Bass. Both species really took off and became major fisheries in the North West. The Sacramento river and it tributaries, the American, Feather and Yuba rivers, have good runs if they have adequate water flows. The mouth of the American river and the mouth of the Feather river are good early( April/May ) spots ( from a boat )for shad and stripers. As the season progresses ( May/June ), they move up the rivers, were you can wade and fly fish for them quite successfully. They hold in tight schools like salmon, and average 2 to 3 pounds with tops around 7 pounds. If you want to do something new and exciting, I recommend getting a guide with a boat and go have a ball. Try these year-round, full-time, independent guides: 916/331-2001. William Kiene Kiene’s Fly Shop Sacramento,CA,USA
You might also check out the article "California Shad" in the newest issue of Flyfishing the West magazine (I think it’ll be on the shelves within a week). -Ralph —
I think I have to decide between an Orvis Western Freestone (Rocky Mountain Series) and the Sage GFL 590 DS. Any suggestions as to the better pole/value? I own a 9′- 5wt. Orvis Freestone, and although I don’t have a Sage Discovery, I do own several Sage RPL’s and without a doubt I would recommend a Sage. I find the Orvis rod very tip-heavy w/ a "clubby" feel. My son won’t even use my Orvis rod anymore, I had to build a Sage for him from a "second " blank. Don’t worry about the warranties. My friend broke the tip on his Sage and they replaced it very swiftly for about $25. Most people find Sage’s customer service to be very good.
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I [gulp] work for an Orvis dealer. Frank, the above being the case, perhaps you could enlighten me about the new series due out from Orvis in the spring. It’s supposed to be on the cheapo side, to compete with the Cortland 444 packages, maybe $150. What’s the word on it? thanks floete
Bryant) writes: I think I have to decide between an Orvis Western Freestone (Rocky Mountain Series) and the Sage GFL 590 DS. Any suggestions as to the better pole/value?
I’ve had a Sage Discovery 6-7 weight for 4 years, and just bought a 4-wt RPL. I think the world of Sage, comparing friend’s Cortlands and Loomis rods in similar weights, the Sages seem quicker and much less strain to cast. I wouldn’t put too much weight on Orvis’s 25-year guarantee unless you plan on breaking one. The key thing is, how do they compare when you cast them? And some fly shops will even let you take out a loaner. I found a fly shop that let me take out a loaner Sage RPL for a few days, even though their Sage rep said he’d never of anyone doing that. Good luck, Bill Uyeki
(Robert Bryant) writes: I think I have to decide between an Orvis Western Freestone (Rocky Mountain Series) and the Sage GFL 590 DS. Any suggestions as to the better pole/value? I own a 9′- 5wt. Orvis Freestone, and although I don’t have a Sage Discovery, I do own several
Sage RPL’s and without a doubt I would recommend a Sage. I find the Orvis rod very tip-heavy w/ a "clubby" feel. My son won’t even use my Orvis rod anymore, I had to build a Sage for him from a "second " blank. Don’t worry about the warranties. My friend broke the tip on his Sage and they replaced it very swiftly for about $25. Most people find Sage’s customer service to be very good. Yours virtually, Gary W. Godden
I think I have to decide between an Orvis Western Freestone (Rocky Mountain Series) and the Sage GFL 590 DS. Any suggestions as to the better pole/value? The comparisons are below. Orvis Sage $230 $180 9′ 9′ 3 1/8 oz. 3 3/8 oz. 2 pc 2 pc 25 yr. replacement Standard warranty Please help me make this decision. If you have either of these poles, please, how do you like it/them. My local dealer, who sells both, likes the Sage pole. I like the 25 year replacement promise of the Orvis. My wife likes whatever is cheaper! Thanks for any help you can give me. — Bob "Computers will reduce the amount of Moss Landing, Ca. paper consumed."
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -(Robert Bryant) writes: I think I have to decide between an Orvis Western Freestone (Rocky Mountain Series) and the Sage GFL 590 DS. Any suggestions as to the better pole/value? The comparisons are below. Orvis Sage $230 $180 9′ 9′ 3 1/8 oz. 3 3/8 oz. 2 pc 2 pc 25 yr. replacement Standard warranty Please help me make this decision. If you have either of these poles, please, how do you like it/them. My local dealer, who sells both, likes the Sage pole. I like the 25 year replacement promise of the Orvis. My wife likes whatever is cheaper!
The cost difference is $50. If the Sage rod breaks, it can be fixed, at a price, and then you are left with a broken Sage rod that has been repaired. The broken Sage rod that has been repaired may, after the repair, cast as before, but generally not. I don’t care how good the repair job is- break=repair=a weakness that won’t go away and that may break again. Not to mention the worry associated with not having a 25 year rod breakage warranty. On the other hand, if the Orvis rod breaks, it is sent back to Orvis who generally replaces the entire broken section rather than ‘repair’ the break. I know because I [gulp] work for an Orvis dealer. I’ve even seen dealers swap out new rods right off the rack for broken ones. The Orvis rod repair receipts that I see cover costs in the range of $10-$50+. All the customer pays for is shipping back to the dealer, or the cost of shipping to Orvis if you don’t have a dealer in your area. It’s funny, but it seems that flyfishers east of the Mississippi choose Orvis rods and those to the west choose Sage. I’ve casted both in similar line weight, length and taper and I like them both for particular reasons-like maybe the Sage finish is nicer or the Orvis handle is better or whatever. Bottom line is that breakage factor and Orvis offers a nice escape hatch and Sage does not. But you have to buy the rod that suits you and performs correctly for the things you want to do with it. Frank
I still have not heard much information about fishing in the Herndon, Leesburg area for fly fisherman. Please E-mail me with info.
I lived in Virginia 12 years ago and used to fish a creek near Leesburg called Goose Creek. No trout, but plenty of smallmouth and various other pan fish. I can’t remember the road I used to] access the creek from. I used to turn left off of Route 7 (west) prior to Leesburg. You should be able to find it on a good map.
I don’t know what you would consider to be "in your area", but, it’s hard to beat fly fishing in the Potomac for smallmouth bass. Also, the Rapidan is an excellent early season spot for native brook trout.
Abner) writes: I still have not heard much about …..
I imagine you have read Howell Raines book Fly Fishing Thru a Mid-life crisis He talks about the area S. & W. of Washington, DC in Virginia. I thought it was an excellent book for all fly-fishers Al