Idaho, Montana - newbie needs help!

[pflyer]

Hi All,

I will be in northern Idaho (Coeur d'Alene area) from May 11 through May 15. I have a free weekend so I planned to drive to the Missoula or Lolo area to do some wading. A friend told me that trying to wade the Missoula area rivers at that time of year would be tricky at best due to the melt off. He advised against it.

To anyone familiar with the area, should I give it a try or go somehwere else? The same friend suggested I stick to the NF of the Coeur d'Alene River or possibly the St. Joe. I have fished both of these rivers before and wanted to try something different but still in the general area. Hence, my desire to go to Montana. I have 3 free days and want to make the best of them! Unfortunately, I don't have a boat or the means to hire a guide.

Thanks for any and all advice!