Missoula 10/2-10/8

[Hackler]

Pulled away from work to squeeze in some flyfishing. Will be in Missoula tomorrow through 10/8 and looking for suggestions on where to fish solo. Am a fair fly caster and in pretty good shape. At 57 though, my days of boulder hopping and chest deep wading are behind me. Considering walk/wade and/or float the Blackfoot, Clark's Fork, Rock Creek and even a venture to the Kootenai or Lochsa in Idaho. Prefer dries, but will nymph and chuck streamers (enjoy soft hackles particularly). Happy to discuss over a pale ale (my treat) and maybe talk sharing a float. Grateful for replies.

[fishboy]

Try Georgetown lake. Seventy five miles east of Missoula. Beautiful area and big fish. Can wade from shore and throw a fly.

[jimsnarocks]

Hackler, You can check at local fly shops in Missoula for information. You might PM johnscott on this site and ask if he's up for a fish. He lives in the Missoula area and knows it well. I think there may be a few more FAOLers in that area if you can't find John.
You missed the Idaho fish-in by a few days. Jack Hise might still be in that area too. Jim

[herefishy]

Don't know if Rock Creek fishes well this time of year, but everyone should fish it once in their life. If you're up for a drive, go to Phillipsburg and hit the upper end of Rock cr. Don't try to drive up from the bottom, unless you like narrow rough roads.

[ScottP]

Don't know if Rock Creek fishes well this time of year

It does

Don't try to drive up from the bottom, unless you like narrow rough roads.

If you have a rental car, make sure your insurance covers your oil pan.


Check out Kingfisher Flyshop; good online reports and a nice shop to visit. Enjoy your trip

Regards,
Scott

[randyflycaster]

Curious myself: Are there a lot of places to wade fly fish? Also, is there smaller stream fly fishing near Missoula?

Randy