I have not fished around Missoula too much, but I would try Rock creek and the Blackfoot River. The Grizzley Hackle is a good fly shop in Missoula. Stop in there and ask them what is fishing hot. As far as access goes, Montana has the best steam access laws in the States. If you enter the water at a public access point, such as a fishing access, bridge or along a road right of way, you are in state owned waters and can fish anywhere you like as long as you stay within the high water marks. Some B**** from Colorado are challenging the stream access law here in Montana now. If they win, I may have to move.
Hope this helps, Pat Eller >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/02/02 12:09PM >>> Hi everyone! Bit of a question for anyone living in or having familiarity with the waters around Missoula, Montana. See, I have the fortune of attending my Godson's christening this weekend in Missoula. Needless to say, since I'm going to be there for a limited amount of time and have other things to do, I'm limiting myself to bringing only three fly rods...and two boxes full of flies. Really, I'm going for the christening...I sware! Anyhow, I'm not sure how much time I'm going to be able to devote to fishing while I'm up there, but I'd definitely like to get out for at least a few hours and chase some trout in the fabled waters around Missoula. Does anyone have any suggestions for a couple of quick trips that I might be able to make during the limited free time that I'm likely to have during the mornings and afternoons? Any fly shops in town that you'd recommend visiting for hot tips and access pointers? Thanks in advance for any and all help!!! Rix Benson __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New DSL Internet Access from SBC & Yahoo! http://sbc.yahoo.com
