Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. One of the streams I was interested in fishing was the upper section of Rattlesnake Creek that requires a 5-6 mile hike to reach. Has anyone fished this part of the creek? I'd be iinterested to get your thoughts on what it was like. There are a number of other smaller creeks in the Blackfoot, Bitteroot, Lower Clark Fork drainages that require hikes to reach which I am hoping to fish during my Montana trip. I'll post a report when I return.
>From: "Jim Speaker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [email protected]
>To: <[email protected]>
>Subject: RE: Montana trip suggestions needed
>Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2005 22:03:18 -0700
>
>If you're in the neighborhood of Rock Creek, hop over to Flint Creek for at
>least a half day. This spring creek meanders through meadows and holds
>rainbows, browns and brookies. It's perfect 2 wt. or 3 wt. terrain. There
>are a couple good areas that you can find public access on - hm, if I
>remember right one of the areas we fished was the result of knocking on
>someone's door and asking permission.
>
>I also really enjoyed fishing the Big Hole, particularly around Maiden Rock.
>There are some d*mn fine browns to be had, not to mention the rainbows. The
>most massive, insane trico hatch I ever witnessed was on the Big Hole -
>never seen anything like it.
>
>As someone else brought up, Rock Creek is great... I have a particular
>affinity for the upper river, just below the braids. Note, if you decide to
>fish the upper river I recommend driving around - the "long way" takes less
>time because of the highways - you'll avoid the nasty dirt road that my
>buddy and I dubbed "The Brain Rattler".
>
>Lookin' forward to the report!
>-Jim
>
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>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of johnny costanza
>Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 11:42 AM
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: Montana trip suggestions needed
>
>I have 10 days of vacation time beginning June 15th and I was hoping to
>spend it flyfishing in Montana. Last summer, I was fortunate to spend
>almost a month fishing throughout the state and hit many of the better known
>
>rivers and streams, particularly in the Western and Southwestern parts of
>the state. With this in mind, I was hoping to fish some smaller, lesser
>known streams and creeks which may even require a hike in to fish them. I
>have done some research, and would primarily like to stay in the Western or
>Northwestern part of Montana, althought I can venture south more if need be.
>
> I have even considered fishing in Glacier National Park, which I
>understand is better for lakes than streams, but if anyone has any
>information to offer on fishing in the Park, it would be most appreciated.
>I am pretty flexible at this point and can pretty much travel anywhere, so
>any and all suggestions would be appreciated. When I return, I will post a
>detailed report of my trip. Again, I am not asking for any "secret" waters,
>
>but simply some suggestions as to where I might go. Thanks.
>
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