absolute beginner help
Jun 17, 2020 20:57:46 #
im headed to Montana soon and figured, "when in Rome". so im gonna try fly fishing for the first time. I will definitely check with local shops when I am there, but I wanted to ask people who aren't trying to sell me anything for advice as well. what are some good all around wet flies for a total newcomer to try. any help is appreciated.
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by fnnyguy3
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by fnnyguy3
Jun 17, 2020 20:57:52 #
Where in Montana
Have you considered a guide?
When? I.e. what part of what month?
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by senpairabbit
Have you considered a guide?
When? I.e. what part of what month?
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by senpairabbit
Jun 17, 2020 20:57:58 #
helena area, end of June. I don't want to get a guide, just kind of want to get away from everything.
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by fnnyguy3
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by fnnyguy3
Jun 17, 2020 20:58:03 #
Jun 17, 2020 20:58:07 #
Jun 17, 2020 20:58:18 #
First, as a long time flyfisher, I ALWAYS recommend going to the local shop, asking about what's good at the moment, and spending some money on flies. IMO, wet flies this time of year are OK, but dry's terrestrials and nymphs are better.
Dries: PMD, BWO, and Caddis
Nymphs: Besides nymph versions of the above, sowbugs, worms, and midges.
Wets: IMO not the game at the moment. But, I fish 85% Nymphs and 15% dry (if the fish are rising, I stop nymphing)
Good luck.
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by senpairabbit
Dries: PMD, BWO, and Caddis
Nymphs: Besides nymph versions of the above, sowbugs, worms, and midges.
Wets: IMO not the game at the moment. But, I fish 85% Nymphs and 15% dry (if the fish are rising, I stop nymphing)
Good luck.
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by senpairabbit
Jun 18, 2020 08:17:04 #
FS Digest wrote:
helena area, end of June. I don't want to get a guide, just kind of want to get away from everything.
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by fnnyguy3
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by fnnyguy3
Send a private message to bric, he lives there. Should be able to give all the help you need.
Jun 18, 2020 14:13:45 #
Graywulff wrote:
Send a private message to bric, he lives there. Should be able to give all the help you need.
That's what I was gonna say.
Jun 18, 2020 14:17:02 #
Jun 18, 2020 14:23:36 #
Graywulff wrote:
GREAT MINDS...........🤔🙂
That's one reason we like to know where people are from. So we can let someone know who to contact if they're goin to be fishin the waters around where another stage member lives. Just Sayin.
Jun 18, 2020 14:27:15 #
saw1 wrote:
So true Saw! It's a great thing to be a part of!That's one reason we like to know where people are from. So we can let someone know who to contact if they're goin to be fishin the waters around where another stage member lives. Just Sayin.
Jun 18, 2020 14:32:46 #
Just generically speaking, for Montana waters this time of year, Muddler Minnow, Humpy, Hopper Patterens, Ant Patterns, Beetle Patterns, Bitch Creek Special. Spinners: Mepps, Panther Martins and Rooster Tails. Depends on whether you are fishing rivers, creeks or lakes and if I remember right, just like most everywhere else this time of year, early mornings and late afternoons will prolly be most productive!!
Jun 22, 2020 00:24:48 #
bozokarl
Loc: south central Pa
Graywulff wrote:
Just generically speaking, for Montana waters this time of year, Muddler Minnow, Humpy, Hopper Patterens, Ant Patterns, Beetle Patterns, Bitch Creek Special. Spinners: Mepps, Panther Martins and Rooster Tails. Depends on whether you are fishing rivers, creeks or lakes and if I remember right, just like most everywhere else this time of year, early mornings and late afternoons will prolly be most productive!!
Those and egg patterns and wooley buggers
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