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Is Montana "ran through"? Summer in the famous fly fishing town
Like many desperate fly over anglers, a trip this direction was nothing but a bucket list item, no more than a retirement pipe dream, a last chance before you die trip to experience the “land of shining mountains”. As if a wish was finally granted from years of boyhood day dreaming, A naturally inviting opportunity arose a bit sooner than expected.. and I had a choice to make. Should I spend my entire summer fishing the famous watersheds in and around Missoula Montana? Well.. Let me ask you, what would you do if you had that chance? Without further hesitation I packed up my bags and dove right in.
To any angler, the pure potential of Montana is enough to overwhelm the senses. Most of these systems stretch on forever and you could drown yourself in a sea of maps trying to track down that perfect bite. When the angling possibilities are nearly endless, differentiating opportunities is by no means an easy task.This summer was long, and a lot transpired. The best way to encapsulate my time in this special place while maintaining some form of structure would be to break it down by chapter
Chapter one will be a brief look at the mostly overlooked blue lines snaking through every drainage. Next will be a look at the many and mighty roadside rivers that converge within Missoulas city limits. Now it wouldn’t be summer without a trip to the alpine, So chapter three will be a peek at the lonely blue dots smattered among the many towering peaks. Finally I will focus on the seldom seen backcountry options deep in the heart of the wilderness.
Searching high and Low and I mean Lolo, this video will pass over the lakes rivers and streams spanning from the bitterroot, to the clarks fork, and especially the Blackfoot drainage. This is by no means a comprehensive breakdown of everything Montana and subsequently Missoula has to offer, in reality I barely scratched the surface of this behemoth angling iceberg.
I’m going to do my best to recount each of these adventures and how it shaped the overall narrative of my summer in one of the trout fishing capitals of the world. I hope you enjoy the views as much as I did and maybe learn a thing or two about Montana along the way.
References:
Chapter 1: Streams 5:18
Chapter 2: Rivers 13:03
Chapter 3: Lakes 45:55
Chapter 4: Backcountry 1:03:03
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @ry6502
    @ry6502 22 години тому

    Where is this river at?

  • @GooberGunkThe3rd-ik2tl
    @GooberGunkThe3rd-ik2tl 3 дні тому

    Hey i know this was posted years ago but they seem to hit top water in august? Tons of water bugs. I tried sexy walts with no luck only top water.

  • @RowanHibbs
    @RowanHibbs 4 дні тому

    is that in the bighorns

  • @TheHomelesspoop
    @TheHomelesspoop 4 дні тому

    Great content. Your narration is so cheesy it’s insane

  • @markblair1052
    @markblair1052 5 днів тому

    The Pat's Rubber Legs is the truth East or West when the time is right. Great bow catch!

  • @marklandgraf7288
    @marklandgraf7288 6 днів тому

    I've followed you for several years. I really like the way you write. You 25:13 25:17 remind me a lot of Tom Mcguane

  • @Gonzalrm1
    @Gonzalrm1 6 днів тому

    Great vid! Well done. Where is the link to the video of the Fly Recipe at 38:00?

  • @randyeruark9299
    @randyeruark9299 7 днів тому

    Which stream were you guys on?

  • @RamseyTheProducer
    @RamseyTheProducer 7 днів тому

    Really love fishing northern Colorado I think it’s some of the best freshwater!fishing in United States

  • @insomniachedgefundguy
    @insomniachedgefundguy 8 днів тому

    Dude, you’re an artist.

  • @climb_schife
    @climb_schife 8 днів тому

    from Boulder here -- I blame you for my "sick" days. Love your content, dude. Keep it up and come on back to Colorado!

  • @garyrafferty7625
    @garyrafferty7625 8 днів тому

    Another well produced and narrated film... thank you. Those looked like (silvery) West Slope Cutts in the Siamese Lakes. But were there some Yellowstone Cutts in the other lake (56:00 - 58:00)?

  • @garyrafferty7625
    @garyrafferty7625 8 днів тому

    PhD level (Trout 401) at its best! To work each of those grueling and meticulous steps, and then get the victory on film? ... PRICELESS.

  • @brettshamblin3180
    @brettshamblin3180 9 днів тому

    WHERE IS IT LEGAL TO TARGET BULL TROUT? WITH THOSE MONSTER STREAMERS? or were u targeting browns?

  • @pecosnick45
    @pecosnick45 9 днів тому

    I've known Blake for 10 seconds and already want to share some whisky with him by the campfire.

  • @connorisbell3694
    @connorisbell3694 9 днів тому

    As a new fly fisherman, mainly inspired by the adventures on your channel, I really appreciate this. I’ve looked at every sling, chest, waist packs and as someone who day hikes into utahs alpine lakes, they didn’t make sense for me. Glad to revert to a company I already love, KUIU. Only complaint is I feel you are missing a gun, my friend. To each their own but there are scenarios bear spray won’t help you in. I’ve also had scary situations with stalking cats and 2 legged predators as well. Stay safe out there brother. Glad to see others carry a TQ.

  • @garrettthibodeaux61
    @garrettthibodeaux61 10 днів тому

    What did you throw at crane creek? I can not for the life of me find anything they’ll pay attention to. Awesome videos man

  • @Gage_Cooney
    @Gage_Cooney 10 днів тому

    I love living in Missoula

  • @kevinkline6835
    @kevinkline6835 10 днів тому

    Great video. Just wish you wouldn't name where you are at. People are trashing Colorado.

  • @dr.maturin4648
    @dr.maturin4648 11 днів тому

    Great video! I love the Gila;

  • @bmares41
    @bmares41 12 днів тому

    Incredible video! Thanks for all your hard work.

  • @kenjohnson5156
    @kenjohnson5156 13 днів тому

    Locals here are getting sick and tired of people plastering their videos of fishing spots where every Tom, dick and Harry will seek these places thus increasing the pressure on our local rivers and lakes. Enough is enough, try to enjoy your trips to our waters without bragging to the world how great you are at fly fishing.

  • @jimmyrhodes1808
    @jimmyrhodes1808 14 днів тому

    Have camped out on the north rim. Thanks for showing me what it looks like down on the river.

  • @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg
    @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg 14 днів тому

    big bulls are in the bob marshall wilderness

  • @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg
    @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg 14 днів тому

    30”+ size bulls on the north fork of the blackfoot. had my fly line broken several times and landed a 36” . I wasn’t fishing for them it happens

  • @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg
    @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg 14 днів тому

    grass is always greener up stream 😉🎣👍🏾

  • @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg
    @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg 14 днів тому

    Home Sweet Home 😉🎣❤️

  • @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg
    @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg 14 днів тому

    reservation has the jocko and big trout

  • @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg
    @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg 14 днів тому

    27” brown under higgins street bridge in missoula 😉👍🏾🎣

  • @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg
    @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg 14 днів тому

    cutties are nice . 3 lb cutty in 6 inches of water i’m not saying where but your close

  • @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg
    @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg 14 днів тому

    you’re in my territory and I know 😉👍🏾🎣

  • @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg
    @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg 14 днів тому

    lower black foot is fished too much and the fish are weary

  • @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg
    @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg 14 днів тому

    north fork of the black foot 😉👍🏾🎣

  • @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg
    @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg 14 днів тому

    Didn’t walk to the M eh 😉👍🏾

  • @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg
    @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg 14 днів тому

    Muddler 👍🏾🎣😉

  • @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg
    @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg 14 днів тому

    Rock crick Bitterroot Clark Fork Black Foot Fish crick and more come to Montana 🎣😉👍🏾

  • @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg
    @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg 14 днів тому

    It was paradise while I lived in Missoula fly fishing everyday. 20 years 😉👍🏾🎣

  • @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg
    @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg 14 днів тому

    Oh !!! A river still runs through 😉👍🏾🎣🦬” Missoula “ 🎣😉👍🏾

  • @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg
    @kevinpaddlety-jj5mg 14 днів тому

    big bull’s you’re going to have to hike further back 😉👍🏾🎣

  • @raulosorio8337
    @raulosorio8337 14 днів тому

    That was epic great story telling man looks like u get a ton of views enough for this to be your full time job haha how rad

  • @livinglife69
    @livinglife69 15 днів тому

    Great video man!

  • @gpatters27
    @gpatters27 15 днів тому

    Which camp site is that I wanna see animals!

  • @naoutdoors9990
    @naoutdoors9990 16 днів тому

    Is this guy like an ex poet?

  • @davidcudlip6587
    @davidcudlip6587 17 днів тому

    Always enjoyed fly fishing these two streams. Did good with a bead head pheasant tail nymph and a Prince nymph. I'd like to try it in the colder season some time. Wondering if you could weave some cord to close up the gaps in that goofy net?

  • @MopFlyProductions.
    @MopFlyProductions. 18 днів тому

    wow! that golden!!!

  • @tduvall13
    @tduvall13 19 днів тому

    I know this may seem like not a big deal because these are trout, but managing your line and getting the fish on the reel without the excess is and can be very beneficial for landing fish without distractions. Anyway, what a video, amazing commentary, and enthusiasm for days.this video is awesome

  • @pecosnick45
    @pecosnick45 19 днів тому

    Really wish they would outlaw flies above a certain length on bull trout streams during key times of the year. Its probably the best way to manage them and it seems to me there is plenty of other viable streamer water in the state.

  • @dalinwalker9
    @dalinwalker9 19 днів тому

    hey man, I'm about to move from Idaho to Iowa to go to college there. I know this is the unwritten rule of fishing, but are there any spots you would recommend for me? thank dude

  • @austinblevins3084
    @austinblevins3084 20 днів тому

    Do you ever fish from a boat? Do you ever hit the spring branch in the winter for smallies ? Great video, good content.

  • @cjgchrisglynn
    @cjgchrisglynn 20 днів тому

    I know the take away from this video was supposed to be the FASADD, but why did it take until now to figure out that tying on a tippet ring on while it’s still on the spinner latch is a whole lot easier! 15:04