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Saturday, February 10, 2018

UPDATED, FULL COLOR, 81/2x11, FLYFISHER'S GUIDE TO MONTANA

Clark Canyon Reservoir bows are indeed fat and handsome critters...


Recently I finished editing the galleys for the soon to be released updated, full color, larger format (81/2 x 11 inches) Flyfisher's Guide to Montana (Wilderness Adventures Press).

While the color photos are a big improvement the full color, larger river maps are much more user friendly. As with the past editions GPS coordinates are included.

Since its been a while since I fished the Smith River I asked longtime outfitter Mike Geary,  Lewis and Clark Expeditions for his take on what is truly a unique angling experience.

Because hatch charts at best show approximate dates when to expect whatever insects. And the best way I know to pin down what is hatching right now on the river(s) you expect to fish is to contact or visit a local fly shop, I've eliminated the individual river hatch charts and combined them into one which covers the entire state. So if you plan to visit in say, June, and want to bring your own flies check the chart, tie up whatever patterns and you should at least be in the ballpark.

I've expanded the "Angling Tactics" section and included an "Overview" of each region as well as "Trip Planning Considerations" for each region.

The "Back of the Book" section includes full-color Recommended Flies, Catch and Release, Stream Etiquette, Planning A Trip, Montana Stream Access Law, Montana Gamefish, and Hazards.

Last but not least I've tried to update any changes in our rivers or lakes and added a few which somehow got over-looked in past editions.

As always nothing in this book is meant to deceive and any errors or false information is simply an oversight on my part. That said, I would be forever beholdin' if you would point out so can correct it in future editions.

Chuck Robbins
Dillon, MT
2018 

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