Montana Fly Fishing

I have been fly fishing in Montana for over 50 years. 

My favorite streams are the Yellowstone, Madison, Gallatin, Missouri, Rock Creek, Bitterroot, Smith, Nelson's, Armstrong, and all of the Yellowstone National Park.

The main fly rod for the large and medium size streams is a 9ft medium action rod that balances with a 5-weight line. The Scott Session, Scott Centric, and St. Croix Imperial are some that I would recommend. If you plan to fish many of the small streams a 7.5ft medium action rod that balances with a 3 or 4 weight line is good. Murray's Exclusive Mountain Trout Fly Rod, Winston Pure, and Scott F Series are some of my favorite.

August and September are both excellent months for fly fishing in Montana. Below are some fly recommendations including drys, nymphs and streamers.