Jarmo Hurri wrote:
Roger Ok, it is not possible for me to be away from home 1:st week of
Roger July or 2:nd week of August. But since it is more than 6 months
Roger away in time I think I can be fairly flexible regarding all the
Roger weeks in between. Jarmo?

I'm pretty flexible - until 2nd week of August, I think - but at least
earlier the timetables of my friends were pretty much limited to the end
of July and beginning of August. I have not yet received a response from
them regarding these latest plans.

A few notes about other issues that have been discussed he
- For me the optimal accommodation would be a motorhome. It would
provide flexibility if conditions would require a change of location.
- I don't mind seeing other fishermen on the same river, but I would
willingly choose a less crowded river even if it meant smaller /
fewer fish. With this in mind, spending at least part of the time in
other location than Yellowstone sounds tempting. Maybe it could be
northern Montana / southeast BC?


i think you have a misunderstanding of the "crowds" as an issue. you
will have no problem finding uncrowded waters...as in no other
fishermen...if you simply hike a bit. i have been there 5 or 6 times
now, and have always been able to find uncrowded places. i've fished a
mile or more on some streams without encountering another fisherman.
there is simply so much fishable water in the area that, with a little
effort, you can find the serene and solitary in and near the park. that
entire area of the world, though not like the arctic you fellas have
shared in photos, is amazing and you'll not go wrong with any choice you
make.

if you visit the park area, you're more likely to have a number of folks
available to meet and show you about...so i'd suggest making it a part
of your plans. montana is a big state...and it's a long drive from the
park to glacier, missoula, or british columbia. i've not done it, so
others can tell you what to expect...but, i've driven about out there
enough to know there is a lot of "there" out there.

lots of folks rent motorhome vehicles out west, and you won't have too
much trouble doing it. i've met a number of americans along the madison
who were doing that...it looked like fun, but those are some big
expensive wheels.

again...fix your dates and lets begin discussing options about locations
and lodging.

jeff