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I'm a novice and my family and I have an opportunity to go to Big Sky,MT this August. Any suggestions on when would be better ie. early/ mid/late August? I love fishing for trout. Used to do quite a bit in New York state. Since moving to Tennessee, I've hardly done any at all and am probably very rusty. So I'll probably need a guide. So recommendations in that arena would be appreciated as well. Wading would probably be best for us, though a float trip or two would just rock! We hope to be there for 7-10 days. Anything to get away from the summer hell here in August. It's June and we just hit 95 on Sunday...:-( Thanks. Charles |
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On Jun 19, 2:28 pm, Charles A wrote:
I'm a novice and my family and I have an opportunity to go to Big Sky,MT this August. Any suggestions on when would be better ie. early/ mid/late August? I love fishing for trout. Used to do quite a bit in New York state. Since moving to Tennessee, I've hardly done any at all and am probably very rusty. Can't help at all with MT but there's some halfway decent trout fishing in TN, if you're anywhere near or east of I-65 that is within a few hours. If you're in the Memphis area, never mind. |
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On Jun 19, 3:45 pm, Wayne Knight wrote:
On Jun 19, 2:28 pm, Charles A wrote: I'm a novice and my family and I have an opportunity to go to Big Sky,MT this August. Any suggestions on when would be better ie. early/ mid/late August? I love fishing for trout. Used to do quite a bit in New York state. Since moving to Tennessee, I've hardly done any at all and am probably very rusty. Can't help at all with MT but there's some halfway decent trout fishing in TN, if you're anywhere near or east of I-65 that is within a few hours. If you're in the Memphis area, never mind. Hey Wayne I live in NashVegas. I know that the Caney Fork has decent fish. But it's about 1.5 - 2.0 hours for me. And the rewards are only fair. I've been really, really spoilt. When I lived in Rochester, a blue ribbon stream was just about 30-45 mins away. Plus I was kid-less then... Charles |
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![]() "Charles A" wrote in message oups.com... On Jun 19, 3:45 pm, Wayne Knight wrote: On Jun 19, 2:28 pm, Charles A wrote: I'm a novice and my family and I have an opportunity to go to Big Sky,MT this August. Any suggestions on when would be better ie. early/ mid/late August? I love fishing for trout. Used to do quite a bit in New York state. Since moving to Tennessee, I've hardly done any at all and am probably very rusty. Can't help at all with MT but there's some halfway decent trout fishing in TN, if you're anywhere near or east of I-65 that is within a few hours. If you're in the Memphis area, never mind. Hey Wayne I live in NashVegas. I know that the Caney Fork has decent fish. But it's about 1.5 - 2.0 hours for me. And the rewards are only fair. I've been really, really spoilt. When I lived in Rochester, a blue ribbon stream was just about 30-45 mins away. Hm...... Less than 3 1/2 hours from downtown Nashville to Maryville. Can't speak for anyone else, but it would take a heap of spoiling for me to snub my nose at the Smokies within reasonable striking distance for a weekend jaunt. Plus I was kid-less then... Kids. Don't have any. But if I did, I don't think I'd have much trouble deciding whether to immerse them in Xbox or a clear mountain stream. Anyway, good luck in Montana. If you don't fall in love with it you'll need to do some serious reassessment regarding your chosen avocation. Wolfgang |
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On Jun 19, 5:56 pm, "Wolfgang" wrote:
"Charles A" wrote in message oups.com... On Jun 19, 3:45 pm, Wayne Knight wrote: On Jun 19, 2:28 pm, Charles A wrote: I'm a novice and my family and I have an opportunity to go to Big Sky,MT this August. Any suggestions on when would be better ie. early/ mid/late August? I love fishing for trout. Used to do quite a bit in New York state. Since moving to Tennessee, I've hardly done any at all and am probably very rusty. Can't help at all with MT but there's some halfway decent trout fishing in TN, if you're anywhere near or east of I-65 that is within a few hours. If you're in the Memphis area, never mind. Hey Wayne I live in NashVegas. I know that the Caney Fork has decent fish. But it's about 1.5 - 2.0 hours for me. And the rewards are only fair. I've been really, really spoilt. When I lived in Rochester, a blue ribbon stream was just about 30-45 mins away. Hm...... Less than 3 1/2 hours from downtown Nashville to Maryville. Can't speak for anyone else, but it would take a heap of spoiling for me to snub my nose at the Smokies within reasonable striking distance for a weekend jaunt. Plus I was kid-less then... Kids. Don't have any. But if I did, I don't think I'd have much trouble deciding whether to immerse them in Xbox or a clear mountain stream. Ah...Spoken like a true non-parent...;-) Anyway, good luck in Montana. If you don't fall in love with it you'll need to do some serious reassessment regarding your chosen avocation. Lifelong dream, eh? Will let you know how it goes...Thanks. Wolfgang |
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On Jun 19, 1:28?pm, Charles A wrote:
Hello I'm a novice and my family and I have an opportunity to go to Big Sky,MT this August. Any suggestions on when would be better ie. early/ mid/late August? I love fishing for trout. Used to do quite a bit in New York state. Since moving to Tennessee, I've hardly done any at all and am probably very rusty. So I'll probably need a guide. So recommendations in that arena would be appreciated as well. Wading would probably be best for us, though a float trip or two would just rock! We hope to be there for 7-10 days. Anything to get away from the summer hell here in August. It's June and we just hit 95 on Sunday...:-( Thanks. Charles Contact BLUE RIBBON FLYS in West Yellowstone. Great shop! Great guides! Walk, wade, float. You won't regret it. Joel |
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Wolfgang wrote:
Less than 3 1/2 hours from downtown Nashville to Maryville. Can't speak for anyone else, but it would take a heap of spoiling for me to snub my nose at the Smokies within reasonable striking distance for a weekend jaunt. That was my exact thought on reading the original post. I grew up in Nashville, and knowing what I know now, I would have been making that drive every chance I had. (Hey, I was young. I didn't even fish during those years. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. :-) BTW, nice trip report above. That's the sort of thing that makes wading this cesspool worth the trouble. :-) Plus I was kid-less then... Kids. Don't have any. But if I did, I don't think I'd have much trouble deciding whether to immerse them in Xbox or a clear mountain stream. Anyway, good luck in Montana. If you don't fall in love with it you'll need to do some serious reassessment regarding your chosen avocation. No doubt. As to his original question -- in Big Sky he'll be right on the Gallatin. That would be where I'd start exploring (I'd head down towards the park and fish around the Taylor Creek area). He'll also be close enough to the Madison and any number of other streams in Yellowstone. Of course, given what I've been reading about snowpack/flows out there, by the time he plans to go, there will likely be some serious issues with high water temps/possible stream closures (to say nothing about too many fishermen crammed into the best spots on the streams that are open/fishable). If I had to recommend a time to go, I'd say wait until after Labor Day when at least some of the folks will have left the area (at least that will make for fewer traffic jams in the park). The weather will be a bit cooler as well. Though it's always iffy; when I went there, I was fishing the Firehole in the second week of September when a snowstorm blew through. It was truly magical, with the geysers throwing off steam all around me and a wet snowfall coming down. Anyhow, if he wants a guide or more info, it would be a good idea to contact Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone. Craig Matthews is the owner of the shop, and he literally "wrote the book" on the area. Chuck Vance (wishing he was in "big sky country" about now, as it's about 80 degrees/% humidity already down here) |
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![]() "denovo" wrote in message oups.com... On Jun 19, 5:56 pm, "Wolfgang" wrote: Kids. Don't have any. But if I did, I don't think I'd have much trouble deciding whether to immerse them in Xbox or a clear mountain stream. Ah...Spoken like a true non-parent...;-) I've been practicing for a lifetime. One can hardly help but attain a certain level of profficiency. Anyway, good luck in Montana. If you don't fall in love with it you'll need to do some serious reassessment regarding your chosen avocation. Lifelong dream, eh? Nope. Been there. Montana offers a wide range of options for the fly fishing enthusiast, big brawling rivers, alpine lakes, clear, cold brooks, and more. Not my favorite place to fish.....I prefer the plunging mountain streams of North Carolina and (since my first venture there just four weeks ago) Tennessee.....but if forced to limit myself to Montana's offerings for trout fishing, I believe I could refrain from being bitter about it. Will let you know how it goes... Looking forward to hearing about it. Thanks. You're welcome. Wolfgang |
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On Jun 20, 1:39 am, Joel *DFD* wrote:
On Jun 19, 1:28?pm, Charles A wrote: Hello I'm a novice and my family and I have an opportunity to go to Big Sky,MT this August. Any suggestions on when would be better ie. early/ mid/late August? I love fishing for trout. Used to do quite a bit in New York state. Since moving to Tennessee, I've hardly done any at all and am probably very rusty. So I'll probably need a guide. So recommendations in that arena would be appreciated as well. Wading would probably be best for us, though a float trip or two would just rock! We hope to be there for 7-10 days. Anything to get away from the summer hell here in August. It's June and we just hit 95 on Sunday...:-( Thanks. Charles Contact BLUE RIBBON FLYS in West Yellowstone. Great shop! Great guides! Walk, wade, float. You won't regret it. Joel Thanks so much, Chuck and Joel & even Wolfgang ;-) I promise to get off my a** and hit the Smokies late this fall. I'm curious Wolfgang - where in Tennessee did you fish and for **what**? Charles |
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On Jun 20, 6:48 am, Conan The Librarian wrote:
Wolfgang wrote: Less than 3 1/2 hours from downtown Nashville to Maryville. Can't speak for anyone else, but it would take a heap of spoiling for me to snub my nose at the Smokies within reasonable striking distance for a weekend jaunt. That was my exact thought on reading the original post. I grew up in Nashville, and knowing what I know now, I would have been making that drive every chance I had. (Hey, I was young. I didn't even fish during those years. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. :-) BTW, nice trip report above. That's the sort of thing that makes wading this cesspool worth the trouble. :-) Plus I was kid-less then... Kids. Don't have any. But if I did, I don't think I'd have much trouble deciding whether to immerse them in Xbox or a clear mountain stream. Anyway, good luck in Montana. If you don't fall in love with it you'll need to do some serious reassessment regarding your chosen avocation. No doubt. As to his original question -- in Big Sky he'll be right on the Gallatin. That would be where I'd start exploring (I'd head down towards the park and fish around the Taylor Creek area). He'll also be close enough to the Madison and any number of other streams in Yellowstone. Of course, given what I've been reading about snowpack/flows out there, by the time he plans to go, there will likely be some serious issues with high water temps/possible stream closures (to say nothing about too many fishermen crammed into the best spots on the streams that are open/fishable). If I had to recommend a time to go, I'd say wait until after Labor Day when at least some of the folks will have left the area (at least that will make for fewer traffic jams in the park). The weather will be a bit cooler as well. Though it's always iffy; when I went there, I was fishing the Firehole in the second week of September when a snowstorm blew through. It was truly magical, with the geysers throwing off steam all around me and a wet snowfall coming down. Anyhow, if he wants a guide or more info, it would be a good idea to contact Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone. Craig Matthews is the owner of the shop, and he literally "wrote the book" on the area. Chuck Vance (wishing he was in "big sky country" about now, as it's about 80 degrees/% humidity already down here) Hey Chuck Given the climate all across the country, I was thinking the same thing in terms of stressing out fish and stream conditions. It was exactly that 2 years ago when I was in close to the Poconos. It was sad. And it wasn't anywhere near what I think is gonna be a bone dry, nasty summer. Charles |
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