RE: Flyfishing Trip to Western Montana

[Medick, Jim]

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Dan,   My experience in Dillon.  We stayed at the local motel on the main drag, I think it was a Best Western.  I  can find out for sure if you like.  The owner there is a good guy, he will ferry you to or from the river for $10 if you want to wade.  I went in late August and the river was very wadeable.  There is ample public access, Pipe Organ is one spot.  If you want guide and float service, there are three fly shops in Dillon about 100 yards apart from one another.   There is also an excellent article in the January issue of Northwest Fishing Holes on fishing the Beaverhead in Dillon.  It has pictures of the area, river, access points, and suggestions.  Well worth the $3.00.  If you can't find it I will scan it in and email it to you.   As far as fishing, the locals told me smaller flies are best (14 - 18).  Caddis, Trico, PMD.  Very significant insect hatches at various times throughout the day.  I caught a nice brown on a 14 caddis, a couple of other rainbows on a 18 black gnat.  Color seemed less important.  If you didn't have small flies, you had a long lunch.   Jim -----Original Message----- From: dan_burgess [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2000 7:09 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Flyfishing Trip to Western Montana My fishing partner and I are taking our wives to the Dillon, Hamilton, Ennis area on the 6th of June thru 11 June.  We need some advice about some fishing lodges, good spots to fish and guides.  Any help will be appreciated.  We arrive Dillon the afternoon of June 6 to meet the other couple coming up from a return trip to Denver. Dan