Montana Fishing on Saturday July 28

[Zach Matthews]

Hey guys –

I’m going up to Bozeman for a story the weekend after next.

[Tim Pommer]

While in Bozeman, go to the Molly Brown for a beer or 10.

[Cameron Mortenson]

Ha…that is funny.

[Tim Pommer]

Dont worry Zach, the MB isnt a strip club.

[nate hammond]

Lucky bastards 😉

[Joel Thompson]

Zach,

You should hook up with Cameron and PoundreRiver and come up to my cabin. The creek is fishing really well and so is the lake. The rest of the state is under restrictions on the rivers and it is not looking good for any relief! The only good part about this is that I might now be able to hook up with Cam and the boys to fish “my neck of the woods”!

You may still be able to fish the yellowstone but it is hard to say. I know some great guides in Bozeman if you would like me to hook you up with someone.

Joel

[Zach Matthews]

Joel –

I’m on a limited timeframe, unfortunately, so I really only have the afternoon of the 28th to fish on my own.

[Joel Thompson]

Zach-RonS here-Joel is busy but he told me “Tell him, not at this moment but could be any time.”

Here’s this link too–Keep your eye on it. http://fwp.mt.gov/fishing/guide/waterclosure.aspx

Also note the links in this post on this board That Scott Branyon put up. http://www.itinerantangler.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1184076953

[Joel Thompson]

Zach, I just sent an email to a buddy of mine in Bozeman to find out some info for you. As soon as I hear from him I will pass along to goods! 😉 He is a retired guide and fishes all the time so I am sure he will be able to point you in the right direction.

Joel

[Zach Matthews]

Thanks a lot Joel and Ron.

[dave schlick]

Sorry I cant help you in Bozeman, if you ever get to Helena we can go streamer fishing for some carnivors..  

[Bill Butts]

Hey Zach,

If I was flying into Billings, it would be hard not to fish the Big Horn.
Also, a consideration could be one of the great Livingston-area private spring creeks, on your way over to Bozeman.
If you have a choice, ask around if Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant is still well known as one of the better dining places.

[Joel Thompson]

Zach,

I heard back from my buddy in Bozeman and he has recommended going up and fishing the Gallatin in the Canyon. Easy river to wade and easy to read.

He also said it might be tough getting a hotel. But he said the Hilton Garden is pretty nice and close to the down town area.

For a place to eat I would recommend eating at the Chop House in Livingston! Best food around in my opinion.

By the way what is your story about?

Joel

[Philip Smith]

Zach,

Lee Orr and I will be flying into Billings on Friday the 27th and fishing the Rosebud and Stillwater (+ tribs) on the 28th before heading south to Big Sky for the rest of the week.

Phil

[Joel Thompson]

Dave,

I confess too. I have never caught a brown trout that was doing the DEW!

[Mike Cline]

Zach,

If you can get a rod slot, fish the MZ Ranch right there in Belgrade.

[Eric DeWitt]

I’ll second the gallatin, great river, and easy access – just pull over to the side or the road – perfect for a quick fish with limited time.

[john switow]

Zach,
My very limited opinion; we spent a week outside of Bozeman last summer the 3rd week of July.

[ron snow]

Dave-Nice. Very nice.

That danaged Joel has had me throwing flies all summer. No wonder I don’t hook up with the big hawgs.

I’m going out to get me a case of Dew tomorrow morning. Wonder if they would hit a Red Bull? Maybe a JaegerBomb?

[malcolm robertson]

I second the MZ ranch.

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