Tim Angeli
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I just read through the fishing regulations that are posted in the pdf on the Idaho Fish and Game website.
Thanks for all the info guys. I really appreciate the help. I have a few questions in with Montana FWP to get some clarification on the regs.
As for this:
this makes you no better than one of the illegals fishing a handline with no license while keeping every fish unfortunate enough to bite (legal or not), but, like the illegals, you arent likely to get into any trouble
I’m not into that at all. I’m by no means trying to find a way around the law, and I’m definitely not looking to break any conservation laws. That’s precisely why I’m trying to be proactive in determining exactly what I can and can not do.
Check out a Tilley hat. http://www.tilley.com/home.asp?countryCode=US#
All of the pictures on their website are super cheesy, but their hats are great.
John, thanks for the heads up. I looked it up and you are correct. It is illegal to target bull trout in Montana except for in 3 specific lakes and the South fork of the Flathead River. Looks like that kind of kills that plan.
I’ll have to touch base with the Montana FWP while I’m out there. One of my favorite methods of trout fishing is chuckin big streamers. I would hate to get cited for targeting bull trout when I’m actually fishing for the resident browns, bows, and cutts.
Looks like I’ll be heading to Fernie.
J,
I tie almost all of my articulated patterns with the trailing hook entact. However, you don’t necessarily need to. Some people clip the hook off at the bend. I’ve seen a lot of numbers thrown around as to how many fish are caught on the front hook vs. the back hook, but can’t say for sure what is true. In my experience, I catch fish on both the front and back hooks.
A great resource that I highly recommend is the podcast that Zach did with Kelly Galloup a while back. It contains a wealth of information about all aspects of streamer fishing. Keep in mind though, for the majority of that podcast Kelly is talking about trophy trout, which I believe he defines as 24″ and up, or somewhere around there. He makes a good point that this class of fish attack the head of their prey, because afterall, they have to swollow it head first so that the fins don’t lodge in their throat. In that situation a front hook is all you need. However, I have personally experienced trout in the 16-20″ range attack a fly/fish at the middle or back. In those situations, the rear hook can be beneficial.
Some people are also under the impression that a second entact hook causes more harm to the fish. I have never personally experienced an articulated fly with two hooks causing any unusual harm to the fish. If it did, I would clip one of the hooks off.
I recommend tying articulated patterns with a rear hook. Go try it out on the water, and if you want, clip one of the hooks off at the bend. If you’re looking for patterns, a few of my favorites are: circus peanut, heifer groomer, articulated wooly sculpin, and conrad sculpin.
Todd,
I would head to the southwest Montana/southeast Idaho/Yellowstone area. There are nearly infinite choices for lodges in that area, but I’d personally like to check out the Slide Inn (http://www.slideinn.com). It’s owned by Kelly Galloup who is a Michigan boy and streamer junkie. I’ve heard nothing but good things about him, his guides, and the lodge. It’s on the Madison by Cameron, MT.
I’d also check out the Missoula area. Not sure about what your options are in terms of lodges in that area, but it’s a really solid area in terms of fishing options.
Zach’s recommendation in Twin Bridges would be another good choice.
-Tim
