GLACIER ANGLERS
Fly Fishing

Full Day Fly Fishing Itinerary

Dry Fly Fishing At Its Best! These trips are designed for both beginning and advanced anglers and all those in between. Personalized instruction is a major part of our program, or if you are an experienced angler we will take you to the fish. We fish the middle fork and north fork of the flathead river, renowned for its abundance of the native Westslope cutthroat trout, from either drift boats or rafts equipped with fishing seats. Two fishermen and one guide per boat. Catch and release. Trip price includes all fishing equipment.

We begin these trips at Glacier Outdoor Center in West Glacier where you will have a chance to meet your guide. If you don't have your own gear, your guide can get you set up as they all have a good selection of equipment you can use. Don't forget to reimburse them, though, if you
happen to lose a fly or two.  If you would like an instructional fly fishing trip, the guides will be able to help you out and may teach you the basics with some riverbank instructions.  We also offer a one day fly fishing school which focuses on the history of fly fishing, types of equipment, casting techniques, fly identification, knots, presentation, hatches, reading water and fish identification.

After a short drive to the put in and a few minutes of getting ready, you will head down river in one of our 16-foot drift boats or rafts equipped with fishing seats for a day of castin', catchin' and let'n em go! There will be a break in the day as your guides stop to prepare a delicious fisherman's lunch. After lunch it's off to the river for more good times.

All you need to bring is a pair of shoes you don't mind getting wet, a jacket, sunglasses, a wide brim hat or cap, sunscreen, and a hearty handshake. We also recommend you bring your own equipment, but if that's not possible that's okay too. Flies may also be purchased at Glacier Outdoor Center and the fly shop staff can recommend the hot ones. If you're bringing your own, we recommend a good variety of basic western trout patterns including Sofa Pillow stone, red and yellow Humpies, Royal Wulff, caddis patterns (especially the Elk Hair), Parachute Adams and Stimulators. All rods should be transported in an unbreakable rod case.

Our goal on these trips is to give you the best fishing and an enjoyable experience to take home with you. With our friendly guides you will be able to polish your fishing techniques while having a great time at it. If it's fishing you're after, come see what Montana has to offer!

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