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Frequently Asked Questions about Fly Fishing in Missoula with Classic Journey OutfittersQ. When is the best time to come to Montana ? March 15 through October 15 is traditionally labeled our Montana Fly fishing season. The edges of the season are cooler weather and June through early September is generally shorts and wet wading. Missoula has the longest dry fly season in the world in an area that encompasses over 350 miles of floatable water. It kicks off with the Skwala Stonefly hatch in March and fishes great right through exceptional Blue Wing Olives deep into October. Fly fishing In Montana is whenever you can make it out here, as there is always a hatch or water program to be excited about. Q. Can you explain your "float trip" more? Generally there are two anglers per each guide. One client sits in the back of the boat and fishes, while the other is in the front. The guide sits in the middle of the 16 ft drift boat and rows. Flies, rental fishing gear, shuttles, and a grilled shore side lunch are all part of the package. All you really need is clothes to stay dry and warm, a Montana Fishing License, and a smile. Q. How many other anglers will I see each float day? Believe it or not, on most days you won't see another boat. The upper Missouri River is the exception, but even there in the lower river where we mainly guide we see only moderate use in peak season. There are sections of our rivers in Missoula that are just today just getting shuttle service and a guide program developed. We have private put-ins and take-outs to avoid traffic on the busier sections. The solitude that is intrinsic to a quality experience is one of our main goals. Q. Where can I stay and where do I fly into? Missoula (Airport Code MSO) is a major airport that is served by United, Delta, and Northwest. Depending on what level of lodging you are looking for we can arrange anything from fisherman's hotel rooms to world class lodge stays. Just let us know! Q. What else is there to do in Missoula ? We are 2 ½ hours from Glacier Park. The National Bison Range is ½ hour away. The headquarters of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its great museum are right in town. For whitewater enthusiasts the Alberton Gorge provides great rafting and kayaking. If it's an outdoor pursuit (horse back rides, wing shooting, hiking, skiing, golf) then Missoula has some of the best. Q. Where can I get a Montana fishing License? You can get a Montana Fishing License online by clicking here. Or when you get into town we can grab one before we hit the water. Q. Is this the home of "A River Runs Through It"? Yes, all the places you read about in Norman Maclean's book are what you are fishing and walking through on a trip to Missoula . The "Big Blackfoot" is the same Blackfoot river that piles into the Upper Clark Fork just 6 miles from Missoula. There are classic and legendary places to wet a line here.
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Flying to Montana? Missoula is served by the following major airlines:United Airlines (1-800-864-8331) Five Great Reasons to try Montana Fly Fishing with Classic Journey Outfitters:
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