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Providing a great experience goes well beyond just putting the client on a river with trout in it. Our guides specialize in teaching you how to fly fish more effectively, putting you into the parts of the river that hold good fish and making your overall experience a pleasant one. We're proud of the fact that our guides are blessed with a lot of on-the-water experience and show a dedication both to the sport of fly fishing and to our pristine trout waters. We're proud, too, that they're able to pass that love of trout fishing along to clients who grow to love the total experience of fishing Montana trout as much as we do. As with any trip, planning ahead is important and a fly fishing trip could be a wonderful experience or one sought with problems. We have included a list of items that are important to your fly fishing excursion with John Perry’s Montana Fly Fishing. What you need to bring Personal items: Raingear - You want a waterproof and quality raingear. This could make or break an enjoyable day on the river, especially during the spring and fall seasons. Lightweight gear including waders in the summer and warmer gear (neoprene waders) in the spring and fall. Hat or Cap - A wool hat for cooler seasons and a wide brim hat in the summer for sunburn prevention. Underclothing - This especially true in the cooler months, under garments for warmth (sweaters, sweatshirts, long johns, wool socks etc.). Gloves - recommended for the cooler seasons. Shirts and Pants - During the summer months, a set of warmer clothing is suggested for that odd day. Shorts are ideal for summer, but beware of sunburn. Shoes - Many people use wading sandals or sandals during the warmer months and even many use sneakers. Wading shoes are required for the cooler seasons. Sunglasses - Polarized Sunglasses and Eye Glass holder. Sunscreen/Sunblock - This is vital during the summer trips as the high sun reflects off the water and can cause severe burns. Any Medications or Medicine Bug Spray - At times this is needed Fishing Items: Fly Rods - Bring 2 in case of an accident. 8-1/2? to 9? 5 to 6 weight are standard. If you wish to bring a 4 weight, bring it along! Reels and Lines - Single action fly reels with 75 to 100 yds of backing and a weight forward or double taper fly line matching the rods. Bring 2 if possible. Leaders - 7-1/2' to 9' 2x to 6x are standard. We usually provide these. Flies - We usually provide these, but we can stop into a shop to pick up extras as well as other items Accessories - This includes floatant, split shot, lead sleeves, nippers, tippets are provided by us. A Montana Fishing License - We can stop for this or go online and purchase it before hand at: https://app.discoveringmontana.com/elicensesales What We Provide: Flies, line, tippet and extra fly rods and reels, as needed. Transportation to and from the rivers. Lunches, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Instruction - as little, or as much as you desire! If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email us. |
68 Rock Creek Road
Clinton, Montana 59825
Phone: (406) 825-2997
Toll Free: (800) 580-9703
Email: John Perry Outdoors
Hook, LLC
Missoula, Montana