What to Bring
Packing for a fishing trip can be daunting! What to bring, what’s not necessary, what can I get when I arrive? This is a general guideline for a trip to Montana during the most popular times of the year. Remember everyone has a different comfort level when it comes to being outdoors for extended periods. Use your better judgement when planning. Are you cold natured, do you sun burn easily, are you deathly allergic to anything?
We have rods and reels for you to use if you choose. Waders and boots can be rented from local fly shops in the area if the need arises and you find yourself without. All of the other recommendations are your responsibility!
We are seeing more and more clients shipping gear out ahead of time these days because of airline policies. If you would like to do that, please get in touch and we can figure out the best option for you.
Medications
First and foremost, if you need medications during your trip bring them! If you need them during the course of the day, please make your guide aware! We can safely store them until needed. Epi Pens and the like can save your day, not to mention your life. Don’t leave them at home or in the hotel!
Rods & Reels
4-6 weight rods, 8.5-9’ with appropriately matched floating lines.
Waders & Boots
If you’re fishing the Spring Creeks or Yellowstone National Park, you’ll be on foot. The waters are chilly. We all wear waders on the Spring Creeks, even in August! April through June, and mid-September through October, waders are great to have for the drift boat.
RAINGEAR
If I had to choose one, a midweight Gore-Tex or equivalent jacket. Not a golfing jacket! Usually when it rains, it comes down pretty hard! Rain pants or bibs are great to have as well. Waders will do double duty when it rains.
Jackets & Sweaters
If you think you might need it bring it! A light fleece may be fine for summer mornings, but for early and late season don’t forget something heavier. Thermal underwear and insulated pants are really nice to have when the weather turns in the spring and fall.
Sun Protection
We all carry a selection of sunscreen throughout the summers that you are more than welcome to use, but if you’ve got a preference bring your own. Lightweight SPF/UPF clothing is readily available now. We live in it during the bulk of the season. Long sleeves, long pants, and face protection means you can stay in the sun for hours in comfort.
Shoes
Something you don’t mind getting wet! We recommend a comfortable pair of sandals for the bulk of the summer. Something with a heel strap that will stay on when your wading in the water. Sneakers and the like are fine, but remember, the river is wet and the shoreline can be muddy.
A NOTE ABOUT FOOD & BEVERAGES...
We can accommodate most diet restrictions/allergies as long as we know in advance. Please give us at least 24hrs notice of anything that we need to be aware of. The caterers that we use are very easy to work with. However, that is one of those things out of our immediate control! Mistakes can happen. If you’re really concerned or it can lead to a serious health condition, we suggest that you bring your own meal.
We provide a stocked cooler with water, some sodas, and maybe electrolyte type drinks. We’re not going to have the diet cherry Kombucha/lemonade that you might like to drink at home. Again, anything out of the ordinary feel free to bring yourself!