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June a bust for Montana fly fishers; September could be sensational

Montana fall fly fishing could be even better than usual in 2011. (Courtesy photo)
Montana fall fly fishing could be even better than usual in 2011. (Courtesy photo)

FLY FISHING -- High water and prolonged runoff fouled Montana fly fishing plans and forced cancelation of guided trips well into July this year.

But that's history. Many experts say that setback should translate into sensational fall fishing.

For an update, check out Swollen Rivers, but Great Fly Fishing In Montana, by Desmond Butler.

The operative quote: "Rebook for September, it's going to be epic." October should be off the charts as well.
 



Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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