The River Journal: Montana Fly Fishing Stories, Tips & Reports
Welcome to the River Journal — your source for expert fly fishing tips, seasonal river reports, gear advice, and conservation insights from Montana Trout Hunters. Whether you’re planning your first trip or returning for your fiftieth, this is where experience meets preparation.
What to Pack for a Montana Fly Fishing Trip: Gear, Layers, and Pro Guide Tips
By: Darrel DeLeon Published on: 14/04/2025Headed to Montana for a fly fishing adventure? This essential packing guide covers the gear, clothing, and expert advice you’ll need for a successful trip.
Best Time to Fly Fish in Montana: Seasons, Hatches & River Insights
By: Darrel DeLeon Published on: 14/04/2025Planning a Montana fly fishing trip? Learn the best times to fish each season, what hatches to expect, and which rivers shine in spring, summer, and fall.
From Bounty to Breakdown
By: Darrel DeLeon Published on: 13/04/2025With the recent trout number release for the Missouri river from Holter Dam to Cascade I felt compelled to discuss one of the most preventable detriments to the trout of the Missouri River that afford many of us to make a living from her bounty.
