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.

Beginner's Guide - Top mistakes to avoid

Darrel DeLeon

Published on: 23/03/2026

Most anglers picture their first day fly fishing in Montana the same way: a quiet blue ribbon river, trout rising behind every rock, and a photo at the end of the day with a thick 20 inch rainbow. Sometimes it works out exactly like that. Other days look a little different. Wind knots appear out of nowhere, trout refuse what seems like the perfect fly, and wading a Montana river suddenly feels more complicated than expected.

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Beginner’s Guide: Top Mistakes to Avoid Fly Fishing in Montana

Darrel DeLeon

Published on: 25/09/2025

Learn the top mistakes beginners make when fly fishing in Montana and how to fix them. Get tips on gear, etiquette, wading, and casting for safer, more successful days.

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