Recommended Gear for Fly Fishing in Montana
Recommended Gear for Fly Fishing in Montana
Fishtales Outfitting is happy to provide you with a loaner rod and reel if you don’t own one, just let us know.
This is a list of recommended gear for fly fishing in Montana. The most commonly used fly rod / line combinations for fly fishing in Montana are a 9′ to 9’6″ foot 4,5,6 or 7 weight rod with a fast to medium fast action, loaded with a weight forward floating line. High winds are standard here so faster action rods are able to drive your cast through the wind with less effort.. A shorter 8′ 6” to 9′ 4 weight rod is also nice for fishing dries on our smaller streams. We find a floating line to be adequate for most fishing situations; however, an intermediate sink or type 3/4 sink tip is a good addition for the streamer junkies out there looking for that trophy!
Personal Gear List:
- A fly rod and reel. We have loaner rods if you need one
- Rain coat
- Breathable waders and wading boots
- Extra layers
- Fishing gloves
- Brimmed hat
- Polarized sunglasses
- Rain gear
- Sunblock
- Insect Repellant