July 23-27, 2019 Montana State University Bozeman, Montana
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REGISTRATION GUIDE JULY 23-27, 2019 MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY BOZEMAN, MONTANA 1 Bozeman Area Fly Fishing Opportunities A River Runs Through It was filmed Gallatin River both rainbow and brown are available, Hebgen & Quake Lakes in the Bozeman and Livingston areas The Gallatin is a beautiful river with a particularly upstream from Ennis. These two lakes are located near in 1992, which put the towns on the ton of access. It begins in the northwest West Yellowstone. Tricos are followed map as premier fly fishing destinations corner of Yellowstone National Park and Hyalite Reservoir by Callibaetis for excellent dry fly fishing in the United States. That moniker still flows north past Big Sky and out into Head south of town on 19th Ave to for large cruising browns and rainbows. holds true today with three pristine the Gallatin Valley. This river is chock- Hyalite Reservoir, a popular recreation A float tube, boat, or pontoon is sug- rivers within a short drive of Bozeman; full of Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and area. Outside of fishing the lake you can gested. Fishing is usually best early in the Gallatin River, Madison River, and Whitefish. Good fishing with attractors, partake in other popular activities such the morning (action heats up soon after Yellowstone River, not to mention the caddis, stonefly nymphs, terrestrials, as hiking, camping, rock climbing, and sunrise) until about lunchtime. Casting Missouri and Jefferson Rivers and all and spruce moth imitations work well. mountain biking around the reservoir. to cruising browns and rainbows in the small mountain streams and lakes Access is best between Spanish Creek Below the surface you will find some big Quake Lake with hoppers also provides that feed into these larger rivers. Fly and the YNP boundary. A popular spot trout that will put up a good fight. good action. When the wind comes fishers of all ages and ability levels flock to test your fly fishing skills is the Axtell up on Hebgen, take the short drive to to the quaint town each year for the Bridge between Gallatin Gateway and Big Horn, Missouri, & Quake Lake for some afternoon float experience that A River Runs Through It Four Corners. This is a public access site tubing. shared so passionately. If you are plan- Henry’s Fork Rivers which offers a small parking lot and easy The Missouri has excellent Trico and ning on fly fishing in the area, here are a access to the river. caddis hatches. The Bighorn will not Yellowstone River few spots where you can get your own disappoint with large strong rainbows Anglers who want to spend more little taste of the action. Within 100 miles Madison and browns caught on nymphs, midges, time behind the wheel to wet a line you can find small mountain streams, The Madison River begins in Yellow- terrestrials, streamers, and caddis if can travel to the Yellowstone River, larger freestone streams, lakes, spring stone National Park at the confluence water temperatures cooperate. The Paradise Valley spring creeks and even creeks, and of course the fabled waters of the Firehole River and Gibbon River. Madison fishes best above Ennis at into Yellowstone National Park for some of Yellowstone National Park. To get It flows for more than 140 miles through this time of the year. Good access and fabulous fishing. If possible, try to set familiar with public fishing access sites exceptionally beautiful scenery before good fishing with caddis larva, stonefly aside a few days for quality fishing time in the area, to purchase your fishing it reaches the Missouri River near the nymphs, terrestrials, caddis adults, and before or after the Expo. license and your AIS Prevention Pass, town of Three Forks, Montana. Excep- attractors keep people coming back. go to: http://fwp.mt.gov/fish/license/ tional fly fishing opportunities for dry fly, nymph, and streamer fishing. Trout, Info provided by Matt Wilhelm, FFI MCI, and owner of Yellowstone Fly Fishing School and the Bozeman Chamber website. Five Things To Do in Bozeman By Kyle Jacobsen 2. Peets Hill - For a panoramic view switchbacks for a less strenuous climb, ics Museum, listed as one of the top of the town, we recommend visiting and a vertical trail for a more difficult, ten best free museums in America by Bozeman is an eclectic community Peets Hill, located on the eastern side direct ascent. To access this trail, drive USA Today, surprises visitors with an in Southwest Montana that sits at the of Bozeman. Accessible by foot, bike, or towards the Bridgers on Rouse Ave., amazing collection of historical technol- foothills of the Bridger Mountain Range car, this public park provides sweep- which becomes Bridger Drive as you ogy and electronics. The museum is in the Gallatin Valley. Bozeman prides ing vistas of the Gallatin Valley and is a approach the trail. If the main parking located conveniently near the MSU itself on its vibrant local economy which preferred daily walking area for locals lot is full, there is another lot on the campus, at 2023 Stadium Dr. Admis- emphasizes agriculture, manufacturing, and visitors alike. This is an off-leash other side of the road. Bring ample sion is free and the museum accepts and tech. While Bozeman is known as a park, so expect to encounter happy, water for this hike. donations. For more information, visit world-class destination for fly fishing, be- free-running canines. The main parking 4. Hyalite Canyon - Hyalite Canyon http://www.compustory.com. ing proximal to the blue-ribbon Gallatin lot for the hill is located on Church Ave., is a recreational wonderland located While visiting Bozeman, we highly River, here are five other activities to but can also be accessed from Main within the Gallatin National Forest, recommend using the Streamline Bus enjoy during your stay! Street to the Mountains trail, which featuring dramatic mountain views, system, which runs Monday through 1. Music on Main - Every Thursday starts at the Public Library. numerous hiking trails, picnicking, and Friday, 6:30am to 7:15pm. It is a in the summer, Bozeman closes Main 3. Climb the M - To the northeast camping opportunities. The canyon is fabulous service which is free for riders Street to vehicle traffic, and the town -en of Bozeman, displayed prominently perfect for a recreational drive, day hike and utilizes MSU as a central hub for joys a live music concert with a different on the face of Baldy Mountain in the or overnight camping, and photograph- pickups and drop offs. Furthermore, us- band each week. Food vendors set up Bridger Range, is the M Trail. The M is ic opportunities abound. To get there, ers can watch real-time GPS location of in the street, open container restrictions visible from all over Bozeman, and the follow 19th Avenue south of town, and the buses on the Bus Tracker, at https:// are eased, and there are activities for climb up to the M rewards hikers with continue as the road turns gently to the streamline.routematch.com/fixedroute/. children including face-painting and play sweeping views of the Gallatin Valley. west. About one mile after the turn, a Free paper schedules can be located areas. Music on Main is free of charge The M was originally constructed by sign indicates a left turn onto Hyalite throughout town at various retailers and and is a quintessentially Bozeman event. MSU students in 1915 and is maintained Canyon Rd. vendors and can be viewed electroni- For more information, visit https://down- today by volunteers. There are two trail 5. American Computer Museum cally at: https://streamlinebus.com. townbozeman.org/event/music-on-main. options for climbing to the M, one with - The American Computer & Robot- 2 PHWFF Second Annual National Fly Fishing Shops & More Casting Competition Bozeman Montana The 2019 FFI Expo will once silver. Her score in Trout Accuracy was 21 points Bozeman Family Fly Shop again host the Project Healing higher than the next closest woman. Her Salmon 2621 W College St B, Bozeman, MT 59718 Waters Fly Fishing National Casting Distance two-hand cast was 189 feet and Sea (406) 404-1662 Competition. In its second year, Trout Distance cast was a World Record 161 feet. this event was created with a goal Both Maxine and Glenn McCormick will be avail- bozemanfamilyflyshop.com of improving the casting skills and able to answer questions or offer tips both days. accuracy of the disabled veteran We’re very pleased to announce well-known Bozeman Reel participants in our nationwide judges: 619 N Church Ave #2, Bozeman, MT 59715 program. • Larry Allen - MCI, recipient of Mel Kreiger Fly (406) 548-2858 The competition is open to Casting Instructor Award, winner of two golds, a bozemanreel.com PHWFF participants only, but silver and a bronze at World Championships in spectators are welcome. The field Veteran Men’s Division. Fins & Feathers will be available for competitors to • Ted Bounds - CI and tournament caster. 81801 Gallatin Rd, Bozeman, MT 59718 practice Thursday, July 25, 9 am to (406) 586-2188 4 pm, followed by the competition • Glenn McCormick - World Championship Bronze Medalist in Trout Accuracy. finsandfeathersonline.com starting at 8 am on Friday, July 26. Awards will be presented Saturday • Bruce Richards - MCI, line designer for Scientific at the BBQ. Anglers for 30+ years, helped develop the CICP, Montana Angler World Casting Champion Maxine author of Modern Flylines, recipient of the Life- 435 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715 McCormick joins us this year. She time Achievement in Fly Casting Instructor Award, (406) 522-9854 will be on the casting field all day and developer of electronic fly-casting analyzer.