My name is Malachi. I moved to Austin from Montana two years back. I found this place through Bisch, who seems to frequent the traditional subforum the most. I've been lurking a while now, and decided to formally introduce myself. I'm a longbow shooter, but also hunt with a rifle in the late season back home.
I grew up chasing trout with a fly rod, mule deer with a rifle, and elk with a bow or a rifle. I'm pretty clueless about hogs, whitetail deer, private land, leases, and such. I'm always happy to trade knowledge though!
I do have a question regarding this place. What does LDP stand for? I see it used a lot.
Anyways, that all adds up to a long winded hello!
Welcome!
I'm headed to Big Sky in late July, any good tips on places to fly fish?
Staing right outside of Big Sky, renting a house for a week.
Well that makes it easy on me! The Gallatin river is right there and the runoff should be over by then so it'll fish well. The Madison river is also close, and has bigger fish than the Gallatin, but is much more difficult fishing. Yellowstone park also has lots of fishable waters but you need a different permit there. If you are going to be in the park multiple days though it would be worth it.
Every small stream in the area will probably also have fish. Montana water access law means that if you cross any river via bridge, you can legally access it right there. You just are required to stay within the normal high water mark of the river or stream (basically anywhere most vegetation can't grow due to flooding).
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