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Small Tributaries of Major Rivers of Montana
Sorry
I can't be very specific
here, but some of these streams are just to good and too fragile to
give out names here. Here's a tip on how you can find your own secluded
honey hole. Look at the major, famous rivers, and look on a topographic
map for small tributaries. You will find they almost all have public
access, as well as plenty of small brook trout and cutthroat trout.
Although this article is about Montana, these small stream
techniques
have never failed me anywhere from Wyoming to upstate New York. First
and foremost, keep your presentation small. If you buy seven or eight
size 0 or size 00 Mepp's spinners, you can catch trout just about
anywhere. Fish every pocket of deep water you see, which are often
caused by fallen trees, rocks, or beaver dams obstructing flow. If you
can find a section of stream in a valley or meadow area, that is even
better. Cast your spinner upstream, and reel it downstream just fast
enough to make the spinner spin. If you do this, and are careful not to
wave your pole around or make excessive noise, you will catch some
trout. Just don't expect them to be large. The majority of mountain
creek trout will be five to 12 inches long, and most will be on the
lower end of that spectrum. Also try to practice catch and release, or
at least only keep enough for dinner. These small streams are fragile.
Also, don't tell too many people about the little gem, or you may find
there will only be a few, small spooky trout the next time you fish
there.
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