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Clarks Fork River

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Two rivers in one with distinct differences above and below Missoula. The upper stretch snakes its way through big hay meadows and cottonwood groves and is accented by long rip-rap banks. Here brown trout explode from hiding to chase big stone fly adults and hoppers. In wonderful contrast, the lower Clark Fork is the ultimate big water experience, where pods of rising rainbows and spit-fire cut throats sip small mayflies or ferociously attack big attractors to make for an unimaginable fishing experience.
  • Skwalas (March-April): Both the Upper and Lower River if timed right can explode in early season action.
  • Goldens and Caddis (June-July): Millions of these size 14-18 Caddis literally cloud the sky. The big stone will still move the big boys from the depths.
  • Tricos (August-September): Another blanket hatch of size 18-22 black mayflies. When the spinner fall happens pods of 20-50 show up to eat.
  • Beatis and Mahoganies (September-October): This is the last big bug of the year and the fish know it. It's tough for them to resist an easy meal when the bleak winter season is coming soon.
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