Category Archives: Book Reviews

I am shocked! Once again I went to Amazon to look up the information for Rickards' book. As a resident of Montana, I never found the time to hone my skills for stillwater fly-fishing. When I arrived in Oregon in the Klamath Falls area, I asked a number of guides what book they recommended for...

So, you have made a commitment to stillwater fishing and you need a resource for fly patterns, this is the book. In addition to the fly-tying instructions and beautiful photographs, this book is packed with information on the food base in lakes and how and why to develop effective patterns. Rowley...

It is almost unimaginable that a visiting angler to Yellowstone National Park would fail to wet a line on the Yellowstone River. This book is an excellent resource to park fishing on the Yellowstone River. It is invaluable in saving you time in its detailed descriptions of all the fishing sections...

Not only is this an excellent source of information for fly-fishing the high country lakes, it is entertaining as well. If you plan on fishing Montana's backcountry, this is a must read! If you haven't acquired LaFontaine's recognized classics, then be sure to order one of his pioneering books on...

Fly Fishing - A Trailside Guide by John Merwin John Mervin, founding editor and publisher of Fly Rod and Reel magazine, has written a highly informative and well organized how-to guide for fly-fishing. The reader will find no fluff in this book, and the illustrations and photographs are superb. The...

Fishing Yellowstone National Park by Richard Parks Fishing Yellowstone National Park tells the angler where to go -along the roads and off the beaten path--how to get there, which species of fish populate the lakes and streams, and what to tie on the end of the line for best results." I concur with...

Fishing Glacier National Park by Russ Schneider "Russ Schneider, author and outdoor guide, has compiled information on 64 bodies of water in the park and on the North and Middle Forks of the Flathead River....The book leads you to streams and lakes where you'll find kokanee salmon, mountain...

Bassin' with a Fly Rod by Jack Ellis If you live near bass country, quit longing for your next trout adventure. Get out your fly rod and have a blast. Jack Ellis, author of The Sunfishes, traces the history of fly-fishing for bass as well as providing specific techniques for catching large-mouth bass. I...

Book Reviews for Montana Fishing Guide Books and Fly Fishing in General Montana Fishing Guide Book Recommendations: Since my own book went out of publication, I have searched through Amazon to discover new guide books on the market. I remember how puzzled I was when someone wrote a negative review...

Here is a list of some Montana Fly Fishing Lodges, Fly Shops, Outfitters, Campgrounds, Resorts and Bed and Breakfasts. Southwestern Montana Montana Angler Fly Fishing Headwaters Guide Service King's Motel Flatline Outfitters Big Timber Fly Fishing Montana Fly Fishing Guides, LLC Montana Troutfitters...