Summary

1 Day Fly Fishing School

Prices From USD$ $425.00
1st Departure 01.01.0001
Provider Glacier Guides & Montana Raft Company
Destination Glacier National Park
Duration 10 hours
Challenge Beginner
Avg Rating Not Rated

Fishing schools include a morning of classroom instruction covering equipment, fly selection, entomology, reading river currents, angling strategies, conservation ethics and casting practice. After the provided lunch, an afternoon's fishing trip on the Middle or North Fork of the Flathead River rounds out the day.

Itinerary

Overview

Fishing schools include a morning of classroom instruction covering equipment, fly selection, entomology, reading river currents, angling strategies and conservation ethics. After the provided lunch, an afternoon's fishing trip rounds out the day.

Gear List

<SPAN><STRONG> <DIV style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 4pt; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 1pt solid; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt"> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">What to Expect:</SPAN></B><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">           </SPAN></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></STRONG></SPAN><SPAN> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 12pt 0in 0pt">Lifejackets are provided and are mandatory and must be worn at all times.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>Fishing equipment and flies are also provided upon request. <SPAN style="COLOR: black">All trips require the purchase of a Montana fishing license, which can be purchased online through Fish Wildlife and Parks on line licensing system. The web site is https://app.mt.gov/Als/Index. It is best to have a license in hand prior to meeting your guide at our office. We recommend printing one online or most fly shops and sporting goods stores in Montana sell them as well.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Lucida Grande'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Fishing schools include a morning of classroom instruction covering equipment, fly selection, entomology, reading river currents, angling strategies and conservation ethics. After the provided lunch, a buffet deli lunch: Sandwiches with salads, fresh veggies, chips, fruit and cookies<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Lucida Grande'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">, </SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">an afternoon's fishing trip rounds out the day.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Lucida Grande'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">            </SPAN>We run our trips on either the Middle Fork or North Fork of the Flathead River, both of which border <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Glacier</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">National Park</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. These waters support native West Slope Cutthroat along with Rainbow and some Brook trout. You'll be fishing from a dory, which can accommodate 2 people. Our guides are very knowledgeable, and if you don't have much experience they will be happy to teach you some handy techniques.</SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black"></SPAN> </P> <DIV style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 4pt; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 1pt solid; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt"> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Packing List:</SPAN></B><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P></DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Please come properly prepared to make your trip most enjoyable.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>Most items are for sale in our gift shop.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>Your guide will go over what you have and should include warm cloths, rain gear, sun protection, and water bottle.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>Your guide will carry a first aid kit, dry bag, throw line, toilet paper, and hand sanitizer.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Clothing:</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">      </SPAN>Suggested base layer essentials for July and August: <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in left .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">q<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">       </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Quick dry shorts or zip off pants<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in left .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">q<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">       </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Swimsuit<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in left .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">q<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">       </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">T-shirt (non cotton are best)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in left .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">q<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">       </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">River sandals or sneakers<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in left .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">q<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">       </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">1 mid weight fleece top<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>(similar weight as a sweatshirt, but non cotton)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Miscellaneous essentials:</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in left .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">q<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">       </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Eyeglass retention strap<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in left .5in 67.5pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">q<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">       </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Sunscreen<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in left .5in 67.5pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">q<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">       </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Sun hat or ball cap<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in left .5in 67.5pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">q<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">       </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Water bottle <B><o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; tab-stops: 67.5pt"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Optional items:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .25in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">q<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">       </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Waterproof camera<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in left .5in 67.5pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">q<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">       </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Dry shoes<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in left .5in 67.5pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">q<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">       </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Towel<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in left .5in 67.5pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">q<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">       </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Extra set of dry clothes<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .25in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">q<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">       </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Money for photos, snacks, lunch, t-shirts and tip.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Outer layers; may be essentials for Sept. and foul weather days:</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in left .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">q<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">       </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">1 set of polypro top and bottom (meaning non cotton long underwear top <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 3">                                  </SPAN>and bottom)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in left .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">q<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">       </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">1 polar fleece jacket <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in left .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">q<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">       </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Water proof rain jacket and pant <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in left .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">q<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">       </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Warm hat<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in left .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">q<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">       </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Gloves<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <DIV style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 4pt; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 1pt solid; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt"> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">What to Wear:</SPAN></B><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P></DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN> </P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">When fly-fishing it is best to dress in layers. By layering clothing you can adjust to the changing temperatures as needed.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>It is important to stay away from cotton when recreating in Glacier’s temperamental weather.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>Synthetic shirts, shorts, jackets and sweaters wick away moisture and dry more quickly than cotton.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>All of these layers combined are a safety measure that will keep you comfortable and guard against hypothermia. We also sell many of these items at our gift and gear store in case you don’t have an outdoor store near you. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P></SPAN> </P>



Travel Information

Activity Location

Glacier Guides & Montana Raft Company
11970 Hwy 2 East
West Glacier, MT 59936 USA