Montana Sept. 8-10

[Dakotazeb]

I'm seriously considering attending a 3 day NSTRA field trial over Labor Day weekend in Great Falls. Then after the trial I'd like to spend 2-3 days hunting some grouse and huns. I'd like to meet up with someone that could show me the ropes in MT and be a hunting partner for a couple of days. Any place between Great Falls and Glendive would be good. At this point it would be just myself and my Brittany, Elle. Anyone interested in getting together? I'm always up for meeting fellow UPH members.

[quail hound]

I don't if he'd be able to but I would highly recommend hunting with PTM if possible, a really great guy.

[Dakotazeb]

I did send him a PM but never got a response. I've got his phone number do guess I'll have to give him a call. Do you remember where he's from in MT?

[quail hound]

He's in Malta i believe.

[Dakotazeb]

Got a text from him today.

[GPowers]

Used to visit Great Falls every summer, still have an aunt that lives there. Love that place! Have not been back since we laid my Granma to rest there.

[wolfcreeknc]

If you are into fly fishing for trout the Missouri River is outstanding. Fished there once for 10 days around Craig. Smallest fish caught was about 15 inches. 17-21 was typical and phatt! My buddy had a browny on the line for 20 minutes that went 24-26+ inches but finally broke off. I had a rainbow on that was every bit as big or bigger and snapped the line when he went down in weeds. Jumped completely out of the water in front of me which gave me a perfect look.
Hope you get out there and have lots of fun!
Cheers,
Wolf

[Dakotazeb]

Wolf, I'm not a fly fisherman. I have fished trout in the western states with a spinning rod/reel and spinners. So maybe I better throw in my ultra light rod/reel and a few spinners just in case. Thanks for reminding me.

[Dakotazeb]

Thanks to all that responded. I am going to Great Falls for the NSTRA trial but have decided to pass on the hunting. Instead I'm going to head home via Wyoming and visit my sister and brother-in-law who are both having some health issues. Family comes first!

[GPowers]

George,

It's sounds like I'm headed out to Montana to hunt Huns now. We are leaving my house on the 14th and are going to hunt the 15-18 and then head home Saturday.
Bad timing now..... I wish we would have put this together sooner!