Flyfishing

Of all the ways to catch a fish, few are as exciting and rewarding as catching one on a fly.  Fishing with artificial flies dates back thousands of years.  The earliest written account appeared in the third century A.D., when the writer Aelianus described a Macedonian method of catching fish using artificial flies:

"They do not use (natural) flies for bait, for if a man's hand touch them they lose their natural color; their wings wither,; and they become unfit food for the fish."

"(Instead) they fasten crimson wool around a hook, and fix on to the wool two feathers that grow under a cock's wattles, and which in color are like wax."

In the years after Aelianus, fishing with an artificial fly had evolved from a practical way to catch fish to a highly refined sport.

"History of Fly Tying"

The Hunting and Fishing Library

By John van Vliet

From saltwater to flyfishing, Scott has over 20 years experience at a sport he loves year round.  In the summer months, you can find Scott guiding for Blue Ribbon Flies, a world renown outfitter (#302) based out of West Yellowstone, Montana.  In or out of the drift boat, you are destined to catch a fish "on the fly".  Year after year, you'll be coming back for more adventures on the area rivers that seem to challenge even the best fly fishermen.  

For more information about flyfishing, please contact Blue Ribbon Flies at 406-646-7642 and request Scott Clark for your flyfishing guide.

In the winter months, you can find Scott ice fishing with the natives.  The numerous area lakes are an excellent place to "chill", set up an ice shack, and enjoy a leisurely afternoon in beautiful southwest Montana.  

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