T.F.M. Spotting - "Utah Boys" Adventure

The "Utah Boys" made a recent trip over to Montana to wet a line and a full out adventure happened. Corey Kruitbosch and Christopher Andelin (a.k.a. "Griz") joined up to send along this report with Corey providing the photos and Chris writing up the copy.  There is also a T.F.M. Spotting photo for the contest in the mix as well.  

Springtime in the Rocky Mountain West, a virtual melting pot of weather and fishing conditions. Trying to plan a fly-fishing road trip in April here is like rolling loaded dice. The weather can feel like July one day, but turn abruptly, feeling like deep winter the next. These variable climate changes can amount to stellar-good fishing just as well as sticking the fish to the bottom, with a hard case of lockjaw, but as dedicated fisherman we push forward, with high spirit. This time around we were pushing forward straight into big sky country. 

The four of us joined up early for departure; Paul Swint, Corey Kruitbosch, Bryan Gregson, and myself. With drift boats and gear in tow, we put the pedal down and headed north. The air was filled with energy and anticipation. Recent reports had promised good fishing and even muffled chatter of skwala sightings...which really got our blood pumping. The weather played nice as we made the six hour drive into the heart of Montana’s great trout Mecca. When we arrived, we were met by Greg Smith, owner and guide for Four Rivers Fishing Co. out of Twin Bridges. Greg showed his good nature and hospitality from the get-go and we were soon on our way to the river.

The day was sunny and the winds calm as we slid the boats in to the easy currents of the river. Paul was fast in to fish on a skwala dry while Corey and Bryan wasted no time sticking nice fish on big gnarly streamers. One after another, beautiful healthy trout were hooked, brought to the net, and released into their cool Montana hideouts.

The next three days brought more of the same, but also brought a mix of spring weather including rain, heavy winds, and at last six inches of snow on our final morning. This put the stone hatch on hold but ramped up the streamer fishing. No reason to complain though, any four days fishing Montana is a good four days no matter how you look at it.

If you ever find yourself in Twin Bridges, Montana look up the fine folks at Four Rivers Fishing Co., their kind attitude, service and hospitality are second to none.