Smith River
Smith River
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Smith River |
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Smith River |
| Montana's Smith River really is one of the treasures of Big Sky Country. Superlatives can be abused in attempts to describe the experience. A 4-6 day float through some of the most beautiful scenery imaginable. Giant cliffs hover over the river in many canyon stretches. Spectacular campsites. Superb flyfishing for brown, rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout. A perfect flyfishing vacation. | ||||||||||
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The Smith is a small river, and its floating season is usually limited to the higher water months. As the river drops with summer heat and irrigation demands it eventually becomes impassable. Given the relatively short floating season and the large number of people wanting to experience the Smith, crowding eventually became a problem. Access on the Smith is now carefully managed and permitted, with a limit on the number and size of both commercial (guided) and private trips. Because of the permitting system I work these trips through my friend and fellow outfitter Mike Hillygus. Launch dates are limited so plan early. | |||||||||
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