Apr 04 2008
Fly Day- Friday: The Montana
Although the Montanan, due to its name, may seem like the All-American nymph, it is actually quite the diplomatic fly, spreading its influence into northern countries such as New Zealand.
The streamer, theoretically, was used primarily in the Montana state, and other western countries, until it was discovered, and brought eastward to be fished along the New England area. While the Montana was quickly making its way to the front of fishermen’s boxes here in the US, it was rapidly making its debut into Canada and New Zealand, becoming a personal favorite for northern trout fishing.
Although extremely effective, the Montana is a very simplistic nymph, as far as fishing it is concerned. This fly is a very popular fly year around, and should be fished deep along the riverbed. It is extraordinarily productive if fished in stony areas of streams, on the upstream face of rapid or turbulent water. When fishing the Montana, like most other nymphs, there are two key methods, the ‘dead drift’ method, and the ‘tight line’ method.
Because of the construction of the nymph being almost entirely of chenille, the Montana, if dry cast, will float. To counter this, the fisherman can be proactive, and weight the nymph with lead wire, or he can simply resort to simply role casting the nymph keeping it from drying too quickly.
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