1. Bring the drifter and do the Clark Fork (Call the Grizzly Hackle in Missoula for put-ins and take-outs)

2. Lots of public access and places to explore. We got into fish easily in the area.

3. Not trying to be elitist, but leave the spinners at home if possible. This is the Mecca for flyfishing and rather awesome to experience. This is the place that 'hooked' me on FF and now I have 6 fly rods in addition to my conventional gear. Well worth the learning curve.

Good luck.