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What to bring
Equipment
For the Kootenai a stout 9'- 5 or 6 wt with appropriate floating line is a great all around rod. For those wanting to throw streamers and chase some bigger fish a 9' 1/2 - 10' 6 - 8 wt with sinking line / tip is perfect. 9'-12' leaders are the norm as dead drift spook free presentations are a necessity.
On our private water an 8' to 10' 3 - 5 wt is fine. A heavier rod earlier in the spring for higher water / streamers and for summer big bug dries. The smaller rods for fine presentations during the low water shy fish days of summer. Floating lines with long leaders, dead on casts and presentations are a necessity here as well.
Flies: Most all of the standard western patterns will work well here. Baetis, PMD's, Adams , Caddis, Royals, Ants, Big Terrestrials, Bead Head Nymphs, Streamers, etc. The list of specifics will be in our guides fly boxes and stocked at the shop. But feel free to bring your favorite patterns also. For more detailed information:
Check the hatch chart here. And the fishing report here.
Besides your normal gear, Rod, Reel, Flies, Waders (Breathable), Wading Shoes (NO CLEATS!),.....
Absolutely necessary are polarized glasses, sun screen, and a wide brimmed hat. Especially during the summer.
Rain gear or at least a light jacket are also a good ideas any time of year just in case. Cameras and Binoculars too.
For those new to the sport , or if you prefer not to travel with your fly fishing gear we will gladly provide day use rods, reels and waders.
Clothing
Most folks know what they are comfortable wearing if they know what to expect so:
Spring time (April-Mid June) will generally see high temps in the 50's to 70's with a few warmer days thrown in. Night time temps can fall below freezing till the end of June. But the days warm quickly.
Summer (Mid June-Mid Sept.) can be blistering hot with temps commonly reaching the mid 90's to low 100's. Cool nights in the mid to upper 50's are then the norm.
Fall (Mid Sept.- Nov.) has the temperatures falling back to the 70's on through to the 40's with our first frost and snow on the peaks coming some time towards mid Sept. Mornings and Evenings will be cool.
Winter (Nov - March) generally has a fair amount of snow in the valley with many feet in the mountains.
Temps are fairly moderate 20's to 30's but we also get our share of cold spells. (35 below zero for several days in '03-'04.burr anywhere!)
Food and Supplies
The town of Troy approximately 20 minutes from the ranch has all amenities that anyone could ever need.
But depending on your route you may want to stop for supplies before arriving. Good places to do that will be
Libby MT on Highway 2 from the east, Thompson Falls MT on Highway 200 from the south east and
Sandpoint ID on Highway 95 from the southwest.
There are a few local restaurants in the area from 10 to 30 minutes away that open early for breakfast and
serve till 8 or 9 PM .
Pets
Your WELL BEHAVED dogs are always welcome at the KRO Ranch as guests. Especially Bird Dogs! But, if they bark, chase deer, ruin furniture, don't socialize well with other dogs / people, or are otherwise uncontrollable they don't belong here. Guests bringing pets will be asked to sign a damage release.
Miscellaneous Gear
Canoes, Kayaks, or other watercraft are welcome. (No loud obnoxious smoke spewing 2 cycles please!) Also bikes, hiking shoes, backpacks, walking staff, and seasonally x-country skis, snow shoes, etc...and a map or two.
A good general purpose all around map is:
DeLorme's Atlas & Gazetteer for Montana and Idaho
More detailed Forest Service Maps can be bought at the local ranger station or online before hand here:
Shipping Your Fly Fishing Gear
If you would prefer to not travel with your fly fishing gear, we will gladly accept delivery and hold it until your arrival. You can then make arrangements to have it picked back up at the shop and shipped back.
Shipping Address
Kootenai River Outfitters: (Attn: Your Name)
1604 Highway 2 East, Troy Montana 59935 .
No US mail please. UPS or Fed Ex only.
