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If one had the capability of going back in time, say at least 100 years, and fish any river, my choice for Montana fly fishing would be the Clark Fork River<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n The last 100 years have not been particularly kind to the Clark Fork<\/strong><\/em>. At the turn of the century, the copper mining industry in the headwaters dumped mine tailings into Silver Bow Creek. This practice released heavy metals into solution that became a part of the Clark Fork River sediment.<\/p>\n Fortunately the Clark Fork restoration<\/a> has begun in earnest to remove these toxic deposits on the banks of the upper Clark Fork (Slickens) as well as removing the 7 million cubic yards of sediment behind the Milltown dam. The dam has also been removed and fish can move freely upstream or downstream on the Clark Fork<\/strong><\/em> and into the Blackfoot, just like they did over 100 years ago.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CF-trout-IMG_8736-2.jpg” alt=”Trout from the Clark Fork River” url_new_window=”off” animation=”left” url=” ” \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/ClarkFork-20130916-IMG_0744.ng_.jpg” url_new_window=”off” animation=”left” alt=”Clark Fork River photo by Merle Ann Loman” \/][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”]<\/p>\n In spite of its history, the Clark Fork River<\/a> is an amazing testament to the resiliency of Mother Nature.<\/p>\n Characterized by huge shelving riffles, long quiet pools, as well as reaches of boulder pocket water, \u201cthe Fork\u201d is an angler\u2019s paradise of variety. Some of the toughest, strongest trout anywhere are found in these waters.<\/p>\n Upstream of Missoula the brown trout<\/a> is predominant while downstream the norm is rainbows<\/a>, \u201ccuttbows\u201d, and the occasional pure cutthroat<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”]<\/p>\n Dry fly fishing can be exceptional on any given day. Fishing \u201cunderneath\u201d in the right water can also have its rewards in the form of a \u201cfootball shaped\u201d torpedo-like trout.<\/p>\n In its back-waters the lower Clark Fork River<\/strong> has populations of the highly predacious Northern Pike. These fish make for some excellent sport for those willing to cast a streamer. Call us soon to plan your 2011 trip for Montana fly fishing.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CF-20130916-IMG_0815-8×10.jpg” url_new_window=”off” animation=”left” alt=”Clark Fork River – trout” \/][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”]<\/p>\n Use this link to visit Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Clark Fork River description and facts!<\/a> An interactive map is available.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – river links” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”]<\/p>\n Bitterroot River<\/a><\/span> | Big Hole River<\/a><\/span> | Blackfoot River<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section background_color=”#2d3743″ inner_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Blurb” background_layout=”dark” image=”http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Kofflar-IMG_6906.jpg” title=”Kofflar Drift Boat” url_new_window=”off” animation=”top” text_orientation=”center”]<\/p>\n Built of strong aluminum alloy, Jack’ Kofflar drift boat is comfortable, easy to row and stable.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Blurb” background_layout=”dark” image=”http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Raft-IMGP03942.jpg” title=”Raft” url_new_window=”off” animation=”top” text_orientation=”center”]<\/p>\n Adding versatility, the Wapiti Waters raft is great when needing a lighter boat at certain fishing access sites or for for rivers with many boulders.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Blurb” background_layout=”dark” image=”http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Mayfly-IMG_5221.jpg” title=”We can provide fishing gear” url_new_window=”off” animation=”top” text_orientation=”center”]<\/p>\n If you need any gear, just ask. 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