Fly Fishing Montana's Four Horn Lake [Series Episode #5]

In this episode we are fly fishing for trout that we have heard about having been caught in Four Horn Lake as big as 16 pounds so, the anticipation is high for a monster trout. We are spending the day with David and Packy from Cutbank Creek Outiftters, trying to stay out of the wind and still be able to cast just out past the weed beds to cruising trout in search of good meals. Mostly using hopper patterns designed by David, we cast them as far as we can and wait. Sometimes it is a huge splash on the take and sometimes it is barely perceptible. Crazy fun!! When these fish hit they are off to the races screaming out line and often jumping way out of the water. We end up catching and releasing Rainbows between 4 and 8 pounds. I hope you enjoy this episode.
Fishing with Ladin: Fly Fishing TV Show's primary purpose is to inform the public about fly fishing techniques and places to fish in the Western United States. We endeavor to inspires young and old to enjoy the outdoors. Travel the Northwest with us as we reveal the beauty of nature and the practice of catch and release fly fishing through an entertaining format that is fast-paced and humorous.

[@Antiliblife187]

You guy's put out some of the best fly fishing content on KZbin!

[@FlyFishingwithLadin]

Thanks Cody

[@meredithevensen-lynch5892]

Hi Ladin, Pat here in Sandoint, Idaho. A friend and I are going to go and give the Blackfoot Reservation Lakes a shot in Mid-April. We are thinking of Mission, Four Horn, and Dog Gun on our trip. Can you tell me if you had to get a guide to fish these lakes? And also wondering about public fishing access and the possible lack thereof. I snagged a copy of the Fairchild book from '93, and although dated, does show routes to the lakes. Any input appreciated. Thanks much.

[@FlyFishingwithLadin]

Hi Pat - We have used David Parsons with Cutbank Creek Outfitters but he can be hard to get a hold of and I am not sure if he is still guiding. If the fly shop in East Glacier is still open I would call them Also, there is a hotel in East Glacier that the owner used to know lots about the fishing. I don't think you had to have a guide when we fished, we just did. Those lakes are all excellent. This year mid April should be ok. Sometimes ice is not off by then. Good luck

[@garyrafferty7625]

OMG ... those are NOT trout! Steelhead maybe? ... Silver Salmon? You guys need fighting butt sections for your rods..

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Yee ha :-)