The Bob Marshall Wilderness | A Fly Fishing and Backpacking Adventure 

I wish I had the peace of mind that must come from knowing you’re backpacking with a kickball champ

Popping your hood keeps critters from building nests and feeling safe. Theyll chew on the electrical insulation because they use soy bean to produce it.

In 2015 i went on my first (solo) backpacking trip in NW Washington to a secret creek iv'e been dreaming about ever since my uncle told me about him catching 25"+ brown trout out of it when he was a kid. It was a 22 mile hike that took 3 days to do because it was so steep and rough! To this day it is the most beautiful place iv'e ever seen and the water was crystal clear! I spotted some absolutely massive Browns within the first few seconds of walking up to the edge of the creek. Only one problem... I somehow forgot to pack my tackle box which had my Fly reel and all my tackle. I laughed at myself so hard a cried and shrugged it off. I bought myself a new case that holds both rod and reel but i still haven't made it back there. love the channel guys!

Took this trip for six days in1987 with three friends and a great outfitter. In on horseback. Best fishing trip of my life! I will never forget the trip and all its beauty, not to mention 50+ fish a day each. Got rainy near the end of the trip but nobody cared.

Great video! In my personal experiences packing into in the BOB or in any areas with Grizzlies I try to avoid setting up camp in the river bottoms or drainage's because the Bears use them like highways to get around and forage for food as well as stalk the local Deer, Elk, and Moose who also use the river bottoms to get around and unfortunately a lot of the younger fawns or the older animals will drown when trying to cross the the rivers and creeks that are swollen from the spring and early summer snow melts and usually the carcasses end up down stream on some sandbar creek bank and the thermals that naturally follow the drainage's will carry the sent of carrion for miles so the Bears pick up on this and just cruise up and down them looking for the easy meal. Nearly every time I have encountered a grizzly bear in this area it has been in and around the river and creek bottoms. But again awesome video love seeing and hearing about what flies worked for you and what didn't! Keep up the great content!

They leave the car hoods open to discourage rodents from building nests in the engine compartment. Many of those vehicles are parked there for days or weeks at a time.

That first 30ft deep pool...😍

I have been to the Bob too as a kid. Great place.

Incredible river, thanks for posting

Pleasure watching you guys as I am from greatfalls my self!

Been waiting for this for quite some time! Glad to have finally viewed it. Awesome work as usual guys, it just keeps getting better :) Glad you got to check it off your list. Congrats and look forward to the next time you are in the backyard fishing!

Added to my bucket list!

Wow! Beautiful place! Thanks for the video!

Planning on hitting this next time I’m visiting Missoula. I make it a point to visit Lolo, Jocko Valley and Wolf Creek. Love the videos. The Bears are no joke. Stay safe

Great video guys! Last fly fished there on my honeymoon, many, many years ago. And had bonus FUN with BEARS!

Just came across your videos and am loving them! This particular one has brought back some amazing memories! I used to be a guide in the bob, and have done many fishing trips on that exact river, but further up stream! Beautiful country and fish!

Loved it

Boiled whities !? Oh no. Great video, boys. Good on ya!

I've floated the "South Fork of the Bob" five times now. Been packed in twice to the confluence of Danaher and Youngs (the headwaters of the South Fork) twice, twice to Gordon's Creek, and to Salmon Lake once. All unbelievable trips of a lifetime. If God gives me a few more years, (I'm 71), I'm doin'er again.

Fished it 40 years ago , had good action on Cutthroat & Whitefish . Thanks uncle for a great trip, RIP.

I'm lucky enough to call the bob my back yard🤙🤙

Every summer from the time I was 5 until I left Montana at 19 to join the Navy, we hiked the BMW. One of my favorite trips was fishing the headwaters of the South Fork (Youngs Creek and White River). Good on ya for braving the bears!

I've also found it helpful and give me more peace of mind to keep all my fishing gear away from camp too and off the ground. From handling fish it actually carries more scent that humans realize.

I had to do go live in the Bob Marshall for 17 days hiking and clearing trees off trails when i was 15. I hated fish until that trip. The cut throat trout was incredible

Pretty sweet video and experience. Unfortunately I'm nowhere near this but would love that area. Bob Marshall is also a big name here in the Adirondacks of NY (my stomping grounds). Enjoyed the video and look forward to more!

Well done and presented, Sir! Whew....memories ..i lived in Polson/Swan back in 80's so im grateful for your sharing this. Thank you for efforts and work and facing the Grizz....

Beautiful country out there. Awesome upload, thanks!

About 45 years ago the fishing in the South Fork for Cutts and Bull trout was unreal. It is now over run with horse packers, hikers , and floaters. As far as bear issues go, issues with grizzlies are rare. If grizzlies are a concern then you'd better stay out of the Madison and Gravelly s , that' s were there bear issues happen. Back in the day, 40 to 60 fish days were common with Cutts averaging 14 " plus. Bull trout from 5 to 7 lbs were common . The Bob today is the Disneyland of Montana wilderness areas.

Just found your channel and this video. To answer your question about the vehicles with the hoods up......................it's to keep Packrats/Woodrats from building nests in your engine compartment.

Ive done 2 separate 8 day trips in the Bob. Cant get enough.

I worked for the forestry as a wilderness ranger out of spotted bear ranger station this past summer! I hiked all over the Bob solo for 9 days at a time. Awesome seeing some familiar spots! Great video!

Nice video, looking forward to seeing more

Nice video. I've been there a few times on horseback with an outfitter. It is spectacular fishing.

AWSOME vid / used to live in Missoula near the old town cafe /great to see the old neighborhood

Great video! I was up in that area over the summer. I didn't get a chance to do any fishing or as much adventuring as I would have liked but it sure is a beautiful area!

The hoods are popped to keep pack rats from nesting. A little bit of light deters them.

Good job boys! I love a good fishing adventure in the Bob. Some lessons learned I imagine. Good preparation makes for great opportunities. Thanks for sharing with those that may or may not ever get these kind of opportunities. Maybe try a BH pheasant tail or simple hair's ear next time, if you want whiteys for dinner there. Cheers!!

an inspiration

Amazing adventure Guys..

Great video of a very doable trip for many. One suggestion I can offer related to bears is to make your meals away or in a different area from your camp. It's kind of an inconvenience I know, but it can be a big help to make your meals even 1/2 mile from where you are sleeping for the night. I also learned about packrats the hard way, had them literally invade my truck one night in the Big Belt mountains. I wasn't aware they had chewed a ground wire up against the firewall in the truck and about 3 months later it disabled my truck. Lesson learned!

Love it! I did a pretty epic solo trip in the Bob about 12-13 years ago. I also fished the south fork but much farther upriver above Big Salmon Lake. I hiked in via Holland Lake. It took two days one-way to reach the river but I was rewarded with killer alpine scenery coming/going and I fished the river for three days without seeing a single person. I caught so many fish it almost became boring. I also had great fishing in Big Salmon Lake for cuts and bull trout. Highly recommend this route if you head back and want a longer trip.

Green sticks for roasting the fish over the fire. Great video of my backyard.

Those BRS titanium stoves are an amazing value. Love mine

Nice video guy and it's a beautifull place Greeting from France

Good stuff.

Nice video. To help keep the bears and other critters away from camp, cook and eat somewhere else, then set up camp further up the trail.

Thank you for this video! You guys did a great job! Keep it up! You got a new subscriber!! Im headed there in June to do 7 days! Can I ask what trailhead you guys started from?

Hoods up to keep pack rats out of the motor compartment. Looks like a fun trip.

phew! nice looking fish. I didn't get a bit when I was through there in September, but Im a Florida Largemouth fisherman, so I have a lot to learn. Great Video.

Loved my time in the Bob, made it to Little Salmon lake and Slayed the cutties! Also, I have that same tent! Well done 👊😁👍🐟🐟🐟

Fall down go boom

Awesome video man!!! Hopefully can make it up to Colorado one day! That water looks so clean and pristine!

I really enjoyed this video! Very cinematic!

Great trip guys. Very enjoyable watching! Stay safe!

Very enjoyable vid, thanks. I've gone to the bear barrel system for food. No hassle with hanging, much easier to leave the food well away from the tent in any environment. Also doubles as a nice chair.

There are some better bear precautions you can take. The food bag hang looked pretty close to the tree but could just be the angle of the shot. Grizzly bears can climb trees too. Look into hanging between two trees instead of from just one or the PCT hang method if you can get far enough from the trunk. Beautiful place! Thanks for sharing.

Great video! Beautiful fish.

Nice video, looked like a great trip. What is the brand of external frame your buddy is hauling? Thanks

We do wild fishing and camping in England, enjoyed watching yours.

Very cool video! Did you guys ever see any bears during this trip, or just the visit the first night?

Lightweight hike pants, boots and even light weight gloves save a lot of discomfort...I live near Glacier and always pack my Glock 10mm also, overall you guys did great.

You guys did a nice job of handling the fish properly.

Im here before this channel hits 100k subs!

Lived in Montana for awhile always wanted to fish Bob Marshall but never could buy the time,however for those of you out there Who feel you haven't the time our resources for Bob Marshall Montana is a fly fishing paradise.I found in the time I lived there several absolute great streams to toss feathers at,so if you get the itch scratch it go.You don't have to join the crowds on the Madison to have the trip of a life time.

Nice video guys. I doubt you want to run into a bear with no gun or spray. I carry a 44 mag loaded with bear loads when I’m scouting or when I’m hunting in certain areas

There have been Big Bull Trout in that first rock crevasse. Assume they are still there.

This is a rad video. I would have brought tin foil and butter and spices.... but what an amazing trip. Congrats

Awe man, huge fan of the channel. I myself am a fly angler from Canada and love when you feature these videos! I just caught my PB brown trout 2 days ago on my local river. Even got it on film: @nlEE Anyways, tight lines!

A good tip in bear country is to set up a triangle, 200 feet from each, where you sleep, where you cook or eat food (don't do it near your tent) and where you store you food overnight. Never eat and cook food near your tent.

Loved the video. My brother and i fly fished the BOB summer 2019. Hiked 55 miles over 5 days. Caught a ton of trout. Just like you guys they were all smaller. I think the biggest was 13 inches. It was an Incredible experience and im hoping to go back again in the future.

I'm so glad I found you all playing in the backyard where I grew up. Do you not eat any of the fish you catch? Never mind, my non eat comment was based on another of your posts..

I’m looking to do a DIY fly fishing trip in that area. What trail did you use to go into the Bob Marshall wilderness? It looks amazing

Looks like a great trip! My buddy lives north in Kalispell.

Great video. Can you please tell me the trail head you entered the Bob from ? Thank you.

You should have chucked some streamers in those deep holes. Nice vid

What time of year was this? Looks like an amazing place, definitely on my list. Thanks.

Really enjoyed the video guys, so nice to watch stuff, in beautiful country, without the hosts becoming instructors...telling everyone what fly to use, what size fly...with using half a dozen droppers..etc..LOL. Yeah, gotta protect the feet!

Really nice video here guys. Well done

why was i UNSUBBED from you guys!? haha fixed that! loved this one , another banger for sure!

A place that definitely does not belong on the internet, thanks for sharing...

The Bob! Good adventure. If you don't mind me asking did u pack in the mirrorless camera?

Fish tend to be stunted way up in Glacier and Bob Marshall area. Not much growing time with the long winters. Beautiful country though.

Wao intersting Content !!!

enjoyed that. much respect, nice camp n fish!

hoods poped to let everyone know your still on the trail

I believe that the hoods up are to discourage Marmots. They get in enclosed places and chew up hoses and wires.

Nice vid. Beautiful area. Not sure if you guys had one or not, a PLB (personal location beacon). Only about $200. If someone is in a dire situation, just press the button and satellite pinpoints your GPS and help is coming. I have one as I rock hunt by myself in the middle of nowhere sometimes.

Headed there next July. Can’t wait!!! What size flys for the three recommended?

If parking at the trailhead for an extended foray into the wilderness, pop your vehicle’s hood and prop it up with a stick - with the hood down, the vehicle becomes a haven for packrats, which will chew through your electrical wiring.

Great video guys! How is that Scott radian?

What part of the bob is that , I just moved to kalispell and looking for new mountain fishing spots

Awesome video, really enjoyed it. Recommendation from a long time brook trout fisher: bring salt, pepper/lemon pepper, maybe butter, and tinfoil with you whenever you are trout fishing in the backwoods. Gut the fish, sprinkle the spices and butter, wrap the trout in the foil, and stick it right into the fire fro 10 minutes, rotating halfway. Cooks really well and keeps the moisture, plus you can put the tinfoil back in the fire afterwards, cook off the scent, and either reuse or roll into ball and pack out. You can also cook the fish without the tinfoil by having a flat rock and sticking on edge of fire, flipping the fish halfway just check the color change on the inside to know when it is done. That is how we have been eating our brookies for lunch in the backwoods of Northern Michigan for decades. Great video!

We are headed there from mountains of NC this Sept. What trailhead is this?

Oh boy. Your bear hang needs to be pretty far from the tree trunk my friend, grizzlies climb trees and are experts at pilfering. Great video

Those are the smallest cutties I've ever seen caught out of the Bob. Sorry for your luck guys but hey you guys still had a blast. I've caught some monsters out of there.

Fish the Flathead all the time. Best dry fly to use is a Purple haze in #12 or #14 in July and Aug.

Great video

This is a super fun place to fish. We replaced that timber suspension bridge up there and were there for a month. Have a video of it on my channel. Nice video!

I’m from Vermont and take my van out to the Big Horns every summer. After watching this video. I think I will fish the BOB next year. Thanks for turning me on to it.

I was raised in Columbia Falls in the 50s and have done The Bob several times including last August. The river is crowded now days and the fish smaller. There are many better places to fish but the experience is great if you stay away from the South Fork. I came in from Holland Lake and the South Fort trail was closed due to a forest fire downstream. Others were waiting for me and I did not have time to fish. I wanted to get away from the rafting camp and it was difficult to get to the river. I did find nice fish off the river. Shoulda been there 40 years ago!