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The 2003 Yellowstone Gang Fly Fishing Expedition to the Land of the Blackfoot "Retracing the steps of Merewether Lewis & John Coulter on their return trip from the Pacific Coast thru the Blackfoot River Drainage." "The Lewis minus Clark Expedition" 2003 Expeditioners: John Richardson (JR), Mike Shaunessy (MS), Greg Koenig (GK), & Andy Batcho (AB). (YG member, Al Miller (AM), who helped plan this expedition, was unable to attend due to last minute work obligations.) Our Itinerary: July 17, Seattle to Spokane & on to Missoula, Montana. July 18-20, Wade fishing & drift boating the Missouri River & Prickly Pear Creek @ Craig, Montana July 21-25, Blackfoot River Drainage including the Blackfoot River, Monture Creek, North Fork of the Blackfoot & the Clearwater River near Ovando, Montana July 26, Return to Seattle Waters fished: The Missouri River below Holter Dam @ Craig, MT; the Blackfoot River Drainage (130 miles long) including the Blackfoot River, Mike Horse Creek, Monture Creek, the North Fork of the Blackfoot & the Clearwater River. We also strive to share the flies de’jour used during our travels. Product evaluations: Throughout our writings, we use, evaluate, & share our thoughts on all types of fishing & fishing related equipment. In this story we will try to answer the questions about: Who is this man? and Why does he have a rat on his head?
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