Orvis Down the Hatch Fly Fishing Festival - Missoula 2017

Orvis Down the Hatch Festival in Missoula this Saturday

It's going to be a very busy day this Saturday in Missoula, Montana!  First, get up early and head out to Rock Creek for some food, fun, music, and volunteering (see the last post).  After, head down to Caras Park for the 2015 Orvis Down the Hatch Fishing Festival.  There is a bunch of fun stuff and lots of beer.  You may also run into some  cool folks.  Last year I ran into Cameron Mortenson from the Fiberglass Manifesto, Jess McGlothlin from the Chi Wulff family and the Firegirl Photography Blog, Sara and the crew from Headhunters and many more!

At 7pm, the party moves up to the Wilma Theater for the Orvis Film Fest.

All proceeds from the festival benefits TU's Wild Steelheaders United.  Check out my post from last year's event.

Orvis' Down the Hatch Fly Fishing Festival, one day left!

One day left!  Word on the river is, Hog Island Boatworks is going to drop a drift boat full of swag from a crane 30' tall!  I don't know whether I should plan on jumping in and throwing some cheap elbows for some strike indicators or if i'll just stand back and get some good pics for the blog.  Probably both.

100% of the proceeds are going to Montana Trout Unlimited.

Orvis' Down the Hatch Festival in Missoula Staturday, April 5

This is a great outdoor party at Caras Park in Missoula.  Last year, I ran into the Headhunters gang, my friends from Trout Unlimited, and seemingly every cookie cutter fly fisher in Western Montana (Simms coat, trucker hat, sunglasses).  I'll see you there!!