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Fly Fishing/Expert Profile
Expertise
Can provide suggestions on where to fish, what types of techniques, fly selection, and times of year when anglers will see their best success in the Yellowstone, Jackson Hole and Bozeman/West Yellowstone fishing areas.
Experience in the area
Have 25 years experience fly fishing regional rivers and creeks around Yellowstone and Grand Teton Parks, including Jackson Hole, Ashton/Island Park Idaho, and the Gallatin and Madison Rivers in Montana.
Organizations
Over time, have been a member of both TU and FFF.
Publications
My content has appeared on websites as AllJacksonHole.com, AllBozeman.com, AllRedLodge.com and AllYellowstonePark.com
Education/Credentials
Worked for the Jack Dennis fly fishing shop from 1982-1986 and was utilized periodically as a wade fishing guide.
Awards and Honors
Helped as the PR and marketing chairman for the Mitsubishi Motors 17th Annual World Fly Fishing Championships which were held on the Snake River and Jackson Hole in September 1997, which spotlighted the best fly anglers from over 24 countries
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harsh | 01/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks,Anyways. |
| Harsh | 01/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Harsh | 12/26/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Harsh | 12/25/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | That was Helpful! |
Recent Answers from Michael Banville
2008-07-14 bamboo fly rods:
Leila, I am not a bamboo rod expert by any means, but you might tap people like this (below) who, according to Google, are found under searches for "fly rod appraisals" http://members.aol.com/canerodz/homepage
2007-03-06 I would like some info on bamboo rods.:
Scott, I am not familiar with bamboo rods or antique reels. If you search Google and Ask.com for Horrocks-Ibbotson and "antique fly fishing gear", you will likely locate more detailed experts on this
2006-07-24 how to fish Slough Creek:
With the past weeks being relatively hot, grasses have dried out significantly making it ideal for terrestrials. I'd suggest small hoppers (sizes 8-14), black and cinnamon winged ants (sizes 14-20), and
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