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Fly Fishing/Questions Answered by Expert Michael Banville
| Subject | Date Asked |
| fly fishing leaders | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: Okay i am a very new fly fishermen I need some advice on how long a fly leader needs to be and on a ... A: Nick, One of my first places I learned to fly fish was the Merced in Yosemite back in 1980. There ... | |
| Orvis Battenkill Reel | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a reel I want to sell but I'm confused. It's a Battenkill Large Arbor Reel. The reel says ... A: Shawn, I believe the Arbor series went through a fast transition of levels (from Arbor I to II to ... | |
| bamboo fly rods | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I have inherited 3 bamboo fly rods. Two are fly rods and one is a fishing poll. The fly rods are ... A: Leila, I am not a bamboo rod expert by any means, but you might tap people like this (below) who, ... | |
| I would like some info on bamboo rods. | 3/6/2007 |
| Q: Hey there, I would guess that you live somewhere around Jackson WY. I love that part of the country. ... A: Scott, I am not familiar with bamboo rods or antique reels. If you search Google and Ask.com for ... | |
| how to fish Slough Creek | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: I plan to visit Slough Creek in Yellowstone Park in mid August for the first time. What are water ... A: With the past weeks being relatively hot, grasses have dried out significantly making it ideal for ... | |
Michael Banville
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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
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
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