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Montana Fly Fishing Guide: East of the Continental Divide (Vol 2)

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I own the 1995 and 1996 editions of Holt's East and West guide books. Recently I bought the "2002" editions. Other than the cover and correcting a few errors, they are the same. The books themselves are of average value. A better choice is the Flyfisher's Guide to Montana.

I ordered both the East and West Books by Holt. The copyright was 1995 and 1996. I called Lyons Press and these are the most recent books available. Lyons Press just reprinted them in 2002, but nothing was updated or rewritten from the original books. So beware, the content is 10+ years old, even though the covers are 2002 vintage.

From a practical standpoint this book is almost totally useless. There are pages upon pages of descriptions of the sections of 7 or 8 major rivers in the area. These descriptions are journalistic at best. Poor maps, poorly organized, and otherwise lacking in the type of solid information one looks for in a guide book. A loser in this genre, voyeuristic at best. I'm no better off for having bought this book.

I used this book and its sister book for west of the continental divide extensively on my last trip to Montana. It now has a large coffee stain on it but I don't care. The information is exact and extensive. I own a couple of other books by Holt and would recommend any of them. Do not go to Montana on a fishing expidition without a couple of John Holt books in your possesion.

The best guide book for east of the continental divide. Make sure you get the 2002 edition. Every major river is covered in detail with all feeder streams given. Also high mountain lakes and obscure streams given. The maps are good, but get a Delorme Gazetteer for the state. This book is written by John Holt who lives in Livingston, Mt right on the yellowstone. He knows these waters better than many others. I highly recommend this book if you are traveling to MT and want to explore on your own.