Flat Drop Reservoir is a reservoir in Montana, near Valley County.
Flat Drop Reservoir is a reservoir in Valley County, Montana.
Without a dependable size figure for Flat Drop Reservoir, weeds, rock, water color, and nearby depth are the best starting clues.
Along the windward edge of a weed bed, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
Across the open side of a narrow arm, begin with one slow bottom presentation and one moving bait, then let bites show whether fish are holding close to cover or roaming open water.
Around the firm edge of a creek mouth, do not let the deepest number control the whole day; nearby cover, firm bottom, and food usually matter more than the deepest hole by itself.
Along the sunny side of a channel turn, in spring, start with warming banks, creek mouths, and shallow cover; summer usually pushes the better bite toward the outside weed edge or a nearby drop; fall can bring bait back to windblown points, while winter calls for smaller moves and a slower pace.
Beside the first edge of a firm-bottom hump, a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle.
Around the sheltered edge of a windblown shore, record the wind, water color, depth beside useful cover, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.