Etiquette is very subjective. Some people
Lack common sense, are uninformed or are just an asshole.
Was fishing a particular known section of the Madison for risers the other day when a guide and two clients approached me and asked if they could fish below me. I thanked them for the courtesy...
Too many factors to consider. 7ft seems very small, unless they are running in very skinny water perhaps? Check your local raft spot and see if you can demo / rent 7ft and 8ft oar. Otherwise, it’s going be trial and error.
Have a season pass to Big Sky. Went out on New Years, vegetation & rocks still protruding through the snow base. Worse snowpack I’ve seen in a long time. Hoping for more snow.
Looking to add a 4wt for fishing here in SW MT. I have the the Centric 5wt which is a great rod, but looking for a medium flex rod. Anyone cast the 8’8 4wt?