July in Montana. I’m going to be finding cold riffle water in some off the beaten path river. Here’s what we need to bring: Wet wading gear, a rain coat, 3x and 4X tippet, a handful of big flies (Chubby like), a few bead head droppers, a few parachute Adams
Here is a shot of a boat-pleasing Missouri River brown caught in June. The river is truly a place of abundance. It’s a place where fish (a few thousand per mile) are very well fed. June is a great time to be on the Missouri since at that time runoff
Fishing in 2017 was great and no doubt 2018 will great as well. Right now is the time to enjoy the snow loading up in our mountains and to start planning for 2018. June on the Missouri? Throwing Chubbies in July or August in a fast Boulder River or Stillwater
We are possessed by these guys… Daily fish search is now happening on the Yellowstone, Boulder and Stillwater..
Here’s a shot of a recent hook up on the Yellowstone River. The river is still high (about 10,000 cfs) but with so many bugs and a well placed fly the fish are happy to eat..
Here’s what’s happening around here… Yellowstone, Boulder, Stillwater are all coming into shape just as the summer truly begins. We’ve got water to spare so far this year which is much appreciated as we hit the heat of the year. Recently, I’ve been hearing lots of appreciative comments about u.v.
What’s for lunch? A good one for sure. A guide day is not complete without a solid and delicious lunch. Here’s a glimpse at a tailgate lunch prep from a recent trip..
This fish was a part of a Montana flyfishing road trip that included 4 different rivers in 8 days. Diversity in flyfishing means finding the best spots at the best times. Montana. Lots of options here..
It’s a technical and rewarding game on Armstrong’s, Depuy’s, and Nelson’s spring creeks. I like Trout Hunter flouro tippet from 4.5-6.5X. Yes, the half sizes seem to make a difference (at least in my mind). I also like Harrop’s cripples, slim bodied Sawyer nymphs, and a variety of midge, scud
