There are very few secrets any more about fly fishing in Montana. Today I got to take a father and his daughter fishing on one of our areas “sort of” secrets. This river is special and hopefully will remain so for a long time. In fact the gentleman fighting a
Today was a special day on the Yellowstone River. With overcast skies and cool temps the fishing result was exceptional. Here is a photo of one of many Yellowstone Cutthroat trout that fell for either a Parachute Adams or a Purple Haze…
Get your Fli Agra, 2 or 3X, get to the Yellowstone and begin enjoying some great fishing. Oh yeah, you should check your Chubby inventory, and maybe pick up some big, foam, orange and black Salmon Flies. Here’s today’s grip and grin from the Yellowstone…
Recently my boat was surveyed by the Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks for evidence of aquatic invasive species. No I didn’t have to produce a birth certificate or passport and the boat passed inspection. The MT FWP is working hard to protect our rivers from such invaders as New Zealand
Here is a perfect example of why we all love to fish the Missouri River. Julia L. caught this big brown shortly after launching the boat and continued to catch fish all day (even in some afternoon wind gusts). Thanks to Rick and Julia for continuing to begin their yearly
The Missouri is fishing great. Real great. Nymphing and dries, beautiful days, and normal flows are happening. Will put some fish photos on later but here is a shot of traveling to the Missouri lately. I love Montana!
The cell service in Craig, Montana is spotty at best. So when away fishing the Missouri River near Craig, Montana cellular communications are best done from the bridge. The bridge over the Missouri River that leads to Craig “a drinking town with a fishing problem.” The view from the Craig
This boat has entertained many adults and now it seems that the new school use of this raft is to do somersaults and jump in it like one is on a trampoline. Not to worry the frame is going back on for adult entertainment.
When I first started guiding the Madison River steadily in the mid 90’s I tried to learn as much as I could from one of the rivers crustiest guides. I could write on and on about my sinse (sp? Sinsay). Anyway I will always remember his advice to my rookie
At the request of someone who writes quite a bit in the outdoor industry I am going to write a quick product review. The product is the Ro Deville drift boat made in Bozeman, Montana and one that I have rowed during last season and plan to be in for
