During the last week I had the great fortune to spend the week fishing with two great guys on some of Montana’s very best trout rivers. We started at the Boulder River then spent three days on the Missouri River and ended at the Madison River. The report you ask?
Everyday I pack my rain coat into a pack, boat or truck. Yet, not everyday does a storm slam into us on the river. However, our Montana summer afternoons often produce thundershowers that can simply be called ass-kickers. Without a coat one can really take an ass-kicking. Hell, even with
At about 2,800 cfs the river in the photo fished… We went back the next day. Summer has started in our area and finally we can breath a little easier. Fishing is fun and fishing on Montana’s Boulder River is especially fun. This is a place not to be missed!
July 20, 2011 During the last two days I was fortunate to hook up with fellow guide and outfitter Dennis Alverson with Covered Wagon Outfitters. With some anglers ready to take a chance on less than optimal conditions we left the spring creeks and lakes behind and got in the
July 20, 2011 Once again Jones Lake does not disappoint. These fish were caught by friends Arno and John a few days ago. Our day was definitely about quality and not quantity and the quality was superb. To book a lake day during the runoff one needs to contact Sweetwater
July 15, 2011 If you can make it happen I highly recommend a day fishing Jones Lake near Harlowton, Montana. Here is why: 1. The lake is on a truly beautiful and immense cattle ranch (cowshit and all), 2. The fish are huge, 3. The fish are huge, 4. The
“I know what you can do tomorrow, you can take those blankets to the dry cleaner. And the recycling needs to be done.” -Suggestions for a fishing guide from his honest wife as he pulls out his hair (of what remains) waiting for the water to recede.
July 11, 2011 Yesterday I had a chance to get the real scoop on the current fishing at the lower Madison River. In summary I would say it’s not too bad. My angler for the day didn’t set any records (in both directions). We saw a few real nice ones
July 7, 2011 While all the water that fell in Montana earlier this year has created some USGS.gov Water Watch addicts and frustrated fishermen, there has been very positive outcomes for the state’s mountains and prairies. Also, after too many drought years filled with uncertain water amounts and smokey forest
Often we drop fish when the camera is ready. This time famed fish holder Rick L. was caught in an unedited procedure…
