River Reports Closed for the Season
We have discontinued our fishing reports for the season and will resume them in the spring. Contact the shop for updated information.
Boulder River Report 9/21/2020
Boulder 9/21: The river is flowing at a trickle down low. Float fishing is done. Down low, try fishing hopper patterns like smaller size Fat Franks or a Chubby Chernobyl. You can also fish big rubber leg patterns like girdle bugs and pat’s rubber legs. Up above Natural Bridge look to fish some smaller dry …
Yellowstone River Report 9/21/2020
Yellowstone 9/21: Although still continuing most afternoons, the hopper bite has started to become more sporadic. Try nymphing in the morning before the hoppers get going early afternoon. Nymphing early with a bigger lead fly like a rubber leg Prince Nymph, or Batman with an Optic Nerve, beadhead flash back pheasant tail, Lil’ Spanker, or …
Stillwater River Report 9/21/2020
Stillwater 9/21: With leaves turning, flows are still hovering in the 500cfs range; the river is bony, but still floatable in the lower sections. Although it’s slowed down a bit, hopper fishing will still continue on most afternoons as it warms up. Big dries like PMXs, Stimulators, Jack Cabe and smaller size chubbies in size …
Boulder River Report 9/14/2020
Boulder 9/14: The river is flowing at a trickle down low. Water temperatures on the lower river are warm, so play and land fish promptly. Float fishing is done. Down low, try fishing hopper patterns like smaller size Fat Franks or a Chubby Chernobyl. You can also fish big rubber leg patterns like girdle bugs …
Yellowstone River Report 9/14/2020
Yellowstone 9/14: Although still continuing most afternoons, the hopper bite has started to become more sporadic. Try nymphing in the morning before the hoppers get going early afternoon. Hopper patterns like a Fat Frank, Yellowstoner Hopper, Water Walker or Chubby in peach, olive, purple, pink, red or tan size 6-10 have been working well. Try …
Stillwater River Report 9/14/2020
Stillwater 9/14: After bumping up last week, flows have dropped back down in the 500cfs range; still floatable in the lower sections. Although it’s slowed down a bit, hopper fishing will still continue to be good most afternoons as it warms up. Big dries like PMXs, Stimulators, Jack Cabe and smaller size chubbies in size …
How Much To Tip A Fly Fishing Guide In Montana (And Other Tips)
Have you booked a guided fly fishing trip recently? Then you know that your guide has the knowledge and experience, as well as the local history to make sure that your day on the river is fantastic. You’ve had an amazing day spent with your expert guide who has not only given you amazing tips …
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How To Navigate The Montana Fly Fishing Season
The fall is when the fly fishing season starts to slow down, but Montana is blessed to have fishing opportunities available all year long. Typically the Montana fly fishing season follows an annual pattern. The early season is dominated by insect hatches, and though the hatches vary, they still follow a pattern. These hatches are …
Boulder River Report 9/7/2020
Boulder 9/7: The river is flowing at a trickle down low. Water temperatures on the lower river are warm, so play and land fish promptly. Float fishing is done. Down low, try fishing hopper patterns like smaller size Fat Franks or a Chubby Chernobyl. You can also fish big rubber leg patterns like girdle bugs …