Montana Fly Fishing Guide Service
Fly Fishing Report / Blog for the Madison and Missouri RiversArchive for March, 2008
Vintage YellowstoneLunchtime in Yellowstone National Park…..can there be a better view? These coaches have been in use since 1952. This one, called “Rosebud”, is a 1965 and runs everyday of the winter as part of Yellowstone Alpen Guides’ fleet. 
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Bison at Mid-wayThese Bison decided that the hot springs at Midway Geyser Basin were a nice warm place to wait out this blizzard.
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Snowpack, Water and RiversThis winter has been the biggest snow year since 1997-98. Our snowpack for the Madison River Basin is 113% with a 110% water content. This is all based on a 30 year average. 110% water content means that the snow is heavy with moisture and not just the dry powder that we loved to ski [...]
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In September 2000, on our second trip to Montana, my husband Bill and I decided we wanted to float the Madison River. I was just beginning to fly fish and a little skeptical since my skills were not exactly perfect, but we got hooked up with a wonderful guide named Joe Moore. Joe is patient, [...]
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We fish with guides all around the United States, from Colorado to Florida to North Carolina and anywhere in between we can find fish and a good guide. By far, your program is #1. Don’t change a thing about it, especially your interest in helping us improve our fishing skill level.
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Over the past several years, I have had the opportunity to have Joe Moore guide several fishing trips on the Madison River. In each instance, Joe has done a superb job for me and my guests. My guests routinely tell me that the trip has been one of their best ever fishing trips. If you [...]
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Joe Moore is a terrific river guide. An easy-going professional who’s a pleasure to fish with, Joe’s an accomplished teacher, a skilled boatman, and a knowledgeable fisherman.
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Over the past 7 years Joe has shown our family what fly fishing is truly all about. He has successfully taught both of our boys the techniques of catching trout with a fly and shown Mom and Dad a great time, even if it was snowing and cold on the Madison in October. We can’t [...]
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I would like to relate to you my latest experience with Joe and his world of fly fishing. I have fished the mountain west for many years with a fair amount of success and for the past couple years I have had the privilege of being guided by a wonderful guide/fisherman named Joe.
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ThanksTo: Joe Moore, owner, Big Sky Anglers
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