FWP News Release – Scoping Process Begins for Madison River Alternatives
Today, FWP announced the beginning of the official scoping process for Madison River recreation management alternatives. This represents a significant step forward in the process, and the first time that the general public has an easy way to express their feelings on...
2019 Rental/Demo Gear Clearance
Hi everyone. We're moving out some of the demo rods from this past year to make room for 2020 demos. This is a great opportunity to get into some lightly used gear at a great discount. As always, these sales are final, and buyer is responsible for shipping costs. ...
Big Sky Anglers Weekly Fishing Report – October 31, 2019
The Yellowstone National Park fishing season comes to a close on Sunday November 3, 2019, and with that we bid adieu to the 2019 Big Sky Country fishing season. It’s been one for the books! This season flew by. It feels like there’s no way it could possibly be over,...
Big Sky Anglers Weekly Fishing Report – October 24, 2019
If you’ve caught fish in Big Sky Country over the past week they have been well earned. Old Man Winter came to town and threw himself one heck of a party complete with snow and sub-freezing temps. Many of those hearty soles who ventured out in the cold and snow were...
Big Sky Anglers Weekly Fishing Report – October 17, 2019
scuzz-y adjective Foul and unpleasant Gray, Cold, Wet Weather - the type we dream about for fall fishing in Big Sky Country The best conditions for epic emergences of beatis mayflies, and rambunctious, migratory brown trout After several days of glorious Indian Summer...
Smarter Than A Goldfish?
It’s Autumn here in the Rockies, and that means there is a war going on between Summer, and Winter weather. This war happens every year. We all know that Winter wins this war every year, eventually, but we never quite know how each battle will play out. Weather can...
Big Sky Anglers Weekly Fishing Report – October 10, 2019
shoul-der sea-son noun a travel period between peak and off-peak seasons a time to explore Big Sky Country without quite so many crowds the point of the season in which the biggest brown trout of the year are caught an opportunity to fish in the sun one day and in...
Convert the Bump – Three Quick Tips to Up Your Streamer Game
Are you a streamer junkie? Is the Tug your drug? Do you spend all year dreaming about gray autumn days and vicious takes from belligerent brown trout? If the answer is yes, then you are undoubtedly familiar with the “Bump”. We’ve all been there. You made a great cast....
Big Sky Anglers Weekly Fishing Report – October 3, 2019
Winter decided to make an early appearance this week by bringing snowfall and sub-freezing temperatures. It seems as if summer barely made an appearance this year and it is likely that 10 out of 12 months this year will have brought snowfall to West Yellowstone. Some...
Imitating Baitfish: Factors to Consider
Streamer fishing is one of the oldest versions of fly fishing, yet it also seems to be one of the fastest growing types of flyfishing today. I don’t know why that is the case, but streamer fishing is certainly an interesting, complex, and exciting way to angle. It...
Big Sky Anglers Weekly Fishing Report – September 26, 2019
September is scooching right along, much like the rest of this season we are not sure where all the time goes! All in all, there may be no life better spent than on the river watching the seasons change year in and year out while chasing trout with a flyrod. Before...
Route 40 Road Trip – Patagonia,Argentina
March 21 - April 4, 2020 From the birthplace of Patagonia fly fishing in the north to its frontier in the south, Route 40 runs through the heart of Patagonia. Join Big Sky Angler’s Steve Hoovler March 21 - April 4, 2020 on a customized, two-week adventure from the...
Big Sky Anglers Weekly Fishing Report – September 19, 2019
Autumn has arrived in Big Sky Country in all its splendor. Aspens are turning yellow, Elk are bugling, and our first widespread snow has coated the mountains. It’s a spectacular time to be exploring our area with a fly rod. Cooler weather has activated our perennial...
Big Sky Anglers Weekly Fishing Report – September 12, 2019
After a two-week appearance the warm weather seems to be on its way out, replaced with scuzzy and rainy days. Hopper season was more than kind to us this past month and provided excellent opportunities for anglers that ventured to the water. The game is changing along...
2019 West Yellowstone Trout Spey Days – September 13 & 14
Welcome to the information page of the Third Annual West Yellowstone Trout Spey Days! Mark your Calendars: September 13-14, 2019. We are thrilled to be partnering again with the Custer Gallatin National Forest and hosting our third annual Trout Spey Days event right...
Big Sky Anglers Featured Fly – Chou’s Fortune Cookie
Originator: Brian Chou, MFC Signature Tier Shank: Cut off hook or pre fab shank, Straight eye Trailing Hook: Owner SSW, #6 or 8 Trailing hook connection: Coated wire Weight: Cross Eyed Cone, ¼”. Substitute tungsten for extra depth. Thread: 6/0 black Tail: Marabou...
Big Sky Anglers Weekly Fishing Report – September 5, 2019
The 2019 fishing season in Big Sky Country has been a wild ride, weather-wise. Dry, stable conditions the past two weeks have been a welcome respite from the daily doses of thunderstorms and accompanying downpours that plagued June, July, and the first half of...
Big Sky Anglers Weekly Fishing Report – August 29, 2019
As August comes to a close, it's a time of change here in Big Sky Country. After one of the wettest, most lush summers we have seen in years, the hillsides are finally shifting from green to gold. The days are getting shorter, the mornings frostier. And, the sun’s...
Big Sky Anglers Weekly Fishing Report – August 22, 2019
Summertime flooded over West Yellowstone in all its glory this past week. Afternoons have been nice and warm, and the hopper action continues to amaze us all. Aside from the fishing, we’ve been rather entertained listening to all the local guides bicker over which...
Big Sky Anglers Featured Fly – Rickards’ Stillwater Nymph
Originator: Denny Rickards, Stillwater guru and trophy trout specialist Hook: 2x heavy nymph hook. #10, 12, or 14 Thread: 8/0 Olive Weight: Either unweighted or with 6 turns of fine lead wire placed toward the head of the fly. Tail: Marabou, burnt orange Body:...