by Big Sky Anglers | Aug 15, 2019 | 01. FISHING REPORT, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 06. IDAHO FLY FISHING, 07. YELLOWSTONE PARK FLY FISHING, Hebgen Lake, Henry's Fork, Madison River, Missouri River, Yellowstone River
Time has been flying by and we find ourselves in mid-August—Already?! Mother nature has been kind to Yellowstone Country anglers the past few summers in regard to water conditions, and the trend continues. This summer has been marked by chilly mornings, wet...
by Matt Klara | Dec 2, 2018 | 03. TECHNIQUES & STREAMCRAFT, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 06. IDAHO FLY FISHING, Henry's Fork, Madison River, Missouri River, Yellowstone River
It’s now December here in MT. Well, everywhere really. But here, that means we’ve gone way past the tipping point between Autumn and winter conditions. Big game hunting season has ended, and the stillwaters are freezing over. We have many rivers that are open to...
by Big Sky Anglers | Sep 24, 2018 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 07. YELLOWSTONE PARK FLY FISHING, Flies and Fly Tying, Madison River, Missouri River, Yellowstone River
Originator: Ivan Miller Hook(s): TMC 5262 or equivalent, #4 (2 of them) Thread: Danville Flymaster Plus Size A, black Eyes: Medium Dumbell Eyes, Red, Lead or Non-lead Articulation: 25 pound monofilament, and 2 to 3 plastic beads Tail 1: Marabou, black barred olive;...
by admin | Jul 11, 2018 | 03. TECHNIQUES & STREAMCRAFT, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 06. IDAHO FLY FISHING, 07. YELLOWSTONE PARK FLY FISHING, Henry's Fork, Madison River, Match The Hatch, Yellowstone River
Drunella flavilinea, commonly known as the Flav, is the smaller, lesser known, and often misidentified cousin of the Green Drake, Drunella grandis. What this mayfly lacks in notoriety it more than makes up for in importance as a food source for Yellowstone Country...
by admin | Jun 22, 2018 | 01. FISHING REPORT, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 06. IDAHO FLY FISHING, 07. YELLOWSTONE PARK FLY FISHING, Hebgen Lake, Henry's Fork, Madison River, Missouri River, Yellowstone River
It’s been an absolute soaker across Yellowstone Country this week. Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and wind have dominated our weather. Streamflows across the region have risen, but we’ve seen some great June fishing in these scuzzy conditions. Snowpack readings at our...
by admin | Apr 13, 2015 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Yellowstone River
It seems as if the folks in Helena who represent the good people of Montana aren’t listening very well these days. Below is a list of fishing access sites, FAS, that the State of Montana leases out from private property owners. HB 403 has limited MT...
