This week we continue our exploration of Trout in Trouble, specifically in Montana. Pat Byorth–a fisheries biologist, Director of Montana Water for TU, and Montana Fish Commissioner–and I discuss the . . .
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Pro Tips: 5 Things to Think About Before Leaving on a Fly-Fishing Trip
As a lifetime traveling fly angler, who now works in the fly-fishing travel industry, I have both experienced and observed several situations that can easily make or break a fly fishing. . .
Read MorePro Tips: The Key to a Better Backcast from a Boat
The other day, I was fishing with a guest and noticed that the gentleman was not properly loading his rod on his backcast. Sure, there was a light breeze. But that really wasn’t the problem.
Read MorePro Tips: 5 Keys to Fishing the Salmonfly Hatch on the Madison
Written by: Doug Casey, Montana Angler Fly Fishing
Each year, anglers from around the world head for Montana to see if they can hit the salmonfly hatch.
Photos by Doug Casey
The annual salmonfly hatch on Montana’s Madison River is one of fly fishing’s most storied and anticipated events. Salmonfly time is hands-down your best shot at landing a true trophy trout. . .
Read MoreVideos: Patterns to Match the Mayfly Life Cycle
Written by: Pete Shanafelt, Bighorn Angler
A “mixed bag” of spring nymphs for fishing the Bighorn.
Photo courtesy Bighorn Angler
Sorting through the many mayfly fly patterns on the market today can be confusing, as there are a plethora of “bin appeal” patterns and not so many with real “trout appeal.” The patterns listed. . .
Read MorePro Tips: How to Fish Safely and Effectively from a Drift Boat
The words “drift boat” cause most fly fishers to immediately go into daydream mode, fantasizing about big, trout-filled, Western rivers. A float trip is usually an all-day event in which a trio—two anglers and a rower–covers miles of river, all the while changing up techniques to adjust to what the trout want to eat. Fly-fishing … Continue reading “Pro Tips: How to Fish Safely and Effectively from a Drift Boat”
Read MorePro Tips: Mother’s Day Caddis on the Yellowstone
Written by: Brian McGeehan, Montana Angler Fly Fishing
A caddisfly blizzard on the Yellowstone is something to behold.
Photo courtesy Montana Angler
The Mother’s Day caddis is a legendary hatch, and one of my personal favorites of the entire year on the Yellowstone in southwestern Montana. There can be a literal blizzard of caddisflies in. . .
Read MorePro Tips: My Top 5 Montana Rivers for Spring Fishing
Written by: Brian McGeehan, Montana Angler Fly Fishing
The nymph fishing on the Missouri River can be spectacular in spring.
Photo by Todd Everts
Early Spring (late March thru early May) is the most underrated time of year to fish in Montana. The trout are hungry after a long winter and have not seen a fly in months. Low water levels . . .
Read MoreTop 5 Flies for Montana Spring
Montana offers some of the best spring fishing in the lower forty-eight. During the months of March and April and before runoff and snowmelt blows out valley rivers, water conditions are often quite consistent . . .
Read MorePodcast: Planning a Big Trip to Big Sky Country, with Joe Moore
Ever wanted to take a fishing trip to Montana? (Who doesn’t?) For a first trip to the Rockies, generally I suggest people center in the greater Yellowstone area because of the vast amount of public land and great trout streams . . .
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