Montana river flows are at their highest in late May and early June, when runoff from the rapidly-melting snow above is strongest. While many fly anglers flock to spring creeks and tailwaters this time of year, there is still some. . .
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Pro Tips: 3 Tactics for Pre-Spawn Smallmouth
Springtime means the beginning of trout season for a lot of fly-fishers, but it’s also prime time for pre-spawn smallmouth bass. As river flows and temperatures increase, the biggest smallies in the system begin their. . .
Read More3 Tips for Fishing Eastern Sierra Lakes This Spring
The Eastern Sierras have received more than double their average annual snowpack this year, with more than 800 inches of accumulation in some places. As these record-breaking snows begin to melt, our creeks and rivers. . .
Read MorePro Tips: Tactics and Flies for May on the South Fork of the Snake
Back in 2004, Idaho Fish and Game decided to allow year-round fishing on the South Fork of the Snake. (It was previously open from Memorial Day through November.) This change not only helped to protect native cutthroat populations—by . . .
Read MorePro Tips: How to Deal with Runoff
Trying to fish high and off-color water during the spring runoff in May or June can be a frustrating experience that drives a lot of anglers off the river. While conditions during these months are often less than ideal, there are. . .
Read MorePro Tips: Use Sinking Lines for Spring Streamer Success
March comes in like a lion and leaves like a lamb, leading to warmer days–and warmer water temps–that seem to set the fish into motion. Living up here in the cold climate of Vermont for the past 25 years, April makes me itch to get. . .
Read MoreTop 5 Flies for Spring Fishing in Eastern Oregon
The next three months–from April through the end of June–can offer some of the most exciting trout fishing in Eastern Oregon. Many of our rivers have excellent hatches of golden stoneflies, salmon flies, and Skwala. . .
Read MorePro Tips: Spring Tactics on the Gunpowder River
The Gunpowder river comes alive during spring, as warming daytime temperatures boost insect activity, motivating wild browns to stir from their winter slumber and begin packing on the pounds. By the time the frogs are. . .
Read More5 Tips to Help You Prepare for Spring Fishing
This spring season is looking great so far. We’ve had some good snow up here in the Driftless–and throughout much of the Western US as well–which will help to fill the streams and to keep the water nice and cool. As the snow starts. . .
Read MorePro Tips: 3 Keys to Spring Fishing in Montana
Although most anglers visit Montana in the summer, spring trout action here in Big Sky Country can be terrific. During late March and April–and before snow melt really starts–Montana rivers can offer some . . .
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