3 Tips for Nymphing During Runoff

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. . .

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Pro 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. . .

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Top 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. . .

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Pro 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. . .

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5 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. . .

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Pro 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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