by admin | May 8, 2014 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Missouri River
Flows on the Missouri below Holter Dam are holding at 8790 cfs and down below the Dearborn it hanging around 10,000 cfs. This is quite a bit larger than a year ago right now, but it’s a welcome change of flows and this fine river will fish well into August in...
by admin | Apr 21, 2014 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, Madison River
Driving down to the Madison Valley, yesterday afternoon, was a great decision. I almost didn’t go, cause construction, moving to our new place and the guide season starting in late April has consumed me; I wasn’t sure if I could even enjoy fishing with...
by admin | Apr 19, 2014 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide
It was snaining (snow and rain at the same time) on and off throughout the day, as I peered out the windows of our newly remodeled house. We began to move a few boxes this morning from the old rental house, mostly books from Molly’s college education and her...
by admin | Apr 11, 2014 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide
I haven’t wet a line since late February and most of my thoughts throughout the day take me back to Argentina. A few days ago, a buddy who works for Blue Ribbon was pre-fishing, prior to his clients arrival, around Livingston. This jackass sent me a photo of...
by admin | Apr 3, 2014 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Missouri River
The guy in the blue shirt holding that 2 X 4 brown trout is Greg Falls. The other guy, the one who caught that brown on his first cast with a size 20 trico, is one of most genuine clients we have ever guided. Many of you know Greg from trips that we guide together...