by admin | May 6, 2010 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide
My buddy Neal Courtis, a one of West Yellowstone’s finest, sent me these photos this afternoon. Neal and his crew are putting in on Sunday, same day as us. We have been hearing these rumors of crazy weather around White Sulphur Springs, MT. Looks like...
by admin | May 3, 2010 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Hebgen Lake
On May 1st, 2010, the gravel roads around Hebgen Lake were opened back up to vehicular travel. The Madison Arm is free of ice. The bison have been using these roads for over a month, so watch out! Have I been on the lake you ask??? Hell no, well a little. I drove...
by admin | May 1, 2010 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide
It has been too long since I have floated the Smith. 6 years ago today, I was on the Smith River, somewhere in the 30 miles long canyon stretch. These photos on this post are from that trip. There are a bunch more in the photo gallery as well. Preparing for this 60...
by admin | May 1, 2010 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Yellowstone National Park Winter
Each year, in late April, Kevin Flannigan enrolls his 6th grade class into Yellowstone National Park’s Expedition: Yellowstone! This is a week long class structured for kids from 6th-8th grade. This YNP Ranger led program focuses on ecology, geology, history...
by admin | Apr 28, 2010 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide
Last night’s rain turned into today’s snow. It has been heavy at times and the high country is getting hammered. Keep dancing, it’s working. I am preparing for a 5 day float trip on Montana’s Smith River. With any luck, we won’t have to...