Yesterday was my girlfriends 30th and the first float in my new boat from RO Drift Boats. Since there are way too many anglers down inbetween the lakes on the Madison and we like to float, we took a lovely drive down to Varney Bridge. With rain comes rising water...
Shorts, sandals and even a few BWO’s……
Leaving West Yellowstone last Friday on my way to the Missouri to pre-fish before trips, I was hoping for clouds and balmy weather. I arrived in Craig late that night and slept along side the river at the boat ramp with the geese, stars and only a couple of other...
Upon checking the weekend forecast for weather, I sat back in my tying chair and let out a big deep breath and thought to myself , "I hope these guys brought their layers and a hearty appitite for winter fishing.". The wizards who try to tell us what weather is going...
Winter….for a while longer.
Over the weekend most of Montana saw 50-80 degrees and sunshine. The skiing at Big Sky was wonderful...at little warm but we are not complaining one bit. The Yellowstone River did not fish that well last Friday as it was too bright for fish to much of anything. We did...
Drift Boat……SOLD!
A good buddy of mine saw my boat for sale on Craig's List a couple of days ago and called me about it. Check's in the mail....that didn't take long.
Drift Boat For Sale
1994 Lavro 15ft Professional Fishing Drifter with a 5 year old galvanized trailer. Trailer has brand new tires. Boat comes with three oars and an anchor. Email for more information and other photos. $4000 or best offer.
Midges…thick as theives
Looking out the window this morning, I felt the cold pressing through the living room window. 5 below zero. It was sunny so we new it was going to warm up at some point during the day, but when the wind picked up around 11:00, a chill set in. Wadering up at the house,...
Snow, snow and more snow…
The mountain ranges around West Yellowstone have been hammered with snow over the past couple of weeks. Not just snow, but wet, heavy snow that skiis really well in the morning, but sets up in the afternoon. The area snowpack varies from 113% to 145% with the moisture...
Vintage Yellowstone
Lunchtime in Yellowstone National Park.....can there be a better view? These coaches have been in use since 1952. This one, called "Rosebud", is a 1965 and runs everyday of the winter as part of Yellowstone Alpen Guides' fleet.
Bison at Mid-way
These Bison decided that the hot springs at Midway Geyser Basin were a nice warm place to wait out this blizzard.
Snowpack, Water and Rivers
This winter has been the biggest snow year since 1997-98. Our snowpack for the Madison River Basin is 113% with a 110% water content. This is all based on a 30 year average. 110% water content means that the snow is heavy with moisture and not just the dry powder that...
In September 2000, on our second trip to Montana, my husband Bill and I decided we wanted to float the Madison River. I was just beginning to fly fish and a little skeptical since my skills were not exactly perfect, but we got hooked up with a wonderful guide named...
We fish with guides all around the United States, from Colorado to Florida to North Carolina and anywhere in between we can find fish and a good guide. By far, your program is #1. Don’t change a thing about it, especially your interest in helping us improve our...
Over the past several years, I have had the opportunity to have Joe Moore guide several fishing trips on the Madison River. In each instance, Joe has done a superb job for me and my guests. My guests routinely tell me that the trip has been one of their best ever...
Joe Moore is a terrific river guide. An easy-going professional who's a pleasure to fish with, Joe's an accomplished teacher, a skilled boatman, and a knowledgeable fisherman. Joe's instructions are clear and concise. He knows when to demonstrate, how to gently...
Over the past 7 years Joe has shown our family what fly fishing is truly all about. He has successfully taught both of our boys the techniques of catching trout with a fly and shown Mom and Dad a great time, even if it was snowing and cold on the Madison in October....
I would like to relate to you my latest experience with Joe and his world of fly fishing. I have fished the mountain west for many years with a fair amount of success and for the past couple years I have had the privilege of being guided by a wonderful guide/fisherman...
Thanks
To: Joe Moore, owner, Big Sky Anglers Joe, I want to thank you and Greg for the outstanding effort both of you put in during our trip to fish the Missouri River. When you loose count of the number of fish you caught and can't decide which big rainbow or brown was the...
Madison River Fishing Report
There are elk bugling around West Yellowstone, a few brown trout are starting to show their Falls colors and even the aspen trees have begun to yellow just a bit. I have yet to enter the woods in search of bull elk as the high today is 90 degrees.......It just doesn't...
Madison River Fishing Report
The flow out of the Hebgen Dam is 794 cfs and 882 cfs At Kirby Ranch. These flows should be the normal for the rest of August and on into September. Rain showers are expected almost everyday somewhere in the Madison Valley. The lightning shows at night have been...