by Big Sky Anglers | Aug 29, 2019 | 01. FISHING REPORT, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 06. IDAHO FLY FISHING, 07. YELLOWSTONE PARK FLY FISHING, Hebgen Lake, Henry's Fork, Madison River, Yellowstone National Park Summer, Yellowstone River
As August comes to a close, it’s a time of change here in Big Sky Country. After one of the wettest, most lush summers we have seen in years, the hillsides are finally shifting from green to gold. The days are getting shorter, the mornings frostier. And, the...
by Big Sky Anglers | Aug 22, 2019 | 01. FISHING REPORT, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 06. IDAHO FLY FISHING, 07. YELLOWSTONE PARK FLY FISHING, Hebgen Lake, Henry's Fork, Madison River, Missouri River, Yellowstone River
Summertime flooded over West Yellowstone in all its glory this past week. Afternoons have been nice and warm, and the hopper action continues to amaze us all. Aside from the fishing, we’ve been rather entertained listening to all the local guides bicker over which...
by Matt Klara | Aug 20, 2019 | 03. TECHNIQUES & STREAMCRAFT, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 06. IDAHO FLY FISHING, Flies and Fly Tying, Hebgen Lake, Henry's Lake
Originator: Denny Rickards, Stillwater guru and trophy trout specialist Hook: 2x heavy nymph hook. #10, 12, or 14 Thread: 8/0 Olive Weight: Either unweighted or with 6 turns of fine lead wire placed toward the head of the fly. Tail: Marabou, burnt orange Body:...
by Big Sky Anglers | Aug 15, 2019 | 01. FISHING REPORT, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 06. IDAHO FLY FISHING, 07. YELLOWSTONE PARK FLY FISHING, Hebgen Lake, Henry's Fork, Madison River, Missouri River, Yellowstone River
Time has been flying by and we find ourselves in mid-August—Already?! Mother nature has been kind to Yellowstone Country anglers the past few summers in regard to water conditions, and the trend continues. This summer has been marked by chilly mornings, wet...
by Big Sky Anglers | Aug 8, 2019 | 01. FISHING REPORT, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 06. IDAHO FLY FISHING, 07. YELLOWSTONE PARK FLY FISHING, Hebgen Lake, Henry's Fork, Madison River, Missouri River
One week into August and the weather still feels as if it’s late June. Hot and muggy afternoons have been met with thunderstorms rolling in to cool the air. This has been a near daily event some weeks. The high snowpack combined with a mild spring is now paying...
by Big Sky Anglers | Aug 1, 2019 | 01. FISHING REPORT, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 06. IDAHO FLY FISHING, 07. YELLOWSTONE PARK FLY FISHING, Hebgen Lake, Henry's Fork, Madison River, Missouri River
It’s hard to believe, but June and July are history. You wouldn’t know it if you were poking around in Big Sky Country right now. Hillsides around the region remain green. There’s still a few specks of snow in the high country. And, area fisheries are flush with...
