by admin | Aug 28, 2013 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Madison River, Yellowstone National Park Summer
Tonight, the shot guns will slide out of their cases for a once over as the upland season is upon us in just under a week. More ants need to be tied up at the vise and I could probably use a few more boxes of 2 and 3/4 inch number sixes. Tomorrow will be along day...
by admin | Jul 30, 2013 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, Madison River
Madison River Flows and Temps River flows have been up and down a lot this July. Currently, there is 1250 cfs coming out of Hebgen, which is pretty high. Looking back to a week ago, the river was flowing just over 800 cfs at Hebgen. Some folks are asking why so...
by admin | Jul 17, 2013 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, Madison River, Missouri River
Just a few days ago, I arrived home after a week of guiding on the Missouri River. Jin and the boys had a wonderful time. When I left, the flows were hovering just above 3000 cfs, today it’s about 2650 cfs. The nymphing was superb from the moment we put the...
by admin | Jul 7, 2013 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, Madison River
June was superb on the Madison and thus far, July has proven to be the same. The Madison River float stretch has been kinda busy, but not like some may think. With all rivers in south west Montana fishing really well right now, the Madison is seeing limited...
by admin | Jun 28, 2013 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, Madison River
Big Bugs are on the water. Some days are better than others, but the afternoons have found them flying around and dropping eggs….drift the fly and they will eat it, as long as you let them! Caddis, PMDs and sallies are hatching as well in solid numbers. I...
by admin | Jun 23, 2013 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, Madison River
Molly and I got out for a float this week with some friends from Cody, a nice little treat as things are really cranking up here on the Madison River. The river is low, but clear and fishing quite well right now. There are all kinds of bugs hatching and the fish are...
