by admin | May 1, 2012 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, Missouri River
The Missouri River is as good as it gets. It is 30 minutes until May 1, but yet the river is fishing like its the end of May. Prickly Pear is still dirty, but catching fish river left is not impossible……downstream of Craig the river mixes up to that...
by admin | Apr 29, 2012 | Missouri River
Rolled into to Craig last evening and splashed the boat at the town ramp for a quick float down to Stickney. Saw some trout rise, caught some trout. The river is in good shape, a touch green, and flowing 6690 cfs from Holter Dam. Mother Nature seems to be ahead of...
by admin | Apr 26, 2012 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Madison River, Missouri River
Rain is pelting the metal roof of the house, has been on and off since the sun set. There was a flash a crack, then a rumble – lightning turned to thunder…is it snowing up high? Shit, I hope so. The low tonight in West Yellowstone is 16 degrees, a far cry...
by admin | Nov 29, 2011 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Madison River, Missouri River
Montana FWP has decided that a new management plan should be implemented on the Madison River in Montana. Read about it here. My opinoin will come out shortly……..this process is going to create some drama, that’s for sure. FOAM will be...
by admin | Oct 29, 2011 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, Missouri River
Bill Cave & Friends just finished up their third trip the Missouri River in as many years. They love the fall for its solitude and the possibility of superb fishing. Weather can make or break a trip in October. Last year, in October, the group got the short...
by admin | Oct 26, 2011 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Missouri River
More than one weatherman has been down right wrong the past 2 days. Yes, it snowed today, but the sun was shining most of the time. A breeze blew out of the north and sometimes west changing the weather patterns all day long. The soup during lunch was not madatory,...
