by admin | Apr 26, 2011 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, Madison River, Missouri River
Just when I thought it might be safe to flip the driftboat and drag out the trailer……wham…..it dumped……..West Yellowstone called 8 to 10, Bozeman got 3. One could double that up in the mountains. Hard spring to be an elk or bison. How...
by admin | Apr 7, 2011 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Flies and Fly Tying, Madison River, Missouri River
The biot body stonefly might be the only other stonefly nymph I fish, although the prince nymph is hard to beat…..I cannot lie, so add that to the list…..3 patterns to imitate these insects. The first biot stoneflies I saw were tied by Mike Mercer, his...
by admin | Mar 25, 2011 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 06. IDAHO FLY FISHING, 07. YELLOWSTONE PARK FLY FISHING, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Hebgen Lake, Henry's Fork, Missouri River, Yellowstone National Park Winter
“There are four lines which twist and turn their way through this part of the country mirroring each other along the way. From this little spot in the world, one can see all four at the same time.” – E. Tips on Howard Creek Ranch An old...
by admin | Mar 22, 2011 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Madison River, Missouri River
Recieved this today from FOAM: House Bill 309, the ‘ditch’ bill, was tabled in the Senate Ag committee this afternoon. Amendments were offered to strip the bill of any mention of redefining what is a ditch and related access issues and to update the Stream...
by admin | Mar 13, 2011 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Madison River, Missouri River
The Skinny….. Smith River: 118% Upper Yellowstone River: 110% Jefferson River: 101% Madison River: 104%…..West Yellowstone: 107% or 46 inches on the level. Gallatin River: 109% Missouri Main Stem: 118% The snow continues to pile up all over...
by admin | Feb 28, 2011 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Madison River, Missouri River
I received this email update, as did every other FOAM Member, from Robin Cunningham. This pretty much lays it out there as far what you should do to help out. Read below and get on it. All of you…….Tuesday March 8th is the hearing. Sadly, I will be...