by Big Sky Anglers | Oct 25, 2018 | 01. FISHING REPORT, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 06. IDAHO FLY FISHING, 07. YELLOWSTONE PARK FLY FISHING, Henry's Fork, Madison River, Missouri River
T-minus 10 days and counting! Yellowstone National Park will close to fishing next Sunday, November 4th marking the unofficial end to the 2018 season for us in Yellowstone Country. Last year Justin and the shop staff were forced to hike into the Park to make their...
by Big Sky Anglers | Oct 18, 2018 | 01. FISHING REPORT, 02. NEWS & EVENTS, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 06. IDAHO FLY FISHING, 07. YELLOWSTONE PARK FLY FISHING, Hebgen Lake, Henry's Fork, Henry's Lake, Madison River, Missouri River
What a roller coaster ride we have been on with the weather! Indian Summer is back in full effect across Yellowstone Country, and we’ve earned it. Snow, wind, and cold temps plagued the region for the last two weeks. The conditions may have been rugged, but the...
by Big Sky Anglers | Oct 11, 2018 | 01. FISHING REPORT, 03. TECHNIQUES & STREAMCRAFT, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 06. IDAHO FLY FISHING, 07. YELLOWSTONE PARK FLY FISHING, Hebgen Lake, Henry's Fork, Henry's Lake, Madison River, Match The Hatch, Missouri River
I would say with confidence that fall is here and here to stay. We had both snow and rain with more on the way, and temps are ranging from the high 30’s to 40s’ for the rest of the week. As Steve mentioned in the last report, the battle of the seasons has begun and...
by Big Sky Anglers | Oct 4, 2018 | 01. FISHING REPORT, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 06. IDAHO FLY FISHING, 07. YELLOWSTONE PARK FLY FISHING, Hebgen Lake, Henry's Fork, Henry's Lake, Madison River, Missouri River
Fall in Yellowstone Country is like a heavyweight title fight between two legendary contenders, Summer and Winter. You never know how the fight will unfold, but you always know who will win. Some years it’s a long, punishing slugfest. On other years, it’s a quick KO....
by Big Sky Anglers | Sep 24, 2018 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 07. YELLOWSTONE PARK FLY FISHING, Flies and Fly Tying, Madison River, Missouri River, Yellowstone River
Originator: Ivan Miller Hook(s): TMC 5262 or equivalent, #4 (2 of them) Thread: Danville Flymaster Plus Size A, black Eyes: Medium Dumbell Eyes, Red, Lead or Non-lead Articulation: 25 pound monofilament, and 2 to 3 plastic beads Tail 1: Marabou, black barred olive;...
by Big Sky Anglers | Sep 17, 2018 | 01. FISHING REPORT, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 06. IDAHO FLY FISHING, 07. YELLOWSTONE PARK FLY FISHING, Hebgen Lake, Henry's Fork, Henry's Lake, Madison River, Missouri River
The transition is over. It’s officially Fall in Yellowstone Country. Temps have been consistently below freezing in the mornings, autumn colors are in full effect, and the light has that unmistakable golden hue and low angle. Fall fishing is here as well. Fall hatches...
