by admin | Sep 29, 2013 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, Madison River
The snow has been falling all around SW Montana the past several days. It feels more like late October than late September, luckily, we still have a month left of the nice weather. Will it get summerish again? Yes, but for how many days is uncertain. There will be...
by admin | Sep 18, 2013 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, Madison River
A chill is in the air this morning and temps are dropping fast. September has found us really busy with guide trips, cutting wood, bird hunting and stalking elk. Three days ago, we decided to hit up Henry’s Lake with sink tips and black leaches….it was...
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 | Aug 11, 2013 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 07. YELLOWSTONE PARK FLY FISHING, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Yellowstone National Park Summer
All the locals I have run into lately are talking about it. The elk are thinking about it as well….so are the brown trout and the white fish. Fall is in the air. Yes, it’s only August 11, but in these parts, summer is rapidly approaching it’s end. ...
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...
