by admin | May 4, 2013 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, Missouri River
The stats are true: there are lots of fish in the Missouri River. I don’t pay huge attention to MT FWP’s numbers, because honestly, we are gonna fish anyway. A high percentage of these trout are spawning in the river, and it seems to me that over the...
by admin | Apr 27, 2013 | 04. GEAR REVIEWS, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, Missouri River
….can’t you smell that smell? That new boat smell… Picked up my new drift boat this afternoon in Bozeman after a few errands and a quick stop by Brick Breeden Field House for Ice Out. While I didn’t stick around long, I was able to pick up a...
by admin | Mar 23, 2013 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 08. ANGLING TRAVEL, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Argentina, Madison River, Missouri River
In one week, I will be sitting in Bariloche, ready to embark on a fishing trip of a life time – three weeks in Argentina with two of the closest friends a fishing guide can have. Ten days of this will be hosting a wonderful group of anglers that I have fished...
by admin | Mar 9, 2013 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, Madison River
High up on the volcano it was wet and snowing. As we rounded Quake Lake, the clouds parted and sunshine appeared, giving way to the Madison Valley. It’s a different world down in the valley, and I love it. Elk numbered in thousands on the benches above the...
by admin | Feb 20, 2013 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Madison River
Today was the day. You missed it, actually just about everybody missed it. Fortunately for you, there will be a few more days like this one….maybe. By chance, I had the day off and ran to Ennis to take care of life. After a quick stop at the Madison River...
by admin | Feb 9, 2013 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Madison River
Currently, we are experiencing warm weather and sunshine here in West Yellowstone, Montana. Today is the Taste of Trails, held at the Rendezvous Ski Trails. I will fore go the fly rod and join my better half with a set of skis, a pack and a Bota box of wine! The...
