by admin | Dec 12, 2011 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, Madison River, Yellowstone National Park Winter
There has yet to be much white stuff fall from the skies this winter. A skiff here and there since before Thanksgiving, but all in all, the snow has yet to come. Looking around on the web, one can quickly find reports which say that December will continue to be cold...
by admin | Dec 1, 2011 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide
Just before Thanksgiving, the kind folks over at Chi Wulff sent me 10 questions for my response. That interview went live yesterday and today, check it out here and here. Mark and his crew are based out of Bozeman and Austin, TX…..although I get the feeling...
by admin | Nov 30, 2011 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, Madison River
There were midges rolling down the bank upon arrival to the Madison this afternoon. A couple of noses poked through, but nothing consistent. After fishing tiny, itty bitty dry flies in tough light, a switch over to nymphs was needed. Midge patterns fooled plenty of...
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,...