by admin | May 21, 2010 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, Madison River
Flows: Madison below Hebgen: 714 cfs Madison @ Kirby Ranch: 1090 cfs Missouri below Holter: 4320 cfs This morning I woke to a light shower and a mild breeze. The sunshine popped out with those big fluffy clouds and the river was once again calling my name. Before...
by admin | May 19, 2010 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, Madison River, Missouri River
Flows: Madison River below Hebgen: 688 cfs Madison River @ Kirby Ranch: 1040 cfs Missouri River below Holter Dam: 4480 cfs The rivers in MT are rising…..so are the trout. Run-off has begun across the entire state of Montana. Some rivers will be in shape for...
by admin | May 16, 2010 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, Madison River
The Madison River opened up yesterday and the fishing was off the hook. These trout haven’t seen an angler since late Feb and most of these fish haven’t been hooked since late November of 2009. Normally, I will fish Reynolds or $3 on opening day, but it...
by admin | May 15, 2010 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Madison River
We arrived back home early Friday morning, around 1 or 2 am. The Smith was absolutely gorgeous. Hard to describe in words. In the coming days, once I sift through about 500 photos, I will write a little photo essay about our trip. As for the fishing on the Smith,...
by admin | May 8, 2010 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Missouri River
We are off for the Smith River…..well maybe, if Travis can get his shit together, we will make it to Camp Baker by dark. After the 60 mile river trip, we are heading to the Missouri for a couple of days.
by admin | May 6, 2010 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide
My buddy Neal Courtis, a one of West Yellowstone’s finest, sent me these photos this afternoon. Neal and his crew are putting in on Sunday, same day as us. We have been hearing these rumors of crazy weather around White Sulphur Springs, MT. Looks like...
