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 Steve Hoovler | Oct 8, 2018 | 03. TECHNIQUES & STREAMCRAFT, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 06. IDAHO FLY FISHING, Match The Hatch
Every fall in Yellowstone Country there is a tiny mayfly in the Baetis family that is responsible for some outstanding dry fly fishing. These miniature mayflies range from size 20-26, but what they lack in stature they more than make up for in abundance, and mystique....
by Big Sky Anglers | Oct 4, 2018 | 02. NEWS & EVENTS, 03. TECHNIQUES & STREAMCRAFT, Flies and Fly Tying
Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 8 – 10 pm Join us at the fly shop for an evening of fly tying, fish stories, and fun with custom fly tier and all around great guy, Matt Ebbers. You might not recognize the name, but if you spend much time on Instagram, you...
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 Steve Hoovler | Sep 11, 2018 | 03. TECHNIQUES & STREAMCRAFT, Flies and Fly Tying
Originator: Steve Hoovler, BSA Guide Hook: TMC 100 or equivalent, #14 or 16 Thread: 8/0 Uni, Black Abdomen: Superfine Dry Fly Dubbing, Rusty Brown Thorax: Superfine Dry Fly Dubbing, Black Wing: Widows Web, White Hackle: Ginger or Brown Flying Ants are often the...
by Big Sky Anglers | Sep 5, 2018 | 02. NEWS & EVENTS, 03. TECHNIQUES & STREAMCRAFT, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, Fly Casting
Welcome to the information page of the Second Annual West Yellowstone Trout Spey Days! Mark your Calendars: September 21-22, 2018. We are thrilled to be partnering again with the Custer Gallatin National Forest and hosting our second annual Trout Spey Days event...
