by Big Sky Anglers | Oct 18, 2018 | 01. FISHING REPORT, 02. NEWS & EVENTS, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 06. IDAHO FLY FISHING, 07. YELLOWSTONE PARK FLY FISHING, Hebgen Lake, Henry's Fork, Henry's Lake, Madison River, Missouri River
What a roller coaster ride we have been on with the weather! Indian Summer is back in full effect across Yellowstone Country, and we’ve earned it. Snow, wind, and cold temps plagued the region for the last two weeks. The conditions may have been rugged, but the...
by Matt Klara | Oct 16, 2018 | 02. NEWS & EVENTS, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 06. IDAHO FLY FISHING, 07. YELLOWSTONE PARK FLY FISHING, 10. THE TOTAL EXPERIENCE
This post includes no fishing tips, fantastic stories, or casting secrets, but the topic, should you choose to participate, may greatly influence your angling and the angling of many others for the better. This post is a call to encourage everyone out there to get...
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 Big Sky Anglers | Oct 4, 2018 | 01. FISHING REPORT, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 06. IDAHO FLY FISHING, 07. YELLOWSTONE PARK FLY FISHING, Hebgen Lake, Henry's Fork, Henry's Lake, Madison River, Missouri River
Fall in Yellowstone Country is like a heavyweight title fight between two legendary contenders, Summer and Winter. You never know how the fight will unfold, but you always know who will win. Some years it’s a long, punishing slugfest. On other years, it’s a quick KO....
by Big Sky Anglers | Sep 27, 2018 | 01. FISHING REPORT, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 06. IDAHO FLY FISHING, 07. YELLOWSTONE PARK FLY FISHING, Hebgen Lake, Henry's Fork, Madison River
We’ve seen a little bit of everything this week in Yellowstone Country. From rain and snow to sun and blue skies; from hoppers and ants to Baetis and streamers this autumn has gone deep into the batting order, and it’s only the end of September. We have six weeks left...
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;...