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Bitterroot River Fishing Report 7/15
The Bitterroot River has consistently exceeded 70 degrees each day this week, with nighttime temperatures providing little relief. Current flows are at 802 CFS, slightly below last year’s levels at this time. When river conditions reach these thresholds, it’s crucial to take steps to protect this resource. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) has started…
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Clark Fork River Fishing Report 7/15
The Clark Fork River is under Hoot Owl restrictions from its headwaters (Warm Springs Creek and Silver bow Creek) to the confluence of the Flathead River. Fishing is prohibited from 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM in this section. It’s important to check daily regulations as conditions change with rising temperatures. With the crazy water temps…
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Rock Creek Fishing Report 7/15
Current Conditions: The creek is running pretty warm right now peaking at around 70 degrees daily. Flows have dropped to around 350 cfs. With these low water levels, it’s reasonable to anticipate potential fishing restrictions in the near future. In the meantime, the low flows make river crossings relatively easy and provide clearer indications of…
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Blackfoot River Fishing Report 7/15
Current Conditions and Restrictions: The Blackfoot River currently is under hoot owl restrictions. Fishing is no longer allowed from 2 p.m. to midnight. Water temps are really quite warm, maxing out at anywhere from 69-73 degrees each day. We recommend that you frequently take the water temp as the day warms up. Flows are sitting…
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Fly Tying – Scott’s Callibaetis Nymph
Deadly stillwater nymph Scott came up with a couple years ago. It’s grown to be his go-to pattern for Callibaetis. He likes to fish it in tandem behind leech, stripping it quickly. The nymphs are strong swimmers as well and very slender. Hook: Tiemco 5236 #14-20 Thread: Veevus 10/0 – Brown Tail: Ostrich Herl –…
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Fly Tying The Thin Mint Bugger (Trout Spey Variation)
Thin Mint Swinger: Hook: Daiichi 1650 #8 Bead: Tungsten Flat Black 5/32 Wire: Senyo’s Intruder Wire Tail: Black & Olive Brown Marabou Body: Peacock Herl Ribbing: Ultra-Wire BR Gold Hackle: Saddle Hackle Olive
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Fly Tying The Zirdle
The Zirdle: Quickly becoming a staple in our nymph boxes. Especially effective in the spring or in high, off color water conditions. We tie it in a handful of variations. On a jig hook with a tungsten bead, or on a heavy nymph hook with tungsten dumbell eyes. Hook: Umpqua U104 #10 OR…
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Fly Tying Lil’ Kim Streamer
Aram’s Lil Kim: Hook: U301 #4 Cone: Gold Large Brass Cone Lead: .30 Tail: Olive Marabou Body: Veevus Holo. Red Mylar Ribbing: UV Polar Chenille Gold Flash: Gold Midge Krystal Flash & Lateral Scales Collar: Schlappen Olive
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Fly Tying Clark Fork Shop Vac 2.0
Clark Fork Shop Vac 2.0: Hook: Umpqua U401 3/0 Eyes: Large Pearl White Lead Eyes Tail: Bucktail White Feathers: Saddle Hackle Olive Flash: Speckled Copper Flashabou Collar: UV Polar Chenille Olive Copper Head & Body: X-Select Craft Fur Olive & White
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Fly Tying: High Water Crawler
High Water Crawler: Hook: Umpqua U555 #6 OR Daiichi 4660 #6 Eyes: Medium Black Plated Lead Eyes Tail: Marabou Black Flash: Krystal Flash Pearl Legs: Perfect Rubber Pearl White Body: Chenille Medium Black Collar: Saddle Hackle Black