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Clark Fork River Fishing Report – 8/7
The summer is starting to drag on the Clark fork lately. Mid day has been a little slow in the heat but its still a feasible option. Attractor dries and dry/dropper rigs are working really well, along with PMDs, caddis, and yellow sallies when the occasion calls. For dries, use elk hair and Goddard…
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Blackfoot River Fishing Report – 8/5
We’ll continue to ride this Spruce Moth wave until it dies out, which will inevitably happen, though hopefully not soon, because the fishing is great. Mornings and evenings are best, but out here we’re catching fish throughout the day when we hang some droppers. For dries use big elk hair caddis, spruce moth patterns,…
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Missouri River Fishing Report – 8/5
If you can stand the algae, the Missouri could fish pretty well for you this week. To avoid some of the green goo, stay above Craig. For dry flies, we’re looking at tricos, PMD cripples, standard Adams parachutes, midge clusters, elk hair caddis, parachute baetis, baetis button emergers, yellow sallies, and small flying ants.…
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Clark Fork River Fishing Report – 8/5
The Clark Fork has a sun problem. It also has a heat problem. So, naturally, it hasn’t been fishing as well as we would hope for the last few days. It’s still worth your time, but some clouds and cooler weather would be a welcome sight. Attractor dries and dry/dropper rigs are working really well,…
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Bitterroot Fishing Report – 8/5
The above-average flows on the Bitterroot are a welcome sight in preparation for the latter end of the summer. As with everywhere, mornings and evenings are when you’ll see the most productive fishing, especially on top. For dries, use PMDs, drakes, yellow sallies, caddis, Golden stones, hoppers, and other attractor patterns. For nymphs, use pheasant…
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Rock Creek Fishing Report – 8/5
As far as wade fishing is concerned, Rock Creek is the best local option available. It’s best to be out in the mornings and evenings. There are caddis hatches in the evening, and golden stones, PMDs, and yellow sallies available during the rest of the day. For dry flies, use chubby Chernobyls, stimulators, bullet head…
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Bitterroot Fishing Report – 8/2
The Bitterroot is well above average flows at this point. That should mean good things for later in the summer through the fall, and the wade fishing is still good. Fishing has been god above Darby and around Missoula, but somewhat hard to pin down outside of those areas. For dries, use PMDs, drakes, yellow…
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Clark Fork River Fishing Report – 8/2
The Clark Fork has been really consistent in the last few weeks. And that means good in the morning and evenings, quite slow in the afternoons. Attractor dries and dry/dropper rigs are working really well, along with PMDs, caddis, and yellow sallies when the occasion calls. For dries, use elk hair and Goddard caddis’ in…
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Rock Creek Fishing Report – 8/2
Spruce moths are still heavy up here, and the general dry fly fishing has been more than decent. Hopper/dropper setup during the afternoon is the ticket. There are caddis hatches in the evening, and golden stones, PMDs, and yellow sallies available during the rest of the day. For dry flies, use chubby Chernobyls, stimulators, bullet…
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Missouri River Fishing Report – 8/2
It looks like the Kid’s Choice Awards were held out on the Mo’ recently. It’s tough going, but if you can find some risers in the late evening, around sunset, you can do well. That or stick close to the dam, which is a little less green. For dry flies, we’re looking at…