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Missouri River Fishing Report – 7/15
The Missouri has made a big-time drop in flows down to about where it was a few weeks ago. This means good things for those of you interested in wading, because it opens up a few more options. Get after it while you can out here, before the summer temperatures brings with it the…
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Blackfoot River Fishing Report – 7/15
We’ve heard word that fish are still eating salmonflies on the upper and middle stretches of the Blackfoot. Not that it matters too much, because the fishing out here is great regardless, and the fish are looking up for just about anything. For dries use Chernobyls, Stimulators, Rogue stones, half downs, bullet heads, parachute…
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Bitterroot Fishing Report – 7/15
The Bitterroot is finally starting to be consistently and reliably good. Although still a touch high for ideal wading, we’ve been having some awesome dry fly action out here from a boat. For dries, use golden stones, PMDs, green drakes, and other attractor patterns. For nymphs, use pheasant tails, caddis pupae, scuds, small micro stones…
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Bitterroot Fishing Report – 7/12
The flow drop on the Bitterroot is consistent at this point, and the upper stretches of the river have been turning out some really nice dry fly days. The Bitterroot stones aren’t far off, and the caddis and yellow sallies have been pretty reliable. For dries, use golden stones, PMDs, green drakes, and other attractor…
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Missouri River Fishing Report – 7/12
The Missouri can’t seem to hold a consistent flow for longer than 24 hours, but trust that it will be in the 6000cfs range this weekend, and the fishing should be good. With summer fishing nearly in full swing, you’ll see good dry action in the mornings and late evenings, and steady nymph fishing…
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Rock Creek Fishing Report – 7/12
Rock Creek is at 650cfs and dropping steadily. Wade fishing is getting better and better with each day. Hot weather means big time caddis hatches in the afternoon, and golden stones, PMDs, and yellow sallies available during the rest of the day. Dropping a nymph off your dry is still a good option, too. For…
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Clark Fork River Fishing Report – 7/12
With the dropping flows, the Clark Fork is in great shape and producing a lot of fish. Mid-day can be a little slower in the bright sun so you might half to go subsurface, but the mornings and evenings have been excellent. Bright sun isn’t really the best scenario for this river, but don’t be…
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Blackfoot River Fishing Report – 7/12
Of the local rivers, the Blackfoot tends to fish the best in bright sun. This makes it a great summertime river, and a good option for this weekend, as hot temperatures and cloudless skies are in store. Set yourself up with a bushy attractor with a beadhead nymph dropper, and you should be…
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A review of the Simms Headwaters Taco Bag
Description The ingenious Headwaters™ Taco Bag takes wet waders and boots and sandwiches them in waterproof fabric to keep your car or house floors mud free. Bags house up to two stockingfoot waders and two pairs of wading boots for headache free transport to and from the river. Features Large circular design that easily zips…
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Missouri River Fishing Report – 7/10
The Flow on the Missouri is still acting funky but the fishing is still good enough to justify the trip over here. With the hot weather slowing things down in the afternoon, you’ll half to go subsurface, but the mornings and evenings have had solid dry fly fishing. For dry flies, we’re looking at…