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Bitterroot Fishing Report – 8/19
Tricos are starting to turn a fair amount of fish on the lower end of the Bitterroot towards town. In addition, the West Fork has still be very productive. For dries, use PMDs, tricos, drakes, yellow sallies, caddis, Golden stones, hoppers, and other attractor patterns. For nymphs, use pheasant tails, caddis pupae, mayflies,…
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Blackfoot River Fishing Report – 8/16
Guide reports from the Blackfoot the last couple days have been really good. The lower section has been great with hoppers (no dropper necessary, apparently). Spruce moths are still out and about, and will probably get heavy again with some warmer weather. For dries use big elk hair caddis, spruce moth patterns, hoppers,…
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Rock Creek Fishing Report – 8/16
We’ll say it again, mornings and evenings are where it’s at. Flows are nice, and it’s full-on summer fishing. We are seeing spruce moths (still), 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 stones, half…
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Missouri River Fishing Report – 8/16
Get up early or don’t bother getting up, unless you plan on fishing the last hours of the day. Mornings and evenings are when you’ll find the best bug action and the most pods. Because of the greenery, it’s best to stay on top. For dry flies, use PMD cripples, standard Adams parachutes,…
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Bitterroot Fishing Report – 8/16
The West Fork and upper stretches of the Bitterroot have been pretty good. Everywhere else has been sporadic, but catching it on a cloudy day could make all the difference. For dries, use PMDs, tricos, drakes, yellow sallies, caddis, Golden stones, hoppers, and other attractor patterns. For nymphs, use pheasant tails, caddis pupae, mayflies, small…
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Clark Fork River Fishing Report – 8/16
The Clark Fork River saw a little flow bump from the rain that came with the front earlier this week. The moisture was very welcomed, and no doubt turned the fishing on. Hoppers (sans dropper) are taking big fish and lots of ’em, and the Tricos are there for those who like to punish themselves.…
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A Review of the Waterworks Lamson Litespeed Reel
This season Litespeed fly fishing reels will adopt the ergonomic and structural improvements introduced on the 2011 Anniversary Series Litespeed. The spool profile has been flattened slightly and the handle moved outboard to keep knuckles away from moving parts; the drag knob has been redesigned for better grip. As with our other premium reels, pocket…
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A Review of the Fishpond Dakota Carry Rod Case
Fishing Trip Rule #742 – Every angler must have four rods on hand, even if they are just headed down the street for carp. Additionally, each rod must be matched with a reel and a spare spool, which must also be available at all times. Finally, the angler must have a Philly Cheese Steak sandwich,…
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Clark Fork River Fishing Report – 8/14
The Clark Fork River is still giving up some pretty good fish in the mornings and evenings. Between the afternoon thunder storms and the heat, you can still find some pretty good fishing with a dry dopper rig or a streamer it’s just not gonna be the steady action you can expect in…
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Missouri River Fishing Report – 8/14
The boat traffic has definitely slowed down over here with the arrival of the summer algae. The fishing can be a little tricky in these conditions but still manageable. If you fish the spill way of the damn, you can avoid most of the algae. Otherwise, expect to be fishing tiny dries…