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Rock Creek Fishing Report – 8/9
Even with the increased pressure from out-of-towners during the summer, you always know what to expect with Rock Creek, and this time of year, that means plenty of dry action. Get out in the mornings and evenings, or fish nymph rigs during the heat of the day. We are seeing spruce moths (still), caddis hatches…
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Bitterroot Fishing Report – 8/9
The Bitterroot is somewhat unseasonably high, at least compared to the other local rivers, but only by a couple hundred cfs. The fishing has been good, especially on the upper end. For dries, use PMDs, drakes, yellow sallies, caddis, Golden stones, hoppers, and other attractor patterns. For nymphs, use pheasant tails, caddis pupae, mayflies, small…
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Blackfoot River Fishing Report – 8/9
We’re still seeing a lot of spruce moths flying around up on the Blackfoot. This should continue through the summer. The slide that muddied up the North Fork seems to have cleared out, so no worries there. For dries use big elk hair caddis, spruce moth patterns, hoppers, Chernobyls, Stimulators, Rogue stones, half…
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A Review of the Simms Hyalite Rain Pant
From awakening to backcountry showers within a one-man tent to the carwash effects of class IV rapids, the unrelenting wet calls for a packable pant that delivers dryness on multiple levels. Enter Simms’ Hyalite Rain Shell, with a ripstop waterproof-breathable construction and two-way side-leg zippers that minimize corrosion, while boosting ventilation. Additional pant features include…
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Bitterroot Fishing Report – 8/7
The Bitterroot’s flows and temps are swinging up to there summer standards. 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 tails, caddis pupae, scuds, small micro…
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Missouri River Fishing Report – 8/7
It’s a warm weedy beast right now, but the fish are still chowing dries pretty good. 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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Blackfoot River Fishing Report – 8/7
The spruce moths are still popping in good numbers right now, and should continue to do so until the hopper fishing really takes off. 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, hoppers,…
