The Kingfisher Fly Shop

  We’ve had to throw on a couple extra layers these last few mornings. We’re into fall fishing now, and the streamer-heads are getting excited, as are the mayfly fanatics. For dry flies, use chubby Chernobyls, stimi chew toys, PMDs, BWOs, bullet head stones, half downs, parachute adams, brindle chutes, purple hazes, elk hair caddis,…

  This time of year, people are all worked up about hunting, so it can be a little easier to find yourself alone on the water. The streamer fishing on the Blackfoot is starting to get hot. For dries use tricos, big PMDs, BWOs, elk hair caddis, hoppers, Chernobyls, pheasant tail parachutes, half downs, flying…

  We’ve had boats going out to both ends of the Clark Fork the last week or so, and it’s all been good. Streamers on the upper end, dry fly heaven on the lower end. For dries, use elk hair and Goddard caddis in the evening, tricos, mayfly duns and cripples, PMDs and PEDs, attractor…

  We’ve had to throw on a couple extra layers these last few mornings. We’re into fall fishing now, and the streamer-heads are getting excited, as are the mayfly fanatics. For dry flies, use chubby Chernobyls, stimi chew toys, PMDs, BWOs, bullet head stones, half downs, parachute adams, brindle chutes, purple hazes, elk hair caddis,…

The Hecuba mayfly is out and about on the Bitterroot. It’s been good since this recent shift in weather, but don’t forget your rain shell. For dries, use large parachute adams, PMDs, Small baetis, purple hazes, tricos, drakes, caddis, Golden stones, hoppers, and other attractor patterns. For nymphs, use pheasant tails, caddis pupae, mayflies, small…

  This time of year, people are all worked up about hunting, so it can be a little easier to find yourself alone on the water. The streamer fishing on the Blackfoot is starting to get hot. For dries use tricos, big PMDs, BWOs, elk hair caddis, hoppers, Chernobyls, pheasant tail parachutes, half downs, flying…

  With the smoke gone and the mild rain storms we’ve been having, the fishing has really picked up. The water temps are staying in the low 60s and the flows are giving some historically good wade fishing access. It’s everything you can expect as fall gets closer. The morning fishing has been great with…

  With the smoke gone and the temperatures dropping, the Bitterroot has really turned the corner. Hecubas, Tricos, PMDs, and BWOs have all been coming off in the mornings and with the weather on tap for today, it’s looking more like an all day affair. Bring some parachute PMDs, parachute adams, BWO sparkle duns, purple…

    Now that it’s September, we can start talking about the fall streamer fishing on the Blackfoot, which can be really good. Along with good streamer action, the dry fly fishing (mayflies and such, smaller bugs than in the summer) can keep you entertained. For dries use tricos, big PMDs, BWOs, elk hair caddis,…