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Hoot owl restrictions are now lifted The Blackfoot has displayed some really stellar fishing through the variable weather. Mornings have been substantially better than the afternoons with this recent heat wave. Spruce moths and hoppers have been great, and dropping nymphs off either of those two is good. For dries use big elk hair caddis,…

Hoot owl restrictions are now lifted The Blackfoot has displayed some really stellar fishing through the variable weather. Spruce moths and hoppers have been great, and dropping nymphs off either of those two is good. For dries use big elk hair caddis, spruce moth patterns, hoppers, Chernobyls, Stimulators, Rogue stones, half downs, bullet heads, parachute…

  Hoot owl restrictions are now lifted The last couple of days, the creek has cooled off substantially giving the trout a much needed break. The best fishing these days continues to be on the upper 1/2 of the river, but there are good options here and there on the lower river as well. For…

**Hoot Owl Restrictions are in play from Warm Springs till the mouth of Rock Creek** The dryfly action is getting started a bit later with the cold nights, but it’s been very consistent once it does happen. Tricos early with the spinner fall around 10:30 or 11 will keep it interesting although many of the…

Hoot Owl restrictions are now lifted The river at Bell is running only 315 cfs this morning which is down about 30 cfs from a few days ago. Floating the middle river is NOT a great option these days although there is some good wade fishing if you pay close attention to water temps. Due…

Hoot Owl restrictions are now lifted Fishing up on the West Fork has been quite good, although fishing on the lower end, closer to Missoula, should still be productive. As with everything, it’s standard summer fare. Dry/dropper or picking off the risers. For dries, use PMDs, tricos, drakes, yellow sallies, caddis, Golden stones, hoppers, and…

**Hoot Owl Restrictions are in play from Warm Springs till the mouth of Rock Creek**   The standard approach for the Clark Fork these days is the hopper-dropper. In the mornings and evenings you can find pods sipping on tiny mayflies, so give that a go for a chance at some larger fish. For dries,…

Hoot owl restrictions are now lifted The Blackfoot has displayed some really stellar fishing through the variable weather. Spruce moths and hoppers have been great, and dropping nymphs off either of those two is good. For dries use big elk hair caddis, spruce moth patterns, hoppers, Chernobyls, Stimulators, Rogue stones, half downs, bullet heads, parachute…

  Hoot owl restrictions are now lifted The last couple of days, the creek has cooled off substantially giving the trout a much needed break. The best fishing these days continues to be on the upper 1/2 of the river, but there are good options here and there on the lower river as well. For…