Last Updated: 09/05/2007
 The Yellowstone We have a little mud in town now. Think Springdale down for today and below Big Timber for Sat. The last week of August/first week of September was big fish time. The guides reported two 21 inch browns from the upper valley, a 23 inch brown down low, plus two more 24 inch browns caught down low! Streamers are starting to work well now, so think about a sink tip...
The Madison The upper Madison has been improving due to less fishing pressure. Rubberlegs, Fat Alberts, Double Bunnies, and small bead heads have all been working. The Lower has been fishing well too, although there is still a lot of moss. Bear Trap canyon is worth a look too, with several big fish being caught and almost no pressure. Also don't forget about the "lower" Lower for big browns this month...
 The Spring Creeks Finally we are starting to see some blue wings on the cloudy days. We have also seen a light emergence of sulfurs in the afternoon, (starting around 3:00). On bright days hoppers and beetles have been getting some big fish. Scuds are still thick, as are the midge larva if the PMD's or Baetis aren't going strong. There really hasn't been a lot of people fishing, so now is a great time to go.
Yellowstone National Park The upper meadows of Slough Creek have been fishing well this week. Try a variety of hoppers, black ants, and beetles. The Lamar and Soda Butte continue to be fishing hot as well. Hoppers have been working on bright days, but the real fun as been fishing big Grey Drake dries! Don't forget about the Gardiner and the Fire Hole!
 Local and Private Lakes If you love lake fishing, now is the time to go! The cooler temperatures have brought the big guys back into the shallows where you can catch them on dries. Callibaetis are working, as well as damsel dries. Leeches and scuds are still deadly down deep, and of course a streamer will catch there interest...
 The Bighorn The Horn is still fishing awesome on cloudy days. The Black caddis are thick, and depending on the day, you'll see PMD's as well. If you are nymphing the riffles, go deep with a big splitty and a pink scud under your favorite indicator (ours is the thill indicators). You will still have some moss to deal with, but for expert anglers, it is far worth your while.
 The Missouri We're still waiting for the fall Baetis to turn on, but in the mean time try driving up to the MO on cloudy, colder days. On these days bring a big rod for throwing streamers and a 4 weight along too for pseudos. On bright days try fishing hoppers, ants, or other terrestrials. These seem to work a whole lot better with an accurate cast, so don't be afraid to force feed some of these big fish.
Local Hot Spots Unfortunately places like these can't take a ton of fishing pressure, so we don't post these on line for everyone to see. For these places, perhaps it is best to come see us in person. We'll give you a hand drawn map (so long as you agree to burn it) and the flies that are working there. Obviously, some places we all have to take to our graves!
This little fellah fell for a bead head rubber leg.
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