Cooler weather and clouds have been great for the fishing on the Yellowstone. Not only are there more baetis and drakes on the water but the streamer fishing has also gotten A LOT better than last week. As with everything this year, it seemed like we were about 3 weeks behind, but finally we are…
Aside from the Yellowstone there are several other rivers that are fishing well right now, including the Missouri, Lower Madison, Upper Madison, Gallatin, Jefferson, Big Hole, Beaverhead, Yellowstone Park waters, and many others that shall remain unnamed. The Bighorn is still off color right now, so if you are heading over plan on throwing streamers until…
We had some great dry fly fishing yesterday despite the bright and sunny weather. There were plenty of small baetis on the water, a few hecuba drakes, and lots of rising fish in the foam eddies and slower foam lines. We got one fish on a hopper but it was clear that more fish…
The recent change in weather has brought on some great fishing lately. Those willing to put up with some ripping wind (and plenty of rain) on the Yellowstone have been rewarded with several 20+ inch browns. Big fish are looking up (had a big ‘ole brown eat a large thill indicator two nights ago) but…
You don’t have to be a mathematician to figure out this one. With less people angling in general and many less people now interested in fishing lakes, right now is one of the best times to hook a real hog. While catching a huge wild brown out of the Yellowstone, Madison, Jefferson, or Missouri…
Typically in late September we get some overcast days with a mix of Fall baetis and Hecuba coming off. This year however, the weather has remained sunny for the most part, making ants and hoppers the primary choice for dry flies. Looks like more bright days ahead so stock up on size 10-12 hoppers…
This weekend is shaping up great for hoppers – bright with a high around 90. Looks like a little more wind on Sunday, which could help put some naturals in the water. Guides have been fishing two hoppers but also small may fly droppers like Purple Haze, Parachute Adams, and flying ants with good success…
The Yellowstone continues to fish well with dries. Nocturnals are starting to slow down although we’re still seeing some empty shucks here and there. Hoppers are still working well, although we’ve noticed a lot more small hoppers going out the doors this week, primarily sizes 12-14. The problem with fishing little hoppers is many of…