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…
Since a lot of fishing reports lately have been telling people to go to the Yellowstone, the Madison has had significantly less pressure than normal and the fishing has actually been quite good! Nymphs and streamers are still your best bet if you are looking for big browns, but there are plenty of fat 16…
September offers an array of fun activities for those who live or vacation in Montana. There’s upland bird hunting, bow hunting, golf, hiking, mountain biking, camping, boating, and of course fly fishing for beautifully colored up browns. We are in prime right now for catching some of the best looking fish you’ll see all year. …
The Yellowstone is now down to around 2,000 CFS with cool water temperatures, making this September one of the best we’ve ever seen. With almost no moss out there you can strip some streamers in the morning and wait for the fish to start looking up around 10:00AM. Small hoppers and dries have been key,…
The last few days have been fishing well on the Yellowstone. The bigger browns have been looking up for larger hopper patterns and midnight stones. You’ll definitely catch more fish on smaller hoppers, but if you are looking for Mr. Big, larger patterns are the way to go. Many guides are even fishing two hoppers…
Mid to late September is a great time to be fishing in Montana. The crowds are back to school, the water temperatures cool down a bit, and then browns are on the move. Although the browns are still a long way away from their October spawn, many of them are already starting to “dress to…