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…

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. …