As we head deep into fly-tying season here in the Yellowstone Region, fly-tying is at the forefront of my mind. With a variety of hatches in the region and many trips to prepare for in the upcoming season, there are a lot of flies to be tied in the winter months. I’ve grown to love […]
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Top Stillwater Fly Patterns The lakes of the Greater Yellowstone Region hold some of the region’s largest fish and offer epic fishing opportunities. Whether you are sight fishing a backcountry cutthroat lake, hunting gulpers on Hebgen, or stripping leeches for a big hybrid on Henry’s lake, the lakes have it all. I have spent plenty
It’s hard to beat fall fishing in the Greater Yellowstone Region. Many anglers love it for the beautiful colors, abundant wildlife, and aggressive trout. This fall had it all and reminded me why I love fishing this time of year. I spent many moments this fall in gratitude. Sitting on the bank, admiring the scenery,
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Top Streamer Fly Patterns The rivers and lakes of the Yellowstone region are full of sculpin, minnows, crayfish, and other large food items that the big trout prey on. This makes streamer fishing very productive and popular, and results in some of the biggest trout caught each year. I enjoy streamer fishing, especially in the
Top Terrestrial Fly Patterns As the hatches dwindle and hillsides dry out, the terrestrial season begins in the Greater Yellowstone Region. Hoppers, ants, and beetles make for some of the most exciting and memorable dry fly fishing of the season. Watching a big brown emerge from an undercut bank and engulf your hopper pattern is
October 31st marks the unofficial end of the fishing season here in the Greater Yellowstone Region. Yellowstone National Park closes its waters to fishing, the weather turns for the worse, brown trout move onto redds, and the hatches dwindle. It is time to take a breather and reflect on what was another memorable season of fishing
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The Madison River. Known for its big trout, diverse sections, beautiful scenery, thick stonefly hatches, and windy valley, the Madison is many anglers’ favorite trout stream. It’s one of the most famous trout fisheries and is on the bucket list for many anglers around the world. I know many of my readers have fished the
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A lot goes into a fishing trip. Whether it’s hours of research, tying flies, traveling to the fishery, or developing the skills to succeed on the water, it takes time and effort. There is also a lot out of our control, with luck, weather, and conditions being major determinants in the success of a given
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Every so often, you come across a fishery that touches you in a unique way. Something about it feels different. The river piques your curiosity, and you want to learn all its secrets. It’s hard to put into words why you are drawn to that fishery. It’s probably a mix of the scenery, fish, hatches,
Weather is an important factor in trout fishing, and this is especially true in the fall. The Yellowstone Region experiences a mix of weather patterns from September to October, each bringing different fishing conditions. While a second stint of summer weather is always welcomed, what die-hard anglers look for is dark skies and inclement weather.
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