Top Midge Fly Patterns One of the only aquatic insects able to complete an entire life cycle in the cold temperatures we experience in the Yellowstone Region. Midges are one of the most important food sources for us fly anglers to imitate, especially during winter. Many rivers in the Yellowstone region have excellent midge hatches […]
The Curious Angler is still around after another year. What another fun, challenging, and memorable year running this fly fishing blog. Thank you to all who follow along; it means the world to me. In this article, I share an update on the blog and my plans for the future 2024 Blog Review The Curious
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Many anglers put the dry fly boxes away in the winter months and stick to nymphing. This may catch fish, but little do they know that winter has some of the best dry fly fishing of the year. Winter midge fishing is one of my favorite hatches in the Yellowstone region. With little fishing
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Winter fly fishing in Montana is something I look forward to every year. Many anglers in the Yellowstone region travel to warmer parts of the world to fly fish or put the fly rods down to pursue other hobbies in the winter months. However, winter fishing in Montana and the surrounding region can be some
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If you have read my content over the last few months, you may know by now that fall is my favorite season to fish in the Yellowstone Region. The hillsides fill with yellow and orange hues, migratory fish move through the river systems, and bull elk come down from the high country. This fall was
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Recently, I was asked to answer some questions about The Curious Angler for a media company in the fly fishing space. I enjoyed the piece and thought it would be a great read for those who follow along. I go into why I started the blog, what my goals are, and what I enjoy most
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Tippet is essential in any fly angler’s tackle when targeting trout. It is also a complicated subject; with so many brands, sizes, and types, many anglers get confused when faced with a wall of tippet in a fly shop. As a beginner, I was confused for many years and often made mistakes when selecting and
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As we get deeper into fall, brown trout will move to their spawning grounds and begin their annual spawn. It can be a great time of year to fish, but it also creates controversy among the fly fishing community. In this blog post, I share my thoughts on fishing during the trout spawning season. Fishing
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Fall is a magical time of year for fly fishing in the Greater Yellowstone Region. Fall’s changing colors, migratory trout, and the onset of hatches make it many anglers’ favorite time of year to cast a fly. There is nothing better than a fall sunrise on the river. My mindset on the water shifts as
This fall, I have been reminded just how hard fly fishing is. No matter how experienced you are as an angler, the pursuit’s many challenges are inevitable. You will experience fishless days Feel the disappointment after losing a big fish And tangle your leader to where there is no going back. You
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