Among us anglers, there is a sound we look forward to all year long. It’s a sound of summer fly fishing, heard on calm lakes throughout the Yellowstone Region. The sound brings excitement, challenge, frustration, and potentially reward. The sound is the renowned “gulp” that a big stillwater trout makes when it breaks the surface […]
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We are in the midst of hatch chasing season and the best six weeks of fishing in the Yellowstone Region. This is the time of year we travel many miles chasing salmonflies, drakes, PMDs, and whatever else comes to the party. All with the hopes of being on the river when mayhem breaks loose, and
As the calendar turns to June, my favorite hatch of the year looms on the horizon. By this time, we have seen the start of the caddis, stoneflies, and PMDs. These hatches make for some epic fishing in their own right. But one hatch stands above the rest and is what we dream about all
There are many hatches on the rivers in the Greater Yellowstone that trout feed on. A plethora of stoneflies, mayflies, caddis, midges, and more. We are so very lucky to have a variety of hatches that bring trout to the surface. That said, I want to highlight the importance of stoneflies in this blog post, since
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It’s officially caddis season here in the Greater Yellowstone Region. While a few weeks earlier than usual, the epic Mother’s Day Caddis hatches are in full swing on many rivers, and dry fly fishing is hot. With caddis on the mind, I share a few Caddis fly patterns that have been catching fish for me.
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It is early June in Yellowstone Country. The parade of hatches is in full swing on many of our legendary trout fisheries, and the stoke is high among anglers. If there is any time of year to be a trout angler in this area, it is now. This is the time of year we
If you’re anything like me, you love having a complete and organized fly box going into the fishing season. Dreaming of warm days when bugs are hatching and trout are rising, I have been working on a “match the hatch” box this winter. I am filling it with flies to imitate the many hatches
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Big water, big bugs, and big fish. The salmonfly hatch is everything a fly fishermen dreams of. The salmonfly hatch is one of the most fascinating hatches in the Greater Yellowstone Region. It can be an angler’s most anticipated or dreaded hatch of the year. Whatever your opinion on the salmonfly hatch, one can’t
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I arrived home late Monday night still on a high from an unforgettable trip. I was sore, tired, smelly, and challenged. The truck dirty, fly boxes empty, and a few new friends to share time on the water with. As I settled down slowly unpacking the mess, I realized I spaced brushing my teeth that
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May 12th, 2023 It’s been a long-awaited hatch season here in southwest Montana. The long winters can be hard to bear and I don’t blame the people who leave for warmer weather states during these months. Though a few days through the winter can be hard, the few months of sunburns, bugs, and wet wading
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