While I am not the best or most knowledgable angler out their, I have and continue to learn by fishing a lot. Under the techniques section, you will find tips on fishing the greater yellowstone area that I have learned from my own experiences or am currently learning. My goal is to help you be more prepared when fishing the greater yellowstone angler, as well as grow as an angler through teacing and writing these posts. This section is full a differnet perspectives and techniques that are not fully right or wrong. I encourage you to take these tips and apply them to your way of fishing, having an open mind the next time your out on the water.
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 […]
I’ve been on the road a lot this month for work and to see family. Specifically going to Las Vegas and Seattle, big cities with lots of people. These cities can be rather overwhelming for me and not my favorite, but traveling and seeing new things give me a wider perspective on the world. I
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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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Watching a big trout slowly rise to the surface and take a dry fly is one of the most surreal moments in fly fishing. It’s a moment many fly anglers dream about at night and spend their entire fishing season chasing. But it’s also a rare moment that few anglers today believe is possible. In a
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As we head into the month of May, we have a lot to look forward to as anglers in the Yellowstone Region. With many fisheries opening, greening landscapes, consistent hatches, and big trout on the horizon, May is one of the best months to fish in and around Yellowstone. To share my excitement for
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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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With its fluctuating flows, thick insect hatches, aggressive brown trout, snow-capped peaks, thawing lakes, and anticipation for another fishing season, spring is an amazing month to be a fly fisherman. That being said, it also comes with many challenges. Fluctuating flows, gale force winds, muddy water, and unpredictable weather patterns, to name a few. Despite those challenges,
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I see it all the time. Fishermen causing a complete ruckus on the river. Splashing through the water, playing music in the boat, smacking their big bobbers on the surface, and casting shadows over feeding fish. In many cases, stealth feels like an afterthought in today’s fly-fishing environment. Wild trout are wary creatures. From the moment they
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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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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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