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.
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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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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Something I have been pondering lately is the importance of location when determining success in fly fishing. We put so much emphasis on the location we fish, always looking for the next secret spot that holds bigger trout that are easier to catch. I have begun to question this mindset, thinking that location is not
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If I could have one month off work a year to fish in the Yellowstone Region, September would be it. The weather cools, the colors change, and big fish are on the prowl as we head into fall. In this blog post, I go over why September fly fishing in the Yellowstone Region is so
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Imagine it’s early August on a small prairie stream in Southwest Montana. You wade up the stream, prospecting your favorite hopper pattern along the undercut banks. The sun warms the air as you look for any bit of shaded bank where a big trout may hide. The grass around you is clicking with grasshoppers of
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Imagine you are in casting position on a large trout rising to an intense pale morning dun hatch. You see the fish slowly rise from the bottom and gently sip each dun that goes by. You make the perfect cast and lay the fly in the trout’s feeding lane. As it floats over, the trout
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