Journal
Explore The Journal
After years of journaling my days fly fishing the Greater Yellowstone region, I realized the value this information could bring other anglers. In the journal, I tell the story of my fishing trips and go into detail on what techniques worked for me. I detail the weather, water types, flies, and other important information that led to my success or failure. I go over what I learned from the trip and pose questions about what I left the water curious about.
Heading To New Zealand
There is nothing better than the anticipation of an upcoming fishing trip. Filling fly boxes with more than enough flies for a few days of fishing. Spooling reels with fresh lines. Building leaders and checking every knot. Mapping rivers and fishing access sites. Watching every YouTube video and reading every article you can find on the destination. It extends the life and builds excitement for an upcoming fishing trip. New Zealand is world-renowned for
Winter On The Tailwaters
A winter day on a tailwater is special. Gone are the crowds of the summer season. The many tourists are replaced by a few local anglers. The river is low, revealing many of its secret pockets, worth bookmarking for the warmer months. While the fishing is often slower in the winter, you know the potential from seeing the fishery in its prime time. There is no fighting over the best holes, and no need to
How A Mild Winter Is Shaping The Fishing Season
The oddly warm and dry winter persists here in the Greater Yellowstone Region. It was pushing 55 degrees here in Bozeman last weekend, and the 10-day forecast shows more warm temperatures. The lack of winter so far is a hot topic, leaving everyone wondering what the next few months will bring. I thought I’d share my thoughts on what this means for the fishing in the Yellowstone Region and my perspective on what this fishing season
Fishing West Yellowstone
There are many small towns in the West famous for their trout fishing. Craig, MT, Island Park, ID, Jackson, WY, Missoula, MT, Glenwood Springs, CO, to name a few. But there is only one that is widely considered the epicenter of Western Trout Fishing. West Yellowstone, Montana. There is a certain feeling an angler gets as they drive into West Yellowstone. Every other vehicle has fly rod tubes and fish stickers. Drift boats are parked in every
Winter Tying Projects
While this winter has been pretty mild thus far and fishing conditions have been good, I have spent much more time on the vise over the past month or so. I love sitting down at my tying desk, filling holes in the fly box, and dreaming about future trips. I’ve been working on a few projects that I thought would be fun to share and that you might find interesting. Dry Flies for the Henry’s
Lessons Learned in 2025
There is so much to learn in the pursuit of fly fishing. From little tips and tricks to solving complex problems on the river, there are always ways to grow as an angler. Reflecting on my fishing experiences over the past year, I learned a lot as I fished new techniques, explored different fisheries, and changed my perspective on the sport. Here are a few of the lessons I learned in 2025 as an angler.
End Of Year Blog Review (2025)
Another year of fishing in the Yellowstone Region is behind us. It’s funny how time seems to go by so fast, and our perception of time changes as we get older. To think it has been eight years since I moved to Montana is unbelievable, and that it has been almost three years since I started running this blog is just as crazy. As we end the year, I am so grateful for all of you
Fall Fishing Recap 2025
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, and doing my best to be present. I feel so lucky to live and fish in this region, and it
The End Of The Season?
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 in the region. Maybe look back at the photos, visualize the dry-fly eats, reminisce about the big fish that made
Fishing The Madison River
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 Madison, so you know how special a fishery it is. The Madison is one of my favorite fisheries in the Yellowstone
Summer Fishing Recap 2025
The fall colors and cool mornings this weekend reminded me that it is time for the summer fishing recap. Summer is the time to be in and fish the Yellowstone Region, so it’s hard to see it come to an end. This summer was another memorable one in my fishing journey and for many in the region. Conditions made it tough, with inconsistent hatches and low flows. I spoke with multiple anglers who share the same
Mid Summer Update (2025)
As we near the end of July and head into August, I thought I’d give an update on how the Greater Yellowstone Region has fished thus far this summer season. I hope you have had a wonderful summer of fishing so far and enjoy this quick read. Before I proceed with the update, I would like to note that it is based on my experience on the water. My opinion is limited to the 23 days