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.
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
Spring Fishing Recap 2025
Spring is nearing its end here in the Greater Yellowstone Region, and what a few months it was to fly fish the area. This spring reminded me how special a time it is to be in Montana, with minimal crowds, epic hatches, and beautiful, greening landscapes. I’ll jump right into summarizing this spring of fishing in Montana while sharing how I fished, what I learned, and what left me curious. I hope you enjoy the
The Time Is Now
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 all dream of and look forward to throughout the year. After a whole winter tying flies and dreaming of big
The Best of John Gierach
I have been reading and listening to a lot of John Gierach lately. John, unfortunately, passed away last year after a long career as a fly fishing writer. The fly fishing world will forever grieve the loss of John, but we are fortunate to have 23 of the best fly fishing books ever written, full of short stories from his life as an angler. He was so good at portraying what goes on in a
Montana Smallmouth
Montana Smallmouth Fishing This spring, I took a trip with a good fishing buddy that, in years past, I probably wouldn’t have gone on. Smallmouth bass fishing here in Montana. I’ve focused on trout fishing for years, barely giving other species a thought. It’s hard to branch out when surrounded by some of the best trout water in the country, and most warmwater fisheries are hours from Bozeman. Chasing bass always felt a little ridiculous—kind