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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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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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
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Best Stonefly Fly Patterns Stoneflies host the most famous and most sought-after hatches in the Yellowstone Region. The region’s rivers are known for various stonefly hatches, such as the salmonfly, golden stone, skwala, and nocturnal or mutant stone. A fly angler can run into a stonefly hatch from spring to late summer and find trout
As the snow melts and our western rivers warm, anglers all over the west trickle onto the rivers. Why you ask? A combination of cabin fever from a long, cold winter and the first big bug hatch of the year. The Skwala Stonefly. The skwala hatch has provided some of my best fishing over
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