Insights
Explore Your Curiousity
This is where I share the tips, techniques, and viewpoints that have led to my success on the water. I am not a guide or expert angler, though I believe this is a sport of lifetime learning where the most successful angler is the most curious one. I also believe teaching is the best way to learn and grow as an angler, so I hope sharing these insights benefits me as much as it does you. Not only do I share practical tips that will help you catch more fish, but I also share perspectives to ponder in fishing and life.
The Salmonfly Hatch: Tips For The DIY Angler
Big water, big bugs, and big fish. The salmonfly hatch is everything a fly fishermen dreams of. The salmonfly hatch is one of the most fascinating hatches in the Greater Yellowstone Region. It can be an angler’s most anticipated or dreaded hatch of the year. Whatever your opinion on the salmonfly hatch, one can’t discount its importance as a food source for trout. Anglers who understand the hatch and how to fish it have
A Beginner’s Guide to Stillwater Fly Fishing
The Greater Yellowstone Region is known for its legendary blue-ribbon trout streams. Rivers like the Madison, Yellowstone, and Henry’s Fork offer some of the best trout stream fishing in the West. Because of these famous rivers, many of the region’s productive stillwaters fail to get the attention they deserve from traveling and local anglers. I have a soft spot for stillwater fly fishing in this region. Spending a day on one of the many
Yellowstone National Park Changes Fishing Regulations
Expanded Fishing Season In Yellowstone National Park Recently, Yellowstone National Park announced they are opening the Madison and Gardner rivers within the park’s boundaries for fishing all year round. This regulation change goes into effect starting November 2024, when the rest of the park’s waters close with the general season. Previously, all waters within Yellowstone National Park opened on Memorial Day weekend and closed on the last day of October. Here is the press release
Prepare For The Fly Fishing Season
Prepare For The Fishing Season March is an intriguing month to be a fly fisherman. Water temperatures warm and the hatch season commences on many Western rivers. It is the start of what is a long season chasing trout. With the start of the prime fishing trout season upon us, I wanted to share a few things I do to prepare for a fishing season. Whether replacing worn-out gear, organizing fly boxes, or planning
A Lifelong Pursuit
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Eight Tips For Fishing In Yellowstone National Park
/*! elementor – v3.18.0 – 20-12-2023 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} Fishing In Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and pristine ecosystems. While many visitors flock to the park to witness the geothermal wonders and majestic wildlife, fly fishermen find a haven in the numerous lakes, rivers, and streams that lay within the park’s boundaries. Fishing in Yellowstone National Park is one of the
Fishing In The Greater Yellowstone Region
/*! elementor – v3.18.0 – 20-12-2023 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} Fishing In The Greater Yellowstone Region The Greater Yellowstone Region is home to some of the finest trout fishing in the world. One could spend their whole life fishing in this region and fail to fish all the waters on their bucket list. Much of what I’ve learned in my young fly fishing life has come while fishing in the Greater
Winter Dry Fly Fishing
Some of our most famous rivers here in the Greater Yellowstone Region (GYR) go desolate in the winter months. Most anglers are off fishing the saltwater, enjoying the holidays, and planning next summer’s trip to Montana. Little do they know, the winter months offer some of the best dry fly fishing of the year. Though I have much more to learn, I have spent the last few winter seasons sharpening my dry fly skills.
Question Your Experiences
The experiences you have fishing represent .001% of what occurs in fly fishing but represent 99% of what you believe to be true in the sport. We all have experiences on the water that shape us as anglers. These experiences shape why we fish a certain way, where we fish, and what flies we fish. First-hand experiences are the building blocks for our opinions and beliefs in the sport. What we fail to
Success is Relative
On a recent fall fishing trip, we waded into a river from which I have learned so much over the years. It was a glorious, surreal morning. Mist lifted from the river as the sun rose over the vast pine tree forest. A moose trotted by us as the bugle of a bull elk made for background noise. All while the anticipation and excitement for a full day of fishing released with the first cast.
What To Look For in a Fishing Buddy.
Friends made on the water are special, the experiences shared with your fishing buddies are priceless, and the best days on the water always include great company. While these connections are deep, they are not easy to come by. Good fishing friends are rare. That’s why I wrote this article. To give you some insight into what I look for in the people I fish with in hopes it helps you choose your fishing
The Most Important Factor In The Success Of Your Fishing Trip
A friend and I went out for a quick evening with the intention of fishing a small stream in the area. Rigged with a three-weight, we were excited to cast dries to the small fish that inhabited the stream. The weather shifted and our plans changed last second to hike to a lake that had been on our minds. This resulted in a few beautiful trout caught, including my biggest westslope cutthroat trout to date.