Author Archives: Greg Thomas
Twisting Wire and Pitchin’ Chocklett—The Game Changer
I’ve been working with House of Fly and The Fly Project for a year or more and wanted to direct you to one of my most recent contributions to their media library, a profile of Blane Chocklett and his series … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Flies
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Best Gadget To Save Your Life in the Woods and On The Water—Garmin GPS Messenger and Mini
It’s safe to say, and I’m a little relieved to say, the holidays are over. It wasn’t that I didn’t have a great time—family traveled to Montana and all of us gathered at my parents’ house, under one roof, all … Continue reading
Posted in Backcountry, Gear, Northwest, US & Canada
Tagged fishing safety, GPS communication, GPS Safety, hunt safety
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October Caddis: This Big Bug Brings Trout To The Top In Droves
If you live in the northern Rockies and want to find fish rising to October caddis, your time to do so is coming up quick. And you have plenty of options to choose from: all the north Idaho rivers and … Continue reading
Posted in Backcountry, Idaho, Montana, Northern Rockies, Uncategorized
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Seeing The Future: Mother’s Day Caddis on Washington’s Upper Columbia
Dry fly season came early to Montana this year, and there’s not doubt it’s kicking over in Washington State, too. One of the best hatches of the year is near, that being the Mother’s Day Caddis and one of the … Continue reading
Posted in Northwest, Washington
Tagged Black Bear Lodge, Mother's Day caddis, Upper Columbia River
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Ambler Haul Road Threatens Alaska’s Brooks Range
This certainly isn’t the best news on Alaska. Seems like we push back one threat and here come five more. I have not fished or hiked through the Brooks Range, but I know it is one of the wildest places … Continue reading
Montana Bull Trout Redd Numbers Decline
I love what bull trout bring to the table—a reason for kicking your ass to get into the backcountry where some of the best fishing for this native char is found. Each year I hoist the backpack and take off … Continue reading
Posted in Backcountry, Montana, Northern Rockies, Travel
Tagged British Columbia Bull trout, bull trout, Montana
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Alaska Kings On The Six Weight
Ran across this photo yesterday and snapped a shot of it with the phone. It definitely takes me back in the day. I took this photo when a friend and I were working in Southeast Alaska and fishing as often … Continue reading
Hatch Guide: Mother’s Day Caddis
Note: Not sure when I wrote this or for whom, but I found it while searching my files and thought it would be worth posting. You’ve got a couple months before this hatch hits, but it’s worth thinking about it … Continue reading
Posted in Northern Rockies
Tagged Montana caddis hatch, Montana Spring Trout, Mother's Day caddis
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April or May for Blue Horizon Permit
Just got a note yesterday from Blue Horizon lodge, with some open and discounted rates for spring 2023. I spent some time at Blue Horizon not long ago and simply loved the focus on permit. Staying at Blue Horizon is … Continue reading
Go Time For Montana Trout
Ok, there are flakes falling today and the high will be 35, and it doesn’t look better for the rest of the week. But, things are changing here in Missoula, Montana, with the snowbanks slowly creeping away from the edge … Continue reading
Posted in Missoula, Montana, Montana, Northern Rockies
Tagged Montana spring fly fishing, Spring fly fishing, Streamers
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