Author Archives: Greg Thomas
The Henry’s Fork Bounces Back
Whitefish Ed and the rest of the crew Word out on the Henry’s Fork is that the river is back, meaning it’s progressed from a few years ago when anglers insisted that the state begin stocking the river with hatchery-raised … Continue reading
Drink of The Week: Eugene O’Neill’s Gibson
The Gibson The Gibson is as basic as they come, a pure shot of gin to the veins. It’s a perfect choice after a busy day when things may or may not have gone exactly your way, say, when the … Continue reading
Montana’s South Fork Flathead River
Getting Wild on Montana’s South Fork Flathead My forest of fly-fishing friends is thinning. It’s as if some cut-and-run logging company waltzed into Montana and whacked them down at the knees. These days when I propose a fishing trip they … Continue reading
Posted in Backcountry, Montana, Northern Rockies
Tagged Dan Summerfield, South Fork Flathead, westslope cutthroat
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Big Hole River: An unplanned canyon run
Blunder on the Big Hole There are a variety of possibilities regarding why I missed a takeout on the Big Hole River last Saturday. Could have been foggyness from the night prior at Wise River Club. Or it could have … Continue reading
Posted in Absinthe Lounge, Montana, Northern Rockies
Tagged Big Hole River, Torrey Cenis, Wise River Club
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Starbucks French Press
Killer Pot O’ Coffee I’m still taking heat from Starbuck’s Nation for bashing their fall-release of VIA instant coffee. Some say I had a bad batch, some say I just hold a grudge against Howard Schultz, Starbucks’ owner and the A-hole … Continue reading
Scientific Angler’s Streamer Express
Kelly Galloup’s signature streamer line Finally got my hands on Scientific Angler’s new Kelly Galloup Streamer Express fly line and I’ve now had ample time to throw it on a couple sticks and on a couple different waters, including the … Continue reading
Madison River Salmonflies
Hatch Imminent. It’s stonefly time in southwest Montana and judging by the number of salmonfly and golden stonefly nymphs along the banks of the Madison River, those bugs are going to pop in the next couple days. And the river … Continue reading
Posted in Flies, Montana, Northern Rockies
Tagged Dan Delekta, Madison River, Salmonflies
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Montana’s Beaverhead River
The Only Game in Town Montana’s rivers continue to run high and mostly clouded with some, including the Jefferson, pushing out of their banks this morning. So where does a guy fish moving water when the flows are up? Judging … Continue reading
Tate Takes Second in Ennis Father’s Day Fishing Contest
Second Place at the Father’s Day Fishing Contest Ok, so the Ennis father’s day fishing contest wasn’t fly fishing, not even close. But it was important, an angling introduction for a lot of kids, a chance to catch a pile … Continue reading
Big Hole River Blowout
Riding the Waves It’s salmonfly time in Montana, but the streams are mostly blown out right now with the Madison flowing mud and the Big Hole breaking free of its banks. I found that out firsthand yesterday when I accepted a … Continue reading