Category Archives: Montana
GT’s Two Fly Winter Setup
It may have felt like spring around Montana yesterday, and it looks like we’ll see temperatures in the 50s by the coming weekend, but it’s still winter and the fish know it. I’ve heard good reports of late from the … Continue reading
Bear-Proof Containers Not Yet(i) Required on Montana’s Smith River
As many of you know, floating Montana’s Smith River is one of fly-fishing’s greatest adventures. To do so, you need to draw a limited-entry permit and you need to plan for a four or five day float, depending on how … Continue reading
You Write the Caption—2
Shot this photo while sitting in a drift boat on Montana’s Beaverhead River a few years ago. The two culprits in this image are Dan Summerfield, arms spread wide, and Jed Fitzpatrick who runs Sula Fly Fishing and typically guides on
Posted in Culture, Montana
Tagged Beaverhead River, Fly fishing photography, Fly Fishing the Beaverhead
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Five Killer Winter Fly Fishing Streams
You have decided during this most recent cold spell that fishing is pretty much over in the northern Rockies until, say, March or April. But that’s not true at all. There are plenty of winter opportunities sprinkled around the Rockies … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Idaho, Montana, Northern Rockies
Tagged Idaho Fly fishing, Montana Fly Fishing, Winer fly fishing
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What’s Your Take, On Taking A Giant Brown Trout.
I had to laugh last night when this comment came to the site, regarding a post that I penned about a fish that a friend caught and killed this past summer. I’ll post the comment first, then my response. I’d … Continue reading
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Big Montana Walleye
Thought all of you might be interested to know that my longtime friend and occasional hero, Robert Eddins, nailed this walleye recently. That means he found a better walleye in Montana than I could in Ontario, and he spend a … Continue reading
The Egg and Tail
I’ve written about fall and spring fishing and my favorite setup during those times, but it’s worth reiterating especially after the communication I’ve had with a friend over the past few days. The setup I’m talking about is the GIE … Continue reading
Black Butte Copper Mine Threatens Montana’s Smith River
Saw this in The Missoulian today and figured many of you care for the Smith River and have probably floated it and if not you definitely should. The Smith offers possibly the best multi-day fishing float in the West and … Continue reading
Montana Flood Stage
Things are a little dicey out there right now with water over the banks on many streams. This is a shot of Rattlesnake Creek outside of Missoula. The Clark Fork is straight mud right now and the Bitterroot is in … Continue reading
Western Montana Camping and A Giant Brown Trout
“Hey dad, can I just ride my bike down to the beach and cast a line from there?” “Sure. Wear your helmut. Be back in an hour.” Hope your Memorial Day weekend was as good as ours. Dry. Hot. And … Continue reading