Category Archives: Northern Rockies
Major Trout Decline in Idaho’s South Fork Snake River
Idaho’s South Fork Snake is one of my favorite rivers, a place where you can hammer up to 50 native cutthroats a day when the fishing is good, and it’s also a place where you have a legitimate shot at … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, Idaho
Tagged Fly fish in the South Fork Snake, Fly Fishing Idaho, Idaho Falls fishing
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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
Posted in Culture, Montana
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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
Natives in Yellowstone
I penned this piece for the Upfront Notes section of Fly Rod & Reel and thought I would share it with you here, hoping to open this up for tactful discussion. Give it a read and let me know where … Continue reading
Idaho’s B-Run Steelhead to Arrive in Good Numbers
If you haven’t already been slinging for Idaho steelhead, you may want to do so soon. October is prime time on the Snake and Clearwater rivers and it can be pretty good on the Salmon, too. According to managers, the … 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
Anglers Banned From British Columbia’s Skeena River
The news isn’t good out of British Columbia as a recent court ruling gave the Gitxsan Treaty Society the ability to do whatever they want with pieces of land along the Skeena River, which is one of the best places … Continue reading
Posted in British Columbia, CANADA, Conservation, Industry
Tagged Skeena River fishing ban, Skeena River steelhead
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Happy Fourth from Angler’s Tonic
Have a great holiday weekend. Catch a bunch of fish and keep well refreshed. Here’s an image from Tonic patron Geoff Moore who works for Canada’s Cariboo/Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association. He knows how to divvy up a big Fourth of … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Northern Rockies
Tagged Grenn drake hatch, Kelly Creek, Lochsa, St. Joe
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