Montana Trout Unlimited Smithriverwatch.org brochure: Why Montana TU is Concerned:Tintina Resources proposes operating the Black Butte Copper Mine in a high-risk acid-producing orebody next to Sheep Creek, one of the most important suppliers of cold, clean water and trout spawning habitat to the Smith River. This proposal creates a long list of concerns: 1. Tintina […]
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Ruby River Fly Fishing Report
The Ruby River is a small, delicate stream that whispers to the streams we fished in our youth. A four weight rod, long leaders and a host of Purple Hazes can rejuvenate the hearts and minds. Pictured: Luke and his Brown in training.
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Snow in the mountains, clouds in the sky, brown trout are moving to streamers. Woolly Buggers and the hundreds of variations from this noble pattern dominate streamer fishing this time of year. Here are some other patterns that work that all play off the Woolly Bugger: JJ Specials, Yuk Bugs, my beloved Big Hole Crawler, […]
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When in doubt, put on a Size 8 Double Beaded Big Hole Crawler. Spot one last Mayfly that died of loneliness. Everything is underneath the surface. Our good friend, Vince, is holding a great looking Brown he caught on the Big Hole River today.
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