Fishing restrictions on the Big Hole River are lifted and the whole river is open to floating, fishing and frivolity. Clouds, heavy rain and snow in the high country translate into Blue Winged Olive (size 14). Streamers: White Zonkers (sizes 6 and 8), Big Hole Crawlers (sizes 6, 8 and 10). Chubbies, Hoppers and disco […]
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Beaverhead River Fly Fishing Report
Oh the agony of no fish. Oh the pain and ignominy of no bites, no interest and no trout. Today, no tricos hovering over the surface, no hoppers in the field and no caddis at night. The world becomes unjust and without hope. Emptied our entire fly box in the water and nothing. Cool weather […]
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Before you pack up all your brand new fly fishing equipment and head out to a fishing lodge in Montana, you should learn how the equipment works. By working with your rod and reel, and practicing walking around in your waders, you’ll be able to enjoy any guided fishing trips you go on even more. […]
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