Agua Boa Amazon Lodge 2023 Fishing Trip Report
Fly fishing provides the finest excuse to travel to beautiful places; but life is short, and the world is large. When planning our next fishing adventure, we make a choice to target new waters or return to cherished favorites. Although the desire burns deep within me to explore novel fisheries in...
Five Classic Rivers to Flyfish on Your First Trip to Argentine Patagonia
Patagonia is a massive swath of remote and rugged country that encompasses the southern reaches of Argentina and Chile. Bisected by the Andes Mountain, Patagonia presents anglers with a variety of fishing opportunities. For those ready to explore Argentina, be prepared for breathtaking landscapes...
The Joys of Fly Fishing with Bamboo
If you’ve spent any amount of time interested in fly fishing you’ve probably come across Norman Maclean’s “A River Runs Through It.” Even if you’re not interested in fishing, you’ve likely seen or heard of Robert Redford’s film adaptation of that story starring a young Brad Pitt as Paul Maclean. The...
5 Trips for Fishing the Mother's Day Caddis Hatch on the Yellowstone River
The Mother’s Day caddis emergence is one of the most prolific aquatic insect hatches that anglers can expect to encounter on the larger rivers in Montana. This hatch is particularly strong on the Yellowstone River within Montana. The Mother’s Day caddis is an early season hatch that generally begins...
May Fly Fishing: Montana's Mother's Day Caddis Hatch
The annual Mother’s Day Caddis hatch is one of the most anticipated events here in Southwest Montana. While it may not be quite as famous as the Salmon Fly hatch, the fishing can be every bit as good, if not even better. The sheer number of bugs that take to the air during the peak of the hatch is...
A Guide to Spring Fishing on the Gallatin River
Spring is a special time for anglers across Montana. As temperatures increase trout become more and more active and the fishing quickly becomes exciting and more diverse. The Gallatin River holds a special place in the hearts of many and is a popular spring fishing destination. With its proximity to...
Chile fishing trip report: Magic Waters Patagonia Lodge March 2022
Montana Angler’s 2022 trip to Magic Waters Lodge in Chile marked our first hosted fishing trip to Chile since the COVID-19 pandemic upended travel. The trip came with many questions about the ability to travel from the United States to Chile. Fortunately for our group, Chile opened travel for the...
Argentina Fishing Trip Report: February 2022 at El Encuentro Lodge and the Brook Trout Basecamp
As I was preparing to host Montana Angler’s 2022 trip to El Encuentro Lodge and Brook Trout Basecamp in Patagonia, the mercury plunged in Montana. The bitter cold outside made the anticipation of casting dry flies to rising trout in Argentina so much greater. Preparation for this year’s trip to...
Montana Fly of the Month: March
Montana Fly of the Month: March 2018The Split Flag Blue Winged Olive tied by Bob QuigleyMarch fly fishing in Montana is a time when things begin to get a little bit more interesting following the long winter days spent fishing small flies in cold conditions. The air temps and water temps along our...
Agua Boa Amazon Lodge 2022 Trip Report
Our recent visit to Agua Boa Lodge in Brazil was nothing short of spectacular. Once the fly fishing travel bug takes hold, the adventuring angler will soon be faced with the difficult choice between exploring new places and returning to special destinations. Despite the vast angling destinations...