Category Archives: Montana dry fly fishing

Yellowstone National Park is home to hundreds of miles of fantastic fly fishing rivers. From native cutthroat trout rivers in the northeast corner to the Bechler River in the park's "Cascade Corner," fly fishing in Yellowstone National Park can feature an amazing diversity of fishing. Many of the...

Whether you've been fly fishing in Montana your entire life or just fished your first day of fly fishing in Montana, chances are very good that you experienced fishing a dry-dropper rig. Naturally, fishing two flies increases your chances of catching more fish and many of us like to see a trout rise...

As the days get longer and the sun shines a little brighter, the fly fishing in Montana slowly gravitates from winter mode to spring time consistency. Cut to the scene: It is mid-March on a trout river in southwest Montana. The riverside vegetation is greening but the mountains in the distance are...

Montana is home to nearly a dozen world-class rivers. With a broad network of roads and towns, accessing these world-class waters has never been easier. From the Madison's famous "50 Mile Riffle" to the majestic peaks of Paradise Valley overseeing the broad Yellowstone River, a fly fishing trip to...

We have all heard it, “you should have been here yesterday.” Such a statement begs the question, “Why yesterday?” The reason yesterday was better most often relates to the environmental conditions of yesterday. A myriad of conditions heavily influence the behavior of trout. Where trout are found...

Sneak Attack: Stealth Will Help Your Hopper Fishing Hopper season in Montana begins in July and peaks during the hottest months of the summer in August and September. It’s one of the most anticipated times of the year for fly anglers. Hopper fishing ranks right up there with the big hatches of...

If you are in the process of planning your next fishing adventure to the fabled trout waters of southwestern Montana, you know there is a lot to think about. You’ll need to know which rivers have the hungriest fish, as well as what the fish will be feeding on. A savvy researcher can quickly learn...

Choosing the Best Fly Rod for Fishing Small Streams in Montana Many of our favorite Montana fly fishing rivers and creeks are small water, wade fishing options. The intimate setting and often eager fish make for a fun and exciting way to spend the day. The majority of these small streams are best...

Catching a great fish in a beautiful location is one of the joys of fly fishing. Looking back over a lifetime and remembering those moments spent with friends and family can enhance the experience. And there is no better way to bring back those memories than with a great photograph. But too often...

Tips for Getting the Best Drift to Catch More Fish A crucially important technique for catching trout on a Montana fly fishing river, is getting the best possible drift. And, many times the best way to get the best drift to catch more trout is a "dead drift." The goal of the dead drift is to float...