Montana Angler Fly Fishing Blog

When it comes to freshwater fly fishing, there are few species that pique the curiosity of the adventurous angler more than golden dorado and peacock bass. Both species are known for ferocious takes, stunning beauty, and exotic destinations. Each has its own distinct fishing culture and angling...

“This is gonna be epic, like boy band epic!” This is how one lucky Montana Angler guest described his recent trip to Aqua Boa Amazon Lodge . A quote from one of Montana Angler’s guests from our most recent trip to Agua Boa Amazon Lodge, Ted Putnam. I couldn’t agree more with that sentiment. I’ve...

Wading safely when going fly fishing is important to keep from getting injured, but also important to be able to access a variety of fishing opportunities on varied terrain. Choosing which type of sole for your wading boots is more important than you might think. There are a lot of differences when...

Patagonia is a wild place. A well-travelled angler understands the importance of embracing the wild characteristics of a destination while simultaneously welcoming the luxuries and conveniences that, for better or worse, most of us have become accustomed to experiencing. Whether unplugging on a 5...

As the snow starts to melt, anglers begin to feel the excitement of casting large stoneflies in June and July to hungry trout. But did you know you can sometimes do that in the spring? Often overlooked is the opportunity for the same experience during the months of March and April when fly fishing...

Farmers often despise grasshoppers because they can eat crops, but trout and fly fishermen love grasshoppers because they are a reliable food source for trout and can provide exciting fly fishing opportunities. Our Montana fly fishing guides always look forward to late summer and fishing grasshopper...

April in the Bozeman area means a mix of spring, winter, and a hint of summer. Hatches of Blue-Winged Olives can happen any day on any river near Bozeman. Rivers are out of winter mode, and more Montana fly fishing guides are on the water every day than not. Within an hour's drive of Bozeman flow...

The annual occurrence of the Western March Brown mayfly is a hatch that is widely anticipated in Montana every spring. This hatch is reliable and steady, starting in April and lasting until spring runoff muddies the rivers. Cloudy days during March, April, and May can trigger the most prolific...

Truly special places are difficult to describe in words alone. Agua Boa Amazon Lodge is one of those unique destinations. Our trips into the most remote regions of the Amazon basin have become one of our most sought-after global destinations. After recently returning from another week in the wilds...

The Smith River is Montana's penultimate overnight river camping and fishing trip. The primary fishing season on the Smith River runs from late spring through early summer, and then again in September and October. Of all the months of fishing on the Smith River, May is the most dynamic. With pre-...