Montana Angler Fly Fishing Blog

Mexico is one of the best places in the world for saltwater flats fly fishing. From the northern Yucatan south to Xcalak, there are countless bays, mangroves, and flats where resident and migratory tarpon, bonefish, permit, snook, jacks, barracuda, and more are available to anglers. Add in several...

When fly fishing in Montana comes to mind, world-famous rivers like the Madison, Missouri, and Yellowstone immediately top the list of where to go fly fishing in Montana. These rivers contain clear, cold water that is ideal for several species of wild and native trout. Montana fly fishing has...

Cottonwoods ablaze in color, the tips of grasses covered in frost, and visions of large trout dance in anglers' minds--these are sure signs of fall fly fishing in Montana. When planning a fly fishing trip in Montana during autumn, the target is to land a truly large trout. We're talking a trout over...

Many anglers know about the magic of fly fishing the salmonfly hatch in June on the Madison River, or the excitement of the Mother's Day caddis hatch on the Yellowstone River, or in October chasing big brown trout with streamers on the Missouri River. But as the heat of summer begins to fade in late...

Caddis species are prominent in nearly every trout river in the world—from Montana to Chile to New Zealand. While an abundance of caddis species exist, you can use many of the same tips, patterns, and techniques to catch more trout even if there isn’t a strong caddis hatch occurring and you are...

We’ve all been fly fishing and seen that happy trout sipping dry flies beneath a bridge. The fish is often a big fish and will generally spook or stop feeding the moment our shadow crosses over the water near his lie, leaving us wondering what might have been and what lurks in the shaded flows below...

Few places in the world are as synonymous with great fly fishing as Bozeman, Montana. Within an hour’s drive of Bozeman, anglers have their pick of the Yellowstone, Gallatin, Madison, Missouri Rivers, the Paradise Valley Spring Creeks, and dozens of smaller creeks and rivers, plus a variety of lakes...

It’s a nice spring day, and you’re excited to fish your favorite spot. The sun’s out, and it’s looking like it will be a beautiful day. The fishing was great last week, and you’ve been daydreaming about getting back all week at work. Crossing the river over the bridge just before the parking area...

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...