3 Must Have Caddis Patterns for the Mother's Day Caddis Hatch
The Mother's Day Caddis Hatch occurs on many of Montana's rivers during late spring. This exciting hatch can begin in late April and run well into May. Freestone rivers like the Gallatin, Smith, and Yellowstone Rivers near Bozeman can experience some pre-runoff dry fly fishing while tailwater rivers...
What to Consider When Planning a Montana Fly Fishing Trip
Planning a fly fishing trip should be an enjoyable experience. Whether you are looking at going on a fishing trip to Montana or wanting to fish a global fly fishing travel destination, it is important to carefully plan your trip. The success of catching fish on a fly fishing trip depends on many...
5 Essential Nymphs for Fly Fishing in Spring in Montana
Spring fly fishing is some of the most anticipated of the year. Getting out of the winter hibernation mode is often an excuse enough to go fishing. For many anglers catching a fish is a bonus–the real success is just getting out on the water after another long winter. But, wouldn’t it be nice to...
Introducing the Montana Angler Rent-a-Labrador Retriever Program
Salmonflies on the Madison, caddis on the Yellowstone, PMD’s on the Missouri River, and now a best friend to enjoy it all with you. Introducing Montana Angler’s Rent-a-Labrador Retriever program. Beginning immediately, anglers on guided day trips, overnight camping and fishing trips, and all...
5 Essential Streamers for Spring Fly Fishing in Montana
“Streamers” is the common term used to describe flies tied to imitate baitfish or other larger prey, such as crayfish. Because spring is when most of our Montana trout rivers come into play and trout swimming in these rivers have gone most of the winter without seeing a lot flies, anglers in-the...
Patagonia Chile Fly Fishing Trip Report: Martin Pescador and Rio Palena Lodges 2025
The Los Lagos and Aysen provinces of Chile are located in the heart of Patagonia and are home to some of the most dramatic mountain scenery on Earth. Nestled in protected fjords that are lined with hanging glaciers lie a series of productive rivers, lakes, and lagunas filled with large wild trout...
5 Essential Dry Flies for Spring Fly Fishing in Montana
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...
What do Trout Need? And How to Use That to Catch More Fish
Fly fishing for trout in Montana or anywhere in the world can be an exciting experience. Because trout live in dynamic and ever-changing aquatic environments, it is essential to understand how a trout survives and thrives. Whether a trout lives in a bio-rich river like the Missouri River or one of...
5 Great Fishing Days in Montana's Yellowstone River Valley
Fishing in the Yellowstone River Valley is one of the best ways to spend a Montana Vacation. The consistent fly fishing around the Yellowstone River begins in Yellowstone National Park and runs for almost 200 miles deep into Montana. When fishing the Yellowstone River in Montana there are...
Amazon Brazil Fishing Trip Report: Agua Boa Lodge 2025
Arapaima, peacock bass, piranha, arowana, redtail catfish, flounder and oscars…oh my! This is a short list of some of the many varieties of species landed on our most recent trip to Agua Boa Lodge in Brazil. A trip to the jungle is also more about the fishing, and the wildlife viewing proved equally...