Montana Angler Fly Fishing Blog

10 Tips for Catching Huge Trout

Fly fishing is much more than catching really big trout, but the fun factor definitely hits 100% when you tie into the biggest fish in the run. Every red blooded fly fisher person should have the luxury of experiencing fighting and landing a truly massive trout at some point in their life. One of...Read more

The 5 Best Options for Fly Fishing in Montana in the Month of May

When discussing fly fishing in Montana, May can be a double edged sword. On the positive side, the angler is presented with abundant hatches, ice free rivers, and hungry trout that are eager to feed and put on body mass. On the other hand, mountain snowpack is beginning to melt resulting in...Read more

Fly Fishing Montana in May

May in Big Sky Country is a magical month. The trees are full of buds, the grass is green, the mountains are still white, and the fish are feeding. May marks a season of change in Montana. Spring and summer both readily characterize the weather observed in May, with sunshine, snow, rain, wind and...Read more

Ascension Bay Mexico Flats Fishing Report: Grand Slam Lodge

I recently had the opportunity to spend a week targeting the legendary flats of Ascension Bay in southern Mexico . We have been looking to add a new Mexican lodge partner that allowed easy access, mixed species fishing and flexible stay alternatives. The fly fishing community is a tight knit bunch...Read more

A Guide to April Fly Fishing in Montana

April is one of our favorite times to get out and fish our local waters. April provides excellent fishing, minimal crowds, and glimpses of good weather to come. Spring fishing is so wonderful that it pains me just a touch to share this information. The days of blistering cold have receded for the...Read more

A Guide to Fishing Depuy's Spring Creek in April

Depuy’s bolsters a renowned reputation of heavy hatches and technical trout. While this information is founded upon heaps of first hand accounts, many of them are generated from June on. The state of the creek, available forage, and angling pressure are vastly different than the variables of April...Read more

Patagonia Chile Fishing Report: Magic Waters Lodge February 2020

On a February morning, a foot of fresh snow blanketed my yard in Bozeman as I stared at the vast array of fly rods, dry bags and camera gear piled on my living room floor. The dichotomous situation of organizing boxes of large foam dry flies as I watched fat flakes of snow falling through my...Read more

6 Weight Fly Rod Review Series - Part Two, Jimmy at Jurassic Lake

On a recent hosted trip to Jurassic Lake Lodge in Argentine Patagonia I tested 5 of the 6 rods from the 6 Weight review. I chose not to take the Sage LL along as it was definitely not designed for high winds, big flies and bigger fish. Jurassic Lake is an incredibly windy place littered with giant...Read more

What is "Rest and Rotation" and Why Is It a Bad Idea for the Madison River

A Madison River Recreation Plan is currently in development. A high quality recreation plan is important for preserving the quality of experience that all users currently enjoy on the river. As the popularity of river based recreation increases nationally and as Montana’s population increases, so...Read more

The Negative Effects of Banning Boats for Public Fishing Access on the Madison River

Recent petitions have been filed to propose rules that would be part of a recreational plan for the Madison River. One of the petitions recommends banning boats for public fishing access on 18.6 miles of the Madison River . We support a recreation plan for the Madison River that includes setting...Read more