When your life partner, kids, or friends are down in the dumps, sad, cranky, and out of sorts, they send […]
Fishing guides are easy to come by in Montana. Many see guiding as Big money. Others are great rowers but […]
The BEST trout fishing in the world is changing. Blame it on global warming, climate change, overfishing, development, or pollution. […]
Trout hunting season is on! Hunting trout requires a certain strategy, skills, and tackle. Seeing is believing when trout hunting. […]
Wading can be dangerous. Fishermen that wet wade or wear expensive waders, always try to get a little deeper. Their […]
We have all been influenced by great mentors and fishermen. As kids, we were exposed to men and women […]
Over the years I have guided boatloads of fishermen. Some were celebrities, many were newbies, and lots of kids. I […]
Every fly angler has a ton of their favorite flies. One box may be full of nymphs, another is loaded […]
It seems that aquatic insect and Salmon fly populations are in the decline. This reduction of insects is related to […]
Some wealthy people feel entitled to do whatever they want. Their money and connections give them a free ticket […]
Catch and Release fishing is extremely important to conserve Wild and Native trout fisheries. A great and healthy trout may […]
Every fisherman has a bad day, occasionally. Getting Skunked Stinks! Not catching anything is not an intentional choice. We don’t […]
Competition between men and women seems to be in the news a lot lately. Biological Men are seen as unfair […]
On July 1st, anyone using Montana State fishing access sites, State Lands, or Wildlife Management Areas will be required to […]
Montana sunbathing smells like frying bacon. Getting a sunburn is easier at higher altitudes. Big Fry Country means that being […]
Fishing knots are critical to fishing success. Different knots are required for certain line types, gear, and presentations. Not all […]
I have noticed that many fly guys are fully decked out when fly fishing. In some drift boats, there is […]
Now is the time for huge stoneflies and Salmon flies. Big Sky Country sports BIG BUGS during June-July. If you […]
Trout fishing is at risk in Montana and many other traditionally favorable trout waters. Generally, trout prefer cool, clean, clear […]
Montana fisheries are being overfished. Many anglers practice Catch and Release fishing. Trout, walleyes, or perch are hooked, landed, and […]
Secret Fishing Holes have become fewer and further between. There seem to be more folks that have discovered the joys […]
The Bighole River is in trouble. It has been in trouble, and there is no plan in place to save […]
It’s time to double check your fly boxes. Complete an inventory and see what you need. The extra rain and […]
Well, the waters will soon become navigable again in Montana. This means that the fleet of drift boats will […]
Years ago, I was guiding some ladies from Georgia. We put in at Warm Springs access, along the lower Madison, […]
Fly lines have come a long way. The first fly lines were made from waxed and braided horse tail […]
Pictures of trout and other fish in nets are on the rise. Many Catch and Release fishermen want a picture […]
Outdoorsmen love their outdoor shows. Some shows focus on education, others on unique destinations, some promote hunting or fishing, others […]
