madison river

Spring is waking up the Madison River, and so are the fish—nymphs are king, dry flies are emerging, and the best fishing is just getting started!

Over the years I have guided boatloads of fishermen. Some were celebrities, many were newbies, and lots of kids. I […]

On July 1st, anyone using Montana State fishing access sites, State Lands, or Wildlife Management Areas will be required to […]

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 […]

The Bighole River is in trouble. It has been in trouble, and there is no plan in place to save […]

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 […]

As the rivers become more float friendly, floaters and boaters are drawn to the flows. Great weather means more water […]

Getting out for the first time requires some patience. Anxious anglers have been preparing all Winter for their first Spring […]

There are times when a certain fly or lure really makes a difference. These lures are most important when you […]

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 […]

As the rivers become more float friendly, floaters and boaters are drawn to the flows. Great weather means more water […]

Getting out for the first time requires some patience. Anxious anglers have been preparing all Winter for their first Spring […]

There are times when a certain fly or lure really makes a difference. These lures are most important when you […]

Southwest Montana is Big Sky Country. It also is the home to what is arguably the best trout fishing in […]