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OUTDOOR ACCIDENTS!!!
Outdoorsmen and women never plan to get injured, hurt, or stranded when enjoying Outdoor Recreation. Accidents happen when we get […]
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BIG SKY BEST?
Big Sky Country is certainly the Last Best Place, but for what? For every person you ask, you will get […]
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BEST OF THE BEST!!!
We have all been influenced by great mentors and fishermen. As kids, we were exposed to men and women […]
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FAT and HAPPY CAMP MEAL!!!
When hunters return from the hills, they will be hungry. Carbs, meat, pasta, and potatoes will fit their bill and […]
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BUBBLE BOBBERS!!!
Back in the day, Bubbles were a modified bobber that we used to fly fish with a spinning rod. You […]
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MONTANA’S BEST!!!
This is the time of year when Big Sky Country Shines. The rain slows, the warmer temperature means comfortable weather. […]
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BERTHA’S BEST!!!
Over the years I have guided boatloads of fishermen. Some were celebrities, many were newbies, and lots of kids. I […]
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WASTED STEAKS!!!
Great steaks are becoming hard to find in Montana. The best steaks often came from small, family-owned cafes and restaurants. […]
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THE BUTT FLY!!!
Every fly angler has a ton of their favorite flies. One box may be full of nymphs, another is loaded […]
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SALMON FLY SUFFERING!!!
It seems that aquatic insect and Salmon fly populations are in the decline. This reduction of insects is related to […]
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CHEATERS!!!
Fishing used to be about having fun. We all tried to catch a biggun, or a stringer full. Today, tournaments […]
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HELICOPTER ACCESS!!!
Some wealthy people feel entitled to do whatever they want. Their money and connections give them a free ticket […]
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FOOD ON FIRE!!!
Humans have been cooking over fire since fire was discovered. Fire cooked foods are healthier and more flavorful. The charcoal […]
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COMPASS FLIP FLOP!!!
Earth is in constant change. Our planet has an orbiting moon, as we both revolve around a dynamic and changing […]
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SAVE A FISH!!!
Catch and Release fishing is extremely important to conserve Wild and Native trout fisheries. A great and healthy trout may […]
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IS NEW BETTER?
Sportsmen love new stuff. It seems that we never have enough hats, fishing rods, guns, gadgets, garments, and outdoor stuff. […]
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GETTING SKUNKED!!!
Every fisherman has a bad day, occasionally. Getting Skunked Stinks! Not catching anything is not an intentional choice. We don’t […]
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MONTANA ESCAPE!!!
The trend of people moving to Montana may be changing. According to the National Census numbers, more people are leaving […]
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MEN VS. WOMEN FISHING!!!
Competition between men and women seems to be in the news a lot lately. Biological Men are seen as unfair […]
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DOG HAIR!!!
Anyone with a dog knows that shed hair is a problem. Hairy dust bunnies gather in corners of the floor, […]
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BIG FRY COUNTRY!!!
Montana sunbathing smells like frying bacon. Getting a sunburn is easier at higher altitudes. Big Fry Country means that being […]
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KNOT KNOWLEDGE !!!
Fishing knots are critical to fishing success. Different knots are required for certain line types, gear, and presentations. Not all […]
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BACKPACK FISHERMEN!!!
I have noticed that many fly guys are fully decked out when fly fishing. In some drift boats, there is […]
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SQUITOS!!!
Big Sky Country is also home to huge blood sucking mosquitoes. They grow big in the Rocky Mountains. These blood […]
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MONTANA NAMES!!!
Everyone has a little cowboy or cowgirl spirit. Humans are Hunters and Gatherers. Our pioneer spirit continues to bring folks […]
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KISS MY BASS!!!
Bass fishing is a great sport but is limited in Montana. Since bass are not native to our state, the […]
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LOOKING FOR BIG BUGS!!!
Now is the time for huge stoneflies and Salmon flies. Big Sky Country sports BIG BUGS during June-July. If you […]
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HOWARD’S GREENS!!!
Years ago, we would take annual trips to fish Canada. The local outdoor shows would come to town, and we […]
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HYALITE HOWDY!!!
Hyalite Lake is a favorite destination for many tourists and locals. This beautiful lake, in the mountains south of Bozeman, […]
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CHOKE HOLD!!!
Dogs are great family pets. Owners are always looking out for their wellness. Sadly, our pets can require emergency first […]
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BEAR WITH US!!!
A lifetime ago, I lived in Maryland. Being from western Maryland, I was used to seeing bears in the Appalachian […]
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ALL THE MARBLES!!!
Trout fishing is at risk in Montana and many other traditionally favorable trout waters. Generally, trout prefer cool, clean, clear […]
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CATCH LIMITS!!!
Montana fisheries are being overfished. Many anglers practice Catch and Release fishing. Trout, walleyes, or perch are hooked, landed, and […]
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WILD LIFE!!!
Wildlife means that the critters are not domesticated. These “Wild” animals or fish have not come from a preserve, hatchery, […]
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BUTTERFLY FISH TRICK!!!
Filleting trout is a learned skill. Butterflying a fish is even tougher and takes a lot of practice with a […]
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TOUCH ME FEEL ME!!!
Humans seem to have a need to touch and feel wildlife. The problem is that inappropriate touching and feeling are […]
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THE LAST BEST FISHING HOLES!!!
Secret Fishing Holes have become fewer and further between. There seem to be more folks that have discovered the joys […]
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PIONEER PLANT!!!
Rhubarb is in full leafy growth, just in time for Strawberry season. Each Summer, I harvest several crops of this […]
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BIGHOLE RIVER EARNS A D!!!
The Bighole River is in trouble. It has been in trouble, and there is no plan in place to save […]
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BIG SKY BUGS!!!
Montana is home to many wonderful and wild things. Folks travel from around the world to see our unique and […]
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BUFFALOED!!!
Personal safety comes with personal responsibility. During a time with reduced police, more people, less enforcement, less security, and greater […]
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LAST TIME TO TIE!!!
It’s time to double check your fly boxes. Complete an inventory and see what you need. The extra rain and […]
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EAT IT RAW!?
Many people enjoy eating raw seafood, fish, and shellfish. There is more on the menu than you may know about. […]
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BOAT READY!!!
Well, the waters will soon become navigable again in Montana. This means that the fleet of drift boats will […]
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MEMORIAL DAY!!!
We just celebrated Memorial Day. This holiday honors the memory of great soldiers that helped to keep America free and […]
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HAIL and HIGH WATERS!!!
Years ago, I was guiding some ladies from Georgia. We put in at Warm Springs access, along the lower Madison, […]
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CORNER CROSSING!!!
A recent Corner Crossing case has been resolved in Wyoming. For those that don’t know, “Corner Crossing” means that you […]
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ROUGHING IT!!!
Camping is simple and fun. It is supposed to be about enjoying nature without modern conveniences. Yes, you may need […]
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SAME OLD LINE!!!
Fly lines have come a long way. The first fly lines were made from waxed and braided horse tail […]
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NET JOBS!!!
Pictures of trout and other fish in nets are on the rise. Many Catch and Release fishermen want a picture […]