The water temps at Holter Dam are finally on a steady drop. This morning the reading is at 60.8. We haven’t seen water temps into the 50’s in a long time. It will make the trout happy, which in turn will make the anglers happy. Look for these water temps real soon. The high tomorrow.. read more →

24 Sep 2013
September 24, 2013

Missouri River Footage

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[vimeo http://vimeo.com/74430056] Missouri River Days, Craig MT Nights Here’s a little morning video for all you Missouri river Junkies and wanna-be Junkies. You can find this video and other great short films at http://www.orvis.com/news/fly-fishing -Bill and Ed’s Big Adventures read more →

23 Sep 2013
September 23, 2013

Steely Mattioli

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Marcus Mattioli with a nice steelhead on the swing he got out in Oregon this past week. This guy has been on a month long journey through various steelhead grounds and has been picking up some nice fish on the way. Marcus couldn’t finish up the season with us due to school complications, but if.. read more →

Flows have seen a small bump in the last few days. We were below the 3,000 cfs mark and are now up around 3,200. It hasn’t changed fishing too much, but some will claim that the day the flows change the fishing will slow. I tend to agree. On Friday the fishing was on the.. read more →

Some people say that everything is bigger in Texas. They are probably right, especially whey you get a bunch of attorneys from the lone star state hanging around The Scenic Valley Lodge. Last night they were met by local guide Dave Payne and his band Helena Handbasket for some good picking and BBQ. Rumor has.. read more →