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 →

12 Sep 2013
September 12, 2013

Hump Day Trout

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It’s a day late, but enjoy this Missouri River Rainbow from a few nights ago. Chris caught a few on a streamer while he made Brock and I row him around all evening. It’s been a while since the three of us fished together. The pearls of shoulder season!  read more →

****See Details below about a FREE Orivis H2 Hat **** The flows this AM are at 3080 with a Median flow of 4190.  So its low, and its warm to hot at 65 degrees +/- a few.  Is the fly fishing World coming to an end here in Craig, MT?  NO, the game has just.. read more →

That’s right there is a Yeti Hopper hatch on the MO.  The color is purple or pink.  Well as much as we all want the hopper fishing to be fantastic it’s not right now.  Fishermen or Fisherwomen that will stick with the hopper for a full day can pick up 10 or so fish.  A.. read more →

Where in the World is Phillip Ley?  See normally if Phillip leaves the Craig, MT post he puts a note up in the shop stating his whereabouts, in the 3rd person.  Phillip was last seen 8/9/2013 in Craig pulling a popup camper behind his sweet Yota rig going towards the highway.  Did he get bitten.. read more →

Flows this morning are at 3,420 cfs. Water temps at 64. The air temperature should hit 94 today with an overnight low of 60.  Fishing down river of Craig can become a salad making process.  Fishing from Craig to the Dam can be a salad making process…… read more →

We have been slacking on getting a good trout picture out every Wednesday but here is Neil and Brock with a nice Missouri River Rainbow Neil caught today up by the Dam. Great job Neil! read more →

Here it is, you will notice a few of the locations I’m sure.   [vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/69800553 w=400&h=300] read more →

Is the wade fishing too populated on the Missouri River right now?  There are times where the above pictured location is a bit busy.  Lots of fisherman and fisherwomen ask this question in July.    There is still room and fish for everyone, I would say no the crowds are manageable.  Get out early, find your spot,.. read more →

Getting to a different river system is a nice change, but when it is flowing dirty sometime you just want to…oh well it still fished pretty darn good. I had the pleasure of fishing with Wyatt Earp ( the Boston Terrier) during a rain, lightning, thunder and hail storm. read more →