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 →
While walking in the back door of the shop this morning I did my usual scan of the array of bugs that like to cling on the back porch every day. It’s a good heads up of what’s hatching on the river so I’ve made a habit of taking a minute or two to study.. read more →
The original plan for today was to write about my first trip down The Smith River. I would have gotten off the river last night after a five-day stint working a gear boat for Lewis and Clark Expeditions on an outfitted trip. Unfortunately, camping on that river got closed on the 4th of July due.. read more →
The crew made a trip to California Island after work last night in search of rising fish. Lets just say everyone made it back to Craig feeling like Hollywood stars. read more →
The Missouri River is fishing swell these days. PMDs, PMDs, PMDs and oh Caddis. We might of even seen a few of those pesky flies called Tricos down river a ways? Seems a bit early but hey the water temps are getting up there and the water is staying low so not a huge surprise. If.. read more →
As of this morning the flows at Holter Dam are at 3,180 cfs and the temps are 59. The weather is trending warmer as we head into the middle of the week. Skies will be partly cloudy with the possibility of a rain shower this evening. Its warm enough to sport the shorts and sandals.. read more →
Ol’ Wild Bill and crew fishing the legend in his beloved Hyde Contender from Craig to Stickney in the twilight. Uncle LaMoyne would be proud. read more →
Yep, the PMD hatch is here on the Missouri River in numbers. Don’t forget to have all stages of the hatch in your fly box. Stop by the big Red Barn and we can help you with your PMD needs. read more →
