A quick local guy and caddis fly story here. The other evening I headed upstream to fish between the dam and the bridge for a while. I hoped to see some rising trout to cast to. I looked around a while and tried to make a plan. As it turned out the water was very.. read more →
Hot temperatures and rising water have been the talk of most around Craig lately. It finally feels like summer with our highs stretching up into the 90’s for the rest of the holiday weekend. The good news is our water temps are holding strong at 59 in the morning coming out of Holter Dam. Where.. read more →
It’s a feeling unlike any other. While difficult to explain to the unknowing, the tug and run of a broad-backed buck rainbow is a feeling that one will soon not forget, and after a trying maiden voyage on the Mo, Josh and crew were determined to step back into the ring. The line tightened.. read more →
A slow start in Craig,MT this morning as most are in recovery mode from yesterdays Caddis Festival. Not to worry, the splitting headache and nausea will quickly diminish once a few Missouri River trout are flopping around in your net. The question is, how does one get those trout in the net? read more →
Flows on The Mo are remaining steady around the mid 8K range with water temps creeping up as we head into the rest of spring. This morning we are looking at 45 degrees up at Holter. Lots of boats out today as most other rivers in the state are having a little extra water. We.. read more →
The MO just got another bump of water this afternoon. We’re now over 8K. They are making room in Canyon Ferry for runoff as their is more going out then is coming in right now. The MO at over 8K is a much more difficult river to wade fish and most places are a no.. read more →
Most anglers evolve over time. The evolution is what keeps us going. There is always a new fish to chase, a river to see, a way to fish, and it’s impossible to do it all. As you make the journey as a fly angler, so does your fly collection. Most start off with that one.. read more →
It’s a good time of year to hit the river for some waterfowl and trout. Grab some rods and throw the shotguns in the boat for a good old fashioned Missouri River blast and cast. The river is fishing great and there are plenty of birds hanging around as well. See you out there! read more →
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 →
The Little Green Machine and a Taylor Todd, how do you replace these two guys? The Green Machine seems to fly out of a fly shop as soon as it is stocked on the shelf and thats if your fly shop can even get them. Or more likely your local guide is buying all 6.. read more →
