Anyone who knows me, knows “cold” does not keep me from fishing. Most, if not all small streams and creeks, will freeze from bank to bank. Especially, with the type of winter Montana has had this season. It does not take many days of warmer temps and longer daylight hours to open those pieces of water. Depending on.. read more →
It’s that time of year again; hunters have taken to the hills, the ambitiously lethargic have returned to their recliners for the remainder of the year and the Salmo trutta are getting feisty. Arguably one of the more voracious fresh water salmonids the fall Brown Trout feeding frenzy is kicking off. The frenzy comes from the.. read more →
REMEMBER: It is not always all about the fish. We who have chosen “the great out-of-doors” in which to make a (meager) living have done so because the experiences, the rewards, the sights & sounds, the non-mainstream individuals that we associate with. read more →
Bill and Ed’s Big Adventures is back in wonderful Craig, MT for another season on the Missouri River. This winter, the river fished very well to all techniques. Low and slow streamer patterns, small midge and pink nymphs, as well as surface midge action were reported as providing excellent days on the water from November.. read more →
Double Double Trouble Mr. Brown Trout! Flows this morning are at 3,110 cfs. Water temps at 64. The air temperature should hit 86+/- today with an overnight low of 56. We should have a beautiful day here on the MO, afternoon winds could pick up as usual for this time of year. The hopper.. read more →
Flows this morning are at 3,100 cfs. Water temps at 64. The air temperature should hit 86+/- today with an overnight low of 56. We should have a beautiful day here on the MO, afternoon winds could pick up as usual for this time of year. The hopper fishing is here for sure,.. read more →
The flows are now about 3,950 cfs (normally ~6130). Water temps at the dam are ~54, a bit warmer down river. The water is staying low and the bugs are coming out in force. The clouds are helping the fishing, especially the dry fly fishing and the streamer fishing. We are seeing more bugs and.. read more →
The flows are now about 4,160 cfs (normally ~6250). Water temps at the dam are ~53, a bit warmer down river. May is slipping away, the water is staying low and the bugs are coming out in force. The clouds are helping the fishing, especially the dry fly fishing and the streamer fishing. We are.. read more →
Busy morning in the big red barn. Get out here on this Monday if you have it off. read more →
Ruby says its a great day to fly fish, despite the look, she was tired of waiting on her owner. Report: The flows are now about 4260 cfs (normally ~6300). Water temps at the dam are ~52. May is almost gone but the fishing has held strong. Lots of BWO action for those that.. read more →
