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The Lower river has fished somewhat tough earlier this week. The water flows have remained stable and the water temps are on the rise so this should help turn things around. The rising temps are going to signal the...
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The cold snap has put the fish in a bit of a shock, but with daytime temps in the mid thirties to 40s mid week, they will be on the feed again. Small brown stones, red worms, and caddis...
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Winter is a quiet time in Yellowstone country and we enjoy it and the winter sports like cross country skiing, snowshoeing and winter fishing. Yesterday Patrick and I fished the Madison River. We had few rising fish but took...
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The Gallatin is also a great option down below Big Sky. There are a few Midges here, but as with the Madison you can expect to the best with nymphs. Tim's little black stone, Zebra's #18-20, Tungsten Torpedo's...
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With a mild start to the winter our current snow pack sits right about 70%, which is just fine considering we have a lot of winter left. The fishing has been good around the area but as Craig mentioned...
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The fishing season on the Madison is a little complex so we highly recommend you check carefully with the Montana fishing regulations for more detailed information. The section from Hegben Lake Dam to Quake Lake is open year round. The...
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The Madison river around Raynolds Bridge and $3 Bridge have been the best for us and dry flies as well as nymphs have worked here. A Zelon Midge, Parachute Adams and a Micro Wulff Cripple have been great on...
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The Madison is fishing best below Hebgen Dam and downstream to Earthquake Lake . You may see midges in the Raynolds or $3 Bridge areas. Have a Zelon or Skittering Midge #20-22 with you when you go. Nymphing...
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If you head to the Gallatin don't worry about getting an early start. Afternoons will fish the best with small Pat's Brown Rubber legs #10-12, Thin Mint's #18, Baetis foam nymphs #18-20. Look for many of the...
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The Madison below Quake Lake has been the most consistent for dry fly activity and the afternoons have seen some great emergences of Midges and Baetis. For Baetis I like the Missing Link Olive #20 with a black winged...
