These flies work, and these rivers produce. Links are below. Note that these are all amply-stocked waters that many already visit and about which much information already has been published. I’ve found that many rivers are sub-par. I track in my fishing journal what fly patterns work on which waters. So, the links below are
Rainbows at DePuy Spring Creek
My parents decided to celebrate their 50th anniversary in a cool way: a family trip to Montana. This trip was modelled after one a generation earlier, when my grandparents, my uncle, and my mom and dad brought my sister and me along on a Yellowstone Park adventure in the late 1980s. The stories from that
In Defense of Stocked Waters, First-Timers, and Fin Addictions
I have kept my word. I have got out trout fishing more this year than last. That brings the grand total up to three times. Not every trip is noteworthy, but third-times-a-charm as they say. As my roots have slowly tapped into my new home in VA, I have started making friends and not least
Montana 2024: Recap and Reprise
I leave Montana tomorrow morning after another amazing fishing trip. The end always brings very mixed feelings: excited to be home but also a touch of heartbreak to leave such an amazing fishery. I guess that is life? Fortunately, the last day was outstanding. The morning featured clouds and no wind. I saw a huge
A Montana Streamer Bite
With temps still high and bug hatches become more scant, I decided to mix it up and throw streamers at dawn. My hope was that fish would be eager to eat. The drive over was stunning. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BlogFlyFish.com (@blogflyfish) Thankfully, it worked: many vicious strikes and some
