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
AI and Fly Fishing
I’ve invested in technology companies for a few decades. My take on AI: over-hyped, but it is definitely real. As the dry-fly fishing in Montana become more challenging, I decided to ask Perplexity about fly selection for the Upper Madison for mid-July. It recommended moving to attractor flies and mentioned the Purple Haze pattern. I’ve
Fly Fishing’s Health Benefits
I’ve blogged before on how fly fishing is good for us (here and here). Well, I am a living study of that. I wear two personal devices that track all sorts of metrics. I also regularly weigh myself and take my blood pressure. At my age, I’m curious as to how my body is doing.
Montana 2025
I’m writing this post at the Bozeman airport. What a trip! It was a ton of driving: over 3,100 miles between two cars (one rental had an issue, and I had to make a swap.) The beauty of Montana cannot be described: stunning vistas, sunrises and sunsets that make the valley glow, wild fish, and
July 4th in Montana
I know that I’m incredibly fortunate and blessed to be able to take weeks each summer to fish in Montana. I do not take it all for granted. It is hard to describe the experience out here, when days blend together, the fishing is tough sometimes, but the trout are eager most of the time.