Famous guide Pat Dorsey just seems to know a lot about many things. Given that he guides at highly-pressured waters in Colorado, he represents a wealth of knowledge. To that end, his interview on the Orvis podcast was full of gems. It’s an older podcast but IMO is worth a listen or relisten. If you’re
Category: Flies and fly tying
Joe Goodspeed’s Crayfish Jig
It’s an incredible fly for large trout. I try to fish only flies that I make, but I make an exception for Joe Goodspeed’s crayfish pattern. I have a few of them in my box. In the right conditions and at the right water, it’s a great fly. I blogged before how Joe targets big
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.
The Drop Shot Nymphing Game in Montana
It felt like early winter out there today in Montana. The morning air temperature was around 40° and it got a little bit higher, but not much. Almost no bugs. I threw jig streamers again, hoping to get another strong morning, but the fish did not cooperate. The water temp had dropped about 15 degrees