Rivers are clearing and fishing!

Here's a video of Quick Draw McGraw fighting a nice brown on the L. Madison Fri. This fish took us all over the place before he found the bottom of the net. The fishing was good and the water was nice and clear. There was quite a few bugs in the air. Plenty of caddis, PMD's and yellow sallies, and the smaller fish were eating aggressively on the surface. Our best flies where clouser crayfish, seringold caddis emergers, and Copper John's. We did see a good number of salmonfly shucks on the banks, but not flying around. It should start to happen any day now. The traffic was a bit busier than normal, but you can't blame anyone for wanting to get out on the water and enjoy the spectacular day.

I will be up on the Missouri river for the next 10 days, so I am sure to grab some more great footage and stories as the boys from Oklahoma come to town to whoop up on the fish and lose all their money in poker to the guides. Until next time....

Here's a quick video of one of the many trout we released on a week long fishing trip to the Missouri River.

Dane,

I just wanted to drop you note about our recent float trip on the Missouri. It is hard to believe that you could top our previous trips but you did. The fishing was fantastic! You really put us onto the fish. I was especially impressed with your experience on the river and your ability to locate the fish. I will recommend this trip to all my fly fishing friends. Thanks for making this another great experience that I will not soon forget. I also appreciate your teaching me how to become a better fly fisherman.

Tight lines,

Steven N.

Right now the MO is the best option in the state. The flows have decreased from 12,000 cfs to just above 6,000 cfs. So a few more wading options available now. We are witnessing some colder weather this week and as soon as it warms up the bugs (caddis and PMD's) should come out in force.
Around Bozeman the L. Madison is got some great visibility and the trout are hungry. I was out there fishing on my own and we caught good numbers of trout on crayfish and small nymphs.