Beaverhead River Fishing Report

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The Beaverhead has been fishing well below Pipe Organ Bridge. Flows are low so leave the boat home and wade fish. We have done well nymphing sow bugs, blue winged olive nymphs and caddis nymphs. Remember that the upper Beaverhead River is closed from the Dam to Pip Organ Bridge until the 3rd Saturday of May to let the rainbows Spawn. Below Grasshopper Creek has been muddy so call for up to date information on the clarity down below Grasshopper Creek.

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Big Hole River Fishing Report

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The Big Hole River is coming into shape from last week’s ice off event. Flows in Melrose are around 1,200cfs and we currently have good visibility in the river. Water temperatures are cold but look for them to improve come this weekend as day time air temperatures get into the 50’s. Once our water temperatures get back into the mid 40’s look for skwalla adults to start showing themselves below Melrose. The upper river is still not ready for fishing with major ice on the boat ramps. We will be concentrating our fishing from Maiden Rock downstream to the lower Big Hole River. During the week it will be nymphing stone flies and worms and come this weekend we should have some dry fly fishing. It is shaping up to be an excellent window for spring fishing.

 

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#4 Slider Bugger
#4 Sparkle Minnow
#4 Little Kim Gold
#6 Pat’s Stone
#4 Sparing Partner
#10 Chubby Chernobyl (olive)
#12 Skinny Chubby Olive

#8 Pink San Juan worm
#10 Red San Juan Worm
#12 Silver Lightning Bug
#16 Split Winged BWO
#16 Blue Winged Olive Comparadun

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Big Hole River Fishing Report : Ice off

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The ice has just come off the upper Big Hole River. We had a massive surge of water yesterday coming downstream. The river went from about 1,000cfs to over 3,000cfs in one huge surge. With this said, the river is not fishing and we will keep you updated when things improve. It will take sometime for the river to clear up and start fishing again. Check with us and we will keep you posted.

 

 

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Big Hole Fishing Report: Shop Opens March 26th for the Spring Season

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Big Hole Fishing Report: Shop Opens March 26th for the Spring Season

Spring is here despite the recent snowstorm and cold temperatures. We are gearing up for the season with clients arriving this weekend. The fly shop will open March, 26th for the 2021 season. The outlook looks promising for the weekend with temperatures in the mid 50’s. We have been out scouting the lower Big Hole and the fish are looking healthy. You will find midges hatching and mainly subsurface activity. We have done well nymphing and streamer fishing during the heat of the afternoon when water temperatures are at the peak. Slow stripping streamers in the slowest water in the runs has produced the best action. We are looking forward to a great spring season. New inventory is coming in the shop daily and we have plenty of great new flies and gear to check out.

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New Winston Air 2 Rod

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Announcing the new Winston Air 2 Fly Rod

We were fortunate to cast the new Winston Air 2 fly rod yesterday. This rod will be in stock on our online store in 2-3 weeks. You can pre order the rod today! We were able to cast the 905-4 and 906-4 Winston Air 2, thanks to Adam Hutchison of Winston. These rods are truly the next generation of all-around freshwater fly rods. The 5 weight felt like the perfect single dry fly rod for fishing Southwest Montana’s larger rivers. Based on the accuracy, feel and power, we were truly impressed.

The 6 weight Air 2 is the perfect Big Hole or Madison River fly rod to do everything you want. This rod will cast large dries with droppers, double dries or streamer. We were truly blown away with the 6 weight, because it is  the one rod to do everything. The full flex and accuracy of these rods truly stood out to us when we were casting the new green stick. We were ecstatic to see the reel seat design on the new Air 2 with a burled wood insert because it went back to the roots of the Winston design. This rod will not only turn fish towards your fly but will catch the eye of anglers on the river. Specifications can be found here 

Winston Air 2 Highlights

  • A new taper design that provides a faster, progressive aa-around action. extremely light, yet powerful
  • Introducing S-2000 a next generation high modulus graphite material for fast recovery speed and smoothness.
  • New Boron Configuration for enhanced power and energy transfer
  • The Custom HSP (high Strain Rate) resin provides an even faster recovery rate that ads a modern feel
  • New light wire shooting Snake Guides
  • The Reel seat is Nickel Silver with Burled Wood insert

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Big Hole River Fishing Report

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Here is your weekend fishing report coming straight from our guides on the Big Hole River. We have had a recent snow storm in the mountains that has the Big Hole back above average flows for this time of the year. The Melrose gauge this morning was 509 cfs. The river is running clear and fishing pretty good on streamers and nymphs. Our guides the last few days have done well on yellow/brown streamers, stonefly nymphs and San Juan worms.

you can still take advantage of our October fishing special.

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COVID-19 Phase 2 Social Distancing and Sanitization Shop Regulations

In accordance with the directives of both the State of Montana and Silver Bow County, below are the rules for entering the fly shop

  1. No customers with COVID-19 symptoms may enter the fly shop
  2. Mandatory to practice 6-foot social distancing guidelines while in the fly shop
  3. All customers must sanitize their hands using our provided sanitizer before entering the shop
  4. You are welcome to try on any clothing, but please let us know so that we can sanitize the product when you are finished
  5. Masks are required to be worn in the shop
  6. Restrooms will temporarily be unavailable to the public
  7. Fishing Licenses have to be purchased online. Click Here to purchase 

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#4 Dungeon (Yellow) (Natural)
#6 J.J. Special
#4 Little Kim Copper
#10 Pat’s Stone (Natural/brown)
#6 Barely Legal
#10 Chubby Chernobyl (Orange)
#12 Mahogany Dun

#12 Purple Rooster
#12 Red Copper John
#12 Silver Lightning Bug
#12 Bloom’s Caddis
#14 Purple Haze
#16 Split Winged BWO
#16 Blue Winged Olive Comparadun

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Big Hole River Fishing Report: Ross Reels Limited Edition

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You can find the Ross Reels Limited Edition Animas 5/6 reel on our online store. 

The outlook on fishing this week looks good on the Big Hole River. We are into the prime of our October fishing in Southwest Montana. The next two weeks will be a perfect time to be here before winter sets into the valley. Streamers, Blue winged olives and nymph fishing has all been working well lately. Anglers streamers of choice have had colors of  black, olive and brown. Sub surface fisherman have been happy with blue winged olives and stonefly patterns. Some locations on the lower river have seen good mayfly hatches however most sections have had minimal surface activity.

It is the best time to listen to the fall sounds and beautiful scenery as you cast for one of the largest trout of the season. Flows on the river remain below average for this time of the year, but you are able to get your boat on all of the sections below Divide fishing access site. Please be aware of the spawning areas and do not walk on beds or fish for trout that are spawning. For the next three weeks you can take advantage of our Fall Special fishing package.

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6 Mini Dungeon
#Mini Peanut Envy (Olive)
#4 Little Kim Copper
#10 Pat’s Stone
#10 Chubby Chernobyl (Orange)
#12 Mahogany Dun

#16 Spanish Bullet (Black)
#16 Jig Pearl Lightning Bug
#16 Purple Haze
#16 Split Winged BWO
#16 Blue Winged Olive Comparadun

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Scott Centric Fly Rod

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We have the new Scott Centric  9 ft. 5 weights 905-4 and 9ft. 6 weight 906-4 fly rods in stock!

Looks like we are down to winter flows on the Beaverhead River. It has been a great year on the Beaverhead and the fish are very healthy moving into fall and winter. They have dropped the outflows of Clark Canyon Reservoir to 50 cfs. It is a wade fishing only proposition now on the Beaverhead. The river is fishing well and running clear. It is rather easy to identify where the fish are at these low flows. You will find hatches of Blue Winged Olives right now. Check out our Fall Special fishing packages.

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Big Hole River Fishing Report

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Fall is in full swing in the Big Hole Valley. We are seeing the cottonwoods change to the vibrant yellow/orange and the brown trout are getting into their fall splendor.  Many of the sizable brown trout are getting aggressive towards streamers and nymphs right now. It is a spectacular time to be on the Big Hole and enjoy the cool crisp fall weather before the snow flies. Streamers in the black, olive and brown colors are working the best right now. Currently, you will find hatches of Blue Winged Olives and Mahogany Duns on the Big Hole River. Enjoy this great time of the year while the weather stays mild.

Check out the new Scott Centric fly rod. We have them in stock and we are ready to ship to your doorstep.

Please purchase your Fishing Licenses online. Click Here to purchase

COVID-19 Phase 2 Social Distancing and Sanitization Shop Regulations

In accordance with the directives of both the State of Montana and Silver Bow County, below are the rules for entering the fly shop

  1. No customers with COVID-19 symptoms may enter the fly shop
  2. Mandatory to practice 6-foot social distancing guidelines while in the fly shop
  3. All customers must sanitize their hands using our provided sanitizer before entering the shop
  4. You are welcome to try on any clothing, but please let us know so that we can sanitize the product when you are finished
  5. Masks are required to be worn in the shop
  6. Restrooms will temporarily be unavailable to the public
  7. Fishing Licenses have to be purchased online. Click Here to purchase 

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#6 J.J. Special
#4 Little Kim Copper
#10 Pat’s Stone
#4 Barely Legal
#10Chubby Chernobyl (Orange)
#12 Mahogany Dun

#16 Frenchie
#16 Micro Mayfly
#14 Jig Lightning Bug
#16 Purple Haze
#16 Split Winged BWO
#16 Blue Winged Olive Comparadun

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