by John Holt
As the years pass, I find myself spending more and more time on the little creeks tumbling out of Montana’s mountain ranges. Unlike many big-name rivers, justly famous for their large trout but suffering from the near-gridlock … Read more...
by Mike England
Treasure hunting in modern-day Montana.
Throughout human history, gold has always been an object of intense desire. From the pharaohs of ancient Egypt to the Spanish conquistadors, from 19th-century miners to contemporary day-traders, countless men and … Read more...
In search of Montana’s biggest, baddest trout.
By Pat Straub
If the residents of Mount Olympus were anglers, bull trout would be a favorite quarry. So too with the Greek heroes—imagine Odysseus and his crew kicking dirt and drinking beer … Read more...
by E. Donnall Thomas Jr.
Since the afternoon heat had approached the frankly oppressive level, I was working the bank from the water wearing cut-offs and running shoes rather than the expensive chest waders that have become socially obligatory farther … Read more...
by Ryan Koch
On a clear, sunny day, my friend and I parked our vehicle on a public road near a small Montana river. We rigged our rods, walked to the bridge, hopped over the guardrail, and walked directly into … Read more...
by Everett Headley
Coldwater fisheries in Montana are experiencing an escalating conservation crisis. Warm-water species are appearing at alarming rates and in areas previously thought uninhabitable. These interlopers were first noticed over 20 years ago as anglers caught new species … Read more...
by Everett Headley
Montana’s majestic fisheries have long inspired anglers worldwide to step into their celebrated waters in search of their own immersive experiences. However, rapidly increasing boats at the launch and waders in the water have intensified angling pressure … Read more...
by Josh Bergan
Much has been said about the sport of fishing, which is why Jackie Corley arranged this 104-page compendium entitled The Angler’s Book of Favorite Fishing Quotations (Hatherleigh Press, $12.50). Both beloved and less-well-known lines from past presidents … Read more...
And what tools can be used to do so.
Anyone with a soul who has ever fished, paddled, or even just laid eyes on the Gallatin River wants to see it protected. More than any feature in Gallatin County, our … Read more...
