Crulpin
by Luke Boyd
When fall and winter roll around, I have one thing on my mind: trout. The rivers are empty and the fish are hungry. What more does a guy want? As the water temps cool, fish often hold … Read more...
Category: Tips & Tricks
Fly Tying: Cripple Mayfly Dry
by Drew Daniels
As water temps rise in the spring, bug activity increases, and trout take note. Throughout the spring, summer, and fall we get tons of different mayfly hatches, ranging from as big as a size 10 all the … Read more...
Big-Fish Tips & Techniques
Learn a reach cast and access more water.
When targeting big fish, a reach cast is helpful because it keeps the line from floating downstream before the fly. It allows a streamer to land tight to the … Read more...
Chasing the Beast
by Pat Straub
Big trout—the monsters of Montana’s rivers, creeks, and lakes—lurk in lairs of undercut banks, deep drop-offs, and driftwood snags. They hold in those places where a good cast is earned and where small trout dare not swim. … Read more...
Top Flies for Big Fall Trout
by Pat Straub
Coffey’s Sparkle Minnow. Few flies look as realistic as this when stripped through the water. With ice dubbing in flashy colors and a conehead, the Sparkle Minnow is akin to a Woolly Bugger on a Vegas binge.
Fly Tying: Magic Winter Tag Nymph
by Drew Daniels
If you’re looking for serenity and beautiful views, winter can be one of the best times to fish in Montana. The fish do not stop feeding, but you must change tactics from your typical warm-weather fishing. A … Read more...