The Salmonfly Project

I have been following these folks when they first started turning over rocks not long ago. I have seen the decline in insect life on the Madison River over the last 50 years, especially the big bug, Pteronarcys Californica, the salmon fly. It’s not just fishing...

Where Have All the Hatches Gone?

We know the answer…overheated water…degraded habitat. But is it that simple? Why the fate of salmonflies offers clues to the future of Yellowstone fisheries Researchers are studying whether the health of aquatic insects is an early warning sign of broader...

Hot Deals, Cool Stuff, Free Beer!

Fly Fishing Yard Sale, July 4, 8AM-Noon, 319 So. 3rd St, Ennis, MT Fly Anglers, Fly Tiers, Fishing Guides, Collectors…huge selection of materials, flies, rods, reels, lines. Hunting, camping, nice golf stuff. Don’t miss this one! All flies BRAND NEW IN BOX $10...

Mutton Magic

This large, awesome Mutton Snapper was not caught in a deep cut out in Florida Bay on a dead mullet. It was not caught chumming a wreck near Key West or drifting cut ballyhoo on the reef near Sombrero Light. It was caught on light spin tackle by Capt. Tommy Busciglio...

Entering the Water Data Vortex.

Talk to the Trout: New Web Tool Lets Fish Predict River Conditions Combining federal streamflow data and state fish census creates new tool to forecast angling restrictions, population impacts of water use by Robert ChaneyJune 12, 2026 for Mountain Journal The...