June 15…2021. Half Day Action.

by | Jun 15, 2021 | River Reports

Took Shelbi and Matt on the Maddy for a half day float trip. Shelbi got hot on the Sparkle Minnow and Little Red Fly. The south wind blew like a banshee but we didn’t care ’cause we’re fishin’ instead of wishin’. We floated the Lyons to...

Letter to the Editor.

by | Jun 15, 2021 | The Snag Hole

From the Butte Standard today: Brown trout crisis Brown trout crisis Pure and Simple: The article about Brown Trout in Crisis is outstanding journalism. This story needed to be told so everyone can contribute to protecting the Brown trout starting now and moving into...

Big Sky, Big Fish.

by | Jun 11, 2021 | The Snag Hole

Seven Montana record-breaking fish caught in 9 months By Bret Hauff Chronicle Staff WriterJun 10, 2021 A group of anglers fish Hyalite Reservoir on June 7.Rachel Leathe/Chronicle The past year has been a good one for anglers in Montana. It all started in August when...

June 10…2021. Slim Pickins.

by | Jun 10, 2021 | River Reports

What’s wrong with this picture? Plenty. Hebgen release is 384CFS…384! Almost 900CFS below 30 year average. Never seen it this low. I realize they are holding back water to fill the reservoir, but this is radical. You think this river is high right now?...