by Randy | Aug 3, 2026 | The Snag Hole
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...
by Randy | Jul 24, 2026 | The Snag Hole
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...
by Randy | Jun 24, 2026 | The Snag Hole
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...
by Randy | Jun 18, 2026 | The Snag Hole
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...
by Randy | Jun 16, 2026 | River Reports
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...
by Randy | Jun 11, 2026 | River Reports
Newest trout abundance estimates compiled for southwestern Montana rivers Jun 10, 2026 3:23 PM Estimates show population increases in many areas BOZEMAN – Fisheries staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks have completed spring sampling, which provides...
by Randy | May 20, 2026 | River Reports
I am seeing hope! FWP and MSU trout research continues as spring population estimates near completion May 18, 2026 8:00 AM Spring sampling estimates available for Big Hole River BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is now in its third season of...
by Randy | May 9, 2026 | The Snag Hole
Painted Bunting We headed out from Montana April 23 on our way to south-central Texas north of San Antonio and to our final destination, the birding mecca of High Island, Texas. What’s a “birding mecca” you say? Read on. Our first stop was Santa Rosa Lake SP in New...
by Randy | Apr 20, 2026 | River Reports
The long-time, heavily used boat launch along the West side of Ennis Lake, Clute’s Landing, has received a much-needed facelift. A new concrete ramp with a more gradual slope has been installed, along with a separate launch and recover area for kayaks, canoes,...
by Randy | Apr 3, 2026 | The Snag Hole
Wisconsin Hunter Lost 10 Years: What Montana Poaching Actually Costs montanaoutdoor·April 3, 2026 On April 1, 2026, a Lewis and Clark County District Court judge looked a 23-year-old Wisconsin man in the eye and said, “From here on out, people can call you a poacher.”...
