June rollercoaster continues
This month has been an interesting one in regards to the river flows, storms, temperatures and water conditions. The storm we had about...
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Jun 14, 2020
..it must be salmonfly season
The salmonflies made their appearance on the middle river last Thursday, and it has been full steam ahead since then. It seems to be a...
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Jun 10, 2020
Heating back up
As per usual, we had a classic June snow storm earlier this week. Some parts of SW Montana received a foot of snow, knocking down trees...
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Jun 7, 2020
Fishing Report: 6/6/20-Salmon Flies and Streamers
The rumor mill is running overtime in the valley. Salmon flies have been reported from sportsmans to glen. I am sure that bugs have...
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May 26, 2020
Big spring flows, Caddis! & river treasures
This past week was a wet one across the state of Montana. Craig & I were lucky again to jump on the Smith River with a group of our good...
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May 12, 2020
Fishing Report: May 12, 2020
The last week has been perfect spring weather. Snow, thunder storms, rain, sleet, wind, and some sun. The nights have still remained...
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May 2, 2020
In the midst of Phase 1
Governor Bullock has implemented Phase One re-opening across the state, and retail stores around the State of Montana were permitted to...
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Apr 11, 2020
Fishing Report 4/11/20: Water on the Rise
The fishing has been hit and miss with the changing temps and water conditions. The Big Hole has more than doubled during the warm...
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Mar 30, 2020
Social distancing fishing report: 3/30
Governor Bullock has ordered Montanans to “shelter-in-place” for two weeks to combat the Corona virus. Our public lands and waters, now...
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Mar 30, 2020
COVID 19 Updates in Montana
(Updated 8/20/20) Montana remains in Phase 2 of re-opening the state during the COVID-19 pandemic, read the full directive here. Masks...
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Feb 20, 2020
Bahamas Update: 2/20/2020
We have been having a blast and fishing hard for the last 2 weeks. The weather has warmed up and the fish seem to be more aggressive. ...
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Jan 31, 2020
Andros: Week 1, 2020
The first week on the island has been everything its cracked up to be. We have had a little rough weather but that has not stopped Lia,...
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Nov 12, 2019
If there is lead in the air, there is hope
Great Divide Fly Shop has been closed for almost a month. The guns were sighted in, hunting clothes dusted off, and hiking boots broken...
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Oct 17, 2019
Fishing Report: October 17, 2019
This weather has been changing dramatically from week to week, one day its 5 inches of snow on the deck, and the next is 65 and sunny. ...
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Oct 4, 2019
End of season is nearing
We will be closing up for the 2019 season on October 22, 2019. Craig drew an antelope tag in West Dakota, so we are going to take...
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Sep 19, 2019
Snow in the hills, Andros on the mind
SW Montana received its first mountain top snowfall overnight. The leaves are beginning to change, and Al is watching out for bears...
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Sep 11, 2019
The weather is garbage, the streamer fishing is fire
This Big Hole has been undergoing its fall changes. The river is starting to bounce back as ditches are being shut down and water is...
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Aug 30, 2019
Great Hatches in Low Water
The Big Hole is still dropping despite the record rainfall in July and near record rainfall in August. The night time temps have been...
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Aug 19, 2019
Tricos and Ants
The trico hatch has been pretty solid for the past week or so. If you are a wade fishermen, don’t disregard the upper river. I waded...
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Aug 8, 2019
Hoot owl on lower Big Hole
The lower Big Hole, from Notch Bottom to the confluence with the Beaverhead River entered hoot owl restrictions, effective today, Aug 8....
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