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Big Hole River fly fishing

Big Hole River Access – Glen

February 22, 2010

Monday, February 22, 2010
FWP SEEKS COMMENT ON EA FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO GLEN FISHING ACCESS SITE ON BIG HOLE RIVER
 BOZEMAN— Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks seeks public comment on a draft environmental assessment for proposed improvements to the Glen Fishing Access Site on the Big Hole River 19 miles north of Dillon.
 The installation of a new [...]

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Maturation of an Angler

February 21, 2010

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Maturation of an Angler
By Justin Hartman
Sitting in a rower’s seat watching hundreds of anglers fish each season and growing up in Montana where you’ll find folks fishing even in the month of January, I’ve come in contact with fishermen of all different skill levels.  I have watched novice anglers become great anglers [...]

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Winter Report – January 5, 2010

January 5, 2010

Winter Report
January 5, 2010

We are officially starting the 2010 season as of January, 1 2010, and our expectations for this coming season are high.  Outflows out of Clark Canyon Reservoir for this winter have been averaging around 200 cfs since they cut back flows in October.  For the past few years, the outflows have been [...]

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Big Hole River Report – November 9, 2009

November 9, 2009

Monday, November 9, 2009

It is fall fishing at its finest on the Big Hole River.  On November  3 and again on the 5th we fished the stretch between Divide Bridge and Maiden Rock.  On the 3rd we had two boats and on the 5th we waded into some productive spots.  The brown trout are in [...]

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Fall Fishing Techniques

October 5, 2009

Monday, October 5, 2009

As we dive into the fall season even further, there are some things to keep in mind when fishing during this fun filled month.  We all know that the Brown Trout spawn during this time and that fishing for them on their beds can produce great numbers of fish.  Remember that this [...]

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Big Hole River Report – September 26

September 28, 2009

Saturday, September 26, 2009

On September 26th we launched at Troutfitters on the Big Hole River for a six mile float to Jerry Creek Bridge.  There was not a cloud in the sky, the temperature was moderate and the wind was fierce and consistently in our face.  Water level and flow is low on the [...]

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Big Hole River Report – September 15

September 16, 2009

Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Light tippet, light bugs, and zero water movement from the boat are required to fool the trout on the upper Big Hole.  Increased pressure, sunny skies, and windy days have all come together to create spookier than normal fish this time of year.  Ants, Beetles, Purple Haze, Tricos, Caddis, Hoppers, and an [...]

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Big Hole River Report – September 10, 2009

September 11, 2009

September 10, 2009
For the past week we have been running all our trips on the upper and middle portions of the Big Hole from Troutfitters down to Melrose.  As fall creeps in on Southwest Montana, the Big Hole keeps fishing better and better.  Dry flies ranging from size 20 Tricos to a #4 Hopper pattern [...]

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Big Hole River Report – August 23

August 24, 2009

Sunday, August 23, 2009
On August 20 we launched the raft at Jerry Creek and floated to Silver Bridge.  The Big Hole River is low, the water is clear and stealth is imperative.   Thus the raft is the ticket to some serious dry fly action.  Fish are to be had in the shallow, repeat shallow, water [...]

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Big Hole River Fishing Report

August 13, 2009

Wednesday, August 12, 2009
The past week on the Big Hole has produced some of the best dry fly fishing of the year, if not the best for consistency of takes and the duration at which they are eating.  Spruce months are out and in abundance, and the fish are eagerly looking to take them in [...]

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