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Ruby River fly fishing

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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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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Ruby River Report – August 26

August 26, 2009

Wednesday, August 26, 2009
We made a late afternoon trip to the Ruby River on August 23rd.  Parked at the public fishing access below the dam and fished from the foot bridge downstream for a half mile or so.  It rained all day and the rain gear got a good test.  Temperature was in the 50’s [...]

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Ruby River Fishing Report

August 2, 2009

Saturday, August 1, 2009
Mid afternoon on the first day of August, we fished the scenic Ruby River, a smaller version of the Beaverhead.  The drive along the beautiful Ruby River Valley is inspirational and should remind any angler that Montana is, as they say, “the last best place.”  We parked at the public fishing access [...]

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Ruby River Fishing Report

July 25, 2009

Friday July 24, 2009
Fished the Ruby on July 16th and 19th from the dam about a half mile downstream.  The river is fishing good with size 16 – 18 prince and pheasant tail nymphs paired with soft hackle flies….the red ass seemed to work best.  The river is high but very fishable; water clarity is [...]

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Ruby River Update

June 25, 2009

Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Fished the Ruby River between the dam and the Vigilante public access.  Water was high and the spillway was running full.  We endured a steady rain all day and the temperature was in the high 40’s.  Waster clarity was not bad but the water rose a few inches throughout the day which [...]

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Season Opener Report

May 17, 2009

Saturday, May 16, 2009
Well, the first day of the official 2009 season is in the books and it was a good one!  The Big Hole was boiling with trout as a large hatch of March Browns were bringing fish to the surface for most of the day.  A size 12 purple haze, size 12 brown drake [...]

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Season Opener!

May 16, 2009

Saturday, May 16, 2009
Today officially marks the opening of the 2009 Montana fishing season!  All regulated rivers, streams, and lakes are now open to the pubic to fish, allowing everyone to enjoy Montana’s beautiful spring weather.  We are headed to the Big Hole today and will provide an updated report on our time on the [...]

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