Montana Angler Fly Fishing Blog

If you enjoy going fly fishing in Montana, we are sure you have heard of the salmonfly hatch. For most anglers and many Montana fly fishing guides, the salmonfly hatch is one of the most highly anticipated hatches of the year. And, for good reason--the adult insects are so large, often times the...

Patagonia’s Rio Baker is mesmerising. In a region filled with national parks, glaciers, and lakes as deep and cold as they have been for thousands of years, it takes a special river–and a special lodge–to stand out in this perpetually inspiring region of the Earth. If the abundance of large trout...

“You did bring all of your rain gear, right?” This cheery greeting definitively identified the speaker as one of the as-yet unintroduced members of our fishing collective. “Always be prepared,” I responded with a smile, “Nice to meet you guys.” We were on the ground in Chile. Anticipation was high...

Mid-May and early June in southwest Montana is the heart of our snowmelt runoff season. Despite what some people think, many long-time Montana fly fishing guides this is a favorite time of the year to fish--our tailwaters and spring creeks are in prime shape with hatches of Mother's Day caddis and...

“Bonefish rod!” “Tarpon rod!” “Permit rod!” When hollered by a seasoned saltwater flats guide atop a polling platform, these simple two-word phrases are enough to make even the most experienced saltwater angler’s head spin and knees go a bit weak. I experienced all these regularly on our recent...

The Mother's Day Caddis Hatch occurs on many of Montana's rivers during late spring. This exciting hatch can begin in late April and run well into May. Freestone rivers like the Gallatin, Smith, and Yellowstone Rivers near Bozeman can experience some pre-runoff dry fly fishing while tailwater rivers...

Planning a fly fishing trip should be an enjoyable experience. Whether you are looking at going on a fishing trip to Montana or wanting to fish a global fly fishing travel destination, it is important to carefully plan your trip. The success of catching fish on a fly fishing trip depends on many...

Spring fly fishing is some of the most anticipated of the year. Getting out of the winter hibernation mode is often an excuse enough to go fishing. For many anglers catching a fish is a bonus–the real success is just getting out on the water after another long winter. But, wouldn’t it be nice to...

Salmonflies on the Madison, caddis on the Yellowstone, PMD’s on the Missouri River, and now a best friend to enjoy it all with you. Introducing Montana Angler’s Rent-a-Labrador Retriever program. Beginning immediately, anglers on guided day trips, overnight camping and fishing trips, and all...

“Streamers” is the common term used to describe flies tied to imitate baitfish or other larger prey, such as crayfish. Because spring is when most of our Montana trout rivers come into play and trout swimming in these rivers have gone most of the winter without seeing a lot flies, anglers in-the...