Monthly Archives: September 2009

September 30, 2009

Yes, it is snowing at Beartooth Flyfishing. September 26, 2009 Madison River, Montana. A day of float fishing on the Madison River with my partner (we shared the float) Brian and myself, "Grandpa" John, Chairman of the Board of Beartooth … Continue reading

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September 19, 2009 Two-Week Fishing Report

Changes they are a-coming … but not quite yet … Although the calendar says the temperatures should be dropping any day now and the fall streamer action should get into full gear, Indian Summer still has a stronghold on the … Continue reading

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September 17, 2009

This was very skinny water to float. Our float with Doug and Bob was a mine field of boulders to negotiate with the raft. In the morning nymphing was productive with size #18 Lil’ Spankers. The afternoon bite; one of … Continue reading

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September 16, 2009

We started with and caught all our trout on a double beadhead nymph combo of Delektable Lil’ Spankers in Red, Purple, and Silver, size #18 and #20, with a size "B" split shot above the flies. We tried hopper dropper, … Continue reading

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September 2, 2009

My big float trip on the Great Madison River in Montana with top guides Dan and Marty from Beartooth Flyshop on the Madison showing me the way, Dan’s 86 year old father named "Grandpa" John and author of this report. … Continue reading

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