It’s hard to put into words the glory of nicer weather after the brutality of winter. Seeing the locals in shorts and short sleeves as soon as it gets to 50 degrees, the small town of Ennis buzzing with activity as people are going out enjoying all that the outdoors has to offer, the plethora of birds returning to the valley singing sweet songs in the budding trees. It’s such a hopeful feeling that comes in the Spring and such a time to be thankful that we made it through winter and are rewarded with such beauty!
We had our first guide trip of the season this week and it was a great day to be on the water especially with the most awesome Sean Murphy! Fishing has been great this past week. We are starting to see BWOs and pools of fish just slurping them up! Nymphing, especially double Stoneflies, have been very productive. Streamer fishing continues to pick up and producing some sizable trout!
Shop Manager Ryan Ongley Reports:
I had the opportunity to float and fish with Dan Delekta and his longtime friend Scott on Sunday April 5th. Let’s just say it was one of those days when all the stars were aligned. Warm sunny weather, no wind, and no worries. The Rainbows, Browns, and Whitefish of the Madison were hungry and aggressive. It was one of those days when you’d be afraid to put your hand in the water. We literally had to work hard to find a nymph they wouldn’t eat. The day was filled with laughter, no worries of the outside world, and memories that will last a lifetime. Which is what our sport is all about! Catching some fish is just icing on the cake! As we always say at Beartooth there is nothing like Springtime in the Northern Rockies. Tight Lines Everyone!
Here at Beartooth Flyfishing we are open Tuesday-Saturday 9AM to 5PM, and Sunday & Monday 9AM to 3PM. Please check with Google or give us a call this Spring as we shall be expanding our hours as the weather gets better! Come on in and see us; we got the best free coffee in the valley, the best selection of flies, and great advice and stories to help you get excited about the New Season!
Nymphs: Delektable Formerly Hurless Nymph Gray #8-#10; Delektable Formerly Mega Prince #8-#10; Delektable Mega Prince FB Olive #8-#10; Delektable FB Sparkle Kaboom Stone #8-#10, Delektable Sparkle Kaboom Stone #8-#10; Delektable Formerly Prince #14-#16; Delektable TGBH Big Spanker Light Olive #14; Delektable Jig Hook Tungsten Micro Spanker in Holo Olive and Pheasant Tail #16-#18; Delektable Lil’ Spanker Pheasant Tail #14-#18.
Dries: Trico Spinner Double Wing #18; Adams Midge Cluster #18-#20; Female Spinner Trico #18-#20; Grizzly Midge Cluster #20.
Streamers: Mini Loop Sculpin Olive #6; Mini Dali Llama Olive/White #10; Sculpzilla Olive/White #8; Delektable Screamer Single Olive/White #6; Delektable Screamer SS Jointed Olive/White #8.
