May 5th-May 11th, 2024 | Beaverhead River Fishing Report

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Beartooth Flyfishing

Few moments match the thrill of getting on a beautiful River, starting a fishing trip, being with friends and enjoying the majestic experience nature has in store. Our early May trip was one of those beautiful days. The fish were also enjoying the pleasant, relaxing weather, and chose to be slow on the bite. But patience and perseverance paid off with feisty, healthy, beautiful fish being caught. Void of any hatches, the offerings remained sub-surface, with the most productive being the Delektable Screamer Single Olive/White and Delektable Lil’ Spanker PT #20.

Nymphs: Micro May Brown or Olive #18; Soft Hackle Sow Bug Pink, Tan or Gray #16-#18; Ray Charles Pink, Tan, Gray or Orange #16-#18; Split Back BWO #18-#20; Delektable Lil’ Spanker PT #18-#20; Wire Worm Pink or Red #6-#8; Flossy Worm Pink or Red #12.

Streamers: Delektable Screamer Single Olive/White or Olive/Black #6.

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May 9th, 2024 | Lower Gallatin River Fishing Report

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Beartooth Flyfishing

Reporting from the floatable section of the Lower Gallatin below Manhattan and the report is that fishing is RED HOT! This section of the Gallatin really does not see much traffic and the fishing in the Spring can be epic! Caddis, BWOs, and March Browns were hatching heavily throughout the day. A lot of refusals with offerings on the top; however, the Nymph was crushed throughout the day. Some decent Streamer action in the morning but the Nymphing set up was the prevailing winner of the day. If you ever want to get out and enjoy some fishing without a big crowd, the Lower Gallatin is the ticket!

Nymphs: Delektable Kaboom Stone #6-#10; Delektable Sparkle FB Kaboom Stone #6-#10; Delektable Mega Prince STD, STD FB, or Olive FB #6-#10; Pat’s Rubberlegs Black, Olive/Brown, or Black/Brown #6-#10; Delektable Prince Brandon #14-#16; Delektable Lil’ Spanker PT #14-#18; Shop Vac Olive or Brown #14-#16.

Streamers: Delektable Screamer Single Olive/White, Black, or Black/Olive #6; Zonker Dark Olive #6.

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May 6th & 7th, 2024 | Lower Madison River Fishing Report

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Beartooth Flyfishing

Springtime on the Lower Madison can give an eerie feeling if your used to fishing this awesome stretch of river in the Summer. Void of tubes and seas of half clothed bodies; the serene scene of the Springtime makes one forget that this stretch of the River ever sees people.

Fishing this week was productive earlier in the day and more challenging with wind conditions and less productive catching as the day progressed. Trout have yet to be seen holding in the shallows and have been found still holding in the deeper water waiting for a tasty snack to happen their way. Nymphing with Worms, Crawfish and smaller Nymphs have been the most productive.

Regardless of how fishing may or may not be, being out on the water and having the River to yourself is a reward in and of itself, and one that is hard earned by hearty fisherman braving the conditions.

Nymphs: Wire Worms Pink or Red #6-#8; Flossy Worm Red or Pink #6-#8; Guide’s Choice Hare’s Ear #16-#18; Shop Vac Olive or Brown #14-#16; Delektable Hammerhead Jig Hook GTBH Hare’s Ear or Holo Green #14-#16; Claws R Crawfish Olive or Tan #8; Chickabou Craw Olive or Tan #6; Snapping Craw #8.

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May 5th-May 7th, 2024 | Jefferson River Fishing Report

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Beartooth Flyfishing

The stunning, meandering waters of the Jefferson have proved to not be void of fish, rather calm waters run deep, and this week proved that life always finds a way.

Stream flows this week were 1,450cfs @ Twin Bridges and 1,650cfs @ Three Forks and rose to 2,260cfs @ Twin Bridges and dropped to 1,610cfs @ Three Forks in a three-day time span. The Jefferson is truly a river that it pays to have a good guide on. Understanding where the fish live and like to hold in changing conditions, which in the Spring can fluctuate dramatically, can make a good day or a tough day. This week there was some Dry Fly Skwala action on top, but it was shadowed by the Nymph bite. A Stonefly followed by a Worm or smaller Nymph was the choice set up. A smattering of Tricos and Caddis were spotted this week with pods of Fish sipping on the surface. Streamers were hit or miss this week, but some great chases did occur.

Nymphs: Pat’s Rubberlegs Black, Olive/Brown or Brown/Black #6-#10; Wire Worms Pink or Red #6-#8; Delektable Twinkle Black or Red #20-#22; Zebra Midge Black, Red #18-#20; Serendipity Red #16-#18; Delektable Mega Prince Olive FB #8-#10.

Dries: Delektable CDC Elk Hair Caddis Holographic Olive #14-#16; Delektable Sparkle Bug Dark Olive #14-#16; Delektable Halo Dark Olive #14-#16; Para Adams #12-#14; Delektable Secret Stone UV Dark Olive #10-#12; MFC Water Walker Skwala Olive #12; Snowshoe Trico #20; Trico Thorax Dun #20; Etha Wing Dun-Trico #20-#22.

Streamers: Sparkle Minnow Sculpin #6; Delektable Screamer Single Brown/Yellow or Olive/White #6.

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May 5th & 6th, 2024 | Big Hole River Fishing Report

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Beartooth Flyfishing

Oh, how the winds of fate and fishing provide adventures.

On our early-season trip to the Big Hole River, we were greeted with scattered rain, cold temperatures, and strong winds. The conditions tested rowers and casters, but all forged undaunted and found success on one of the most beautiful rivers in the West.

Multiple strategies were tried, with a Streamer/Nymph combo being the best. Right now, is a great time to enjoy the water by yourself and catch some awesome views and great fish!

Nymphs: Delektable FB Sparkle Kaboom Stone #6-#10; Wire Worm Pink or Red #4-#6; Delektable Hurless Nymph Olive FB #8-#10; Lightning Bug Gold #16-#18; Pat’s Rubberlegs Black/Brown or Olive/Brown #6-#10; Delektable Lil’ Spanker PT #18-#20.

Dries: Delektable Mega 2 Tone Chubbyness UV Dark Olive #12-#14; MFC Water Walker Skwala #10-#12; Para Adams #12-#14; Delektable CDC Elk Hair Caddis Holographic Olive #14; Delektable Sparkle Bug Dark Olive #14.

Streamers: Delektable Screamer Single Olive/White #6; Conehead Sparkle Minnow Sculpin #6.

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