After getting 4-6 inches of snow two nights ago and yesterday morning, Gunnar took Chris 
and Bill out for an adventure. Bill is Chris’ Father at 82 years old and in great shape: the pair are from Florida and didn’t know what was in store for them! Hello to Winter and snow which had not been seen by them for many years, being from Florida. Everyone bundled up to stay warm. After getting stuck in one of the boat launches while just inspecting the scene, then getting pulled out by Rod and Pam King, our friends and owners of the Bozeman Angler (Thank you Rod!!) and just about freezing, they decided they would be troopers and still go brave the cold cold morning. It actually ended up a really nice day in the middle of the afternoon. With Gunnar being the Stellar guide that he is, they were into fish soon after the snow shovels!
On day two, Jim had better snow conditions and a tad warmer weather to help Bill and Chris
get into some fish. On both days, it was either the double nymph rig or streamers and nymphs including the Sculpzilla in Black, Copper Zonker, The Mini-Loop Sculpin, and a variety of nymphs using Delektable Lil’ Spankers in PT and Silver and similar patterns with soft hackle or purple worked. Both days proved to be quite the adventure for father and son and the guides.
DanG and Nancy
shallow water (best in the morning and evening). When you are out there, don’t pass up any good looking water that cuts under the bank, or any structure without hitting it first. The fish have been used to the pressure all season and have found some pretty sneaky places to hide! They have been laying in the skinny, low water just chillin’ by the banks, and if you are quiet and stealthy, you may be rewarded well! The full overcast days have been the best for us, but they still ate in the middle of a sun-storm (my new word for bluebird sunny day). The streamers we were using are a bit heavier and not for the weak of arm, and we have been throwing them ALL day, so don’t get discouraged if you don’t get anything after an hour or more, just keep on throw’n ’em, keep moving and cover lots of water. We do not recommend this technique for the less experienced fishermen because it requires experienced casting, the flies are heavy, and you could hook yourself. Ouch! If you miss a fish or accidentally burn one with a bad cast, just keep moving, there are plenty of fish in the river. And if you just plain can’t get ’em, swing on in the shop here and we will try ta help you and maybe give you our dirty little streamer throw’n secrets. That’s the streamer report from us here at the Tooth! Happy Fishing!!!
