August 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2013

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Beartooth Flyfishing

These past few days the fish have been IMG_1454 SMtorturing the nocturnal stone and we in return have been teasing them in the net with our version of the nocturnal! Chubby’s cousin (Gang Green) tied here in the shop special for our guides in the size 14 dry hook seems to be the ticket for right now. Lots and lots of browns have been taken on this fly in the early to late morning with a lightning bug or some flavor of size 16 nymph below it. Hopper fishing is very IMG_1449 SM IMG_1441 SMgood to great right now, so get out your hoppers and throw ‘em! Pearl lightning bugs IMG_1455 SM(size 18) have been the most productive dropper. The traditional bugs like the prince nymph, the pheasant tail and the hare’s ear nymphs have been producing average fish too.  Best luck is in the morning with the cooler air and water. Look out for those sprucies, they are on their way!! Best of luck, Happy Fishing!!!


Dan G

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August 2 and 3, 2013 Gallatin River

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Beartooth Flyfishing

It’s time for fishing all across Southwest Montana. For the last couple of days I had the opportunity to fish the Gallatin River, undoubtedly one of the quintessential western fishing rivers. Green cold water runs through some of the most beautiful scenery I have laid eyes on, and the fishing…wow. The Gallatin has always been a great fishing river for me and many others. The river is narrower and the fish are not hard to find. Some relentless pressure from wading anglers has driven many into swift water and small pockets behind exposed and submerged rocks. Some of the larger pools get slammed day in and day out by guides and recreational anglers making some of the fish line shy and spooky, but if you run a dry or emerger in faster, silver water, the fish are stacked up like cord wood and ready to eat. Delektable Flying ants in red and black #14 caught many fish in addition to soft hackle caddis and PMD emergers fished with a small split shot. Don’t forget a small stimulator in orange or yellow! The fish can’t help themselves! Take the bobbers off and try tight lining the emergers and nymphs through narrow channels on far banks and between rocks. But the dry flies…too much fun not to throw and the fish are eating off the top!

John G

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July 31 and August 1, 2013

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Beartooth Flyfishing

Another couple of days with one of our favorite groups! Nick, Jim, Dan, Marty, Brandon,IMG_0914 SM IMG_2087 SM IMG_0787 SM and Gunnar, and Adam took this group fishing and had a great time! The fishing was reported great in the morning and a little slower in the afternoon on the first day (continuing to see a pattern here) …Psycho princes, gold, silver and pearl lightning bugs,(16s and 18s) also the Girdle Bug and the Evil Weevil were killing it:). The second day with the group was once again great in the morning and slower in the afternoon. Soft Hackle Hare’s Ear in the 16 and Softie Red IMG_0963 SM IMG_0337 SMCopper Johns 16s and 18s have been the heroes these couple of days too. Its always a IMG_0338 SMIMG_0916 SM
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pleasure to have great clients to fish with! we hope to see you out there and Happy Fishing!

Marty

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July 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30, 2013

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Beartooth Flyfishing

PMD crackbacks seem to be what the fish want here right now. They are eating Psycho Princes and other PMD patterns like the Guides Choice Hare Ear too (16s), but they are really keying in on the PMD crackback (split case) in the size 16 and 18 with the bead. Once again the mornings have been better than the afternoons with bigger fish eating earlier.
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IMG_0222 SM IMG_0218 SM IMG_0207 SM IMG_0203 SMToday was a great day even with the rain (which we needed anyway). No real big ones, but a lot of fish! Girdle bugs are working great still for the nocturnal stone.IMG_0913 SM IMG_2084 SM Olive and brown seem to be the color, but they will take ‘em all! Dan, Marty, Dan M, Brandon, Dave and Jim 

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July 25th-August 1, 2013

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Beartooth Flyfishing

I want to start off by saying the Stone is fishing good!DSCF3236 SM I was lucky enough to spend 5 out of the last 7 days there. The floats were Sheep to Springdale, Carter’s to Mayors and Grey owl to Mallards. Below and Above Livingston produced quality fish with sculpin patterns (mc’cunes, bow river buggers) and bead heads (copper johns, lightning bugs and shop vacs) as well as Chubby’s and small Adams flies. Through town they were eating hoppers (size 12 and 14 morrish’s with tan, yellow and pink), the size of the fish were smaller but the number caught increased through town. Don’t be afraid to fish in the really deep water on the edges and in the middle of the river, since water temps have fluctuated and scattered the fish all over the river. As I’m sure most people know the weather in Montana can

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change drastically; one minute 90 degrees then severe thunder storms with golf ball size hail, be careful and be prepared for the unexpected. If you have the opportunity to get over and fish the Yellowstone I highly recommend it!

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CraigS

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