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Seasons of The Upper Madison River

The Upper Madison River has been my year round fly fishing home for over 25 years.  The seasons and rhythms are ingrained into my soul.  I would like to break these seasons up into categories for our Fishing Reports.  The … Continue reading

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High Water Years and Low Water Years: Their Effect on Hatches and the Rhythm of the Fly Fishing Season

The snowfall of the 2007-2008 winter was the heaviest in Montana since 1997.  This resulted in the first High Water Year that has been experienced by the younger guides and the fly fishers who have taken up the sport in … Continue reading

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Spring Fishing on the Upper Madison – May 6, 2008

We are now starting to get out of the winter season and into spring.  This winter has been one of the longest in memory.   Spring brings the morning midge fishing, which flows into the baetis or blue winged olive (BWO) … Continue reading

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