Damn, it is hard to believe it is already September! This summer has really seemed to fly by. Personally, I don’t mind at all. Fall is my favorite time of year in Montana. The fishing is great, the best of the year, and it is hunting season. Just might have to break out the shotgun this afternoon and go chase some grouse.
Even with all the rain the mountains received yesterday, flows did not come up that much on the Gallatin. As of this morning, they were reading just under 550 cfs and coming back down. The rain might have pushed some mud into the river, but it should be back to its crystal clear state in a few days.
There are still lots of bugs on the water. Spruce Moths and PMDs in the mornings with caddis at night. Hoppers are working all day. If I had to pick one fly to fish the Gallatin right now, I would choose a tan Elk Hair Caddis. You can flatten the wing out and use it as a spruce moth and most of the caddis in the evenings have been lightly colored. Hang a soft hackle from the back of your hopper; its never a bad idea.
Tags: River - Gallatin
