Fall is my favorite time of year. Waking up early this morning, there was a definite hint of crispness in the chilly air. It wouldn’t be hard at all to imagine the sky full of low hanging clouds and drizzle, which is the perfect fall weather. It’s going to feel like summer later today, but […]
Jake McGlothlin
The opening day of hunting season is a religious holiday here in Montana. It generates more talk and excitement than almost any other day. Archery season for deer and elk rolls around first, in two days actually, followed by rifle season in the latter part of October. Somewhat sadly, the best fall fishing is smack […]
It was bound to happen sooner or later. There is now a fire burning in the immediate area of Bozeman. To this point we had been pretty lucky, with the only fire close being the Bear Trap fire which ended about six weeks ago. The Millie Fire was last reported (about 12 hours ago) as […]
For years it seems the industry has been chasing down the ideal of faster and faster rods. Rods that could throw more line further than any ever before. Fly rods have progressively gotten faster and stiffer over the years. So why now are we seeing a multitude of flexible, slow action rods show up? What […]
With fall coming up fast (on the calendar anyway), it’s time to start making preparations to get the most out of those precious few months that you can. For outdoorsmen, fall is prime time. It’s the time of year we look forward to for months in advance. Here in Montana, there is a lot to […]
Last night, as the wonderfully chilly weather continued here in Bozeman, I had prepared a recipe for today’s Thirsty Thursday that had definite fall hints to it. Not really a drink you would want to enjoy in the summertime. I had every intention of posting it, until I woke up today and realized that it […]
Every year one of my favorite days is the first hint of fall that hits town. You know the kind. The first cool, overcast day after a long heat wave. The smell of rain is in the air. The smoke clears off and you can actually see the mountains again. That day is today. As […]
Fly tying innovator and legend Al Troth passed on recently in Dillion, MT. If you’re a trout fisherman and don’t know the name, then you damn well should. Troth invented the Elk Hair Caddis. And if you don’t know that name, then you should get slapped. Al was a teacher, business man, fishing guide, fly […]
Since the Olympics only happen once every four years, it seems appropriate to celebrate it with drink. True, almost anything is worth celebrating with drink, but the Olympics are different. Since they are being hosted in London this year, an English drink is in order. Summer breeds good cocktails. American Mint Juleps. Cuban Mojitos. The […]
It was bound to happen at some point. TV’s fascination with “reality” shows and strange competitions has finally reached into the realm of angling. During my morning internet news sweep, I came across a piece on Moldy Chum about a new show called “Top Hooker”. If you didn’t know the context, that title might make […]
Most of us were probably introduced to fly fishing through the kind instruction of a father, grandfather, relative, or family friend. Under their watchful eye, we got our first rods, first instruction, learned to cast and picked up some useful and potent curses when lines got tangled and flies were lost. But then there are […]
Summer is probably the best season for drinks. The weather is hot, the days are long, and any good day on the water should be finished off with a good, cold drink. Most of the time, my drink of choice is a good beer. But sometimes you have to expand your horizons a bit. Last […]
