It’s streamer time. And not just for hucking the big stuff on the big waters like the ‘Stone and the Missouri, but even more so for throwing / swinging streamers on cricks and creeks using lighter gear (opens up a whole new world). Blue wings and soft hackles on an uncrowded Firehole River. Spey gear, […]
Local’s Prerogative
Last week, I got a text on my day off. It was an invite to spend the afternoon on the Yellowstone around Yankee Jim with Ethan. We haven’t fished much together this year, and I hadn’t fished for trout in almost two months. Responsible Me would have answered no, I have too much to do. […]
Other than a couple of carp trips, I haven’t touched a fly rod in over a month. That’s crazy. I had always heard stories about people getting so wrapped up with their shitty day jobs and piddly little tasks that they run out of time to chase their passion. That won’t happen to me, I […]
I may have been driving a few miles per hour over the limit. And the registration sticker on my wife’s Subi may be a few weeks out of date. As fate would have it, I was pulled over by a local constable (jurisdiction undisclosed for obvious reasons to follow) Saturday evening running to pick up […]
Hunting season starts tomorrow here in Montana. Since I was lucky enough to draw this early season archery tag for antelope, that means that my days off will become even more of a debate. With so much to do in only two days off (not to mention all the work I have to get done […]
home from Outside Bend Productions on Vimeo. From Outside Bend Productions – A home movie about…home. From the OBP Private Reserve collection. For every Bozeman, Ketchum and Bend there is a Belgrade, Bellevue, and Madras. Shot at the Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo in late July. Fly fishing the Deschutes River in central Oregon for […]
Just rolled back into the office after spending a few hours at the Gig Harbor Fly Shop, on the shores of the actual Gig Harbor. (It’s worthy to note the literal Gig Harbor and the town itself were already full to brim with the area’s elite in their holiday splendor, showcasing the finest in expensive […]
Puget Sound Sunset from Dry Fly Media on Vimeo. The sun does come out in the Puget Sound lowlands now and again; we caught this stunning sunset Saturday night and I threw together a quick edit without any color correction or adjustment just to show how amazing that light was.
Remember… Pack it in, pack it out.
The past week has really seemed to be the turning point for Spring here in Bozeman. The weather has been seemingly balmy, snow is melting off the mountains, grass is greening up and trees are budding. But most of all, it feels like spring. There is just something in the air that feels and smells […]
Driving into Craig from Jess at Fire Girl Photography. And from yesterday’s Blue Ribbon Flies Newsletter – This past winter and now early spring the fishing has been, as John and Phil and I will tell you, the best since the 1980’s. Fish numbers are off the charts, especially rainbows. Yesterday I had an epic […]
Jeremiah: “Would you happen to know what month of the year it is?” Bear Claw Chris Lapp: “No, I truly wouldn’t. I’m sorry, pilgrim.” Jeremiah: “March. Maybe, April.” Bear Claw: “March maybe. I don’t believe April. Winter’s a long time going? Stays long this high. March is a green, muddy month down below. Some folks […]
Home river in February from MadTrout on Vimeo.
At least for those of us living in the central and northern Rockies, early March brings tangible evidence Winter’s icy grip is slipping away, even if just for a day or two at a time. Add midge clusters, intermittent sun and faithful hope for the season’s first Blue Wings into the mix and before you […]
Tomorrow is the last day for 2012 fishing licenses here in Montana. So pull your old one of your wallet, fishing vest, waders, or wherever you keep it and go get a new one. It’s one of those things that is better done now. If you wait until the urge to fish strikes, then you […]
