Mar 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Fishing Dogs of Montana: Honor Your Best Streamside Partner
A tribute to Montana's fishing dogs — plus dog-friendly access points and spring runoff safety tips for anglers heading out this season.
Mar 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Oregon’s Fishing Ban Push: What Montana Anglers Must Know
Oregon voters may ban fishing entirely. Montana anglers need to understand this growing threat and how to protect their own rights before it crosses state lines.
Mar 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
When Montana’s Dammed Rivers Fish Best: Reading Release Schedules
Learn how Montana dam release schedules affect trout fishing conditions and discover when to hit blue-ribbon waters for optimal angling success.
Mar 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
How to Catch Trout During Montana’s Spring Runoff
Learn how to fish during Montana's spring runoff and high water conditions. Expert tips for finding feeding trout when rivers run high and muddy.
Mar 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
4-Weight vs 5-Weight: Which Trout Rod for Madison and Spring Creeks Right Now
Pre-runoff windows are open now. Here's which rod weight actually performs on the Madison, Gallatin, and Montana's spring creeks this time of year.
Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Why the Double Dry Fly Rig Outfishes Modern Setups on Montana Streams
Discover why Montana's forgotten double dry fly rig catches selective trout when modern setups fail. Learn this elegant technique for summer hatches.
Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Why Montana’s Best Trout Anglers Are Ditching PowerBait for Flies
Top trout anglers are abandoning PowerBait for natural techniques. Discover why fly fishing skills matter more than stocked-lake baits in Montana waters.
Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Nymph Montana’s Best Rivers Now Before Spring Runoff Blows Them Out
Mid-March is your last best window for nymphing Montana's top trout rivers. Here's how to rig up and fish smart before runoff blows it all out.
Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Nymph Deep Now: Western Montana’s Pre-Runoff Window Is Closing Fast
Western Montana rivers are rising. You have days—maybe a week—to nymph big trout before runoff kills visibility. Here's exactly how to fish it.
Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Why Fly Fishing Film Tours Matter to Montana’s Rivers
Discover how fly fishing films have become essential to Montana's angling culture, community identity, and conservation efforts in mountain towns across Big Sky Country.
Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Why Montana Anglers Need Fly Fishing Film Tours This Spring
Discover why fly fishing films are essential for Montana anglers during spring fever season, from inspiration to conservation and community connection.
Mar 11, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Skip Yellowstone Crowds: Why Montana’s Best Fishing Is in Your Backyard
Montana's best fishing isn't in headline destinations. Skip the crowded national parks and discover world-class angling in your own backyard waters.
Mar 11, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
How to Fish Montana’s Rivers When Water Runs Dangerously Low
Montana's low rivers demand new tactics. Learn essential strategies for fishing drought conditions, protecting trout, and finding success when water levels drop.
Mar 11, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Nymph Montana Trout Now: The Pre-Runoff Window Is Closing on the Clark Fork, Bitterroot & Blackfoot
Western Montana rivers are already running higher than normal for mid-March, and the clear-water nymphing window won’t last. Here’s how to take advantage of pre-runoff conditions—where to go, what to rig, and how to stay safe before snowmelt turns your favorite runs into chocolate milk.
Apr 30, 2025 · Angela Montana
On the Fly?
Fly fishing isn’t just about catching fish—it’s a lifelong journey of beauty, knowledge, connection, and soul-restoring peace. Read more from Montana Grant…
Apr 18, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fish Care
Fishing may be a sport, but for some Fly Guys, it’s more about clout than trout. Read more from Montana Grant here…
Mar 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
BUGS!!!
Bugs may be a nuisance to some, but for anglers, they're the key to a successful catch—so let's protect them!
Mar 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
Southwest Montana Fishing Reports Overview
Winter fly fishing is here—grab your new license, bundle up, and get ready to slow down, savor the solitude, and maybe even find some rising trout!
Feb 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
Reload!!!
Winter is the perfect time to stock up on your ‘Go To’ flies—check your boxes, sharpen those hooks, and get ready for fishing season without any regrets. Read more from Montana Grant here…
Jan 30, 2025 · Angela Montana
First Fly!!!
Remember your first fly? Whether it was a worm, egg, or the classic Royal Coachman, every great fly tier starts with a simple cast of creativity! Read more from Montana Grant here…
Aug 24, 2023 · Montana Grant
TAKE ME FISHING!!!
When your life partner, kids, or friends are down in the dumps, sad, cranky, and out of sorts, they send […]
Aug 20, 2023 · Montana Grant
WHY HIRE A FISHING GUIDE?
Fishing guides are easy to come by in Montana. Many see guiding as Big money. Others are great rowers but […]
Aug 17, 2023 · Montana Grant
TROUT FISHING IS CHANGING!!!
The BEST trout fishing in the world is changing. Blame it on global warming, climate change, overfishing, development, or pollution. […]
Aug 6, 2023 · Montana Grant
TROUT HUNTING!!!
Trout hunting season is on! Hunting trout requires a certain strategy, skills, and tackle. Seeing is believing when trout hunting. […]
Jul 27, 2023 · Montana Grant
WADE A LITTLE DEEPER!!!
Wading can be dangerous. Fishermen that wet wade or wear expensive waders, always try to get a little deeper. Their […]
Jul 22, 2023 · Montana Grant
BEST OF THE BEST!!!
We have all been influenced by great mentors and fishermen. As kids, we were exposed to men and women […]
Jul 16, 2023 · Montana Grant
BERTHA’S BEST!!!
Over the years I have guided boatloads of fishermen. Some were celebrities, many were newbies, and lots of kids. I […]
Jul 15, 2023 · Montana Grant
THE BUTT FLY!!!
Every fly angler has a ton of their favorite flies. One box may be full of nymphs, another is loaded […]
Jul 15, 2023 · Montana Grant
SALMON FLY SUFFERING!!!
It seems that aquatic insect and Salmon fly populations are in the decline. This reduction of insects is related to […]
Jul 13, 2023 · Montana Grant
HELICOPTER ACCESS!!!
Some wealthy people feel entitled to do whatever they want. Their money and connections give them a free ticket […]
Jul 8, 2023 · Montana Grant
SAVE A FISH!!!
Catch and Release fishing is extremely important to conserve Wild and Native trout fisheries. A great and healthy trout may […]
Jul 6, 2023 · Montana Grant
GETTING SKUNKED!!!
Every fisherman has a bad day, occasionally. Getting Skunked Stinks! Not catching anything is not an intentional choice. We don’t […]
Jul 2, 2023 · Montana Grant
MEN VS. WOMEN FISHING!!!
Competition between men and women seems to be in the news a lot lately. Biological Men are seen as unfair […]
Jul 1, 2023 · Montana Grant
PAY TO PLAY!!!
On July 1st, anyone using Montana State fishing access sites, State Lands, or Wildlife Management Areas will be required to […]
Jul 1, 2023 · Montana Grant
BIG FRY COUNTRY!!!
Montana sunbathing smells like frying bacon. Getting a sunburn is easier at higher altitudes. Big Fry Country means that being […]
Jun 29, 2023 · Montana Grant
KNOT KNOWLEDGE !!!
Fishing knots are critical to fishing success. Different knots are required for certain line types, gear, and presentations. Not all […]
Jun 29, 2023 · Montana Grant
BACKPACK FISHERMEN!!!
I have noticed that many fly guys are fully decked out when fly fishing. In some drift boats, there is […]
Jun 24, 2023 · Montana Grant
LOOKING FOR BIG BUGS!!!
Now is the time for huge stoneflies and Salmon flies. Big Sky Country sports BIG BUGS during June-July. If you […]
Jun 17, 2023 · Montana Grant
ALL THE MARBLES!!!
Trout fishing is at risk in Montana and many other traditionally favorable trout waters. Generally, trout prefer cool, clean, clear […]
Jun 17, 2023 · Montana Grant
CATCH LIMITS!!!
Montana fisheries are being overfished. Many anglers practice Catch and Release fishing. Trout, walleyes, or perch are hooked, landed, and […]
Jun 11, 2023 · Montana Grant
THE LAST BEST FISHING HOLES!!!
Secret Fishing Holes have become fewer and further between. There seem to be more folks that have discovered the joys […]
Jun 10, 2023 · Montana Grant
BIGHOLE RIVER EARNS A D!!!
The Bighole River is in trouble. It has been in trouble, and there is no plan in place to save […]
Jun 4, 2023 · Montana Grant
LAST TIME TO TIE!!!
It’s time to double check your fly boxes. Complete an inventory and see what you need. The extra rain and […]
Jun 3, 2023 · Montana Grant
BOAT READY!!!
Well, the waters will soon become navigable again in Montana. This means that the fleet of drift boats will […]
Jun 1, 2023 · Montana Grant
HAIL and HIGH WATERS!!!
Years ago, I was guiding some ladies from Georgia. We put in at Warm Springs access, along the lower Madison, […]
May 28, 2023 · Montana Grant
SAME OLD LINE!!!
Fly lines have come a long way. The first fly lines were made from waxed and braided horse tail […]
May 27, 2023 · Montana Grant
NET JOBS!!!
Pictures of trout and other fish in nets are on the rise. Many Catch and Release fishermen want a picture […]
May 25, 2023 · Montana Grant
THE FLYING FISHERMAN!!!
Outdoorsmen love their outdoor shows. Some shows focus on education, others on unique destinations, some promote hunting or fishing, others […]
May 25, 2023 · Montana Grant
CUTS COMING BACK!!!
Yellowstone Lakes cutthroat trout population is coming back. This unique native trout has survived the relentless attack from invasive Lake […]
May 20, 2023 · Montana Grant
LEADER LOVE!!!
Fly Fishing is the opposite of spin fishing. Spinning rods require that the weight of the bait or heavy lure […]