Apr 25, 2025 · Angela Montana

Madison River Fishing Report 4.24.25

Spring’s showing off on the Madison—hungry fish, perfect temps, and some serious action if you know where (and how) to look…

Mar 16, 2025 · Angela Montana

Madison River Fishing Report By The Tackle Shop 3.16.25

Spring is waking up the Madison River, and so are the fish—nymphs are king, dry flies are emerging, and the best fishing is just getting started!

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 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 […]

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 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 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 7, 2023 · Montana Grant

RIVER LIVER!!!

As the rivers become more float friendly, floaters and boaters are drawn to the flows. Great weather means more water […]

Apr 23, 2023 · Montana Grant

SPRING IN YOUR STEP!!!

Getting out for the first time requires some patience. Anxious anglers have been preparing all Winter for their first Spring […]

Apr 8, 2023 · Montana Grant

SNAGGING A SECRET FLY!!!

There are times when a certain fly or lure really makes a difference. These lures are most important when you […]

Jan 8, 2023 · Montana Grant

BIG SKY BEGINNINGS!!!

Southwest Montana is Big Sky Country. It also is the home to what is arguably the best trout fishing in […]