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Looking Back: Trophy Pike Caught in Local Lake
Read More: Looking Back: Trophy Pike Caught in Local LakeDo you remember this article about a whopper of a pike by the Seeley Swan Pathfinder? What a cool catch […]
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Paddlefish!
Read More: Paddlefish!This is a sight to see when you’re after paddlefish! Check out this footage from May of last year:
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SW Montana Fishing Report via Montana Angler 4.25.23
Read More: SW Montana Fishing Report via Montana Angler 4.25.23As we start to see glimpses of spring, Montana fishing conditions can be as dynamic as the weather. Rivers can […]
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FWP News: Paddlefish season opens May 1 on Upper Missouri River
Read More: FWP News: Paddlefish season opens May 1 on Upper Missouri RiverHELENA – This year’s Montana paddlefish seasons kicks off on May 1 with the opening of the Upper Missouri River section […]
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Out-of-State News: Whopper of a black crappie caught in Georgia
Read More: Out-of-State News: Whopper of a black crappie caught in GeorgiaWowza! In out-of-state news, check out this monster black crappie that angler James King, out of Georgia, caught on the […]
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Rock Creek Fishing Report by the Perfect Fly Store 4.23.23
Read More: Rock Creek Fishing Report by the Perfect Fly Store 4.23.23Stream levels down a little below normal level. There are very good midge, BWOs, March Browns and Skwala stonefly hatches […]
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2023 Spring Mack Days: Week 6 Update 4.24.23
Read More: 2023 Spring Mack Days: Week 6 Update 4.24.23The Mack Days 2023 Spring total is at 23,517 entries turned in by one hundred eighty-eight anglers out of five […]
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When the Walleye Spawn is ON
Read More: When the Walleye Spawn is ONAccording to Wisconsin.gov, the fish taht are in the Peshtigo River, in Wisconsin, are walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass and […]
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SPRING IN YOUR STEP!!!
Read More: SPRING IN YOUR STEP!!!Getting out for the first time requires some patience. Anxious anglers have been preparing all Winter for their first Spring […]
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and a SPORTSMAN LIVES HERE!!!
Read More: and a SPORTSMAN LIVES HERE!!!Montana is full of outdoorsmen and women. Many folks migrated here to enjoy the diversity of hunting, fishing, and […]
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THE NEW BIG BANANA!!!
Read More: THE NEW BIG BANANA!!!Back in the day, I was fishing in a creek in Maryland called Deer Creek. It was near Pennsylvania and […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation – 4.20.23
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation – 4.20.23Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
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FISH LOAF!!!
Read More: FISH LOAF!!!Fishermen love meat loaf. The leftover meat loaf sandwiches the next day are great. So why not make a meat […]
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Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.18.23
Read More: Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.18.23Steelhead fishing on the upper Salmon River continued to shift upstream during the past week. The majority of anglers were […]
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Girl has awesome reaction to catching a fish
Read More: Girl has awesome reaction to catching a fishSome parents struggle with making all of the right decisions and knowing how to raise a good human being, and […]
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WADING UPRIGHT!!!
Read More: WADING UPRIGHT!!!Spring fishing means slick surfaces. The rocks and bank are often covered in ice and snow. As the waters warm […]
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PRESENTATION!!!
Read More: PRESENTATION!!!Catching fish on a fly is simply about ONE thing. The fisherman must Present the fly so that it […]
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Fresno Main Boat Ramp Update from Brian Olson 4.15.23
Read More: Fresno Main Boat Ramp Update from Brian Olson 4.15.23It won’t be long, get your boat ready! (Photo via Levi Johnson)
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SPINNER WINNER!!!
Read More: SPINNER WINNER!!!Spin fishing is great fun. Tossing metal around ponds and rivers attracts hungry fish and aggressive strikes. These treble hooked […]
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FREE GEAR!!!
Read More: FREE GEAR!!!All sportsmen love FREE stuff. Fishermen can always use more hooks, sinkers, lures, or flies. Hunters always need some extra […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.13.23
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.13.23Fresno is 78.5% full with 3714 cfs coming in and 0 leaving. The reservoir is still ice-covered but ice will […]
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How are you Catchin the Big Ones today?
Read More: How are you Catchin the Big Ones today?Tune into Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from […]
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CASTING!!!
Read More: CASTING!!!Casting a line takes some skill. You also need to practice. Eventually, muscle memory and feel will take over. Casting […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.12.23
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.12.23Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
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Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.11.23
Read More: Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.11.23Steelhead angler effort started to shift upstream during the past week on the upper Salmon River. Angler effort was highest […]
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FISH COOKERY!!!
Read More: FISH COOKERY!!!Hopefully, some of snowpack will melt and great fishing will begin. So far, ice covered lakes, snow drift lined rivers, […]
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STRESS BE GONE!!!
Read More: STRESS BE GONE!!!Why do feel so excited about Hunting and Fishing? There are probably many answers that others have but there is […]
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SNAGGING A SECRET FLY!!!
Read More: SNAGGING A SECRET FLY!!!There are times when a certain fly or lure really makes a difference. These lures are most important when you […]
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MONTANA PLAY LIST!!!
Read More: MONTANA PLAY LIST!!!When we travel around Big Sky Country, it’s nice to listen to some Montana Music. The trip to and from […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.6.23
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.6.23Still lots of ice at Fresno. Walleye fishing remains good. Best fishing is jigging main lake points in low light […]
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HEAVY WATERS!!!
Read More: HEAVY WATERS!!!The Gardiner River was one of my favorite rivers to fish. This river flows through the high-altitude desert of the […]
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2023 Spring Mack Days: 3rd Week Update
Read More: 2023 Spring Mack Days: 3rd Week UpdateThe fish are biting on Flathead Lake but the weather did not cooperate during the third weekend of the nine-week […]
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Mountain Lake in Colorado Produces Record Brookie
Read More: Mountain Lake in Colorado Produces Record BrookieMeanwhile in Colorado, here’s one for the books! It’s always awesome to break a record while fishing, but how cool […]
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TAT TAILS!!!
Read More: TAT TAILS!!!Many friends and fishing acquaintances have Trout Tats! Arms, legs, necks, wrists, and private parts. To each their own. You […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 3.30.23
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 3.30.23Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
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Orvis endorses The Bitterroot Mile Club as premier fly-fishing lodge
Read More: Orvis endorses The Bitterroot Mile Club as premier fly-fishing lodgeMontana riverfront luxury property joins industry leader’s exclusive list of world-class resorts HAMILTON, Mont. — March 28, 2023 — The Bitterroot Mile […]
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2023 Spring Mack Days: 2nd Week Update
Read More: 2023 Spring Mack Days: 2nd Week UpdateFlathead Lake anglers have just completed the second week of the 2023 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event. The event sponsored […]
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Idaho man lands record pike
Read More: Idaho man lands record pikeAn Idaho angler who spends most of his free time fishing for northern pike has established a new state record […]
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CERTIFYING A RECORD FISH!!!
Read More: CERTIFYING A RECORD FISH!!!If Old Walter, Moby Dick, or Big ED end up in your net, you may have a record book fish. […]
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HOW TO CATCH A FISHING BUDDY or MORE!!!
Read More: HOW TO CATCH A FISHING BUDDY or MORE!!!Hate does not happen instantly. It takes time and repetition. In a relationship, it can end with divorce or perhaps […]
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THE BEST HUNTING SHOWS!!!
Read More: THE BEST HUNTING SHOWS!!!Hunting is a Blood Sport. This means that things die when hunters are successful at harvesting their prey. Humans are […]
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Some nice rainbows
Read More: Some nice rainbowsCameron Hockett recently hit the ice with his buddies, Cody Walter and Justin Wallace, along with his his kids, Aubrey, […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Nelson 3.23.23
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Nelson 3.23.23Travel on both reservoirs is very tough on account of the heavy snow cover. Tracked vehicles are advised. Ice conditions […]
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Fort Peck Pike Paradise
Read More: Fort Peck Pike ParadiseFred Stingley from Glasgow and Brian Olson from Fort Peck enjoyed catching a couple of pike through the ice on […]
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Big Peck Walleye Caught and Released [VIDEO]
Read More: Big Peck Walleye Caught and Released [VIDEO]Brian Olson, of Fort Peck, hooked a big female walleye through the ice at Fort Peck on Wednesday. It was […]
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10 best ice fishing lakes in the U.S.
Read More: 10 best ice fishing lakes in the U.S.If you’re an avid ice angler here in Montana, you might be surprised to learn that Montana does not have […]
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Statewide Montana Fishing Report Compilation 3.23.23
Read More: Statewide Montana Fishing Report Compilation 3.23.23Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
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A FISH of a LIFETIME!!!
Read More: A FISH of a LIFETIME!!!The fish of a lifetime is in your net, boatside, or on the stringer. So, what do you do next? […]
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FISH TALK!!!
Read More: FISH TALK!!!Fish don’t talk but fishermen certainly talk a lot about fish. Fishery agencies also use fishy vocabulary that is […]
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2023 Spring Mack Days 1st Week Results
Read More: 2023 Spring Mack Days 1st Week ResultsDozens of fishing lines were dropped to the bottom of Flathead Lake by anglers that were not afraid of the […]