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Madison River Fishing Report 4.24.25
Read More: Madison River Fishing Report 4.24.25Spring’s showing off on the Madison—hungry fish, perfect temps, and some serious action if you know where (and how) to look…
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Madison River Fishing Report By The Tackle Shop 3.16.25
Read More: Madison River Fishing Report By The Tackle Shop 3.16.25Spring 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!
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BERTHA’S BEST!!!
Read More: BERTHA’S BEST!!!Over the years I have guided boatloads of fishermen. Some were celebrities, many were newbies, and lots of kids. I […]
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PAY TO PLAY!!!
Read More: PAY TO PLAY!!!On July 1st, anyone using Montana State fishing access sites, State Lands, or Wildlife Management Areas will be required to […]
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ALL THE MARBLES!!!
Read More: ALL THE MARBLES!!!Trout fishing is at risk in Montana and many other traditionally favorable trout waters. Generally, trout prefer cool, clean, clear […]
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CATCH LIMITS!!!
Read More: CATCH LIMITS!!!Montana fisheries are being overfished. Many anglers practice Catch and Release fishing. Trout, walleyes, or perch are hooked, landed, and […]
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BIGHOLE RIVER EARNS A D!!!
Read More: 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 […]
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HAIL and HIGH WATERS!!!
Read More: HAIL and HIGH WATERS!!!Years ago, I was guiding some ladies from Georgia. We put in at Warm Springs access, along the lower Madison, […]
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SAME OLD LINE!!!
Read More: SAME OLD LINE!!!Fly lines have come a long way. The first fly lines were made from waxed and braided horse tail […]
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NET JOBS!!!
Read More: NET JOBS!!!Pictures of trout and other fish in nets are on the rise. Many Catch and Release fishermen want a picture […]
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RIVER LIVER!!!
Read More: RIVER LIVER!!!As the rivers become more float friendly, floaters and boaters are drawn to the flows. Great weather means more water […]
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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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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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BIG SKY BEGINNINGS!!!
Read More: BIG SKY BEGINNINGS!!!Southwest Montana is Big Sky Country. It also is the home to what is arguably the best trout fishing in […]