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GETTING SKUNKED!!!
Read More: GETTING SKUNKED!!!Every fisherman has a bad day, occasionally. Getting Skunked Stinks! Not catching anything is not an intentional choice. We don’t […]
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MONTANA ESCAPE!!!
Read More: MONTANA ESCAPE!!!The trend of people moving to Montana may be changing. According to the National Census numbers, more people are leaving […]
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MEN VS. WOMEN FISHING!!!
Read More: MEN VS. WOMEN FISHING!!!Competition between men and women seems to be in the news a lot lately. Biological Men are seen as unfair […]
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DOG HAIR!!!
Read More: DOG HAIR!!!Anyone with a dog knows that shed hair is a problem. Hairy dust bunnies gather in corners of the floor, […]
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BIG FRY COUNTRY!!!
Read More: BIG FRY COUNTRY!!!Montana sunbathing smells like frying bacon. Getting a sunburn is easier at higher altitudes. Big Fry Country means that being […]
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KNOT KNOWLEDGE !!!
Read More: KNOT KNOWLEDGE !!!Fishing knots are critical to fishing success. Different knots are required for certain line types, gear, and presentations. Not all […]
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BACKPACK FISHERMEN!!!
Read More: BACKPACK FISHERMEN!!!I have noticed that many fly guys are fully decked out when fly fishing. In some drift boats, there is […]
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SQUITOS!!!
Read More: SQUITOS!!!Big Sky Country is also home to huge blood sucking mosquitoes. They grow big in the Rocky Mountains. These blood […]
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MONTANA NAMES!!!
Read More: MONTANA NAMES!!!Everyone has a little cowboy or cowgirl spirit. Humans are Hunters and Gatherers. Our pioneer spirit continues to bring folks […]
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KISS MY BASS!!!
Read More: KISS MY BASS!!!Bass fishing is a great sport but is limited in Montana. Since bass are not native to our state, the […]
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LOOKING FOR BIG BUGS!!!
Read More: 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 […]
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HOWARD’S GREENS!!!
Read More: HOWARD’S GREENS!!!Years ago, we would take annual trips to fish Canada. The local outdoor shows would come to town, and we […]
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HYALITE HOWDY!!!
Read More: HYALITE HOWDY!!!Hyalite Lake is a favorite destination for many tourists and locals. This beautiful lake, in the mountains south of Bozeman, […]
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CHOKE HOLD!!!
Read More: CHOKE HOLD!!!Dogs are great family pets. Owners are always looking out for their wellness. Sadly, our pets can require emergency first […]
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BEAR WITH US!!!
Read More: BEAR WITH US!!!A lifetime ago, I lived in Maryland. Being from western Maryland, I was used to seeing bears in the Appalachian […]
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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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WILD LIFE!!!
Read More: WILD LIFE!!!Wildlife means that the critters are not domesticated. These “Wild” animals or fish have not come from a preserve, hatchery, […]
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BUTTERFLY FISH TRICK!!!
Read More: BUTTERFLY FISH TRICK!!!Filleting trout is a learned skill. Butterflying a fish is even tougher and takes a lot of practice with a […]
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TOUCH ME FEEL ME!!!
Read More: TOUCH ME FEEL ME!!!Humans seem to have a need to touch and feel wildlife. The problem is that inappropriate touching and feeling are […]
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THE LAST BEST FISHING HOLES!!!
Read More: 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 […]
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PIONEER PLANT!!!
Read More: PIONEER PLANT!!!Rhubarb is in full leafy growth, just in time for Strawberry season. Each Summer, I harvest several crops of this […]
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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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BIG SKY BUGS!!!
Read More: BIG SKY BUGS!!!Montana is home to many wonderful and wild things. Folks travel from around the world to see our unique and […]
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BUFFALOED!!!
Read More: BUFFALOED!!!Personal safety comes with personal responsibility. During a time with reduced police, more people, less enforcement, less security, and greater […]
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LAST TIME TO TIE!!!
Read More: 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 […]
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EAT IT RAW!?
Read More: EAT IT RAW!?Many people enjoy eating raw seafood, fish, and shellfish. There is more on the menu than you may know about. […]
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BOAT READY!!!
Read More: BOAT READY!!!Well, the waters will soon become navigable again in Montana. This means that the fleet of drift boats will […]
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MEMORIAL DAY!!!
Read More: MEMORIAL DAY!!!We just celebrated Memorial Day. This holiday honors the memory of great soldiers that helped to keep America free and […]
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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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CORNER CROSSING!!!
Read More: CORNER CROSSING!!!A recent Corner Crossing case has been resolved in Wyoming. For those that don’t know, “Corner Crossing” means that you […]
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ROUGHING IT!!!
Read More: ROUGHING IT!!!Camping is simple and fun. It is supposed to be about enjoying nature without modern conveniences. Yes, you may need […]
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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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WINGING IT!!!
Read More: WINGING IT!!!Lately I have been finding pictures of sportsmen with wings. Airplanes do help outdoorsmen find remote and unique places […]
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THE FLYING FISHERMAN!!!
Read More: THE FLYING FISHERMAN!!!Outdoorsmen love their outdoor shows. Some shows focus on education, others on unique destinations, some promote hunting or fishing, others […]
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CUTS COMING BACK!!!
Read More: CUTS COMING BACK!!!Yellowstone Lakes cutthroat trout population is coming back. This unique native trout has survived the relentless attack from invasive Lake […]
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RAMP TRAMPS!!!
Read More: RAMP TRAMPS!!!Boat Ramp Tramps take up too much space and take too long to launch or retrieve their boats. Others will […]
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WHAT FLOATS YOUR BOAT!!!
Read More: WHAT FLOATS YOUR BOAT!!!Boating safety is important when on Montana’s rivers, lakes, and waters. Any activity done near or on the water makes […]
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LEADER LOVE!!!
Read More: LEADER LOVE!!!Fly Fishing is the opposite of spin fishing. Spinning rods require that the weight of the bait or heavy lure […]
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THE TWIST!!!
Read More: THE TWIST!!!C’mon Baby, Let’s Do the TWIST! This may be the perfect song for some dancing, but not what a fisherman […]
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FLASH and TRASH!!!
Read More: FLASH and TRASH!!!High and off-color water doesn’t mean no fishing, you just need to change strategies. A fish must eat, and a […]
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BURNT DOGS and BRATS!!!
Read More: BURNT DOGS and BRATS!!!Grilling dogs and brats are a learned skill. Most rookie grillers throw a dozen or so tube steaks onto the […]
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MATERS!!!
Read More: MATERS!!!We used to call Tomatoes “Maters” back in the day. Summer tomatoes are tasty and a wonderful garden crop. These […]
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FIREPOWER!!!
Read More: FIREPOWER!!!Most outdoorsmen have a preferred way to build a fire. Different fires have different uses. Some may be for cooking […]
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BOOT RIP BOOGIE!!!
Read More: BOOT RIP BOOGIE!!!Some anglers just need to wet wade since no boots are ever going to stay waterproof on their bodies. It […]
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CRASH TESTS!!!
Read More: CRASH TESTS!!!The other day I was driving along the interstate and saw a dead doe deer. A short distance later were […]
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A BUTTE LIMIT!!!
Read More: A BUTTE LIMIT!!!Butte was once the wealthiest city in North America. It was also the capital of Montana. The “Treasure State” is […]
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BROWNS DOWN!!!
Read More: BROWNS DOWN!!!Brown trout populations in Montana are on the decline. The Bighole, Bighorn, and now the upper Clarks Fork are all […]
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X MARKS THE SPOT!!!
Read More: X MARKS THE SPOT!!!Finding that specific fishing hot spot is just half of the battle. Remembering where it is another problem. Oh sure, […]