On The River Again!

July 15th, 2011 | Posted by: Mary A

Okay, so it isn’t the Yellowstone, but the Upper Madison is a great river to go fish from time to time, particularly when we’re just now seeing our home river dip below 20,000 cfs in town here.  So we headed that direction yesterday, putting in below the crowds up higher on the river. Finally. We got to catch fish on our beloved gold Chubby Chernobyl again! We switched the dries up a fair amount, trying patterns both new and old, and managed to catch a fish on just about everything we tried both on top. We also got them below the surface, using caddis emergers, stone fly nymphs and streamers.

Holy Hail

And what day wouldn’t be complete without a little weather in Montana? A little sun, a little wind, a little rain and a little hail rounded out the day for us.  I’m just glad I wasn’t the one who forgot my rain jacket…

Don’t forget-the PMD’s are still out on the spring creeks in the afternoons, so next time you’re over this direction stop by the shop and we’ll show you our favorite nymph patterns that you can fish while you wait for those noses to come up. FYI-our other home waters are on the verge of being in fishable shape (yep, some are more on the verge than others). Here in the shop we’re gearing up for another great, if somewhat condensed, hopper season.  See ya soon!

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Armstrong’s

July 10th, 2011 | Posted by: Superfly

Armstrong’s has continued to fish well and especially for the McKinnons. It you remember the spring creek video from the last report you are familiar with John McKinnon and his big brown. Well his father could not be outdone so on their last day on Armstrongs Rod landed the largest brown of the week. Way to go Rod and John and I look forward to fishing with you again next year.

For hot tips on the Spring Creeks stop by the Sweetwater Fly Shop.

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More PMD’s

July 8th, 2011 | Posted by: Superfly

The PMD fishing has remained good on the Paradise Spring Creeks.  Over the 4th we were able to sneak out for a little fishing with Storefront Manager Marya Spoja,  Head Guide Aaron Hansen and John McKinnon.  Enjoy the video.

For up to date hatch information or to book a trip stop by the Sweetwater Fly Shop.

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PMD’s on the Spring Creeks

June 22nd, 2011 | Posted by: Superfly

Finally it is starting to feel like summer and fortunately for angler’s in the Paradise Valley that mean PMD’s on the Spring Creeks. We fished Nelson’s yesterday and yes indeed the PMDs kept the fish feeding actively on the surface throughout the late morning and well into the afternoon. In typical fashion the fish did demonstrate how picky they can be but we were able to break the code and have a great day.

Armstrong’s and Depuy’s are also having great hatches and we look forward to more days on the creeks. For top secret fly information or to book a trip stop by the Sweetwater Fly Shop.

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