by Doug Jones | Mar 20, 2019 | Missoula Fly Fishing Reports
Snow is still high on the banks. Most put in and take outs are covered. And the water temps are cold. I know it sounds negative. But the truth is best. We’re still in a Winter condition stage. But the future looks good. Getting out on the weekdays is a good bet....
by Doug Jones | Oct 30, 2018 | Missoula Fly Fishing Reports
Those 60 degree sunny days have pretty much said goodbye. We’ve moved into that winter transition where its overcast/raining, with much shorter windows of opportunity. Doesn’t mean its not happening, just no reason to be out there too early. Blackfoot has...
by Doug Jones | Sep 11, 2018 | Missoula Fly Fishing Reports
Things are feeling a little more like Autumn. This next few day’s will see cool weather. Highs in the 60’s and some clouds will help the Mayfly’s. Have your BWO box and Hecuba’s. Hopper fishing is still really good on most stretches with a...
by Doug Jones | Aug 7, 2018 | Missoula Fly Fishing Reports
Probably the best conditions we’ve had in a long time for end of the first week in August. Flows are still pretty good and no restrictions! Pretty much hopper’s and Moth’s for the fish. Some day’s/stretches the moth’s are there and some...
by Doug Jones | Jul 20, 2018 | Missoula Fly Fishing Reports
Never have seen it before. But it’s happening now. Salmonflies are still around and the spruce moth’s are gonzo. River levels have finally leveled off to where they should be just about everywhere. Blackfoot has been fishing best from around 9 to about 12....
by Doug Jones | Jul 1, 2018 | Missoula Fly Fishing Reports
We’re about where we should be considering the snowpack for the year. In essence there has been 2 runoff’s. Things had shaped up and looked good about 2 weeks ago. Then the rain/monsoon came and postponed things. So depending on the stretch you pick...
