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Ennis Brewfest this Saturday
If you like to sample micro-distilleries and breweries Ennis is the place to be this weekend. The 4th annual Tap in to Ennis Brew and Spirit Festival is set to kick off on Saturday at 3 pm at the Lyons Club Park near the river. The yearly fundraiser for the Chamber of Commerce is always a good time. The chamber takes the money raised and earmarks it for street side flower baskets and other Ennis Beautification projects as well as funding our visitor center. We will have 8 distillers and 8 ...
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May Madison River Newsletter
Website About Guided Fishing Blog Fishing Reports Contact Shop Dear Friends, May is a month of change here on the Madison River. The last gasps of old man winter still make his appearance known. The valley floor turns almost neon green and chases the receding snow up the mountain. You are awaken to birds singing outside your window for the first time in months and the prospect of summer is see...
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River Safety During High Water in Montana
The Madison River along with other rivers in the Montana are all very high right now. In fact some are getting to flood stage. With the amount of snow we have in the mountains the current levels are sure to rise even more. Currently on the Madison River we are sitting at 3560 CFS at Varney Bridge. While the volume of water is not outrageous by some river standards when the Maddy gets this high and off colored it becomes dangerous. The Madison is a swift river to start with and whe...
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6 basic nymphs to fill your fly box and catch fish
A lot of fishing this time of year on the Madison river is done with nymphs and there are a ton of patterns to choose from. So what is an angler to do? Fly fishing anglers would love to have a fly box filled with every nymph pattern that they make but lets face it flies are not cheap. Most anglers can't afford to buy every pattern in every size. As an angler one of the things I like to tell people that are starting to build a nymph box is "keep it simple". Although having a nymph box wi...
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The Importance of Clean,Drain,Dry
Across the nation AIS ( Aquatic invasive species) are threatening aquatic habitats. Lakes,Rivers and streams are threatened by species such as Asian Carp, Rock Snot, Hydrilla and Zebra Mussels. When Boaters and anglers Clean,Drain and Dry their equipment after every outing on the water they can help prevent the spread of AIS. In Montana we are blessed with many amazing rivers to fish all within a day drive from one another. This can lead to problems with AIS being transported from one water...
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April Newsletter from the Tackle Shop, Madison River Montana
Website About Guided Fishing Blog Fishing Reports Contact Shop Dear Friends, If your a fly fisherman there is no better time than spring. Hungry fish, cold water and solitude are the earmarks for spring in Montana. It has started here on the Madison and we could not be happier. Lots of folks taking advantage of our spring guide trip speci...
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The Tackle Shop March Madison River Newsletter
Website About Guided Fishing Blog Fishing Reports Contact Shop Dear Friends, It is all about to start here on the Madison River. Our snowpack is piling up the river is looking good and the fishing is just around the corner. In the next month we will be busy with spring fishing, a hosted trip to Belize with some great friends, ...
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Pink is the Color of Spring Fishing
Pink is the color of Spring Here in Montana when spring rolls around and old man winter has finally given up his grip on the lower elevation landscape many peoples attention turns to the rivers and fishing. Spring fishing on the Madison River is probably the best kept secret in Montana. Yes the Madison is famous for its summer and fall hatches and thousands make the trek annually but if your in the know the spring is where the real action is. If you venture out into these cold spring waters...
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5 Nymphs for Late Winter or Early Spring Fishing
Check out the story here on the Orvis News. Orvis News Blog
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February Fishing on the Madison
While February is the shortest month it usually feels like it takes forever. It is the month football ends and that weekly ritual most of us have had is now gone and we are looking to start something new. The weather at least in the Madison Valley is still locked in the wind and snow of winter which makes outdoor activity a pick your day game. Lastly, the warming winds of spring are on the horizon with the arrival of March and we are all excited to reconnect. While most are concerned with rac...
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