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A little February weather change

It's a little cold and snowy on Main street this morning. Can't believe it was almost 50 degrees yesterday. Warmer temps will return early next week. There is still time to get out and make use of your 2017 license (Good Till February 28th).

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Great day for a float

You can Fish the Madison in February? February 1st and boat ramps are accessible and the weather is nice. Time to fish!!

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Madison River This Morning

Beautiful sunrise over the Madison this morning. River had a little slush but not bad and All boat ramps from Varney to Town remain accessible

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The Tackle Shop Fly Fishing Guide Nick Acosta

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Our Christmas in Montana December Fly Fishing Newsletter

From: The Tackle Shop--Ennis, Montana <info@thetackleshop.com> Subject: Christmas in Montana Preheader: All the News from the Madison River in Ennis Montana Reply: info@thetackleshop.com Having trouble viewing this email? Click here  Website   About    Guided Fishing      Blog       Fishing Reports       Contact       Shop  ...

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2017 Montana Fly Fishing Highlights Video

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Felt or Rubber for Winter Fishing

A couple of day ago I piled into a fishing rig with friends Bill and Aj . We were heading out to do some winter fishing on the upper Madison. Winter fishing can bring on its own set of problems and as we neared our destination the snow started to fall with more frequency and the thermometer read 19 degrees. The conversation quickly turned from fishing strategies to how crazy winter anglers must be. As the conversation continued someone mentioned " well its not that bad if you dress for it." N...

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5 Stocking Stuffers For The Angler On Your Christmas List

Shopping for the angler on your list can be tricky. Here are 5 ideas to fill their stockings with holiday cheer. 1. Suncloud Sunglasses Whether they are driving down the road or standing in a drift boat looking for rising fish, sunglasses are a must for an angler. ($49.99) 2. Orvis Encounter Waders Waders are an important accessory to the Angler and leaky waders make for a unpleasant time. So keep your angler warm and dry with a new pair of these. ($169.00) 3. Fishpond Thunderhead Sling Pa...

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Chasing winter dreams on the Madison River

Winter can be a great time of year for some. With hunting season coming to a close most of us retreat to the den and spend our time sipping whiskey next to the fire, dreaming of our next adventure in the great outdoors. Some dreams wonder towards fishing. For most the dreams are a far off reminder of fish that got away and the need to chase after them. However there are some that decide that the dreams can be reality and they dust off their fly rods and head out braving the winter weather. Th...

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April Newsletter From the Cultural Epicenter of Trout

Visit Our Website About Guided Fishing Blog  Fishing Reports Dear Tackle Shop Family & Friends, In this unbelievable challenging time we wanted to reach out to those closest to us with a message of Faith, Hope and Fly Fishing. It is always our desire to make your life better thr...

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