June Madison River Fly Fishing Newsletter

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Dear Friends,

June has arrived and the promise of a new summer is here. While officially summer does not start until June 21 with the summer solstice. Here in the cultural epicenter of trout for Montana, summer is well underway.

Old friends are arriving for their summer in paradise, new friends are coming into the shop daily. The general buzz on Main Street has increased a few decibels. Lower Ennis, or how we refer to it as the Guide Ghetto, is full of used pick ups and drift boats. Life is as it should be.

A great season with lots of cool water, great fishing, and fun is ahead of us. We are eagerly looking forward to the salmon fly hatch. Many of the calls to the shop this time of year are asking the same thing. When will the salmon flies be hatching and what will the water be like? A great question that we do not have a firm answer to. Our epic winter and late spring have left plenty of snow in the high country to come out and flow down our rivers. How this all shakes out and when the big bugs will arrive is still a mystery. That’s what makes it so fun.

All the cool new flies and gear are arriving daily. The shop guys are busy adding it to inventory. Stop by and give them a reason to stop and talk and not tag product. I am sure they will welcome the interruption.

We have added a few new vendors for this season. One of which are the great lines from Scientific Anglers. We were given the opportunity to test a few of their lines on our guide rods last summer and were impressed. We are sure you will be equally impressed.

Come Fish with Us this Summer

Orvis Podcast

We were asked to be on the Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast this past month with Tom Rosenbauer. The topic was fishing the salmon fly hatch in Montana. Some great information even if we sound a little dorky.

Listen to the Orvis Podcast

Salmon Fly Hatch

The big bugs of summer are almost here.

The natural marvel that is the salmon fly hatch on the Madison River will happen if your are ready or not.

When they will arrive in fishable numbers is a guess but they are coming.

Orvis Rod Swap–20% Off

This may be the only opportunity to get an H3 on sale this season.

Fishing Reports

Spring in Montana brings fluctuating weather, flows, and water color as well as unpredictable hatches which change what, how and when to fish. Let us help keep you one step ahead of the conditions.

Fishing Reports

Fly Fishing 101

Free Fly fishing lessons three days a week at the store. Planning a vacation to the Yellowstone Area and wanted to learn to fly fish? Attend our always free Fly Fishing 101 classes sponsored by Orvis . We will teach you the basic cast, knots, flies and general fishing. No appointment necessary.

Can’t make one of our scheduled FF101 classes? Give us a call we can set up a special class just for your group.

Go West Lewis and Clark Hoodie

As fisherman this is how we imaging Lewis and Clark conquered Montana. One of our all time best sellers. Get one shipped to your Dad in time for Fathers day for only $50

Only available by calling the store

Free Fly Bamboo Sun Hoodie

Our guides all time favorite summer sun hoodie. If you have never worn bamboo you are missing out. It is mid weight, temperature regulating, moisture wicking, UPF 50 and best of all anti Odor. Perfect for going from the boat to the bar in the same shirt. Delivered for $69.95 by calling the store